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Smith Tokara

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Mick Cunningham:

--- Quote from: Steve on January 16, 2009, 09:27:05 AM ---TOKARA is rated at 13kg at 45 deg, can handle more at less an angle by rating.
They have been tested way past the rating but I am not at liberty to advise what the breaking angle and drag was, but you could sustain a serious injury when and if it happened.

Brock is on the right track the same with any rod you need to match the lure weight to to rod or you will be using alot of extra energy casting the lure or the opposite that the rod could be to light to cast the lure.

This is why you find most anglers here have numerous rods all for specific applications. You should find much information in previous threads on this subject and what rods people are using for specific lure weights.

I would be using lures from around 200g to 300g with TOKARA get a lighter rod for your smaller lures you will find that you can cast them much further and you can work the lure properly.




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200g popper is petty heavy . i know it will cast a long way .
i was using 130g popper with two st-76 5/0 treble which it will come down to about 150g . so i find the casting just fine to me .

that is why i though he is talking about the 130g popper with out hook .  ;D

Collin Tong:

--- Quote from: wongkz on January 16, 2009, 12:29:48 PM ---i am considering the tokara or komodo dragon.

i'd assume both are built to uncompromising standards. but there is quite a price diff between the 2 models (at least in Singapore), w the KD costing more.

anyone w any insights on this?


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According to what i heard and read. The KD is more forgiving on the angler as it is slightly more parabolic thou still with plenty of butt power. The tokara is a stiffer rod and it has all the power to stop a big GT provided the angler is willing take that kind of punishment!  ;D

Kevin Li:
Hi,
Thanks for the feedback. I got a wrc 80p and I could throw the 80g better than a 130g popper ( williamson+ St66). However it will throw the 150 stickbait better than the williamson. I'm looking for a rod for the big stuff.

Wongkz: Where can I find a Tokara in Singapore?

I'm desperately looking for a SP78 UHL as well in Sg as I have a cousin travelling next week. Any shops have them there?

Wong Kai Zhee:
angler's outfitter stock the tokara, the weaved KD, and the cheaper (sticker version) KD.

as for carpenter, they seem to be out-of-stock most of the time.

Brandon Khoo:
if you're looking for a UHL, you'll be looking for a while!!  :D

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