What is a good rod for smaller Lunker Punker

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Hello,

I bought a 5 inch (1.1 oz) injected Lunker Punker and am trying to walk it on my 7 foot 9 inch heavy big bait rod (Abu Garcia). However, I'm having trouble walking the bait with that rod and want to go with a shorter rod. My other crank rod is a Powell 703 and its over powered by the Lunker Punker. So I might be looking for a good heavy power rod that I can use for the Punker. I saw the Dobyn's 706cb, but it is out of my price range. I'm looking for something under $150.

So got any suggestions for a rod that is good for throwing a small Lunker Punker and doesn't break my small bank. By the way, is a moderate or moderate fast action better for a walking bait, like the Punker, compared to a fast action rod??

Thanks in advance for your advice.

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Any thoughts about this?

[bronzefly]

I'd go with a Hammer 7'6" Swim Bait rod. It's definitely capable of tossing that punker effectively and does have a more moderate fast taper which I prefer for that technique, and others you'd employ with this rod. It's list price is $187, but with the "TT10" discount code at The Tackle Trap, it comes in just a bit over budget at $168.30 shipped to your door. Consider that they're made in the US, have a lifetime warranty to the original owner with completion and registration of the warranty card, and are all around better blanks and rods than most rods in that price range in my opinion. Let me know if you have any questions about this particular rod, or Hammer Rods in general.

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