Have a request to build a spinning rod for a fellow who targets catfish in his stocked pond, some growing to 10lbs. He usually casts smaller baits with a bobber as far as I have learned. I have a P842 blank at home, but wondered if there might be a better choice for "pond cats".

Thanks very much for any recommendations - appreciated!

The P842 might be a little on the light size especially if there is some structure in the pond. However it would be a fun rod to use. If fishing from the shore, and long casts are needed a 8' to 9' M salmon/ steelhead rod might be more suitable and just as much fun. Otherwise almost any M to MH rod would work.
Norm

Thanks Norman, I was thinking of possibly using the popping blank d/t its slower tip section (not throwing bait off on the cast). I have some M and MH blanks that should work also, appreciated.

Mike,
For the pond catfish, a Medium action rod will work just fine and be more fun to use while fishing.

Thanks Roger, agreed - I was thinking about tossing a heavy bait, but a med or med/heavy should handle this duty fine. Will root around my blank pile... thanks again