What's Your Favorite Pitching/flipping Rig? 2025

DocNsanE reply :

Hi!

I'm going to be adding a new flipping rig to my arsenal this year. I have a few ideas already, but I was curious what the rest of you are using?

Let's here it -- what's your favorite flipping/pitching rod/reel combo?

Blues19 reply :

I was doing a lot of pitching with my 7' MH Veritas and Revo S combo last year and did pretty well.

Jeff H reply :

I'm adding a new one too....Cabela's Tournament ZX 7'3" frog rod. Should work out great for me for pitching w/Shimano Castaic on it.

Crappiebasser reply :

Dobyns 745 Dx and an older Chronarch 50 MG for most pitching. I don't do much flipping but the same rod works for what little I do.

OHBASSIN reply :

6'6" Abu Veritas and a Revo S. I was really happy with this setup, I pulled some monsters through some thick stuff with no problems at all. Highly recommend it!

rippin-lips reply :

A lot of people don't actually use the technique flipping. It seems to get mixed up in translation. I very rarely flip so I sold that rod. Pitching is totally different. You can pitch any bait and use any combo you have to do it. The overall weight of what I'm pitching can require different rods. If I'm pitching a 3/8oz + jig with trailer to laydowns then I'm using a heavy power rod. If I'm pitching a soft plastic craw with 1/8oz weight then I'm using my mh rod. As for reel it doesn't matter to me as long as it has an ipt of 28" or more.

Jeff H reply :

On 2/16/2015 at 4:59 AM, rippin-lips said:
A lot of people don't actually use the technique flipping. It seems to get mixed up in translation. I very rarely flip so I sold that rod. Pitching is totally different. You can pitch any bait and use any combo you have to do it. The overall weight of what I'm pitching can require different rods. If I'm pitching a 3/8oz + jig with trailer to laydowns then I'm using a heavy power rod. If I'm pitching a soft plastic craw with 1/8oz weight then I'm using my mh rod. As for reel it doesn't matter to me as long as it has an ipt of 28" or more.

It's true. I do pitch with at least 4 or 5 of my current rods that are either 6'6" or 6'10".

I don't flip to often either but I do it enough that I keep a St. Croix Avid flippin' stick in the locker.

DocNsanE reply :

Yeah I will be pitching a lot more than flipping. I already have a 7' MH so I was thinking off adding something like 7'4" H for pitching to heavier cover and also doubling as a frog rod. I'm still undecided what reel though. I know I want at least a 6.4:1 but over 7 would be nice. I was currently thinking either a Revo SX, Lews BB1, Daiwa Tatula 100 or maybe even a BPS Johnny Morris Signature Series. I know everyone has their favorite brand of reel, any thoughts on this lineup that would help me come to a decision?

Lucky Craft Man reply :

I have a few, but my G Loomis NRX 916 UBR & Shimano Core 100 MgFV is what I really enjoy fishing with the most. There is just something about that combo with an ounce weight and a Chiggar Craw on the end while pitching into heavy LillyPad fields that brings a smile to my face.

masterbass reply :

Megabass xx perfect pitch and zillion when I'm pitching into cover. I don't flip much.

kikstand454 reply :

I have a 7'11" veritas with a lh blue quantum pro-tour 7.1 on it.

It is awesome. That's my flippin/ punching rod.

Pitching a jig or t-rig I like my new 7mh/f veritas with my old daiwa100lh, or I have an older 7'mh/f compre with a PQ on it.

War Eagle 44 reply :

The combo I've used the most (by far) and really really enjoy is my Powell Max 7105 and Citica 201E spooled with 65# braid. I love the action and taper on this rod. I also have an old Falcon Expert flipping stick that's a very nice pitching/flipping rod as well.

SenkoGuru reply :

I use a 7'3" Heavy Duckett White Ice and a Daiwa Tatula Type-R for jigs and a Megabass Orochi xx emtf with a Daiwa Zillion for pitching Senko's, which I do a lot of.

