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George Pang:
Just continuing on from a thread for Brock about my impressions some on tackle.

First just let me say that "My name is George Pang and I am tackleholic.."

I was testing some new gear at fraser, namely a KD and the RF GT82LC. The KD was a replacement to my tokara which met an untimely demise at shoalwater...

Firstly the KD, I love this rod. Initially I was a bit dissapaointed as to how it casts, but it more than made up for it as a fish fighting tool. I was running my stickbaits on it and found it deadly. As an all in one rod, it is as good as it gets. Its official this is now my favourite rod!

The ripplefisher - well what can I say. Light, casts like a dream, really punches the lures ot there.  I dont like the way it pops big lures though, I found it very tiring to use, and far better as a stickbait rod. You can literally get lure to dance around - amazing!

The SP78UHL - An animal 8). I dont think it there would be too many rods any better as
a popping rod. It makes big poppers explode on the surface, and casts very well for a 7'8". I think as fighting tool, the WV might be a little easier on the angler. Maybe Brandon might have something to add.

The ValleyHill GT83P. An under-rated rod, Not as powerful as all the previous but casts a hell of a long way, pops well. Shame I is so hard on the angler when you hook up. Overall a reliable backup.

George

PS
There some more gear I've yet to test..

I would be interested to hear from others, about their gear.

Brandon Khoo:
George - no rod on earth could have survived what your Tokara went through!
My views on the KD have been expressed on this forum many times - no need for me to repeat them. The 82LC is a great stickbait rod but is fine on smaller poppers.
SP78UHL - bloody hell  :o   Don't you remember what I said to you at Shoalwater when you bought it?! This rod is a as good as it gets on big poppers but if you hook a really big GT on it in relatively open water, you'll want to be good shape

Tony Fowler:
Hi George

I'm interested to know your thoughts on the differences between the Tokara and the KD. ie casting, lure types, PE used etc.

I own a Tokara and was thinking of getting a KD but have also been advised to have a look at some specialist type rods.

Regards Tony

George Pang:
Ha!

Brandon, if they can make it, I can break it!


Tony, I havent used the TK and the KD side by side, but I probably will get another TK just to complete the collection. IMHO the TK and KD are sort of similar, in the sense they are generalist rods, that are quite good at most things.

The TK casts better, seems a stiffer and maybe a more powerful rod - which inturn is harder on the angler.
The KD has a heavier tip, casts heavy lures, and is definitley 'softer' and more parabolic. It surprising how much hurt you can put on a fish with relatively little effort compared to SP78UHL and to lesser degree the TK. Its a joy to use and subdue big fish with.

George

Chuen Fan:
george, brandon.. after doing quite a thorough search on the komodo dragon on this site.. it seems that most have given the rod the thumbs up, just a quick question though, what is the max drag that u guys have run through the KD?? 10kg drag is heaps but not that much when u r targeting about XOS tees..  >:( >:( can't wait any longer for the ripplefisher to arrive (getting itchy hands) so ordered a KD which should be arriving next week sometime..   
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D..

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