Topwater Caranx Ignobilis: Giant Trevally (GT) > Tackle & Techniques
TCurve GT Special vs high end rods
Brendon Robbins:
--- Quote from: Les Maunder on December 21, 2008, 09:46:20 PM ---Little bit of a secret - there is an upgraded Shimano GT rod that is either about to come out or has just been launched that is considerably lighter than its predessesor. I have had a play with one and weight wise it felt approx the same as the Tokara 60 I am currently using.
Considering what you pay for them I thank they are now great value for money.
Cheers
Les.
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Interesting. I was all set to buy a GT special for my trip to Exmouth next April. Might hold off now.
Cheers for the heads up, fingers crossed it's released before I go!
Travis Heaps:
--- Quote from: Brandon Khoo on December 21, 2008, 10:04:56 PM ---if you're into mountain biking, then you'll see some bikes cost $1000, other $5000 and a select few will cost the earth. It's the same thing. You pay for a precision and hand-made tool. I don't doubt that some of what we regard as "feel" in the case of an expensive rod is probably a bit of a placebo effect.
Only you can establish whether you think the rod is worth paying $1000 (or a air bit more now!) for.
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Yes, mountain bikes...$5500 - second hand, as was my case :'( :P But I think it was absolutely worth it. I guess its the same with rods, looking forward to trying a couple out at some stage. Ken has kindly sent me a message offering to have a look over his range of rods as he lives in the same area, look forward to it.
Jordan Hack:
Hey Les, any idea where i might be able to view the specs on the new gt special?
Luke Wyrsta:
It's a running change and should already be available.
Summary:
Around 85-100 grams lighter than previous model (need to double check this)
Thinner, harder EVA grips
No aluminum gimbal - just rubber butt-cap
Slightly faster action
Les Maunder:
Thanks Luke - thought you would have more details available than me. Luke, is there some visual way of telling the difference between the old and new other than feeling the weight of them side by side?
Jordan, have you got all the info you need now?
Cheers
Les
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