As I think most of you know I do not spend hundreds of dollars on rods and reels. I have finally decided to buy a Dobyns Fury 765flip flipping stick for my arsenal and now looking at reels. I believe I want a 6.3 or so for this flipping stick so I don't lose the winch attributes of some higher ratios. I will be using this for flipping, pitching and maybe even some LARGE crankbaits that I still have. It must be left handed, prefer dual braking but can live with magnetic only. Planning on flouro in probably 20-30 pound range but still open to suggestions,
Lesser expensive, good braking, left handed and would not hate a flipping switch. Recommendations?
Yep, A Tatula CT Type R in the 8:1. Great braking and will get the bait back to you in a hurry for the next flip.
It wouldn't be my first choice for a crankbait, but honestly neither would a flippn stick with 20 or 30 lb. line.
If flippin is your primary use it's a great choice.
I second the Tatula CT. Great reel for the money.
I use a Shimano castaic for my flipping. You can find them used very cheap. Left hand will be tough though.
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I just got the Tatula Tactical (Basically a Tatula Type R) 8:1:1. Used it for pitching and punching on Lake Istokpoga and it was an absolute pleasure to use. The reel does a fantastic job with light and heavy weights. No overruns no backlashes and minimal thumbing while pitching 65 braid.
I have a Champion 765Flip which I assume is similar to the fury. I would suspect the fury may be a little heavier. Not sure.
Either way the Tatula Tactical at 7.9oz balances perfectly on my 765Flip.
I reel with my left so the Tatulas work for me. If you want to save a bit of money, that Tatutla CT I would imagine is fairly close to the Tactical and quite a bit cheaper.
Quote from: Kris on October 07, 2016, 09:08:51 PM
As I think most of you know I do not spend hundreds of dollars on rods and reels. I have finally decided to buy a Dobyns Fury 765flip flipping stick for my arsenal and now looking at reels. I believe I want a 6.3 or so for this flipping stick so I don't lose the winch attributes of some higher ratios. I will be using this for flipping, pitching and maybe even some LARGE crankbaits that I still have. It must be left handed, prefer dual braking but can live with magnetic only. Planning on flouro in probably 20-30 pound range but still open to suggestions,
Lesser expensive, good braking, left handed and would not hate a flipping switch. Recommendations?
One of the last companies to make a reel with a flipping switch is Quantum, the Energy PT E101HPTA is a nice reel, good review on another popular site. Good amount of drag, left handed models, flipping switch, they get a lot of hate but good reel over all. Not too expensive and it certainly does not cost anything to take a look at.
Thanks for the input on this. I am looking at several other reels right now and will also look at the Quantum. I think the rod should be here late this week. Thanks again.
I'll third? the Tatula suggestion, and recommend you look on ebay before buying anywhere else. I got a Tatula Type R in 8.1:1 (the perfect flipping reel IMO) for $110, new in box, MSRP is $180 or so.