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Flipping blank
Posted by:
Matt Gifford
(161.31.40.---)
Date: April 20, 2022 11:34AM
Has anyone ever built a 7' flipping/pitching rod out of the Rainshadow Immortal IMMP70H-TC. This blank is listed for inshore, but has the power (Heavy) and action (MF) I'm looking for. Re: Flipping blank
Posted by:
Joe Vanfossen
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Date: April 20, 2022 01:30PM
The popping line blanks are designed for use with popping corks and bait for inshore fishing. They also make very nice crank bait rods in the freshwater world. While the specs of action and power look promising, the IMMP70H will not make a good flipping stick. It would be more suited for larger deep diving crank baits such as the Rapala DT14.
Because of the power needed, a graphite flipping blank is generally going to come in with a blank weight closer to 3oz than 2oz. Re: Flipping blank
Posted by:
David Baylor
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Date: April 20, 2022 05:23PM
Matt, as Joe said, popping blanks are reported to make good crankbait rods. Crankbait rods don't make good flipping or pitching rods. The power curve is different. So what Joe said is spot on.
I too have grown fond of a mod fast action for a flipping and pitching rod. There isn't much to choose from from Rainshadow when it comes to blanks suitable for flipping and pitching that have a mod fast action. I've built two rods on NCF MB 709 IM blanks that I use for flipping and pitching, and I absolutely love them. It has a mod fast action and is rated for 3/8 - 2 oz, and 14 - 30 # line. The blank has gobs of power, which I love, but I really love the feeling of confidence I have when I have a big fish at boat side on a short line. It is offered in Delta, SM (standard modulus) IM (intermediate modulus) and HM. (high modulus) I opted for the IM blank because I thought it might offer a little more durability over an HM blank. The blank offers outstanding sensitivity. and as I said, gobs of power. It's a blank you may want to seriously consider. If you're looking for an Immortal blank I have a rod built on an IMMC72MH blank that I use for flipping and pitching. Sensitivity is slightly better than the MB 709 IM, It's fast action and it too has gobs of power. It is a real fish mover on the hook set. I will say that I feel I have to rush fish in the boat more with the rod built on the Immortal, than I do the NFC, but it is an awesome rod, and a phenomenal blank. I also use it as my frog rod. It will flat out move fish. Re: Flipping blank
Posted by:
Peter Yawn
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Date: April 20, 2022 08:58PM
I built an IMMP70H for big spinnerbaits, and it works great. Not even close to a flipping blank. It is truly moderate fast like you want, but not nearly enough power. I have an NFC delta SW764 which I think would fit your needs. It's pretty sensitive, stout enough to throw 2 oz musky baits, and I would call it moderate fast. Sorry I don't have CCS ratings on it. Also, for 55 bucks it is a great deal. Re: Flipping blank
Posted by:
Thomas Kaufmann
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Date: April 21, 2022 07:54AM
Peter, the SW764 also makes a heck of an ARIG rod!! Re: Flipping blank
Posted by:
Peter Yawn
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Date: April 21, 2022 06:28PM
Sadly the fine folks of the Minnesota DNR do not believe in A-rigs. Might be kinda tough to catch fish if only one of your 5 lures has a hook. Re: Flipping blank
Posted by:
ben belote
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Date: April 22, 2022 08:54AM
wOW..bass tournament pros need more than one lure to catch a fish? Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/22/2022 09:45AM by ben belote. Re: Flipping blank
Posted by:
David Baylor
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Date: April 22, 2022 09:44AM
LOL Ben ..... and we need more than one rod, too !!!
Oh wait ..... I'm not a pro ..... but I still need more than one rod lol Re: Flipping blank
Posted by:
Kendall Cikanek
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Date: April 22, 2022 11:32PM
TV show fishermen only need a foot ruler to measure five pound bass! Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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