flippin rod advice

[kybasshunter]

Ive decided to get a Shimano Crucial flippin rod and I need to know from you guys what flippin rod style works best 7'6" or 7'11" and medium heavy or heavy, thanks for all input?

[joey heller]

it does`t matter what works for anyone else it is what feels right for you

[Les Young]

A lot of it will have to do with your height. I have saw taller people use a 7' 11", but most use a 7' 6" model instead. I personally have used both & settled on the shorter one for myself. Just a more comfortable fit for me all the way around

[Shimano4Life]

I'm 5'10" and I use the 7'6" MH Crucial Flippin Stick. I thought about getting the Heavy action initially, but the MH is a crowbar! It has yet to fail me, and is VERY sensitive for a rod of that size and action. It is an absolute STUD.

I love it. It is a little on the heavy side in weight, but well worth the money. Plus it has the lifetime over-the-counter warranty -- can't go wrong with that.

[Les Young]

I have several 7'6" heavy action sticks & like the Shimano Clarus ($69.99 with a lifetime warranty) as well as any I've used.

[Col Forbin]

I like the 7'6" as well. I have the Heavy action, and it has been perfect.

[kybasshunter]

Do any of you use anything else besides braid on your flippin rigs?

[Shimano4Life]

Do any of you use anything else besides braid on your flippin rigs?

I use 20-25lb fluorocarbon exclusively.

[mawi97]

Don't mean to steal your thread or anything, but I got a like new Loomis GL2 7'6" I am trying to sell for $150.00. Very nice rod, just don't use it a lot and in a pinch. Let me know if your interested, I may let it go cheaper.

[kybasshunter]

I know everbody has seen the floating piles of tires, bottles and plastics {litter} amongst a few logs in the back of some main lake cuts, has anyone ever pulled a bass out of one of these? I have not, just wondering if bass get under these piles.......Greg

[Bassratt13]

I have 6 different flippin stix's. G-Loomis, Falcon, and so on. The best that I have used, is Powell! They have size's from 7'2 up to 8ft. very very good rods. I do not use anything but ccx-p-line, in 20lb or 25lb clear mono. Very rarely will I use braid in this region. somtimes I will use it in grass at Guntersville, or Eufaula. I like Mono because of the shock value, in flippin. When you strike a fish in flippin, it is over in one way or another very fast. Braid has O forgivness, and long rods close the distance between you and the fish very, very fast! Just my 2cts. Good luck. Bassratt13

[Fishin is life]

I'm gonna have to agree with Shimano on this one....the crucials action seems to be a little heavier than advertised....to me a MH crucial is like a heavy rod for most brands....that being said it also depends on how heavy the junk is you'll be pulling fish out of...and a shorter rod might help you in a situation where youre under a tree or in a narrow space....just my 2 cents