My TOP FIVE HIGH END rod & reel combos of 2022!! Largemouth edition!

[@monstblitz]

Great breakdown! Refreshing to see content from an angler that DOESN’T hate the Ned rig! 😂😂

[@PunchFishing]

Ned 4 life.

[@bryceslavik6730]

Yes, I was able to get my javelin because of your review of your javelin and you’re right I love the crap out of it!!!!!!!

[@theangleraquarist]

Hopefully I’ll have the super destroyer soon, can’t wait to use it for jigs, Texas rigs, chatterbaits and more!

[@jcbk45]

I can't believe you said the 852s, I have a green one that I absolutely despise but can't bring myself to get rid of lol.

[@DHW448]

I really enjoyed your video. What specifically makes a rod great for you? What matters the most? For me, it's the way it feels in my hand. Once you get to a certain price point. The sensitivity & technique specifics of the rods are very close. I tend to pick up the rod that feels the best in my hand. NRX-+, ADRINA'S & MEGABASS are my go-to's. With great equipment I stay on the water longer & it increases my joy of fishing. A great combo is just so much fun to fish with. Happy Holidays Punch.

[@br4dleyrd]

Yes! Champagne Wishes and Caviar Dreams 🍾🥂💰💸💵 high end 4TW

[@RyanSmith-fb8rf]

I am so glad you made this video for the flipping and punching rods. I live down in Florida and I’m looking for a punching rod that will not break. I just broke a 7’6” Expride B XH and looking for something else

[@ship4427]

Ark reinforcer

[@21jsfleming]

Nailed it with the BCII....

[@nawinchester]

Love the concept. Great video topic. Looking forward to the smallmouth edition! I need to this very thing with my arsenal and get rid of all rods that don't make my top 10.... :-)

[@PunchFishing]

You'll never do that 😜

[@nawinchester]

@@PunchFishing it's the thought that counts, right ???? 😉

[@littlerich2644]

Brian Excellent rod and reel review. I have a request for a video. Please get the Addermine and/or the Javelin out for review against what you believe is the next closer replacement. Be well my friend

[@PunchFishing]

Both of those rods are going to be rereleased as P5 rods next year!

[@WadeLife]

I use about an $80 Lews Xfinity open face for my smaller lures but when targeting big smallies or Largies I use my Shimano DC 150HG combo or my Abu Garcia Revo X then got a Favorite Army Defender Combo nothing big on that combo got it towards end of summer didn't use as much my favorite round mainly was the Shimano setup wanting to get a BFS setup really soon notbsure which one yet.. Fantastic upload

[@lennymachowski5660]

Great video thank you. great info to help us decide future combos. hope to hear more of your thoughts on the exsence. also glad you mentioned what line you were using. i undersrand the BC II does not allow a braid to leader connection knot. must use straight braid or flouro.

[@amandapiper-michael1882]

What’s wrong with the braid to leader ?

[@kelvinlloysellis5976]

Very interesting breakdown on your favorite store bought rods, have you ever considered having a custom rod made for yourself? I bet you would get way more bang for your buck.

[@PunchFishing]

I'm not really into custom rods honestly. I like having resale value and nobody wants to buy used custom rods. Just a personal preference.

[@jimbo0411]

AGS Powerpitch has been it for me also , actually great spinnerbait rod and swimjig in grass. Wanting to pick up a nrx+ , either 852 or 872 for the neko this summer. I know you like the 872 for that just wonder if it's not too stiff to chuck a 16th ounce nail wait with a finesse worm on it? I also do some shore fishing as well.

[@adamlightner3171]

What size shakey head on the 852s?

[@MitchItch]

Damn that makes me really wanna buy a super destroyer now

[@familybudgetfisherman]

Very impressive arsenal! It seems Megabass was very prominent for you in 2022. Is that a coincidence? One day I’ll get one as well. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@PunchFishing]

I'm surprised you already haven't!

[@victorsimonsen921]

like it cant wait for the smallmouth one.

[@PunchFishing]

Glad to hear that!!

[@tvm2209]

Forgot to mention the Zillion reel 😅

[@FishinwithGRAMPS]

What's the length and action of your Ned rod?

[@PunchFishing]

The addermine is a 6'11 medium/medium light

[@c.shoefish]

Ok, so my baitcaster assortment is complete(and then some). I have several great spinning rods, but I could use a few more. In your opinion, what is the most versatile spinning rod in the $250 range? Need something to throw Shakey heads, wacky rigs, weightless tx rigs for bass, and something I could also jig for walleye? Thx bro, another great video.

[@PunchFishing]

I would lean towards the Expride 7' M.

