how does a flipping reel differ from a bait casting reel? is there any way you can flip and pitch a bait casting reel?

Yeah you can flip and pitch with any baitcasting reel. flipping reels are baitcasters with a smaller inline spool like the Ardent Flip and Pitch F-500, the line guide is stationary on these types of reels so the line comes off easier, allowing you to flip a bait further.

But I would recommend just using a good baitcasting reel.

that's cool. i understand how the line guide being stationary would help, but you can only flip so far. what about any spin casting reels bc the line comes off freely?

Personally I dont use spinning gear to flip anything, but I have seen people use it especially on smaller jigs and such. If your serious about fliping just practice and have a good reel and you may be surprised how far you will be able to flip accurately.

do you fish at buffalo often? did you get any rain in lubbock tonight?

rained about a tenth

I havent ever fished at buffalo, mainly Henry, Hubbard, Ivey, and Amistad

there isn't any fish in buffalo lake, but i go down there passed the spill way and catch several good bass, the biggest was a solid 8 pound large mouth. if yall got some rain, i'm going fishing for strippers passed the spill way in the morning.