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 If you could pick a rod...any rod...for a present...
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12/11/13 04:21 PM
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Concrete200
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I'm taking my boys down to Ocheechobee for a few days after Christmas and I was going to get them each a new flippin stick and put it under the tree. Here's my question...
If you could have any rod you wanted for flippin the grass mats down on Big-O which would it be? Price is not a concern. I'm mainly looking for brand of rod but if you have a specific model that would be even better. Dobyns? Loomis? Denali? Duckett? Others?
Thanks in advance for you input.
Dennis
Last edited by Concrete200; 12/11/13 04:33 PM.
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Re: If you could pick a rod...any rod...for a present...
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12/11/13 04:36 PM
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senko 10lb
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Dobyns 745 is a good one ! Good stout rod and still light for your boys.
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Re: If you could pick a rod...any rod...for a present...
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12/11/13 04:49 PM
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horseplaydvm
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St Croix Legend Tournament TBC76MHMF. The medium heavy has plenty of backbone, lightweight, and great warranty. Not too stiff like the Heavy actions rods. Ive tried all the high end rods and this is the best IMO.
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Re: If you could pick a rod...any rod...for a present...
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12/11/13 04:51 PM
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lunker777
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Try Custom Angle Rods, they will suprise you with the overall performance and Dave Settle at Lake Fork stands behind every rod 100%.
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Re: If you could pick a rod...any rod...for a present...
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12/11/13 05:06 PM
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SkeeterHawk
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Kistler Z-Bone custom built with signature.
Would run about $600 with all the bells and whistles.
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Re: If you could pick a rod...any rod...for a present...
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12/11/13 05:15 PM
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RiverAssassin512
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Falcon Cara! I use my Amistad rod to pitch and flip and does the job. Good luck!
~Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day, Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.~ 
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Re: If you could pick a rod...any rod...for a present...
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12/11/13 05:23 PM
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10lberfork
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Re: If you could pick a rod...any rod...for a present...
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12/11/13 06:03 PM
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Jake Shannon(Skeet4Life)
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Kistler KLX 7'10"XH this rod is BA for punching
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Re: If you could pick a rod...any rod...for a present...
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12/11/13 06:22 PM
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fizzpot
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Kistler Z-Bone custom built with signature.
Would run about $600 with all the bells and whistles. I really hope someone does this for me sometime soon... Can personalize a message, put their names on it, or a picture of your signature. If thats too pricey I'd go with a KLX at the $150-$175 range or the new Helium 3 in the $250 range. American Made blanks (Gary Loomis) Texas built rods.
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Re: If you could pick a rod...any rod...for a present...
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12/11/13 08:30 PM
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Kenny aka (rodbender1)
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I'm taking my boys down to Ocheechobee for a few days after Christmas and I was going to get them each a new flippin stick and put it under the tree. Here's my question...
If you could have any rod you wanted for flippin the grass mats down on Big-O which would it be? Price is not a concern. I'm mainly looking for brand of rod but if you have a specific model that would be even better. Dobyns? Loomis? Denali? Duckett? Others?
Thanks in advance for you input.
Dennis This one ......  CastAway Skeleton Fast Flipping Model Number: SKXFP76 Price: $159.99 SKXFP76: Exclusive Castaway Double-Exposed Reel Seat, Alconite Guides, Split Grip Handles, Multi-Modulus Blank Construction, Strong & Sensitive Length: 7'6", Power: Extra Heavy, Action: Fast, Guides:10, Line Weight: 15-30 lbs. Lure Weight: 1/2-2oz Let me know if need more info
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Re: If you could pick a rod...any rod...for a present...
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12/11/13 08:41 PM
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Samuel Ragle
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I like my DuceRods, another one for flippin wouldn't hurt! 
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Re: If you could pick a rod...any rod...for a present...
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12/11/13 08:49 PM
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MidloMan
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OK I fish Okeechobee at least once a month. I have to say that Denali is a great rod for getting through the thick stuff. I use Duckett cause thats what I already had when I moved here. But all around top 3 rods are Denali, Powell, and Fitzgerald.
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Re: If you could pick a rod...any rod...for a present...
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12/11/13 09:13 PM
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Ken A.
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One rod that will do it all is a Loomis 784 Heavy action IMX 7'
Middle of the road price point and indestructible.
You can buy an 8' broomstick but you are so limited to what you can use it for.
Last edited by Ken A.; 12/11/13 09:14 PM.
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Re: If you could pick a rod...any rod...for a present...
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12/11/13 09:53 PM
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RedShadWorm
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Kistler Z-Bone. Stock LE or Custom if you've got time.
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Re: If you could pick a rod...any rod...for a present...
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12/11/13 10:10 PM
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MikeW07
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Dobyns Champion Extreme - 704 or 705
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