Flippin' switch

[buzbunni]

I saw Northlander make mention of a flippin' switch on a reel.
What exactly is that?

Also, what is the difference between flippin' and pitchin'?

Thanks.

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SERIOUSLY! It was THIS big!

[Bobb-o]

The normal casting mechanism on a baitcaster just keeps the reel in freespool after you push the button until the handle of the reel is cranked, when the flipping switch is turned on on a baitcast reel, the spool is only in freespool mode while the button is depressed, so it makes it easier to stop a jig that is being pitched too far by simply releasing the button. hope this helps.

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a Leap year huh? sweet, an extra day of fishing!

[Dan Wood]

Flip'n is typically under 15 ft. for pinpoint accuracy in heavy cover. Most guys don't use the reel at all for this. Let about 10-15' of line out and use your hand to pull the line between the 1st guide and reel and let it go as you flip to your target.

Pitching you use your reel. This is where the super free reel is nice. Hold the bait in your hand and pitch underhand - keeping the bait close to the water surface. Just before impact, start to give some resistance on the spool with your thumb and you will have a super quiet entry. Pitching is typically up to about 30'. I use the pitching technique much more than the flip'n technique. Flip'n is more limited to heavy cover where you can get in close to the fish. It also allows you a pinpoint presentation when the fish are thick in the cover.