Does it have enough muscle to be used for this purpose ? Thoughts and opinions? 

Yeah. totally.

So totally ? no problems ,  Thank you. 

Are you worried about the graphite frame?

Yes, I love the Casitas but my main line of thought is ; over the long haul will the graphite composite frame show its weaknesses when used with this type of lure ? 

I see. Are you using 65lb braid in heavy cover for over 7lb bass? I used to use an old lews graphite frame reel for frogging. It never flexed but did wear out in two years. It was actually when I started buying more expensive reels that last much longer. But if you already have a Casitas I would just use it.

I have several casitas. They do flex with the load from a heavy stick, wad of hydrilla and a fish. I switched punching and frogging to a citica.  For me cost is a concern.  The older citica g7 cam be had on Ebay for good prices. 

6 hours ago, waymont said:

I see. Are you using 65lb braid in heavy cover for over 7lb bass? I used to use an old lews graphite frame reel for frogging. It never flexed but did wear out in two years. It was actually when I started buying more expensive reels that last much longer. But if you already have a Casitas I would just use it.

No usually 40lb Zilla Braid for 2 to 6lb Largies in Michigan. Occasionally I fish Florida waters where the big girls live, but only a few times a year.