let's talk Delta Punching rods

[StogieMan]

Do you Punch, if so what rod do you use and why?

[Tony Lain]

I use two different Daiwa rods. Every day use, for grass, sparse reeds and trash pockets I use the Steez 8' punch/flip rod. Maybe this lightest 8' footer ever. None better (ask Ish Monroe and Brent Erhler). For really heavy, thick cover I use the Zillion 8' punch/flip rod. This rod has a longer handle and bit more back bone to play tug-o-war with the giants in the thick stuff. All with Tatula-R geared 8.1:1

[Roscoe]

Bubs punch Rod by I rod. Made specifically for punching on the delta. Pair it with a Tatula type R high gear ratio and your set. You can't beat the price for the rod, 149.00$ with lifetime warranty. That's just my opion so good luck and hope the feedback you get helps ya.

[Gary Dobyns]

Dobyns has an 8' Punchin Rod that will handle anything in Delta. For the guys that like a 7 1/2 Footer, we have a 766 Flip I've always used an 8' rod for Flippin, but this 766 Flip feels so awesome, I usually use it for all my punchin. Both of these are Champion models. We do have a Savvy 766 Flip that will Punch anything also.

If we can ever help with rod selections, give us a call at 530-671-1989 We talk rods every day of the week....well unless we're fishing

[rickyshabazz]

There are a lot of good punch rods on the market. With that said, if you want the best and lightest then put a 8 foot Steez in your hands and it will change your life.

[DDG]

Irod. 7'7 extra heavy paired with a shimano.

[jeff bradshaw]

I use the Dobyns Champion Series 8' punching rod it's well balanced, light weight and heavy enough action to get a good hookset and pull the fish out of heavy cover.

[ripslips2]

i like the st croix big jig rod myself a little shorter and easy to control i normally punch in the delta with a 2 once weight and that rod can handle it with a 8 plus pounder on the end of it like a broom stick but super sensitive when punching or flipping grass i like a longer rod with a 1 or 1.5 once weight but ive found that the 2 once wieght will get into almost anything love that delta hAppy new years to everybody and tight lines

[elfish16]

Bubs IROD... beast of a rod!

[Cooch]

Hey Ron, take a look at the new Cousin's GPF 756T. I got two ta play with this summer and have been real happy with em. 7'6", light rod, easy for me to flip with all day and yanks em out right now. I put more big fish in the boat from 5-8 pounds using these rods flipping thru the thick stuff, than rods I've used in the past. Less physical fatigue and better hook up ratio fer me, worth the look see.

[Chad Sweitzer]

I bought a Duckett Micro Magic, it's XH and is 7'10". Even with the XH rating it is flimsy. I believe this is because it is parabolic. It's a great rod for lighter flipping, but I bought it to punch the thick stuff. Does anyone else have experience with a parabolic rod for punching?

[Mike]

Dobyns 805 for sure. Light, balanced and can use all day without blowing out your back.

[StogieMan]

Thanks everyone, I appreciate the honesty!
I started fishing 18 years ago at the tender age of 40, better late than never. By default I guess I am a Delta rat because I frequent the Delta so often. I have given up fighting the ever increasing foliage and decide I need to learn how to punch.
One more question for the Punchers here, do you find the need for a push pole or is there enough access to punch water without the purchase of a pole?

[Gary Dobyns]

I like a fairly stout Flippin stick with a good tip that doesn't feel like a broom stick. This way I can flip or punch with it and don't need another rod. The problem is I have a 1/4 to 1/2oz weight many times when flippin...but must have a BIG weight to punch through the vegetation ...so it requires two rigged rods or your changing weights all day. Most times I have both rigged....I grab the lighter one for some casts and swap for the heavier weight when I get into the thick stuff!! Good Luck Fishing!!

[flipit]

Ive used quite a few different punch rods on the Delta and last year I got a wild hair to do a comparison. I could not afford to test every rod out there but I did get to test enough. Top 3 are Irod Bubs punch rod. Love this rod but its heavier then the other and can tell. The action is awesome. The top 2 would have been a tie except for one small detail and thats the hook keeper. I prefer an open keeper so I dont have to remove the bait from the hook or pierce it all the way through. That led the Dobyns punch rod to be a close second to the Powell. I love both and use both, just dont like that sealed keeper. Price can be a factor and the difference in price is about 25%. I didnt weigh the rods, and the Dobyns may be a tad lighter but Im not sure. As far as fishing em all day, both were no problem. Switching from one to another was hard to tell a clear difference. Cant go wrong with any of them and I still prefer the Irod for 2oz and over as it just handles the heavier weight a bit more comfortably.

By the way, all rods either 7'11 or 8ft. I prefer the longer rods. 7'6 just feels odd to me.

[flipit]

yeah and no need for a push pole. There is punch water around every corner.

[trevorvandam]

Powell 766, it's got a fast action. Very powerful rod

[Bayarea-bassin]

Shakespeare Spider-man platinum plus series!! Super lightweight!! Hahaha

Nah really though I've only used 2 rods for my flipping and punching. Dobyns 805 for the heavy/thick stuff and I also use a 736 for the edges and lighter stuff. Yes I know 7'3 isn't long enough but I'd have to say that my 736 handles getting fish out of the hyacinth really well. I've pulled 7lbers deep out of some nasty mats with that shorter rod and haven't felt at a disadvantage when I'm hooked up with a good one. Its like a sawed off shotgun. Shorter but still as powerful......