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Spinning Rod For Punching
Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2023 1:24 pm
by richard203
Hi I was wondering whats a good rod for punching most of the good punching rod is for casting. thanks
Re: Spinning Rod For Punching
Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2023 1:45 pm
by sThurmon
Not sure the rod is the deal. Finding a reel that will wench a 4 # fish out of the mats could be trouble. Curious if anyone is using a spinning combo. Bait caster combos are accurate, powerful, stout. Very interesting question.
Re: Spinning Rod For Punching
Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2023 3:31 pm
by WRB
Look at “inshore” spinning rods and reels.
St Croix has 1 piece Avid rods and Okuma offers some good light weight rods EPi-701H or 761H for example. I would suggest a size 4000 reel to match the rod and stronger drags.
Tom
Re: Spinning Rod For Punching
Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2023 4:21 pm
by richard203
WRB wrote: ↑Mon Jul 03, 2023 3:31 pm
Look at “inshore” spinning rods and reels.
St Croix has 1 piece Avid rods and Okuma offers some good light weight rods EPi-701H or 761H for example. I would suggest a size 4000 reel to match the rod and stronger drags.
Tom
ok thanks do this work? im picking heavy action with 7'6 let me know
https://stcroixrods.com/products/avid-s ... e-spinning
Re: Spinning Rod For Punching
Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2023 12:32 pm
by stickbait
richard203 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 03, 2023 1:24 pm
Hi I was wondering whats a good rod for punching most of the good punching rod is for casting. thanks
Interesting ...can I ask why you would want to use a spinning rod ??? IMO it's not the right tool, like using pliers to take off a bolt..
Seems it would be very hard to pitch or even dropping in little holes ect ect...
Maybe a custom rod builder might be able to help on the special technique
Thoughts ???
Re: Spinning Rod For Punching
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2023 8:48 pm
by mahoney
Get a tuna spinning rod, plenty of backbone!
Re: Spinning Rod For Punching
Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2023 4:03 pm
by JVGondal
Bad idea
It will be difficult to keep the line on the bale roller for hook set. You need to be fast with a solid hook set
Wrong tool for punchin in my opinion
Re: Spinning Rod For Punching
Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2023 8:05 am
by WRB
richard203 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 03, 2023 4:21 pm
WRB wrote: ↑Mon Jul 03, 2023 3:31 pm
Look at “inshore” spinning rods and reels.
St Croix has 1 piece Avid rods and Okuma offers some good light weight rods EPi-701H or 761H for example. I would suggest a size 4000 reel to match the rod and stronger drags.
Tom
ok thanks do this work? im picking heavy action with 7'6 let me know
https://stcroixrods.com/products/avid-s ... e-spinning
Everyone is suggesting a bait casting combo for good reasons but if you prefer spinning and manually operate the bail it will work with practice. Select a light weight rod in the 4 1/2 oz range so the combo isn’t too heavy to handle for several hours and is well balanced.
Tom