Punching Rod and Rell setup

[Kentuck]

Wanting to learn puching so I would like to know what rods and reels everyone is using.

Thanks in advance!

[NickTheLittleStick]

Powell 805 MH with a Curado 200e7, love this set up but dont know if I would use this rod for anything other then punching, pretty stiff to me.

[FR0G]

Dobyns 805 with preferably a Revo SX or STX is my vote.

Come down to Delta Outdoors on 1625 Main Street in Oakley, we have both the Dobyns 805, and the Powell 7105. We also have the Phoenix Super Flippers. Try them all out.

[aNNieNsaLTIE]

is it better to hold the foregrip while fishing a punching rod? Seems punching rod equals broom stick?? how heavy does one need to go? or what rod could one get by with if he or she did not to invest in another rod?

think a powell 765 would stand up to the challenge?

Steven

[FR0G]

I don't hold the foregrip. It really depends on what type of cover you are punching. But, I think it is important to have a big stick like a 8 footer. I have pulled some good fish out of some mean cover with my 765, but with the stuff you are punching on the Delta, its best to have the best gear you can get to pull those fish out of the nasty. I find it also way less of a hassle trying to use a rod for multiple things. Take me for example, I started out with a Powell 765 for my first flipping rod. I used that rod for frogs, small swimbaits, flipping, carolina rig, jigs, punching, you name it. It was just a hassle switching in between baits when I wanted to change.

[snapitoff2002]

I have a 765, but I bought a heavier rod for this technique... I think the 765 would work, but be one power down from optimum. I bought a cheap St. Croix Mojo rod that is rated up to 2oz... it's real heavy action with a softer tip.. I heard that it's better to have a little softer tip for punching??? I think Ish stated that. Maybe someone that's an expert could comment on that...

[Mike]

Dobyns 805 .

[brambo0311]

Powell 766 Curado 80# braid. If they had a 7,8, or 9 power I would have gone with that. As stiff and strong a rod as you can handle that light enough to use all day. You wont have to worry about feeling the bite, its big.

[sker13]

+1 766 works great for me. I use a Cardiff because it's like a wench.

[Ricky-S]

I use a 7'6 Team Daiwa Terra Rod ($75) and a TD Advantage Reel

[BassManDan]

6 power is just about perfect...I'm partial to a rod with a slower action that the powells or dobyns, its puts the stress on all the rod, not just on the tip.

[BassnReed]

No doubt about it.....Dobyns 805 is the right rod for the job...

[FR0G]

Yeah, the 805 is just an awesome rod. Light for its size, which is awesome for us weight weenies. I haven't tried very many other companies punching rods though.

[Mike Tuck]

Powell 7105 and Abu revo. 65 lb. power pro.
Be careful not to go too stiff. I used to be hard up on using the stiffest rod possible, but have learned the hard way, that you do actually need a little bit of a spongy tip but with a lot of backbone. Too stiff and you really get into problems poping their mouths open and when in really heavy cover when the fish pop out often times the stiff rod will shoot the fish far enough to throw slack in your line, which in turn tends to catch the cover and unhooks the fish. You really don't need to learn this lesson the way I have. Just try out the Powell 7105 and you will be very happy.


Mike Tuck

[snapitoff2002]

Powell 7105 and Abu revo. 65 lb. power pro.
Be careful not to go too stiff. I used to be hard up on using the stiffest rod possible, but have learned the hard way, that you do actually need a little bit of a spongy tip but with a lot of backbone. Too stiff and you really get into problems poping their mouths open and when in really heavy cover when the fish pop out often times the stiff rod will shoot the fish far enough to throw slack in your line, which in turn tends to catch the cover and unhooks the fish. You really don't need to learn this lesson the way I have. Just try out the Powell 7105 and you will be very happy.


Mike Tuck

Thanks Mike.. I was hoping this was the case, cause I bought a softer rod especially for this with that type of thinking. BTW, how long do you jig/shake when you are really power fishing? 5 sec? 10 sec?

[DPetty]

Guys,

Mike makes a great point regarding a rod with a little give in the tip. I previously used a Lamiglas 797 Magnum Grass Rod for the punching technique and had similar experience regarding losing fish to a broomstick of rod. I have since purchased and use with excellent catch success, a Dobyns 805 FlIP/PUNCH. I wouldn't have believed a rod could make that much difference but, I was pleasantly surprised at the action this 8' rod has built in it; a sensitive tip to feel even a tic yet, enough back bone you can really get their heads turned in a hurry. Ask anyone who knows about punching and they will tell you that part is key. Try the Dobyns 805 and feel the difference a qaulity, technique specific rod can make.

I hope this helps ya' out and good fishin' to ya',

Don Petty

[WishinIwerFishin]

Powell 7105 and Abu revo. 65 lb. power pro.
Be careful not to go too stiff. I used to be hard up on using the stiffest rod possible, but have learned the hard way, that you do actually need a little bit of a spongy tip but with a lot of backbone. Too stiff and you really get into problems poping their mouths open and when in really heavy cover when the fish pop out often times the stiff rod will shoot the fish far enough to throw slack in your line, which in turn tends to catch the cover and unhooks the fish. You really don't need to learn this lesson the way I have. Just try out the Powell 7105 and you will be very happy.


Mike Tuck

Same rod I use. My combo is a Powell 7105 with a quantum accurist ac570pt and 65lb powerpro.

[Ron C]

Dobyns 805 FlIP/PUNCH.

+1
It ROCKS!

[Micropterus salmoides]

Does the Dobyns g2 766 have a soft enough tip for punching? That's what I have, although it's unused with tags still on. I chose it over the 805 because it is lighter.

[Ron C]

The Dobyns 766 is an excellent Flipping and Punching - especially in very heavy cover. Most guys prefer the 805 because it is an 8-foot rod, whereas the 766 is a 7' 6" rod. The 766 is also a stud rod for flipping in very heavy cover.