Choosing The Right Rod For Flipping, Pitching & Punching!! (They Are NOT The Same!!)

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[@robertcox9226]

Im not a tournament angler, but i live in Florida. I use the same rod blank for everything flipping and punching related. With heavy 65# to 80# braid and heavy big trees in the phosphate pits. Thats what works.
Pitching rod is a much different affair, its an all around rod , 6'6" to 6'10" moderate fast action using braid, combination skip/pitch rod. Im skipping under overhang branches in phosphate pits or pitching to isolated patches. Im short so thats the reason i use 6'6" skipping rod. Longer rods i slap the water with the rod tip .

[@SonarFishing]

As long as you’re using what works for you, that’s all that matters!

[@LowBrowFishing]

Those are some really nice rod choices. I, too, have several different rod types that I like to use for various scenarios - obviously I have a beefy flippin' stick, but I also have a jig rod that I use around grass and thicker vegetation and one I use around rock and wood. They're similar, but they have a few key differences. For example, the heavy grass one is spooled up with 50 lb braid, while the other is spooled with 20 lb fluoro.

[@stevesteve8461]

It would be nice for you to demonstrate each one of the casting flipping,pitching and punching.

[@SonarFishing]

When I get back on the water I will try to do a video about that! Thanks!

[@stevesteve8461]

Thank you

[@julienichols4188]

Are these rods one piece or two piece?

[@johnbutler307]

Miles thanks for your tips and time.

[@SonarFishing]

My pleasure John. Thanks for watching!

[@michaelburke9187]

Good ad for Fitzgerald rods. I like their rods. Save $400 buy a 7'6" rod that is rated for 3/8 oz to 1 1/2 oz.

[@georgebramblett6078]

What gear ratio do you recommend for those rods

[@SonarFishing]

George I just posted a Short video response to your question. Thank you!

[@georgebramblett6078]

@@SonarFishing Thank you that's a big help

[@robertcox9226]

Fastest reel you can get for flipping and punching to gather line, with this much power in a rod sometimes the fish races towards you.

[@iceicebabybass5711]

Bro! You’re not naming the Action of the rod?! That’s why I watched the video, to get info on Power and Action ☹️

[@robertcox9226]

Moderate fast heavy to xxheavy in Florida.