Flipping Reels?

[JchesBass_7]

I was wondering if you guys had any favorite flipping reels i gotta price range of about $150..
Thanks everybody


Jeremy M. Chesney   

[dashaver63]

I don't have a favorite model per say, but I have been using Quantum's quite regularly. This year I bought the Skeet Reese Victory reel and it's very smooth, plus when I look for a flipping/pitching reel, I use high speed reels only (7.2:1 or 6.7:1 if the reel I want doesn't have that gear ratio) I don't remember who it is but someone is actually coming out with a 7.7:1. If you plan on flipping slop though, you might want to look at the Revo Winch reel, 5.2:1, heavy duty gearing to pull fish through the heavy stuff.

[markgoetsch]

I like the revo's because of the 24 lbs of drag compared to most others that have 12-14 lbs. of drag.  also the 7.1 high speed would be the way to go.

[eetz]

I really like the curado 200E7 reels, especially for the money.  There is a company on ebay that sells them with free shipping for about $140.  It's a 7:1 gear ratio, so it should fit your needs when you want to get the fish out of the cover really quickly.  

For this price, it's a great reel.  it sells everywhere for $180, which I feel it is still worth the money.  

[McCarter]

I have heard good things about the Ardent Flipping reels.  I have no experience with them tho.  Hard to beat a Curado for quality, but the Revos do have a stronger drag. 

McCarter himself

[JchesBass_7]

McCarter I should a just asked you what you thought while we were fishing...

[teej]

IMO you shouldn't go out and buy a reel just for flipping. I've been using standard 6.3:1 ratios for a while now and I can use them for just about everything. You will get your money's worth if you buy a versatile reel. If you want to strictly use it for flipping that's fine because it can act as a backup if something goes wrong with another reel

[thedude]

for "flipping" you could just tie some 80lb braid to the hilt of your rod. Reel is essentially unimportant as you are never even releasing the spool to cast or even reeling very much if at all. Flip, set the hook, flip into boat.

Pitching you need a smooth reel with some decent bearings and a good heavy drag. Revo SX is a good one.

[Crankinsmallies]

I use the Ardent Denny Brauer flippin reels and love them, 22lbs. of drag, that never slips, backlash is virtualy non-existent, and a free spool that is the best I have ever used.  Geared at 6.3:1 & has a flippin switch. All this for around $150.

[rkillick]

I like a left hand reel for flip/pitching so I am not switching hands every cast. the reel is only a bps pro qualifier it works but I wish I spent a few extra dollars. Seems like it took a  beating compared to the revo winch I have on my big cranking rod. Both were on the deck all season and both were taken apart and cleaned the same way.

[Cy]

I like the revo's because of the 24 lbs of drag compared to most others that have 12-14 lbs. of drag.  also the 7.1 high speed would be the way to go.

Yeah...what he said!  That's what I use.

[Roy Randolph]

I bought two Quantum codes for $79.99 each for flipping due to the 8 ball bearings 7 to 1 gear ratio and the price.

I liked them so much I bought three more just for spinnerbaits and rattle traps because they have great casting/drag and the speed to allow me to burn baits without wearing me out

With your budget you can afford two reels for what you planned to spend on one.

You won't be disappointed

Make sure to get the 7 to 1 version they also have a 6.3 to 1