There are several good options for a rod blank for punching mats, depending on your price range.
If your budget is a little tight try the Netcraft JMX rod blanks. They have a 7’ Heavy power rod that I have used for punching grass and it was great rod for the money.
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For a middle of the road price, Rainshadow makes a great blank, and their RX7 flipping stick blanks would be great for what you are looking for. The IFS904 model is 7’6†long and is rated for lures up to 2 ounces. This is a solid one piece blank, while the IFT904 is a telescoping blank. Both blanks have a lot of backbone in order to get the fish out of the slop.
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If you are looking to spend a little more money to get a nicer rod blank, I would take a look at some of the higher end St. Croix rod blanks. The SC V blanks are a very nice blank and are very light weight. They offer a 7’6†MH blank that has a moderate fast action and is under 3 ounces. If you are looking for a rod that is a little more stout, try the 7’11†Heavy blank, which also has a moderate fast action. This blank only weighs 4 ounces and is rated for lures up to 2 ounces in weight.
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