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Spurhunter

Spurhunter

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I have a flipping stick I bought in 92 that my buddy nicknamed "the broomstick". It will yank a five pounder out of the thickest cover in a heartbeat, but it gives your arm a workout Arnold Schwarzenegger would envy. So, I'm looking to buy a new 7' or 7'6" flipping stick. I love Falcon but open to other brands. Prefer American made. Must be somewhat lightweight. Prefer cork handles. Give me some recommendations.
 
Doesn't match your requirements but... I bought a Lews TP1 7'6 H for flipping just to try when I placed an order and they didn't have what I wanted. Figured I'd sell it. It's become my favorite flipping rod. It has Winn grips. It's pretty dang light. It's worth a look and $100-$150... I'm thinking it was closer to $100.

I'm not a cork fan so I only have a couple older cork rods. I don't buy anything new with it.
 
I saw a test where that rod got RAVE reviews. I'm tempted to try it but that big ol "Made in China" sticker sure turns me off.
 
SilverFox":3c7f49qi said:
It's hard to but I'd say the vast majority of rods are made in China... some assembly here but the blanks and eyes are made elsewhere.
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I'm sure most of the components are made in China but I feel better buying one at least assembled here. Assembled in America and excellent customer service is why I love Falcon. I'm not ruling out the Lew's just yet though.
 
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I have a 7'3 dixie custom rod heavy action, at least assembled in TN that does a fine job and he will stand behind. Has a website if you wanna give it a look. Also have a G Loomis I use for fishing a jig/worm deep you can feel a gnat fart on but you don't need that much sensitivity for a shallow water flipping stick.
 

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