this may be a stupid ass question but im curious. does anyone know if i buy an xh punch rod if i will be able to use the same rod to throw 8" huddelstons? there are a few larry places around that ive read have stocked trout that i would like to try n throw some hudds at but i dont want to buy a new setup just to throw that one bait and i probably plan on getting a punching setup with my tax money anyways so Neil can possibly show me these thick matted punch spots he speaks of 
there are mats all over but the chestnut he's talking about is in the nashua river. there's also a ton in the charles.
depends on the lure weight and rod rating. there are some rods rated for 5-8 oz. baits which is overkill for punching but some that would be ok for small swimbaits but probably can't handle a 5 oz. bait.
depends on the lure weight and rod rating. there are some rods rated for 5-8 oz. baits which is overkill for punching but some that would be ok for small swimbaits but probably can't handle a 5 oz. bait.
You could definitly use that as a starter rod. A punch rod is going to be a bit heavier then that but that rod will definitly work. It's fine for frogging too. I personally like to frog with a spinning rod.
Hey Rich - which rod do you use for froggin?
I may have a custom spinning rod made just for froggin, 7ft heavy with fast tip but kinda pricey.
.You could definitly use that as a starter rod. A punch rod is going to be a bit heavier then that but that rod will definitly work. It's fine for frogging too. I personally like to frog with a spinning rod.
Hey Rich - which rod do you use for froggin?
I may have a custom spinning rod made just for froggin, 7ft heavy with fast tip but kinda pricey.
Tommy I have an "old school" 6'6" heavy Falcon I bought from NBS 15 years ago. It doubles as my frog rod and my carolina rig rod. I also C-rig with spinning gear. Up until a couple years ago BPS made a 6'6" heavy bionic blade. I have one of those too as a 2nd rod to do the same frogging and c-rigging.
I also have a 3rd rod. It too was a 6'6" falcon but It broke 3" down from the tip. I added a new top guide and now I have a 6'3" extra heavy. I use this frog rod for massive pad fields or other weed beds. ones where long casts are needed to cover the entire area. I want as stiff a rod ( yes i said stiff rod) as possible to haul the fish out from sometimes 30-40 yards away through the thick stuff. I set hard and keep em coming on 65lb braid. I like the longer, relatively softer rods mentioned earlier in this post for smaller weed beds and skipping trees and bushes.
You don't want to throw swimbaits on a fast or extra fast tapered rod.
Ok. Too much stress at the tip when casting such a heavy bait?
Check this review. I have the 7'11 MH with a telescoping handle. I throw swimbaits and frogs with it. There are 6 different rods in the series.
http://www.tackletour.com/reviewokuma711mhsb.html
.You could definitly use that as a starter rod. A punch rod is going to be a bit heavier then that but that rod will definitly work. It's fine for frogging too. I personally like to frog with a spinning rod.
Hey Rich - which rod do you use for froggin?
I may have a custom spinning rod made just for froggin, 7ft heavy with fast tip but kinda pricey.
Tommy I have an "old school" 6'6" heavy Falcon I bought from NBS 15 years ago. It doubles as my frog rod and my carolina rig rod. I also C-rig with spinning gear. Up until a couple years ago BPS made a 6'6" heavy bionic blade. I have one of those too as a 2nd rod to do the same frogging and c-rigging.
I also have a 3rd rod. It too was a 6'6" falcon but It broke 3" down from the tip. I added a new top guide and now I have a 6'3" extra heavy. I use this frog rod for massive pad fields or other weed beds. ones where long casts are needed to cover the entire area. I want as stiff a rod ( yes i said stiff rod) as possible to haul the fish out from sometimes 30-40 yards away through the thick stuff. I set hard and keep em coming on 65lb braid. I like the longer, relatively softer rods mentioned earlier in this post for smaller weed beds and skipping trees and bushes.
Dam how about the readers digest version next time.
Thanks Rich. I'll probably end up with the custom rod. I want a 7fter in spinning for froggin. I can walk the dog with the spinning outfit but not in the casting style. My right hand is better at "snapping"
.You could definitly use that as a starter rod. A punch rod is going to be a bit heavier then that but that rod will definitly work. It's fine for frogging too. I personally like to frog with a spinning rod.
Hey Rich - which rod do you use for froggin?
I may have a custom spinning rod made just for froggin, 7ft heavy with fast tip but kinda pricey.
Tommy I have an "old school" 6'6" heavy Falcon I bought from NBS 15 years ago. It doubles as my frog rod and my carolina rig rod. I also C-rig with spinning gear. Up until a couple years ago BPS made a 6'6" heavy bionic blade. I have one of those too as a 2nd rod to do the same frogging and c-rigging.
I also have a 3rd rod. It too was a 6'6" falcon but It broke 3" down from the tip. I added a new top guide and now I have a 6'3" extra heavy. I use this frog rod for massive pad fields or other weed beds. ones where long casts are needed to cover the entire area. I want as stiff a rod ( yes i said stiff rod) as possible to haul the fish out from sometimes 30-40 yards away through the thick stuff. I set hard and keep em coming on 65lb braid. I like the longer, relatively softer rods mentioned earlier in this post for smaller weed beds and skipping trees and bushes.
Dam how about the readers digest version next time.
Thanks Rich. I'll probably end up with the custom rod. I want a 7fter in spinning for froggin. I can walk the dog with the spinning outfit but not in the casting style. My right hand is better at "snapping"
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