Best 7’10 to 8’ Long Flipping Rod

[sofakingbigbass]

Been looking into a few models and would be willing to spend up to around $350

what’s your recommendations?

also curious when you tend to use the longer length vs 7’2” to 7’6” flipping rod?

[slipknobber bot]

I punch a lot of deep weeds 10-18ft and like a little longer rod to pick up line on the hookset. Personally I think the dobyns 795 is the finest flip rod in your price range.

[RazorCat]

I use my 7’ 9” St. Croix Legend Tournament Punching rod for Flipping and Punching duties. Perfect for both.

[sofakingbigbass]

I’ve neen eying the champion 805 flip. Anyone have any experience with this rod?

[p2geo]

Been looking into a few models and would be willing to spend up to around $350

what’s your recommendations?

also curious when you tend to use the longer length vs 7’2” to 7’6” flipping rod?

Please describe what you mean by flipping, there are so many variations of that term used that it’s hard to give an accurate recommendation. Also what weights and how heavy cover? Generally speaking anything around 1oz without being crazy heavy/thick cover the Orochi XX A Mart flipping special is hard to beat. Absolutely love that rod.ń

[Transom]

I prefer fitzgerald rods for heavy flipping and pitching. Everything else I tried lacks the power to horse them out of the slop.

[Maxxlue]

If you’re flipping I’d go with a dobyns 765 flip if your punching I’d go with a 795 or 805 extreme

[cidgrad]

ALX Rods PowerBolt. 7'11". Plenty of power to horse them out. 5.5oz total rod weight.

We usually see a 7'2" to 7'6" "flipping" rod used when guys are actually pitching. That is... the spool turns on the reel - so its a type of cast. Someone truly flipping - the reel spool is engaged and does not turn on the presentation of the bait - usually wants a longer rod so they have more line to deliver the bait with.

[Bronzefly]

We usually see a 7'2" to 7'6" "flipping" rod used when guys are actually pitching. That is... the spool turns on the reel - so its a type of cast. Someone truly flipping - the reel spool is engaged and does not turn on the presentation of the bait - usually wants a longer rod so they have more line to deliver the bait with.

This is an important distinction - flipping and pitching are two different techniques. Pitching is what a lot of guys I talk to refer to as "flipping". Flipping is as described as above and a technique far less often used than pitching. Punching is a whole other game Which are you doing, what size baits, what kind of cover? There are a lot of great rods for each option, any size baits, and any type cover well within your price range.

[plastics man]

I like the Powell Endurance 795

[BassinJax]

I’ve had a lot of rods but my Zombie 7’10” rod has been great
if you want a rod that does both VERY VERY GOOD
VALKYRIE 7’6” All you’ll EVER WANT OR NEED

[Shadow4]

I've been really happy with the Dobyns 795. Handles heavy weights really well, plenty sensitive, and does a great job of pulling bass out of some of the nastiest/thickest vegetation.