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Flippin' Stick Wanted
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I had an 8' flippin stick I really really really really really really liked. It disappeared out of my boat. I hate to say it was stolen because I was running up some overgrown brush choked back channels that day, and it is possible it was dragged out of my boat by a branch. It was in its rod sock, and it was strapped down, but all kinds of things can happen. Anyway... here is what I want. 7' 11 3/4" long Xtra Heavy Power Mod Fast Speed (That's right) Blank open to finger under the reel. Lamiglas makes one, but it has a real dead feel to it. St Croix's new blue blank Tournament series is not bad, but it is awfully tip heavy. Here is a feature I would like, but is not an absolute must. Slightly shorter base handle than the average flipping stick (2-3 inches shorter), and weight added inside the base of the blank to counter the shorter handle. This will give a functionally longer rod for flipping without breaking the 8' max rule. Don't even suggest a tip heavy rod. We are known to start flipping out here and never stop all day long. Am I willing to pay for custom? Maybe. Depends on how much. The company (Tica) who made the one I lost is still in business, but I can't find anybody who stocks these rods in this part of the country. -- Bob La Londe www.YumaBassMan.com |
Flippin' Stick Wanted
"Bob La Londe" wrote in message ... Ok... I had an 8' flippin stick I really really really really really really liked. It disappeared out of my boat. I hate to say it was stolen because I was running up some overgrown brush choked back channels that day, and it is possible it was dragged out of my boat by a branch. It was in its rod sock, and it was strapped down, but all kinds of things can happen. Anyway... here is what I want. 7' 11 3/4" long Xtra Heavy Power Mod Fast Speed (That's right) Blank open to finger under the reel. Lamiglas makes one, but it has a real dead feel to it. St Croix's new blue blank Tournament series is not bad, but it is awfully tip heavy. Here is a feature I would like, but is not an absolute must. Slightly shorter base handle than the average flipping stick (2-3 inches shorter), and weight added inside the base of the blank to counter the shorter handle. This will give a functionally longer rod for flipping without breaking the 8' max rule. Don't even suggest a tip heavy rod. We are known to start flipping out here and never stop all day long. Am I willing to pay for custom? Maybe. Depends on how much. The company (Tica) who made the one I lost is still in business, but I can't find anybody who stocks these rods in this part of the country. Bob, have you considered contacting Tica directly? Or, if they do have one you like, take the model number to your local dealer and see if they can get one for you. I wonder too, would the St. Croix Tournament series rod still feel tip heavy if weight was added to the butt as you wish? I do agree with you about the shorter butt grip. I find most flippin sticks have too long of a butt grip and it just gets in the way when I'm flippin/pitchin. I know that a longer section would have more leverage when fighting a fish, but I guess I have to ask myself, "what am I doing more, flippin/pitchin or leaning on fish?" I wish it was the latter, but I have to be realistic and know it's the former. -- Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods http://www.herefishyfishy.com |
Flippin' Stick Wanted
The flippin stick Steve made for the firsty NWC is fantastic - I
flipped and pitched to logs at Lake Weiss for 7 hours last Sat and six more last Sunday with it, caught a few bass on it too. It is well balanced, not too heavy and I can use it both ways. I have caught bass up to 7.25 pounds on it - so far. Ronnie http://fishing.about.com Bob La Londe wrote: Ok... I had an 8' flippin stick I really really really really really really liked. It disappeared out of my boat. I hate to say it was stolen because I was running up some overgrown brush choked back channels that day, and it is possible it was dragged out of my boat by a branch. It was in its rod sock, and it was strapped down, but all kinds of things