lta flipping stick

[howeydog]

hello, im jumping ship from shimano to kistler rods. im looking to buy a few flipping sticks, but im not sure what to buy. im fishing the flw stren series (northern division) and two of the tournaments are on the potomic, and champlain. i will be flipping heavy matt's and chestnut beds in 10' of water or less. i think im going to buy the 7' grass puncher and i also want a 7 1/2 lta telescopic. i will use anywhere from 1/2 to 1 1/4 ounce jigs or flippin weights. should i go with the lta 7 1/2' extra heavy ?? thank you very much for the help.

[Brad-WV]

I would definitly get the 76 extra heavy for flipping. If your planning on flipping the mats on the potomac with braid and a heavy weight you will need this rod or the 7 11 flippin stick. You want all the leverage you can get there. The grass puncher rod will also be a good choice for a 7 footer. I would go with a 7 ft LTA in the heavy action for frogs or flippin. Have you fished the potomac often??

[howeydog]

[MNBASSER]

In my opinion, anytime you are flippin heavy cover use the heaviest rod you can get away with. I have the HE76XHC one piece, it is incredibly light and sensitive and has all the power I need for pulling bass from heavy cover. This rod has made me a lot of money over the last few years!

[Somerdink]

[Somerdink]

Hey what is a good froggin rod. I just bought the graphite series frog rod is it any good ?

[skeeter20i]

I have heard nothing but good coments on the Graphite frog rod. I am sure once you start using it you will be happy with it.