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I have a m and mh but no heavy any suggestions for flipping punching and frogging rod but has to be cheap 

My punch rod is a 7’9 heavy Veritas. Looking to buy a frog rod now. Leaning towards 7’6 MH/F or 7’6 MH/MF

Recently picked up the new Dobyns Colt 7' H fast. Been out 4 times with it. Not sure how they can sell it for $79.00. It truly is a very nice rod.

 

Depends on what cheap is

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I have 2 7' 3" H/F Ethos micro rods I bought from Academy for $27 each, normally 80. Pretty sure they still offer a 7' H/F for 70 in their lower end rods, which I also have and use for a kayak flipping/frog rod.

The Dobyn's Colt has been getting rave reviews. It would be my choice in the sub $100 category, but that's about it. There are a bunch of rods that might work, but they probably won't be as durable, sensitive, and/or light. 

 

You have a plethora of options in the 100 dollar range. BPS Carbonlite 2.0. Veritas. Dobyns Fury. Lews TP1. All are good roods. I really like the Dobyns Fury for flipping and frogging. Check out the 735c. Pretty much exactly what you asked for. 

 

If you can afford the 120-140 dollar range, I would suggest the Lews Custom Speed Stick Magnum Bass series, but again, a ton of great options out there. 

 

We go any higher in price and most people would agree we're leaving the "cheap" category. 
 

It's tough to get a "cheap" punching rod. It has to handle weights up to 2 ounces yet not be a broomstick (sensitive, moderate action, but powerful). That being said, the 735c is a great all purpose flipping/pitching/frogging rod. It can punch if coerced to. Plus, punching can mean different things in different parts of the country. Here in the California Delta, you need at the very least 1 ounce to punch through the thick vegetation. In the northern parts, you may only need 3/4 ounce. Your mileage may vary.

If you do decide to get a dedicated punching rod I really like the Lews Custom Speed Spool Lite Magnum Casting rod LCLMCR. I also heard really good things about the iRod punching rod. 

Berkley lightning rod shock. 7'6 heavy

Daiwa fuego. Has some good reviews for 7'3" h

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All Star ASClassic 7' Medium Heavy Fast

 

I know ya said heavy but ya gotta consider what the lure weight recommendations are on your MH.

 

This rod is designed "Carolina Rig" & is rated for lures from 3/8-1 oz. 

 

If you punching with 1 1/2-2 oz weights ya aint use the same rod for flipping, pitching, & frogging!

 

Paid $35 bucks at Academy for mine ?

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I own, or have owned all of these rods and while being inexpensive, they are far from cheap junk. They all perform well above their price point.

 

Abu Garcia 7'6" H Vengenace...$49.99

Daiwa Aird X 7' H.....$54.99

Daiwa Fuego  7 and 7'3" H....$69.99

Berkley Lighting Rod Shock 7'6" H.....$49.99

Abu Garcia Vendetta's in both 7'3" and 7'6" H....$79.99

Regular Berkley Lightning Rod 7'6" H.....$39.99

 

And I just picked up the latest generation of the Berkley Lightning Rod, these are the nicest Lightning Rod's yet. I got the 7' H for $39.99 

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