SDbassin reply :

I don't flip very much at all but I use a St. Croix Avid X 7'4 H/F with a Lews Super Duty 8.0:1 for pitching, I love this setup.

olegs reply :

Dobyns DX 743C + Chronarch CI4 for pitching a T-rig with 3/16 or 1/4 weights

GLX 854C+ Chronarch 201 E for pitching a jig with 3/8 or 1/2 weights

Just added a new NRX 853C ( got it for very good price)

fishguy613 reply :

I pitch jigs and heavier t-rigs on the dx745c with lews tourney pro 50lb pp / 20lb tatsu leader

J Francho reply :

I hardly flip. I pitch cast just about every combo I own - including spinning rigs. It's such an effortless cast for most short to medium casts, that I just do it without thinking.

Mike L reply :

I'd say 60%-80% of my presentations is either pitchin or flippin, every outing. It's just what I like to do more than any other technique, but most times its just required.

I have 3...

7' 6" MH/F Custom on a MHX blank / Revo S with 65# braid

7' 6" H/XF Smoke / Curado G with 50# braid.

7' 0" MH/F Fenwick Techna Av / Curado E with 15# Floro

Mike

DocNsanE reply :

On 2/17/2015 at 8:17 AM, Mike L said:

I have 3...

7' 6" MH/F Custom on a MHX blank / Revo S with 65# braid

7' 6" H/XF Smoke / Curado G with 50# braid.

7' 0" MH/F Fenwick Techna Av / Curado E with 15# Floro

Do you use them for different distances or just different weights? How accurate is that H/XF? I'm considering a 7'6" H/XF myself, what's your opinion on this configuration?

Mike L reply :

Mostly different weights, which is dictated by the cover.

I use the H/XF strictly for punching matt's of floating or submergered hydrilla from 1/2 oz to 1 1/2 oz weights. I have no problem useing it for close in flippin or pitching farther up.

I used the MH/F before I got the Heavy, and tho they worked allright, by moveing up to the Heavy I just don't worry as much about the rod as the power is enough to pull out 10lbs grass along with the fish.

The Xf action is an added plus as it helps me with pin point accuracy, solid hook set's, and getting thier head up quick which is the most critical part of fishing that way.

I think you'll be pleased with a H/XF if you spend a lot of time up close and personal.

Mike

DocNsanE reply :

thanks a lot Mike!

DBL000006 reply :

Abu Garcia Revo SX, my rod Veritas 7 9H with 65Lb Braid

gvillebassman reply :

I like the Duckett Fishing White Ice 7'3" Heavy for pitching jigs and t-rigs around. The rod has a lot of backbone and still soft enough to work the bait. Also like the little bit shorter length because I think it gives me more control. I've been using the Duckett reel since the end of last summer and its worked great. I use Sunline FX2 braid when I can get away with it, Vicious Flourocarbon if the waters real clear. If you're flipping a big weight (1 oz - 1 1/2 oz), I would suggest going up to the 7'9" XHC. Same reel, only braid for this heavy cover.

Fishes in trees reply :

My current favorite, for soft plastic presentations other than wacky senkos, is a 7'2" Fenwick Aetos MH with an extra fast tip paired with a Curado 50E. I've got other rigs that cost more money, but this one is my current favorite

bassangleram reply :

Curado I on a Dobyns savy.

Maxximus Redneckus reply :

4600C3 on. Tech spec flip and picth rod that does double duty for a-rigs in saltwater and big jigs in fresh

Hanover_Yakker reply :

I had a custom flipping rod made for me - being in a kayak affords me the ability to shorten my rod length being closer to the water.

Rod of choice was a Bull Bay Rods 7'2" H/XF casting rod paired with a Revo Inshore spooled with 50lb Sunline FX2 braid. The 22lb of drag on the Revo Inshore enables me to pitch and flip into the heaviest of cover with little to no fear of breaking off. If the fish gets hung up, I just paddle up and go get him/her!

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