[@c.shoefish]

@@PunchFishing awesome. Thx any idea how that would pair with a 3k size tatula?

[@leepao6302]

What's your thoughts on the G Loomis NRX+ 821S NRR spinning rod, have you try it? I've been having fun with it this year.

[@PunchFishing]

It's a little too light for me

[@kentbrown5369]

Great video. I have read online that the javelin could be used for light T-rigs. Is that true is it sensitive enough to feel a bit? Thank you

[@PunchFishing]

It definitely could be

[@kentbrown5369]

@@PunchFishing thank you for the reply. Love your videos and your unbiased gear reviews. Do you have any experience with the st croix 7’4” legend extreme?

[@PunchFishing]

@@kentbrown5369 the 7'4 Heavy?

[@kentbrown5369]

@@PunchFishing yes Sorry I thought I put heavy

[@matthewanderson171]

I have an NRX+ 894C do you think it’d be worth it to sell off the 894 and pickup a bottom contact 2? Haven’t really loved the 894 and for the price I probably should

[@PunchFishing]

YES! I like my BC2 more than my 894c quite honestly. (spoiler alert for a future video that I'm going to make)

[@alexandermenningmann5469]

Can you compare the addermine to the Whipsnake?

[@PunchFishing]

Anything in particular you're curious about?

[@ILLUMINATHAN79]

I’m not sure if u can marry the Steez Bottom Contact but I know you can identify as one. How does the AGS Bottom Contact compare to the NRX 894. Great video, love the reviews you do. Thanks!

[@PunchFishing]

I like the BC2 over the 894c!

[@teamskunkonly2763]

Looking for a spinning rod that can throw a 5/8oz jerk. Suggestions?

[@hunterbull7804]

Windbuster

[@PunchFishing]

Great suggestion

[@teamskunkonly2763]

@@hunterbull7804 you think a ronin would be too light for this type of application?

[@hunterbull7804]

@@teamskunkonly2763 I can’t speak on the ronin. 5/8 is right in the windbuster’s weight range though.

[@Shawn_Lai]

Do you think the NRX+ 852S is worth the price over the new Expdide B 7'0" M spinning rod? Like is it wayyy better than the expride or just a marginal amount better?

[@PunchFishing]

No, not at all! The Expride is great value..

[@marcdiasret1352]

Did you ever end up fixing the tip issue on the ags flippin stick?

[@PunchFishing]

No, I'll experiment with it next year

[@ajamajay2871]

Brian, Diablo 4 is coming out soon!

[@raymondjohnson6496]

I like that rod but I don’t like them guides on it it should have torzite guides on that Steez

[@riazmomin5472]

15% code doesn't work on the rod?

[@PunchFishing]

Shimano and Megabass are code protected.

[@613BASSN]

Shared to 613BASS'N - feel the 💙

[@PunchFishing]

🤙🤙🤙

[@rich5916]

Is the 852 anything like the 902?

[@PunchFishing]

It's much stiffer, fhe 902 is very whippy

[@rich5916]

@@PunchFishing thanks, have you had a chance to try the nrx+ version of the 902? Any noticeable differences in action?

[@jordanp5163]

@@rich5916 The new NRX+ 902S is slightly faster, and a tad bit more powerful than the old one. Also the + has faster blank recovery on twitches. Big impovement IMO

[@rich5916]

@@jordanp5163 thank you- is it still very parabolic under load?

[@rich5916]

I want to keep 1-2 lbers pinned on small hooks

[@akersnl]

Get an Exist. What are you waiting for.

[@PunchFishing]

Eventually! I do want a new one.

[@MRQturbo]

I'm surprised you think the javelin is a better chatterbait rod than the expride 72mh glass... I have 2 javelins but neither I would use for chatterbaits.. I use one for spinnerbaits and the other one is my cranking stick..

[@PunchFishing]

Day to day I use the Expride for tossing chatterbaits, but the javelin has more power for "ripping" them out of grass. So I use the javelin more situationally. Plus the Jav does a buncha other stuff really well.

[@kayakfishingforpredators9107]

Cherry on the cake 🍰🍰 edition 🙄😜🥳🤩😛😋😇😇

[@kayakfishingforpredators9107]

Nice selection Brian, can i get one copy of each rod you mentioned? 😆👍 Thanks in advance 🤪🤪🤣

[@abulsar]

This year 2020 !? 😅

[@PunchFishing]

Years all blend together now

[@leepao6302]

have you ever consider doing top 5 worst set for bass fishing LOL

[@jimb1283]

if you are going to marry a fishing rod, then you are going to be the bride... ;)

[@PunchFishing]

Hah great point 😂