Angling Times Weekly Issue 61 Issue 69 | Page 33

of the hook will be embedded and unless you apply enough tension, you can get slack in the line and easily loose the fish when it gets close to the boat. important, usually you will see the strike long before you feet it. Best rod: A lightweight 7 112-foot graphite rod 1/2 feet to 7 1/2 feet, made of graphite with a Flipping and pitching : Flipping requires you to hold the rod near the designed for removing fish from heavy cover in shallow water. The recommended size would be from 7- to 8-feet long (many tournament circuits do not allow rods longer than 8-feet). A good choice Choosing the correct rod will enhance your fishing and make each trip more successful. Increase your hook sets and you'll catch more fish. Using these tips will also save you money in the long run by keeping you from purchasing rods that have little purpose in your arsenal. easier to pitch the baits. Pitching and flipping go flexibility. This flexibility will make it easier for the angler to make quiet entries into the water and makes pitching much simpler when necessary. Angling Times Weekly SA 33 THE RIGHT ROD CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. GIVE IT A TRY! www.anglingtimes.co.za