8 foot rod for pitching?

[jazzwannabe]

Generally speaking, is 8 feet too long for comfortable pitching?

[froteur]

I have an 8' rod that i flip AND pitch with all the time and I'm not even 5'3". Granted a shorter rod is easier but I don't have many problems with this length of rod.

Perry

[toddmc]

You had better be tall with forearms like Popeye!

[Eric Ocampo]

I use a 7'11" glx bcfr954. I'm not tall 5'9". Works fine, love the distance and leverage.

[Fishaholic68]

I use a Dobyns 805 Flip/Punch rod. It's very stout yet very light in your hand, I'm 5'9" and have no problem Pitching with it all day long. If anything make's long pitches much easier.

[ash]

I have an 805 and 765 and can pitch with both with ease Im 5-9 average guy. My preference if I am pitching all day is the 765 as it has a softer tip and feels a bit lighter in my hands, and on the flip side I really like having the extra 6" cause I typically am not pitching all day I may be flipping a stretch the bank changes then I will pitch, may come to a point of rocks and bounce that bait down the rocks - but when it comes to flippin the extra length for me is key for a quiet flip presentation.

I am not sure if Dobyns still has the dealer promo where you can test ride rods, if not give a buddy a call and use his rod for the day and see which one suites you best.

[Gary Dobyns]

We do have a dealer demo program. Thanks Ash. No problem pitching an 8 footer as long as it's not a tip heavy club.

[jazzwannabe]

Actually, I have done the Dobyns demo here at Bob's Bait Bucket (Savvy 702 drop shot rod - smooth as butter). Bob's has a Randy McAbee cranking rod, but no flipping sticks.

[ash]

We do have a dealer demo program. Thanks Ash. No problem pitching an 8 footer as long as it's not a tip heavy club.

Gary, that is why I am changing from my tip heavy club, to Dobyns Rods for my pitching and flip sticks this year before I head out onto the Delta. That 735c as a jig stick is the sweetest fishing rod I have fished with, just unreal how well balanced and light she feels and the sensetivity is awesome. I was probably the hardest convert ever from my previous rods, but after fishing the 735c I cant wait until I move into the 805 Dobyns and the 765 Dobyns for flippin and Pitchin.

- But Jazz - to answer your question - the 8'f pitches just fine, especially pendulum pitching (I dont know if that is a word) but basically I just move the rod tip up with the bail open and the bait just glides right above the water - its all in the wrist.

[basslayer]

Eric check out the Powell 804cef. I have 3 of these rods and they are excellent. Great tip, well balanced and all the power you can ask for. Its on sale right now

[mark poulson]

I am also normal height (5'9"), and I have found I can pitch with a 6'8" med. heavy rod much easier than with the same rod in 7'. For me, accuracy and presentation are everything, and the 6'8" rod just fits.
I do use a longer rod for flipping, but that doesn't involve the same need for rod action, at least not for me.

[jazzwannabe]

Eric check out the Powell 804cef. I have 3 of these rods and they are excellent. Great tip, well balanced and all the power you can ask for. Its on sale right now .

Hi Adam, I'm way ahead of you. Just received an 804c last night. I got it mainly for deep football jigs and such, but heck, if I like it I might just get another and use it for all-around flipping, pitching and maybe punching. That sucker is 2 1/2 feet taller than me.

[jimmy87]

I am intersted in Doybns rods. Who builds them and where?
I picked one up and the feel is pretty good.

[basslayer]

The extra length will compensat for those short arms and legs !!!!!!!!

sorry man i couldn't resist

[Gary Dobyns]

[quote="jimmy87"]I am intersted in Doybns rods. Who builds them and where?
I picked one up and the feel is pretty good.[/quote]

I build them in S. Korea. We warehouse and ship from Yuba City, CA. Any questions on rods feel free to email us at dobynsrods@comcast.net or call us at 530-671-1989 We talk rods everyday and even get to fish them once in a while.

[civicrr]

Ash,
You should check out the DX795 Flip. I picked it up last year when they first came out. Little lighter tip than the 805 Flip. Still has plenty of power for punching. IMO, more sensitive & lighter in weight. No problem fishing the rod all day. I'll probably get a second one this year.

BTW, I'm 5'7" & have no problems with either the 805 Flip or the DX795 Flip. I just like the 795 better.

[jimmy87]

I am less than 6 feet tall. Been pitching and flippin with a lamiglas 806 for years. 8 foot rod.
best flipin rod ever in my opinion

[toddmc]

You 8 foot guys must be fishing mats and vergetation with no overhanging obstacles! It would be tougher to pitch an 8 foot rod around docks and overhanging trees. I guess I need to order the shake weight from the tv commercials to bulk up if I am ever going to use an 8 foot stick in tight quarters!

[froteur]

You 8 foot guys must be fishing mats and vergetation with no overhanging obstacles! It would be tougher to pitch an 8 foot rod around docks and overhanging trees. I guess I need to order the shake weight from the tv commercials to bulk up if I am ever going to use and 8 foot stick in tight quarters!

At 5'2" I'm so short even an 8 foot rod doesn't reach the tree limbs.

Perry

[thukidad]

At 5'2" I'm so short even an 8 foot rod doesn't reach the tree limbs.

Perry

lol.. got me crackin at work

[Ron T.]

Hey guys , I have a G.Loomis BCFR954 7'11" used once and like new for sale if your looking . Bass pro price 475.00 plus tax and shipping . Make me a resanable offer plus pay pal .

[DeltaBassBuster]

If you want some real fun try using a 8'6" salmon rod rod. I've been having been having fun with the extra reach since the salmon fishing has been temporarily banned since my return from South Korea. It has given me an extra flipping & pitching range.

Cya on the water,
DeltaBassBuster
w/"BASSBUSTER1" Custom Valco boat

[jimmy87]

8 foot rod is hard to beat for a perfect water entry when flippin

flippin, not pitchin. I stress "flippin" because I have only fished with 2 or 3 people that actualy do flippin the correct way. Dee Thomas being one.
Most guys just pitch.
The key is complete quiet, splashless, steth entry in the water.
Flippin is about setting the jig on the fishes head.

that black old jig comes sliding in silent with no warning.
the bass dose not see it or hear it coming. then the bait just appears within a inch or 2 of its nose. its natural reaction is to eat it.

present the bait in such a manner and the fish will eat it 9 out of 10 times.

[froteur]

At 5'2" I'm so short even an 8 foot rod doesn't reach the tree limbs.

Perry

lol.. got me crackin at work

Glad I could put a smile on your face.

[froteur]

If you want some real fun try using a 8'6" salmon rod rod. I've been having been having fun with the extra reach since the salmon fishing has been temporarily banned since my return from South Korea. It has given me an extra flipping & pitching range.

Cya on the water,
DeltaBassBuster
w/"BASSBUSTER1" Custom Valco boat

That's cheatin!

[DeltaBassBuster]

Ha Ha!! Cheating??

[froteur]

Ha Ha!! Cheating??

Yeah ..... by using that extra six inches (just kidding, of course).
I think Dee Thomas originally used nine foot rods to flip, until they made up a rule that eight foot is the max for tournaments.

[DeltaBassBuster]

I will keep that in mind if I ever fish a tournament again.