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 Re: Can you flip and pitch 12 pound test
[Re: Ibock]
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02/25/22 12:30 AM
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ezbassin
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Would 15 pound be okay on a 4 power rod ? Perfect match.
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Re: Can you flip and pitch 12 pound test
[Re: Ibock]
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02/25/22 12:33 AM
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tmd11111
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One of my favorite setups is a NRX 852c with 12# Sniper. I use it for light t-rigs, weightless Senkos, and occasionally dropshot.
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Re: Can you flip and pitch 12 pound test
[Re: Ibock]
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02/25/22 12:42 AM
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Douglas J
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If you are a reach back and slack line em hooksetter, 12 # test would not be your friend.
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Re: Can you flip and pitch 12 pound test
[Re: Ibock]
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02/25/22 12:47 AM
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Fish Killer
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Sure you can
Just don’t be around any kinda structure
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Re: Can you flip and pitch 12 pound test
[Re: Ibock]
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02/25/22 04:30 PM
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WLBDallas
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Would 15 pound be okay on a 4 power rod ? yes
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Re: Can you flip and pitch 12 pound test
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02/25/22 04:54 PM
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Wes Pullig
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Sure you can
Just don’t be around any kinda structure That's no fun.
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Re: Can you flip and pitch 12 pound test
[Re: Ibock]
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02/25/22 04:57 PM
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avid_basser
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Sure can...have this on my t-rig rod and it has proven to hold up while pitching into cover / trees / etc.
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Re: Can you flip and pitch 12 pound test
[Re: Ibock]
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02/26/22 03:48 AM
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J.H.S.
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Can you? Yes. Would I? No. I guess it depends on what you’re flipping though. Any sort of cover I’d go no less than 18. I flip 20 pound floro almost exclusively. If you’re flipping or throwing something around rock and no trees. Sure you could get away with it.
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Re: Can you flip and pitch 12 pound test
[Re: Ibock]
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02/26/22 02:43 PM
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ogles824 (aka Lakewaydr50)
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I've done it for years in heavy cover with 8 pound mono and finesse lures on Fork. Want to know how I do this and get away with it? Go read up on a gentleman named Guido Hibdon, former Bassmaster Classic winner.
2012 ZX200 Skeeter 2012 Yamaha 200 SHO Isaiah 40:31 "but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Proud student of the Pro Staffer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzwF72B2F2w&t=14s
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Re: Can you flip and pitch 12 pound test
[Re: Ibock]
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02/26/22 02:48 PM
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Fishspanker
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Reaction bite. Put him in the bait before he even knows he has been hooked. Heavy line.
The Sheep who only fears the Wolf is eaten by the Shepherd.
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Re: Can you flip and pitch 12 pound test
[Re: Ibock]
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02/26/22 03:03 PM
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SteezMacQueen
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You can flip and pitch 4 pounds line….
You’re flip to land ratio goes up as pound test goes up. It is almost entirely a reaction bite, so I use 17-25 pound line…if I’m not using braid. The reason I like bigger line is most of the time the fish already has the bait and is swimming away when you realize what’s goin down. Like above, slack line hook sets are hard on gear. I don’t want to break off a good fish because I was using thin line that wasn’t appropriate for the job. I don’t think 20 lb fluorocarbon costs me bites when I’m using it around structure. But, 20lb sure helps when the fish has the upper hand right off the bat.
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Re: Can you flip and pitch 12 pound test
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02/26/22 03:17 PM
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ogles824 (aka Lakewaydr50)
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You can flip and pitch 4 pounds line….
You’re flip to land ratio goes up as pound test goes up. It is almost entirely a reaction bite, so I use 17-25 pound line…if I’m not using braid. The reason I like bigger line is most of the time the fish already has the bait and is swimming away when you realize what’s goin down. Like above, slack line hook sets are hard on gear. I don’t want to break off a good fish because I was using thin line that wasn’t appropriate for the job. I don’t think 20 lb fluorocarbon costs me bites when I’m using it around structure. But, 20lb sure helps when the fish has the upper hand right off the bat. That's part of what I learned from watching Guido Hibdon over the years. If you use his set ups you don't have to set the hook; just start reeling. His deal was just keep pressure on them.. Once they figure out they can't get away they go to option "B" which is to head for deep water, leaving the cover. His reasoning for fishing this way? "You can't put them in the boat if you can't get bit"........
2012 ZX200 Skeeter 2012 Yamaha 200 SHO Isaiah 40:31 "but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Proud student of the Pro Staffer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzwF72B2F2w&t=14s
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Re: Can you flip and pitch 12 pound test
[Re: Ibock]
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02/26/22 04:37 PM
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Ibock
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If its purely reaction why doesn’t everyone just use 50 pound braid?
Ibock
PB between 8-9 pounds.
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Re: Can you flip and pitch 12 pound test
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02/26/22 05:46 PM
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Theroofingguy
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I do it for senko’s is it
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Re: Can you flip and pitch 12 pound test
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02/26/22 06:25 PM
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Greg Z
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Ask your self this question... if you knew that the fish of a lifetime was under that dock, would you be throwing 12lb test?
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