Need Advice on BEST Flipping Rod...

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Chode
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Need Advice on BEST Flipping Rod...

Post by Chode » Thu Mar 20, 2014 3:45 am

for okeechobee type cover. gonna be throwing a 1oz weight with 5/0 hook n trailer...what's the absolute best bang for the buck rod I can get for under $400?

looking for a rod that's pretty light, awesome sensitivity, and very well balanced. thx guys!

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Re: Need Advice on BEST Flipping Rod...

Post by bronzefly » Thu Mar 20, 2014 4:12 am

I'd buy the Megabass Aaron Martens F8-79XX for $299 shipped to your door and put the other $100 in your pocket for something else. I haven't fished any $400 ish or under flipping sticks that I think are superior in terms of build quality, performance, or sensitivity. It's an outstanding flipping stick and an outstanding value at it's price point.

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Re: Need Advice on BEST Flipping Rod...

Post by masterbass » Thu Mar 20, 2014 6:01 am

bronzefly wrote:I'd buy the Megabass Aaron Martens F8-79XX for $299 shipped to your door and put the other $100 in your pocket for something else. I haven't fished any $400 ish or under flipping sticks that I think are superior in terms of build quality, performance, or sensitivity. It's an outstanding flipping stick and an outstanding value at it's price point.

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Good answer!

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Re: Need Advice on BEST Flipping Rod...

Post by Traybird » Thu Mar 20, 2014 6:39 am

10X what Gary said!

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Re: Need Advice on BEST Flipping Rod...

Post by jmatsuoka » Thu Mar 20, 2014 11:59 am

I would look at a Phenix M1 7'8"H its far less than the $400 price tag but its superior in strength and really sensitive. I have punching and flipping grass with it specifically with a 1oz. and a D-BOMB!

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Re: Need Advice on BEST Flipping Rod...

Post by thukidad » Thu Mar 20, 2014 12:42 pm

Dont rule out the dx795.. what i really like to compare is the dx795 and the f8-79xx

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Re: Need Advice on BEST Flipping Rod...

Post by G3Steve » Thu Mar 20, 2014 4:47 pm

Echo the dx795 or dx745 depending on the method. If punching is in your future, go 795!

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