Walleye whippin/Chugging? Rods

[EScottK]

Was wondering what is the preffered size rod for chuggin/whipping? (which is it) in the St Clair river. I am building rods this winter and would like to know what is the most popular.
any help would be appreciated.

[WALLEYE MIKE]

Mine are about 30" or so. Got them at Lakeside fishing shop.

[ESOX]

I am not a whipper myself, but every time I have gone out with guys we used rods 3 1/2- 4' long.

[PencilPlugger]

I've always called it whipping. Walleye Mike is right, 30 to 36 inch rods are perfect. Make 'em stiff too. The only place that I've seen them is at Lakeside so you might want to go down there to check them out. Can you make a rod cheaper than buying one? From what I remember, they are only $20 to $25 and they should last a while. Don't forget the pistol grip, it's more comfortable when you're holding onto it for a couple of hours in the freezing cold! One of my whippin' rods actually started out as a 6' medium to med-heavy action rhino rod that broke. I cut it down a bit and put on a new tip and it works great!

[catfishhoge]

Hey fellas, would you please define "whipping"?
I have heard of it but never seen it done.

Thanks
Rick

[WALLEYE MIKE]

Read this thread:http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/f...hlight=whipping

[rangerpat]

In December Keith Krych & I will have a video for purchase on the techniques of Handlining, Chugging, & Whipping. Filmed on the Detroit River, St. Clair River. With some interesting footage, currently there isn't a video anywhere on these styles of fishing. See Ya on the water, Pat Cavins

[kbkrause]

Mike,
The link didnt work...

[WALLEYE MIKE]

try now:http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=5972&highlight=whipping

[HuRon]

EScottK@APB ,
Looked at the ones at Lakeside , too . Good guys in there , very helpful . They varied in price from $22.00 for a light weight , flexible model . Some had pistol grips & some had long foam , trigger style grips . The heavy duty "pool cue" model was $44.00 with a durable wood handle for those heavy weights . Looked more suited for pole lining , but I'm sure they'd work for whipping , too . Pretty good deals . But I'm an incurable do it yourselfer . After looking at 'em I think I'll make a few up , too . Jann's Netcraft has the solid white fiberglass blanks , 6 feet long for 19.19 for 5 of 'em . If I do it right I can get 10 three footers , 5 light & 5 heavy . Enough for me & some friends , too .

[inthenet]

thanks for the replies, I will have to check Janns, My brother/law uses the 24" "broomhandle" it doesnt even have a guide just a tip. He likes it I think the best bet in to have a couple different sizes just in case.
Scott

[gilly]

If you have strong wrists the pistol grip can't be beat especially with a reel which will let out line with a flipping switch and then re-engage by flpping that same switch or lever. That way you can continue to let out line and reset the drag with just one hand. Miller's bait just south of the River Crab in St. Clair has six foot Rhino rods cut down to about 3 feet with the trigger longer foam grip for $25. A light rod will keep you whipping later into the night. The solid fiberglass rods can get heavier and heavier as the night goes on. I prefer the lighter rod with the longer handle so you can tuck it under you armpit to whip or just use your wrist with the trigger grip alternating back and forth...just some thoughts gilly