Flippin Sticks?

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 2:58 pm

I need a good sensitive flippin stick. I bought a Bass Pro Tourney Xtreme, but I cant seem to feel the light bites on a jig like I should. Is GLoomis my only option? They seem very expensive to me. I just want a decent rod that I can feel more bites with.

Thanks in advance!

Scott

brendanc · Post by **brendanc** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 3:25 pm

Scott,

St. Croix makes some nice rods in their Premier series and Avid series. If you are looking for a 7' one piece "Heavy Power" fast action rod, I would look at the Avid series first. The Premier 7' Heavy Power (Model PC70HF) is fast action is a broom stick. There is almost no give at the tip end of the rod. The Avid series 7' Heavy Power, fast action (Model AC70HF) seems to be a bit more versatile rod.

The Premier series Medium-Heavy (Model PC70MHF)power is a nice rod, but the tip is a little to soft for flippin' & pitchin'.

Here are some specs for there different rods:

AC610MHF Avid Casting 12 - 25 3/8 - 1 1/4 6.00 $ 170
AC66HF Avid Casting 12 - 25 3/8 - 1 1/2 4.75 $ 170
AC66MHF Avid Casting 10 - 20 3/8 - 1 4.65 $ 160
AC70HF Avid Casting 12 - 25 3/8 - 1 1/2 5.15 $ 170
AC70MHF Avid Casting 10 - 20 3/8 - 1 4.95 $ 165
AC70MHXF Avid Casting 10 - 17 1/4 - 3/4 4.60 $ 165
AC73MHF Avid Casting 12 - 25 3/8 - 1 1/4 6.35 $ 180
EC66MHF Legend Elite Casting 10 - 20 3/8 - 1 4.15 $ 310
EC70HF Legend Elite Casting 12 - 25 3/8 - 1 1/2 4.65 $ 340
EC70MHF Legend Elite Casting 10 - 20 3/8 - 1 4.60 $ 310
PC66HF Premier Casting 12 - 25 1/2 - 1 1/2 5.00 $ 95
PC66MHF Premier Casting 10 - 20 3/8 - 1 4.95 $ 95
PC70HF Premier Casting 12 - 25 1/2 - 1 1/2 6.20 $ 100
PC70MHF Premier Casting 10 - 20 3/8 - 1 5.25 $ 100
AC610MHF Avid Casting 12 - 25 3/8 - 11/4 6.00 $ 170
AC66HF Avid Casting 12 - 25 3/8 - 11/2 4.75 $ 170
AC66MHF Avid Casting 10 - 20 3/8 - 1 4.65 $ 160
AC70HF Avid Casting 12 - 25 3/8 - 11/2 5.15 $ 170
AC70MHF Avid Casting 10 - 20 3/8 - 1 4.95 $ 165
AC70MHXF Avid Casting 10 - 17 1/4 - 3/4 4.60 $ 165
AC73MHF Avid Casting 12 - 25 3/8 - 11/4 6.35 $ 170
EC66MHF Legend Elite Casting 10 - 20 3/8 - 1 4.15 $ 310
EC70HF Legend Elite Casting 12 - 25 3/8 - 1 1/2 4.65 $ 340
EC70MHF Legend Elite Casting 10 - 20 3/8 - 1 4.60 $ 310
PC66HF Premier Casting 12 - 25 1/2 - 1 1/2 5.00 $ 95
PC66MHF Premier Casting 10 - 20 3/8 - 1 4.95 $ 95
PC70HF Premier Casting 12 - 25 1/2 - 1 1/2 6.20 $ 100
PC70MHF Premier Casting 10 - 20 3/8 - 1 5.25 $ 100

JT_BAGWELL · Post by **JT_BAGWELL** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 6:11 am

I use Pflueger Trion Flippin' Sticks. They are 7'6" long and in my opinion are "excellent rods." There isn't anything that I can think of to say negative about these rods.

The best part is the price, you won't have to take out a loan to get one. These are the same rods that Pros like Davy Hite and Tim Horton use.

JT Bagwell

MMT · Post by **MMT** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 2:40 am

Let me recommend the Kistler Helium LTA. This is the lightest rod on the market and has many custom features such a no foregrip, Zirconia guides and a unique hook hanger. I switched all of my rods over to this brand and they are the best I've ever used.

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 4:33 pm

Thanks for the help, guys.

Scott

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Tue Nov 30, 2004 5:13 pm

Just to let you all know, I settled on the Falcon Cara MH 6'-10" rod. They were running an internet special on them.

Thanks again for the suggestions.

Scott

brendanc · Post by **brendanc** » Fri Dec 03, 2004 7:33 pm

Scott,

Good luck with the new stick. Hope it serves you well!

BC