Looking for a new Heavy pitching / light punch rod

Blacktail 8541 · December 29, 2024, 07:34:25 PM

As stated in the title, I am looking for a new rod that can do duty as a pitching and light punching rod. 1/2 to 1.5 oz is the weight range to be used mostly at Clear lake in CA. I have a G Loomis IMX PRO 873 Caolina rig rod for my standard jig rod. Now I am looking to take advantage of the sales and pick a rod for fishing heavier cover. Have not done much if any of this type of fishing in the past.

I have been looking at the Dobyns DX 746 and the Shimano Poison Adrena 7'6 X Heavy fast. They both have a 2 0z upper weight limit. Have never fished either. I usally go all in on my rods, but I am being a little conservative on this rod choice as I am not sure how much I will use it. Any one who has fished either of these rods your input is welcomed.

D.W. Verts · December 30, 2024, 07:31:53 PM

I have a brand-new in the tube Dobyns Champion (Boom Boom) frog/punch rod. I BELIEVE it's called the 736? It was a mistake from Dobyns that I never got fixed...

Dale

Blacktail 8541 · December 30, 2024, 09:46:59 PM

Appreciate the offer, but I have a Champion 735 and am interested in more sensitivity than the Chapion line provides.

Blacktail 8541 · January 01, 2025, 01:00:28 PM

Went ahead and ordered the Dobyns DX876. The price on sale and the warranty Dobyns has won out.
Now to deside on a real for it.

Mike Cork · January 08, 2025, 04:40:26 PM

Sorry I didn't see this sooner. I love a DX795 for up to 1.5 ounce. Let us know what you think of your choice.

Blacktail 8541 · January 09, 2025, 05:54:40 AM

Sorry , I ordered the DX746 Thanks for the reply Mike.

Mike Cork · January 09, 2025, 07:16:52 AM

I have two of those and absolutely love them

Hobious · March 04, 2025, 01:42:30 PM

I'm using a Megabass perfect pitch Levante. It pitches great and punches okay. Mostly because I am starting to think there is no such thing as "light punch".