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G-Loomis Bass/Casting/Flipping Rods
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Price: From $470.00 to $475.00
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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 that has 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 accomdate an 8-foot rod, so we changed our rod's 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!
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BCFR894
Length: 7'5"
Power: 4
Pieces: 1
Casting
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This rod sets the standard for the flipping
technique. It's so light, responsive and strong you can fish it all day and
yet the only thing you'll remember about the day was how good the fishing
was. Equally effective with a jig or soft plastic bait, this rod will give
you total control when fishing in tight quarters, whether it's thick brush or
matted vegetation. If you like the action up close and personal, this is a
great choice.
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Length
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Line Weight
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Lure Weight
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Handle
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MSRP
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GLX
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7'5"
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15 - 25
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1/4 - 1
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Fast
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Heavy
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155
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11460-01
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$470.00
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MossyBack
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7'5"
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15 - 25
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1/4 - 1
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Fast
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Heavy
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155
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11594-01
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$325.00
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BCFR954
Length: 7'11"
Power: 4
Pieces: 1
Casting
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As materials improve and allow us to make
lighter rods, anglers ask us to make them longer. It is especially true for
the flipping fraternity. A longer rod allows us to stay back from the cover
just a tad and that means more bites over the course of the day. It also
creates faster tip-speed for better hook-sets which is important when you're
in heavy cover. You want to confuse the fish and move it away from cover
before it has the chance to react and get back in there. Another advantage is
more range. The more water you can cover from one spot, the less chance you
have of disturbing the fish.
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Model
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Color
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Length
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Line Weight
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Lure Weight
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Action
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Power
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Handle
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Item#
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MSRP
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GLX
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7'11"
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15 - 25
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1/4 - 1 1/4
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Fast
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Heavy
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155
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11461-01
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$475.00
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