Daiwa Ballistic Casting Rod 7'1" Heavy Or 7'3" Extra Hvy

[Loop_Dad]

Any of you have one of these?

 

If so, would you say they are tip-heavy?

Is the lure wt. rating fairly accurate?

What reel do you put on it, and how does it balance with it?

Are they light, average or heavy weight?

 

I'm considering using one of these as a poor man's punch rod. Any opinion?

 

(I know it is shorter than usual punch rod.)

 

Thanks!

[daiwaguy]

Well they are heavy, tip-heavy, lure rating is accurate and you will want a heavier reel to help with balance. It is a nice rod though expecially for the prices they are going for right now. Go 7'3" for punching.

[Tywithay]

I thought they fished a bit heavier than the ratings. As posted above, they are a bit heavy but not overwhelming, and tip heavy, but again not the worst rod I've handled. Pretty good rod for $50-$60ish, as they're going for at the moment. That 7'3XH is going to be a broom stick, but it'd work for punching heavy cover.