.....to address the old age part of the equation, which I am also entering
into the Jurassic demography, post activity stretching and icing along with
some physiotherapy, tiger balm and what I have found to be a fountain of
youth for my muscles is the use of professionally made tensor orthotics.
They make them specifically for your body so that they will take into
consideration the work related repeat action injury that is specific to your
complaints. Any off the shelf bandage could ruin your tendons if you miss
diagnose yourself. A trip to your Doctor will set you up with a specialist
that can Rx a brace or bandage made just for you! One draw back is it will
cost some coin. A lighter rod and reel combo would be a good choice but
you, my friend, are not getting younger, just like me ;-) A professionally
made orthotic could add many more enjoyable years to you love of fishing.
Do you know the difference between a tennis elbow and a golfers elbow?
Unfortunately I do They both hurt like hell though!
--
Steve

"Jesse" wrote in message
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All,

I have been fishing for the better part of 20 years and the last 5 or
6 years, I have discovered the effectiveness of flipping/pitching
jigs. It's hard to give up this tactic for other tactics I consider
faddish or not as effective. Confidence maybe?

To keep a long story short, I have been using various setups and I
have not been happy with the results. Anyone who is an avid
flipper/pitcher knows this can be a great way to fatigue yourself and
at the end of the day have a very sore arm and hand. It catches fish,
but the side effects are something I just can't deal with anymore;
it's old age.

I am just curious to know if there are other "avid" flippers/pitchers
who have a rig setup that is light, "sensitive" and has to power to
handle a ¼ to ½ oz jig/pig and does not make your arm feel like mush
at the end of the day.

Can someone direct me toward a rod/reel setup that can do the job and
give first hand experience with the result?

Price in no issue.

I currently use a Falcon rod with a high end BPS reel.