How’s this for punching mats? ExprideB.

[Darth-Baiter]

I hate my punch options with my current rods.  I want to do it more, and I’m looking for a physically lighter rod to do it with.  
 

thoughts?

 

 

[NorthernBasser]

I was looking at this myself for a 'shorter' punch rod.

 

I have the 7'11" Expride A that I punch with. That 7'6" has the same lure range as the 7'11". I bet it'd work well. 

[Darth-Baiter]

Thanks. 7-11 is too long for my kayak I think. 
 

‘’I think this will work.  Mmm

[WRB]

List a comparative rod weight if physical weight is your baseline.

Tom 

[NorthernBasser]

51 minutes ago, Darth-Baiter said:

Thanks. 7-11 is too long for my kayak I think. 
 

‘’I think this will work.  Mmm

How about the 7'3" version if you're in a kayak? Also, same lure weight rating as the 7'6" and 7'11". Brian (Punch Fishing) says it's a good punch rod. (this is also supposed to be a great frog rod)

 

 

 

[Bandersnatch]

7’3 xh is the juice 

[MiceNReets]

I like juice 

 

[softwateronly]

17 hours ago, Darth-Baiter said:

I hate my punch options with my current rods.  I want to do it more, and I’m looking for a physically lighter rod to do it with.  
 

thoughts?

 

 

 

 

I have both the 7'6XH and 7'3XH in the A model.  I pitch/punch with both and I love them.  They're actions are almost identical in feel to me, so go with the length that suits the kayak best.  If weight is everything the 7'6XH adrena is the lightest punch rod I've ever held.

 

scott

[Darth-Baiter]

12 hours ago, WRB said:

List a comparative rod weight if physical weight is your baseline.

Tom 

yea.  let me get started on my excel spreadsheet.

[WRB]

6 minutes ago, Darth-Baiter said:

yea.  let me get started on my excel spreadsheet.

As far as I can tell the 7’6” is 4.5 oz, may feel light but that about average for today.

Tom

[Darth-Baiter]

I have nothing but old SixGills (yuck) and Lews rods for punching and they are like awful.  

 

that six gills was my biggest waste of money ever.  

[JohnFromLisbon]

I have the 7'3" XH, the previous gen Expride A - amazing frog rod. And I've pitched the cheese with it too, haven't really felt the need for a 7'6", much less the 7'11". The Expride B is even lighter.

[Bandersnatch]

6 hours ago, JohnFromLisbon said:

I have the 7'3" XH, the previous gen Expride A - amazing frog rod. And I've pitched the cheese with it too, haven't really felt the need for a 7'6", much less the 7'11". The Expride B is even lighter.

My A & B 7’3 XH weighed the same 

[JohnFromLisbon]

@Bandersnatch handled the new one in the store and thought it was the same weight upgrade as the Zodias, because of the whole "monocoque" handle thing. I stand corrected. 😅

 

[flyfisher]

On 11/18/2023 at 10:41 PM, Darth-Baiter said:

Thanks. 7-11 is too long for my kayak I think. 
 

‘’I think this will work.  Mmm

I thought you said you primarily stand in the kayak but I may be wrong.  If you are standing then get the rod you want as being in a kayak doesn't matter.  I have never found a longer rod to be an issue and I fish with fly rods up to 9' in length.