To your reply Bob,
I`ve been know to do a little "flippin & pitchin" so here goes. When
flipping or Carolina rigging I use a Flippin stick.(7ft.6) with 20 lb. line
or better. Then when I`m pitching I down size to a 7ft. rod for better
control (med.hev) If I`m fishing in narrow canals with boats on both sides &
trees over hanging, I go even shorted to a 6ft. rod.
The main thing is that you use something YOUR comfortable with, something
that feels good and balanced.Remember it`s all in the presentation !!!!
I`ve "F&P" in the back of the boat while the drivers beat the
docks,boats,and anything they saw,with their plastics skippin`.....then cast
in right behind them..."THUMP"
There is nothing better than the "THUMP" felt when Flippin` or
Pitchin`...........WELL maybe the HOOK-SETS...lol.
Just get comfortable doing both with any rod ya have, to help practice set
up a coffee can and start plucking away,when ya get good landing in the can,
set it on it`s side and pitch into the can,this will help you pitch under
docks and such. I put 2 lawn chairs back to back and practice going under
both to a target.
Hope this helps, dont give up !!!! bigger fish are yours waiting !!!!!!!!!!

"Andrew Kidd" wrote in message
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I pitch with every rod in my locker. There is no need to define it down
to
one rod, since the pitch cast can be used under many different
circumstances, using many different baits.
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"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
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Ok... let me get this straight. A softer tip rod is supposed to be
better
for pitching because the tip loads up and helps accelerate the bait as
it
unloads.

I've been trying to pitch with an 8' flipping stick. I lubed the reel
carefully, used silicone on the line and spent a couple hours practicing
over the last couple days. I've gotten where I can pitch pretty darn
far
with it. At moderate distances I can consistantly hit within a foot of
my
target everytime.

Now I find that I've been using the wrong rod for the job. My partner
Hammer and also my "mentor" Dave Willhide both use a 7 foot rod with a
lot
of backbone and a softer tip for pitching.

So what do you guys prefer for pitching?

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