Spinning Rod For Punching

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richard203
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Spinning Rod For Punching

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Hi I was wondering whats a good rod for punching most of the good punching rod is for casting. thanks
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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.
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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
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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
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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 ???
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Get a tuna spinning rod, plenty of backbone!
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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
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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
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