Punch rod suggestions

[Jim Wilson]

Looking for a new punch rod. I currently have Dobyns Champion XP 805 and feel it is a bit stiff.

I have my eye on the Phenix Recon elite 805 and Stealth Stixx Punch Drunk. Anybody have any feedback on either of these rods or is there any other brands I should be looking at?

Jim

[ash]

I run two punching rods, an 805 for 1.5 oz - 2oz and a 705 flip stick for heavy flippin - that 805 is a bit stiff but its meant to have power to pull them out of the mats - it all depends on your style of fishing and pitchin. With proper pitchin technic you dont really need a soft rod that helps you cast the bait. Hell Dee used to do this on a broom stick

[Popper]

Gloomis:
Conquest 905C

[Jim Wilson]

Ash - my pitching technique is fine. It’s my arm hurting when I set the hook. I’m just looking for a rod that will absorb some of the initial energy when I set the hook.

[drew]

Pitching, punching and flipping are three different techniques which require specific rods. I personally pitch and punch with a 7-7’4” length rod. 7’6”-8’ for flipping which I have not done since the 80’s when I lived in FL. There are times for lighter grass when I will use a longer rod with a slower action, but I don’t like to give the fish that much leverage against me.

[ash]

Ash - my pitching technique is fine. It’s my arm hurting when I set the hook. I’m just looking for a rod that will absorb some of the initial energy when I set the hook.

Gotcha - Check out the Phoenix line of rods, they are lighter and the but comes down the forearm. The Recon is a good price point and the 804 MH will handle up to a 1.5oz weight no problem - no i am not sponsored etc... but a lighter better balanced rod could be the deal.