I was wonder what would be a good rod for punching for under $130. The weight would be anywhere from 1-2oz's. I would also like it to be no bigger than 7'6"

http://www.berkley-fishing.com/berkley-rods-casting-rods-berkley-lightning-rod/berkley-lightning-rod-shock-casting/1365019.html#start=1

7'6" heavy

He beat me to it. You dont have to pay much for a decent punching rod. Ive used the lightning shock and it punched like a champ. 

Under $130 Dobyns Fury FR806Flip-Punch $120

slightly over Irod IRG 7114P punch rod $150

Tom

I would consider bumping the budget up to $150 and getting the I Rod Bub's Punch rod. Best rod I've ever used for punching. 

The Irods are sweet for the money.

Though not my favorite, a punching rod I use at that price point

is the "St Croix Mojo – MBC70HF" (7’0” - Heavy - Fast )

Roger

A little out of your range, but I really like my Okuma Scott Martin TCS Casting Rod 7'11" Extra Hvy for $150.

 

3 hours ago, bigturtle said:

http://www.berkley-fishing.com/berkley-rods-casting-rods-berkley-lightning-rod/berkley-lightning-rod-shock-casting/1365019.html#start=1

7'6" heavy

That rod stinks for punching...I have it and don't like it for that..............BUT it does make  good A-rig, and 10xd rod. I am a fan of Lightning Rod Shocks, but this one is just not "where it's at" for this series. 

 

My favorite "cheap" punching rod is an Abu Garcia Vendetta 7'6" H...it's much lighter and easier to punch with all day, and has all the power in the world.

1-2oz is pretty serious, I'd go with a rod designed for it like the Dobyns or irod said above or possibly a veritas 7'11" heavy

4 hours ago, Nor-Cal Basser said:

I would consider bumping the budget up to $150 and getting the I Rod Bub's Punch rod. Best rod I've ever used for punching. 

Do you think the Irod Fred's frog stick will also work because I really don't like rods over 7'6"

Irod IRG754F Freds Magic stick is the most universal rod I own and use for frogs, swimbaits, rats up to to 2 oz, big heavy crank baits and should be OK with jigs to 1 1/2 oz, little softer tip than a pure flip-punch rod.

Tom

1 hour ago, Dan_the_fisher said:

1-2oz is pretty serious, I'd go with a rod designed for it like the Dobyns or irod said above or possibly a veritas 7'11" heavy

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1 hour ago, WRB said:

Irod IRG754F Freds Magic stick is the most universal rod I own and use for frogs, swimbaits, rats up to to 2 oz, big heavy crank baits and should be OK with jigs to 1 1/2 oz, little softer tip than a pure flip-punch rod.

Tom

Why does the Fred magic stick have a fast tip and the bobs punch rod have a moderate fast tip then 

Its all preference, some people like extra fast. Some people prefer moderate. I like moderate fast myself which is why i like the lightning shock

You can get the Okuma TCS rods for just over $100 . They're great rods and come in some heavy duty models that wI'll handle punching.

Okuma TCS rods can be found on Amazon for around 100 to 120 bucks. I actually mostly mostly dobyns, megabass, and g. Loomis, but i have the TCS mat daddy and it is a great rod. Dobyns Fury line has some good rods. 

+1 for Dobyns Fury

Bought my grandson a All Star ASCC846CR for light punching (3/4-1 1/4 oz).

 

This rod is listed as a Carolina Rig; 7' MH Fast, it handles most grasses very well.

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17 hours ago, Dan_the_fisher said:

1-2oz is pretty serious, I'd go with a rod designed for it like the Dobyns or irod said above or possibly a veritas 7'11" heavy

 

I second the Veritas- for the price point. 

Hmm. Im trying to decide myself between the okuma mat daddy now and the new dobyns fury 805 for punching and flipping. 

Okuma Mat Daddy is legit. The handle takes a little getting used too but it is a beast, super lightweight, and very well balanced. Best rod i think that is out there for the money when you can go onto many sites and get it right around $100. 

 

Irod Genesis II Bubs punch rod. It is the best punching rod I have ever used. I have also punched with Kistlers, Fitzgeralds, Halos, and the Irod is my favorite.