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 flippin reel
#1793842
12/10/07 12:01 AM
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beveritt
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I am looking to get a new flippin reel bps has a quantun kevin van dam model with a flippin switch. Has anybody used or know much about this reel?
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Re: flippin reel
[Re: beveritt]
#1793949
12/10/07 01:04 AM
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txbazzman
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I have this reel but I have not used it as a flippin reel. Like it for everything else
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Re: flippin reel
[Re: beveritt]
#1794060
12/10/07 02:14 AM
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nitroslim
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Academy has on clearance the quantum accurist, with the flippin switch for 1/2 price. retail was 99.00
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Re: flippin reel
[Re: nitroslim]
#1794256
12/10/07 09:27 AM
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Okie Waterdog
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Does anyone use their flippin switch? I've had a Quantum with a switch for a long while but haven't used the switch enough to get used to it. I wouldn't purchase another reel with a switch unless the price was right.
Okie Waterdog
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Re: flippin reel
[Re: Okie Waterdog]
#1794722
12/10/07 02:13 PM
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bassman1
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I prefer to use my thumb. All the switches are just gimmicks that get in the way.
Roll Tide!
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Re: flippin reel
[Re: bassman1]
#1794729
12/10/07 02:17 PM
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Huckleberry
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I have 2 of these and is what I use for flippin. The switch works great for me, just don't forget to flip the switch back when you start throwing something else LOL.
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Re: flippin reel
[Re: Huckleberry]
#1795322
12/10/07 06:30 PM
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9874opf
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I burned up a revo this weekend and about threw the flippin reel in the water--hahah
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Re: flippin reel
[Re: 9874opf]
#1796310
12/10/07 11:26 PM
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Big Red 12
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Re: flippin reel
[Re: Big Red 12]
#1797098
12/11/07 11:38 AM
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Just_Old_Fisherman
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Have a left hand Quantum with a Flipping Switch on my Flipping Rod. Never turn the flipping switch off on this rig, as all I do is flip/pitch with it. I like the setup for what I do with it. All other reels are right handed and none have flipping switch. Like anything, it is what you get used to.
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Re: flippin reel
[Re: Just_Old_Fisherman]
#1797569
12/11/07 03:31 PM
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Dale Gribble
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Never have used a flipping switch but back in the ABU days we didn't have flipping switches  I like the Diawa reels for flipping now. The Fuego or Zillion would be great choices.
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Re: flippin reel
[Re: Dale Gribble]
#1800932
12/12/07 06:47 PM
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KingwoodCat
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Why spend a great deal of money for a reel for flippin? You have < 10 yards of line out....I use the cheapest reels I have for flippin and they work just fine.
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Re: flippin reel
[Re: KingwoodCat]
#1802705
12/13/07 12:18 AM
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Lake Palestine Guide
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Daiwa has a new megaforce twitchin that is somewhat like the viento but a fraction of the price. retail is 59.99 and gear ratio of 7.0:1 get em in the boat quick
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Re: flippin reel
[Re: KingwoodCat]
#1803796
12/13/07 12:39 PM
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mhood
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You have < 10 yards of line out.... I agree...use any reel you want. The reel is virtually irrelevant when flippin'.
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Re: flippin reel
[Re: mhood]
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12/14/07 02:14 AM
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Bass Art
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Flipping/pitching is about the only thing I do with my right hand. I do most of my casting with my left. If I get bit with the rod still in my right hand, I just thumb the spool and stick 'em. Works every time.....
Artie
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Re: flippin reel
[Re: Bass Art]
#1824393
12/21/07 02:45 AM
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luckycraftman87
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look at the quantum accurist pt $140 good reel for fliping
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