Hey guys,

I've always enjoyed flipping and pitching, but of late ive realized my rod doesn't have the backbone that I really think would work best. So, after browsing *** I came across the shimano Cumara, 7'4 heavy, the GL2 7'5 flipping and pitching rod, and the Falcon Cara 7'2 extray heavy. I want a rod that has a good rating, yet the backbone to pull biggins out of cover. Any suggestions?

IMO I prefer a longer rod of about 7'6"-7'11" for flipping but those are good rods you have chosen.

I think im just gonna start off between 7'2 and 7'5 then upgrade to a longer rod

I have the cara amistad and I love it!!!

The Dobyns Champion 765 Flip was my first Dobyns and would be my choice. I have owned or fished with several flippin-pitchin rods in the last 30 years and the one issue with them has been being tip heavy. This model is the most balanced, neutral rod I have ever owned. Great tip and great power. It's worth every penny. The Savvy 766 is less expensive and it is a beast as well.

dobyns are good rods but if you want a really balanced, sensitive, and powerful rod, check out cashion rods. phenix makes a great flippin stick also.

+1 for the 765 from Dobyns, i also use this rod for swimming jigs and ocasionally use it for frogs. great all around stick

A Dobyns would be a great rod for sure. I have a Phenix Recon 766 and absolutely love it. I have two Recons and they are light, very well balanced, have top notch construction and very sensitive. I can't argue against a Dobyns, but a Recon should be on your short list too.

I think im just gonna start off between 7'2 and 7'5 then upgrade to a longer rod

I think you may want to start at the 7'11 rod, it is the best. 

I think you may want to start at the 7'11 rod, it is the best. 

I'll have to ask master beatty on that

I have the cara amistad and I love it!!!

I agree! this is a beast of a rod. Its also what i learned to pitch and flip on so maybe i'm biased but the performance per dollar on top the fact that its a American made rod won me over. Its a true heavy rod but it def. isnt something that's uncomfortable to fish with and by no means is what they like to say " a broomstick" 

Go with a 765,735 or 766 from dobyns

The Dobyns Champion 765 Flip was my first Dobyns and would be my choice. I have owned or fished with several flippin-pitchin rods in the last 30 years and the one issue with them has been being tip heavy. This model is the most balanced, neutral rod I have ever owned. Great tip and great power. It's worth every penny. The Savvy 766 is less expensive and it is a beast as well.

 

I have the tip heavy problem with my 7'6" Duckett. It feels like my reels are too light to balance it. I've had a Lew's TP, a Quantum Smoke, and a Revo SX Gen 3 on it and they just feel overpowered by the tip. Do you think a lighter reel would still balance well with the Champion 765? If the answer is yes I may be selling the Duckett to put some money towards a new Dobyns...