can happen. Anyway... here is what I want. 7' 11 3/4" long Xtra Heavy Power Mod Fast Speed (That's right) Blank open to finger under the reel. Lamiglas makes one, but it has a real dead feel to it. St Croix's new blue blank Tournament series is not bad, but it is awfully tip heavy. Here is a feature I would like, but is not an absolute must. Slightly shorter base handle than the average flipping stick (2-3 inches shorter), and weight added inside the base of the blank to counter the shorter handle. This will give a functionally longer rod for flipping without breaking the 8' max rule. Don't even suggest a tip heavy rod. We are known to start flipping out here and never stop all day long. Am I willing to pay for custom? Maybe. Depends on how much. The company (Tica) who made the one I lost is still in business, but I can't find anybody who stocks these rods in this part of the country. -- Bob La Londe www.YumaBassMan.com |
Flippin' Stick Wanted
"Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in
message ... "Bob La Londe" wrote in message ... Ok... I had an 8' flippin stick I really really really really really really liked. It disappeared out of my boat. I hate to say it was stolen because I was running up some overgrown brush choked back channels that day, and it is possible it was dragged out of my boat by a branch. It was in its rod sock, and it was strapped down, but all kinds of things can happen. Anyway... here is what I want. 7' 11 3/4" long Xtra Heavy Power Mod Fast Speed (That's right) Blank open to finger under the reel. Lamiglas makes one, but it has a real dead feel to it. St Croix's new blue blank Tournament series is not bad, but it is awfully tip heavy. Here is a feature I would like, but is not an absolute must. Slightly shorter base handle than the average flipping stick (2-3 inches shorter), and weight added inside the base of the blank to counter the shorter handle. This will give a functionally longer rod for flipping without breaking the 8' max rule. Don't even suggest a tip heavy rod. We are known to start flipping out here and never stop all day long. Am I willing to pay for custom? Maybe. Depends on how much. The company (Tica) who made the one I lost is still in business, but I can't find anybody who stocks these rods in this part of the country. Bob, have you considered contacting Tica directly? I have. I didn't really understand their reply. Or, if they do have one you like, take the model number to your local dealer and see if they can get one for you. Nobody in Arizona as near as I can tell sells Tica. The one I had (two actually, but I broke the first one) came from Big 5 as a closeout. I wonder too, would the St. Croix Tournament series rod still feel tip heavy if weight was added to the butt as you wish? I thought about that. Cutting the cork, weighting the butt, and then glueing it back sure seems like an awfully lot of work for a rod that sells for nearly 3 bills, but it might wind up being my only solution. I have contacted a few Tica dealers, but have gotten no response except from a guy name Blaine back east somewhere. Blaine's response was that I should "stop in" and look through the catalog with him. LOL. Ah, well the hunt goes on eh? -- Bob La Londe Fishing Arizona & The Colorado River Fishing Forums & Contests http://www.YumaBassMan.com -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Flippin' Stick Wanted
"Ronnie" wrote in message
oups.com... The flippin stick Steve made for the firsty NWC is fantastic - I flipped and pitched to logs at Lake Weiss for 7 hours last Sat and six more last Sunday with it, caught a few bass on it too. It is well balanced, not too heavy and I can use it both ways. I have caught bass up to 7.25 pounds on it - so far. Ronnie http://fishing.about.com Ronnie, I seriously considered asking Steve what he would charge to make me one. Not sure I could afford it, but... There is a local rod builder I like that I have considered asking also. -- Bob La Londe Fishing Arizona & The Colorado River Fishing Forums & Contests http://www.YumaBassMan.com -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Flippin' Stick Wanted
Why not have our man Huber build you a custom stick right to your specs Bob?
