what's the difference in a flippin stick vs. my 6'6 or 7' rod Med/Heavy fast BPS Extreme rods I use?  What's the deal is a flippin stick primarily just for flippin? as one would assume, hence the name.  I seem to flip fine with what I use but maybe i could be better, will I notice a difference if i look into a flippin stick, can someone break it down for me please... also if you could suggest a particular model to look into i would appreciate it or even a link... THANKS GUYS!!

The main difference is that usually a true flippin stick is 7'6" or even 8', often has a retractable butt section, and they tend to be either a heavy, or extra heavy power.   They are best used for true "flipping" when you peel the line out and lay the lure in the water because their length lets you lay the lure from a farther distance.  You can use any rod you like for flipping, and to be honest with you I prefer a 7', MH rod for that most of the time.  If you are not fishing areas with heavy grass/weed cover you will probably be fine without a dedicated flipping stick.

You can flip with any rod, but doesn 't mean that it 's a flipping stick, flipping sticks are made to withstand the rigors of flipping to heavy cover, stronger rod, longer, more backbone and very important longer handle to provide a greater support to horse the fish out of heavy cover in tight quarters, the handle may be retractible or not but retractable or not the handle is longer than the one found in other rods.

BPS flipping sticks are good for the money, you don 't need the rod to be super sensitive, but you want the rod to be powerful ( with a long handle ).

BPS flipping sticks are good for the money, you don 't need the rod to be super sensitive, but you want the rod to be powerful ( with a long handle ).

I hate to disagree with you Raul, but I want my flippin stick to be my most sensitive rod.  Granted I flip/pitch more than any other technique, but with either a jig or plastics tied on, I want that rod to have the most feel to it.  

Like Raul said, flippin stiks are usually longer, have a stronger backbone, and have a heavier backbone than general purpose rods. But you can use your flippin rod for other things too, I use my 7' Heavy action flippin rod for flipping, pitching, and throwing topwater frogs. I also use my 7' Medium Heavy action flippin rod for flipping/pitching in moderate cover, throwing jigs and t-rigs, throwing big jerkbaits, and for big spinnerbaits and topwaters. The flippin sticks thst I own and highly reccommend are a 7' MH Kistler Graphite Special, and a 7' Heavy action Daiwa Coastal Tournament Special.

Hawgin,

Now I will disagree with you. A flipping stick is nothing more than an super long broom stick. True flipping is a short line technique, and doesn't require any sensitivity at all, as most are feeling the line or watching it when doing so. I have built about a 100 or so flipping sticks and never has the issue of sensitivity been talked about.

But then as the old saying goes everyone to his/her own taste "said the man kissing the cows &$$"

sets hooks all day,

Raul has given you some good advice as well as basspro48.

Tight Lines All!!

Hawgin,

Now I will disagree with you. A flipping stick is nothing more than an super long broom stick. True flipping is a short line technique, and doesn't require any sensitivity at all, as most are feeling the line or watching it when doing so. I have built about a 100 or so flipping sticks and never has the issue of sensitivity been talked about.

But then as the old saying goes everyone to his/her own taste "said the man kissing the cows &$$"

sets hooks all day,

Raul has given you some good advice as well as basspro48.

Tight Lines All!!

I agree.  When I'm actually flippin I see most strikes by watching the line movement, not from feel.  The last thing I need is some super sensitive (and fragile) high end rod when I'm basically watching for the bite and then setting the hook and hoisting.  You need a rod that's got some durability.  Look at the BPS Extreme flippin sticks.

I have a BPS Extreme 7' 6" heavy flippin' rod and I am very pleased with it.  That being said, I don't even use it enough to justify the purchase.  I find myself pitching 99% of the time and for that I prefer a 7' 0" MHF.

Last year I purchased a 7' , 1 piece, MH "Muskie" rod from Gander Mtn.  I'm not sure exactly why I bought

it other than I was looking for a heavy duty rod, possibly for flipping, heavy cover, or bigger baits.  The price was right, on sale for $30, regular price being $50.  It definitely has a lot of backbone, and a 12" handle.  I haven't had the opportunity to use it yet, and have wondered if this rod might be a little too heavy for my intended purpose.  Also, I haven't figured out what reel I wanted to put on it. I was leaning towards the Abu Garcia 5500.  Any comments or suggestions?  Sorry, didn't mean to hijack this thread!

Hawgin,

Now I will disagree with you. A flipping stick is nothing more than an super long broom stick. True flipping is a short line technique, and doesn't require any sensitivity at all, as most are feeling the line or watching it when doing so. I have built about a 100 or so flipping sticks and never has the issue of sensitivity been talked about.

But then as the old saying goes everyone to his/her own taste "said the man kissing the cows &$$"

sets hooks all day,

Raul has given you some good advice as well as basspro48.

Tight Lines All!!

Okay, I didn't mean to iritate you and Raul, because I will admit that both of you know more about quality equiptment than I do.  I was just stating my personal preference.  I'm sorry that my tastes are different.  Now I'm off to lick my cows a$$ or something.

Hey, I 'm not irritated in anyway ( don 't know where you got that idea ).  :-/

Raul, you're right you didn't indicate that.  My apologies.