I am looking to get into some finesse flipping and pitching. What kind of rod specs should I be looking for...?

 

Heavy power is pretty much standard for normal flipping and pitching. Do people drop down to a Medium Heavy for finesse flip and pitch...? How about Medium...? Medium light would be out of the question for sure.

 

Fast or Medium Fast/Moderate Fast...? I am planning to use braid to a Fluoro leader for finesse pitch and flip so I am thinking I should be looking at rods with a Medium power with a Moderate Fast/Medium Fast action. 

 

What length would be ideal...? 7 foot and less sounds about right. 

I'm wondering if you are really flipping or just jig fishing.  I havent seen anyone flip in a long time.  I ask because it may make a difference in the length of rod you want.

Flipping is usually defined as a No cast flipping a jig, normally 1/2 oz or heavier, with a 8 foot heavy rod with 50 to 80 lb braid. This is a close quarter technique. You are normally flipping into real heavy cover, hence the rod and line weight.

 

Look on youtube , on how to flip for bass. Also here's more info re: flipping and pitching.

https://www.bassresource.com/fish/flip-pitch.html

I have a Dobyn's Extreme HP 745 for lighter pitching. I don't do much flipping (never practiced it). But the 745 has a stout back bone and a really nice soft tip that allows comfortable pitching and accuracy. I usually run a Curado K with 16lb FC Sniper or a Bantum with 50lb braid to 14-16lb FC Sniper. Weights I pitch with on this rod range from 1/4 up to 1/2 ounce. Anything heavier and I move it up to a Dobyn's Extreme HP 805. The 746 may be a nice rod also if stepping up in weight. It is a pretty versatile rod in throwing bottom contact baits as well. I throw jigs, heavier texas rigs, and large 10+ inch worms. I've even thrown larger Keitechs on it. 

 

I only suggest this rod because it's what I have and like. If it didn't work for me, I would've sold it.