I can vouch for his expert craftsmanship, he built the flippin stick I've been using for 5 years... Warren "Bob La Londe" wrote in message ... "Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in message ... "Bob La Londe" wrote in message ... Ok... I had an 8' flippin stick I really really really really really really liked. It disappeared out of my boat. I hate to say it was stolen because I was running up some overgrown brush choked back channels that day, and it is possible it was dragged out of my boat by a branch. It was in its rod sock, and it was strapped down, but all kinds of things can happen. Anyway... here is what I want. 7' 11 3/4" long Xtra Heavy Power Mod Fast Speed (That's right) Blank open to finger under the reel. Lamiglas makes one, but it has a real dead feel to it. St Croix's new blue blank Tournament series is not bad, but it is awfully tip heavy. Here is a feature I would like, but is not an absolute must. Slightly shorter base handle than the average flipping stick (2-3 inches shorter), and weight added inside the base of the blank to counter the shorter handle. This will give a functionally longer rod for flipping without breaking the 8' max rule. Don't even suggest a tip heavy rod. We are known to start flipping out here and never stop all day long. Am I willing to pay for custom? Maybe. Depends on how much. The company (Tica) who made the one I lost is still in business, but I can't find anybody who stocks these rods in this part of the country. Bob, have you considered contacting Tica directly? I have. I didn't really understand their reply. Or, if they do have one you like, take the model number to your local dealer and see if they can get one for you. Nobody in Arizona as near as I can tell sells Tica. The one I had (two actually, but I broke the first one) came from Big 5 as a closeout. I wonder too, would the St. Croix Tournament series rod still feel tip heavy if weight was added to the butt as you wish? I thought about that. Cutting the cork, weighting the butt, and then glueing it back sure seems like an awfully lot of work for a rod that sells for nearly 3 bills, but it might wind up being my only solution. I have contacted a few Tica dealers, but have gotten no response except from a guy name Blaine back east somewhere. Blaine's response was that I should "stop in" and look through the catalog with him. LOL. Ah, well the hunt goes on eh? -- Bob La Londe Fishing Arizona & The Colorado River Fishing Forums & Contests http://www.YumaBassMan.com -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Flippin' Stick Wanted
"WARREN WOLK" wrote in message
news:UXEkg.64$XJ4.36@trndny02... Why not have our man Huber build you a custom stick right to your specs Bob? I can vouch for his expert craftsmanship, he built the flippin stick I've been using for 5 years... I certainly considered it. Don't know if I can afford it... What about it Steve? Can I afford your skills? -- Bob La Londe Fishing Arizona & The Colorado River Fishing Forums & Contests http://www.YumaBassMan.com -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Flippin' Stick Wanted
Might as well pony up for it Bob, Steve builds a very functional rod!
-- ______________________________ Dave Norton Custom Trim & Millwork Millennium Custom Fishing Rods "Bob La Londe" wrote in message ... "Ronnie" wrote in message oups.com... The flippin stick Steve made for the firsty NWC is fantastic - I flipped and pitched to logs at Lake Weiss for 7 hours last Sat and six more last Sunday with it, caught a few bass on it too. It is well balanced, not too heavy and I can use it both ways. I have caught bass up to 7.25 pounds on it - so far. Ronnie http://fishing.about.com Ronnie, I seriously considered asking Steve what he would charge to make me one. Not sure I could afford it, but... There is a local rod builder I like that I have considered asking also. -- Bob La Londe Fishing Arizona & The Colorado River Fishing Forums & Contests http://www.YumaBassMan.com -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Flippin' Stick Wanted
Bob La Londe wrote:
"WARREN WOLK" wrote in message news:UXEkg.64$XJ4.36@trndny02... Why not have our man Huber build you a custom stick right to your specs Bob? I can vouch for his expert craftsmanship, he built the flippin stick I've been using for 5 years... I certainly considered it. Don't know if I can afford it... What about it Steve? Can I afford your skills? I can't vouch for his flippin's sticks, since the one Steve Huber rod I own is a dropshot rod. But it is by far the best drop shot rod I've ever held in my hand, and the guys who've fished with me and fallen in love with it enough to order one like it all have nothing but praise for it. |
Flippin' Stick Wanted
"Bob La Londe" wrote in message ... "WARREN WOLK" wrote in message news:UXEkg.64$XJ4.36@trndny02... Why not have our man Huber build you a custom stick right to your specs Bob? I can vouch for his expert craftsmanship, he built the flippin stick I've been using for 5 years... I certainly considered it. Don't know if I can afford it... What about it Steve? Can I afford your skills? Shucks, there's always bank loans.... LOL, just kidding. Contact me via private email and we can discuss this further. -- Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods http://www.herefishyfishy.com |
Flippin' Stick Wanted
You have mail.
-- Bob La Londe Fishing Arizona & The Colorado River Fishing Forums & Contests http://www.YumaBassMan.com -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
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