Flipping is an oxymoron of sorts. It’s considered to be a finesse
technique, yet it requires brute strength to make it work. The finesse
part comes in the presentation. You want your jig or worm to enter the
water very quietly because this is close-quarters combat fishing. You
need it to drop straight down to make sure you get into the sweet spot
next to that piling, bush or rock. You need heavy line because you’re
after big fish and you need a rod with some guts so that when you do get
bit, you can literally yank it away from the cover, quickly and with
authority. Flipping Sticks used to be a lot stiffer, especially in the
tip-section, to allow anglers to “swing” the bait accurately – depending
on that stiff tip to help set the hook, but as techniques evolve and
styles change, anglers have discovered they have more control and better
accuracy with a fast-action rod with a more dynamic tip. They can use
the flex in the tip to help accelerate the bait towards the target and
they can “mend” the line with their free hand to control the lure’s
entry into the water. We used to make our flipping sticks with
telescopic handles, but boat designs have improved and now, most have
rod lockers that will accommodate an 8-foot rod, so we changed our rods
one-piece configuration. It allows us to create a stronger, more
sensitive stick that is noticeably lighter. After a long day on the
water, anglers appreciate any weight reduction they can get. It also
helps increase tip speed during the hookset and that means more positive
control and more power when you need it. These rods are so light for
such extreme power, there’s only one word to describe them… ASTONISHING!
| Item # |
Model |
Rod Length |
Handle |
Pieces |
Line Weight |
Lure Weight |
Action |
Power |
Price |
|
11593-01
|
BCFR 893 MossyBack
|
7' 5"
|
B
|
1
|
14 - 20
|
1/4 - 3/4
|
Fast
|
Med-Heavy
|
$310.00
|
|
11594-01
|
BCFR 894 MossyBack
|
7' 5"
|
B
|
1
|
17 - 25
|
1/4 - 1
|
Fast
|
Heavy
|
$325.00
|
|
|
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