"RichZ" wrote in message
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Bob La Londe wrote:


"RichZ" wrote in message
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Bob La Londe wrote:
In order to get the distance I pulled back double and triple the normal
amount of line used for line control flipping and just laid the braid
on the water next to the boat.

You can increase the amount of "working" line you're flipping with
(either for increased distance, or a deeper sink following the lure
entry) by pulling line from up past the 1st or 2nd guide instead of from
between the reel and the 1st guide.

I used to use that method, and it works in some cases, but it also has
some limitations.

Everything has limitations, Bob.

Yeah, I know. The drawback to the 2nd guide method is that you can't
feather the line all the way if going for max distance. A second one for me
is that if I get an unexpected savage bit when I still have some line in my
hand I may rip a guide off the rod setting the hook. (I've done it twice).
Pretty funny later, but mighty irritating at the time.