Flipping

[stackenem]

I am looking for a new flipping reel. what are some of your favorites with what rod and line. I am using a 7ft heavy St. Croix with a shimano reel not sure what model with 30lb fireline and I am not real happy with this combo. What do you use?

[djkimmel]

stack - are talking pure flipping? Or pitching? Or a combination of both?

[Cheetam]

The best reel I have used for strictly pitching/flipping is the Shimano Castaic SF.

[HellaBass]

I agree Shimano Castaic SF 

[REEL_MAN]

Good reel, but you might try another line. The P line braid isn't stiff like the fireline and flows off the spool smooth.

REEL_MAN

[bshaner]

You'd be hard pressed to talk Stack out of his fireline.... but I like Power Probetter.   Braid isnt necessary in all flipping/pitching situations either.  A good fluoro can get the job done nicely and cast smoother.   

I'm looking at the Shimano Castaic 200 Super Free for my pitching/flipping next season. 

B

[karol]

 i have a hard time doing somersalts let alone flipping

[stackenem]

Pitching and flipping both. The reel I have has the flipping switch and I just can't seem to get it to work to well at all. Either it stops right in front of me or it goes air born like I am looking for fish in the trees. It might be the line who knows I might try a different line.

[REEL_MAN]

Forget the switch!!!! Use the thumb. If you notice the better reels (shimano) no longer offer the flippin switch. It was added to reels as a fisherman catcher and it worked for a while. Just use your thumb and you will gain the control your looking for.

REEL MAN

[bshaner]

Forget the switch!!!! Use the thumb. If you notice the better reels (shimano) no longer offer the flippin switch. It was added to reels as a fisherman catcher and it worked for a while. Just use your thumb and you will gain the control your looking for.

REEL MAN

I have to agree with that statement, it's how I have learned to control the spool.   I would add though that it is still beneficial to have the switch for one reason.  When pitching and flipping you can miss a hook set if you get bit before you have the chance to engage the reel.  The instant engage when you release your thumb is kind of handy.

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[Grandbass]

Here my set up. St Croix Legend 7'6" ( st croix doesn't make this blank anymore)  25lb Gamma Fluorocarbon and a Quantum tour edition reel 7:1 gear ratio. I know some guys perfer reels that have power but I am looking for speed. I like the gamma line for flipping but nothing else. $30 a spool is scary!!!!The rod is fairly light so I can pitch pretty effectively with it also. The reel is great and has unbelievable spool control..no flipping switch..

[Hooksetter]

I use a 7' G.Loomis IMX rod paired with a Shimano Castaic SF, spooled with either 20# P-Line flourocarbon or 17# P-Line Cx Premium mono. I have not used braid for flipping or pitching although I may try that next year.

I have never used the flipping switch even on reels that I have used in the past that had them. I did much better not using it.

[MaizeNBlue]

goes air born like I am looking for fish in the trees.


Hey get off my spots 

[RipNLips]

I use a 7' Heavy action rod with a quatium accurast reel. The heavy action has a strong back bone which is essitial for setting the hook, the reel is 6.2:1 ratio and has enough speed to pick up the slack and set the hook.

I have used 20 and 30lb fireline but i think SEAGUAR makes the best flourocarbon line. I also pick my line on the water clearity and structure.