Pitchin rod???

Just looking for recommendations on what kind of baitcasting rod to buy
for use as a pitching and flipping rod. I have a new Curado 200SF to
put on it, is that something that you would also recommend?

Once again, after I have the correct equipment I will still need help
with learning the proper way to do this.

Thanks for any help you all can give me.

Heavy

Depends... Lately I have found I like to pitch moderately light jigs...3/8
or less on a 7' med/heavy fast action bait casting rod, but in general for
pitching and flipping I like a 7'10" heavy fast action rod.

I have also found that I like to pitch and skip light weightless bait with
spinning rods. To find what is truly best for you, you'll wind up with a
small fortune in fishing rods.

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"Heavy" wrote in message
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Just looking for recommendations on what kind of baitcasting rod to buy
for use as a pitching and flipping rod. I have a new Curado 200SF to
put on it, is that something that you would also recommend?

Once again, after I have the correct equipment I will still need help
with learning the proper way to do this.

Thanks for any help you all can give me.

Heavy

I like a Medium Heavy, 6' 8" rod. The telescoping rods (7'6") wear me out
throughout the day.

My favorites a

All Star IM-10X H 6'8"
All Pro APX MH 6'8"

The All Pro rods are pretty nice and since I can't get an original All Star
any more... I'll probably stick with them. Look them up at
www.allprorods.com



"Heavy" wrote in message
ups.com...
Just looking for recommendations on what kind of baitcasting rod to buy
for use as a pitching and flipping rod. I have a new Curado 200SF to
put on it, is that something that you would also recommend?

Once again, after I have the correct equipment I will still need help
with learning the proper way to do this.

Thanks for any help you all can give me.

Heavy

Heavy wrote:
Just looking for recommendations on what kind of baitcasting rod to buy
for use as a pitching and flipping rod. I have a new Curado 200SF to
put on it, is that something that you would also recommend?

Once again, after I have the correct equipment I will still need help
with learning the proper way to do this.

Thanks for any help you all can give me.

Heavy


Although you can do both with the same rod, no rod will do both well.

I suggest getting a rod suitable for pitching first - you will probably
end up doing a lot more of
that, and those rods are more versatile. The MTC rod that I won two
years ago is a good
pitching rod - Dave still making rods? He can give you the specs. It
also works good for
spinnerbaits and biger crankbaits.

My next favorite pitching rod is a Shimano Crucial CU66HA 6 foot six
inch rod - found it with a
Shimano Calcutta 200 on it in a pawn shop for $60. Bought the outfit
for reel and found out it
was just right for me for pitching. It is the outfit I was using at Dale
Hollow - caught all my fish
on it, including the day we fished.

If you can wait, check out a bunch of rods and actually cast them and
pitch with them at the MTC
next month.

A flipping rod is ok for pitching but gets real heavy after several
hours - even the one Steve made
for the first NWC. They are usually longer and heavier. To picth you
need to get the rod tip
down so a longer rod can be harder to pitch with.

Try some rods out before you buy - your preferences may be very different.

Though I prefer to pitch baits on a 7' rod, if I had to choose one rod
for both, I have a very light telescoping 7'6" flipping rod that has
enough power for flipping but just enough tip to be a good pitching
rod.

If you elect to get a longer rod, make sure it is lightweight and has
good balance with your reel. A heavy rod can wear you out after a day
of flipping and pitching. IMO, this type of rod is not one to scrimp
on, but that does not mean you have to break the bank either.

Brad Coovert
2005 Tournament Director, Greenfield Bassmasters
www.greenfieldbassmasters.com
Esox Rods - Handmade In The USA
"For The Toughest Fishing Out There!"
www.esoxfishingrods.com

Heavy wrote:
what kind of baitcasting rod to buy
for use as a pitching and flipping rod.

If you are planning to use both techniques, than the only option really,
is a flipping stick. You can pitch with anything, But anything less
substantial than a real flipping stick just doesn't cut it when it comes
to flipping in heavy cover. If I were to ONLY use a rod for pithing, or
if I were to use a rod for pitching and something else other than
flipping, I'd go with something bit shorter and softer than a typical
flipping stick. But is part of the intended use is flipping, or for that
matter, pitching in cover that's really flipping territory, I want all
the beef I can get in in the rod.

My all time favorite pitching rod is my Secret Weapon Signature Series.

"Heavy" wrote in message
ups.com...
Just looking for recommendations on what kind of baitcasting rod to buy
for use as a pitching and flipping rod. I have a new Curado 200SF to
put on it, is that something that you would also recommend?

Once again, after I have the correct equipment I will still need help
with learning the proper way to do this.

Thanks for any help you all can give me.

Heavy

i just dont understand why do ppl think that you have to have a
different rod for differe baits !!!! pitching rods casting rods worm
rods gee whizz get a life guys but if ya just like spending money go
for it
what i use for everything is a shamino bantam 2000 with the figting
star drag and my rod is a berkely lightining rof telescopic 7.5 ft i do
have 2 of hease and use one for worm fishing only because of line
diameter but the same rod wheather iam using plastic worms crank
baits spinner baits jigs or even throwing a live bait such as a lizard
or minnow . be smart dude buy yourself a good rod ya already have a
good reel save some money and go fishing
this is just from one fisherman to another have a good trip next time
out MILO

if you can get it get a berkely lighting rod 7.5 tele or the bass pro
bionic blade 7.5 they are actually lighter than most rods on the
market

one thing that you may need to remember whe your pitching its more than
likley in deep cover good line is a key to hooking big fish in deep
cover a good line that i have foud around my area is triplefish camo
line its strong and durable the 17 lb test works well