Trying to improve my hook up percentage when flipping jigs.  Currently using a Lowrider "All 'round Fast" LFC-7MHF.  Would it make a difference to go with a Lowrider "Hudson" LFC-74H? What tips could you share for choosing the right rod?  Any suggestions?  My preference is to stick with Falcon Lowrider Rods.

Is the Hudson a xf?  I'm not sure if changing rods is the answer.   What type of line and jobs are you using.    What is.actually going on to miss fish? Are.you whiffing on them or are they coming off?  

Hudson is 7’4 heavy/fast reel 8.1:1. Using 15 lbs InvizX line.  Mostly on a 3/8 to 1/2 oz jig/Trig.  On hookset I am unable to get them out of the cover quick enough so Coming off. 

Edited May 3, 20206 yr by Noofly
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I don't use Falcon rods so I certainly don't want to speak to the rod brand or model your using.  One thing to keep in mind is each persons muscle mechanics and each rod companies rod actions are going to be different, so if one rod doesn't produce the desired outcome experiment and keep working on both until things work for the best.

 

For me if I am flipping a jig I typically will use a 7'6" Heavy Power Fast Aciton rod, that being said here are some thing to consider.

 

I believe what I can share should be solid across many brands.  #1 A strong powerful hookset is very important when flipping and driving through the set with a continued turning on the reel handle to maintain pressure during the whole battle is also important.  The hookset doesn't always bury the hook past the barb because of many factors (cover, lure position in the fishes mouth, movement of the fish, etc.) so constant pressure throughout the battle is key. 

#2 Length and Leverage are important when flipping, so the move towards a heavier and longer rod is definitely a step in the right direction (helps take up slack and control the fish) Another thing is the Heavy Power Fast Action is also a good choice because flipping jig fishing requires a strong hookset (assuming you have a heavier gauge hook on a flipping type jig - key also) and that is magnified when your fishing close to the fish (like the flipping technique)

#3 If I am using fluorocarbon when flipping I generally use nothing less that 20lb, some times 25lb, which gives me the ability to hit them with everything I have without ever thinking that my line might break as well as allows me to control the fish and get them away from cover.

 

One last thing...Cover types matter.  If your fishing in heavy grass then I would choose braid or braid to fluorocarbon.  The grass can absorb a lot of the power on the hookset if the fish is buried in it causing lost fish with lines that have stretch.

 

If your still loosing fish you may consider braid to help bury the hook even if your not fishing in grass.

 

Thanks for the question, hope that helps and good fishing!