Topwater Caranx Ignobilis: Giant Trevally (GT) > Tackle & Techniques
Guide to buying a GT rod - updated as at February 2017
Richard Ghalayini:
G'day Brandon do you have any knowledge on these PE 10 Temple Reef GT series?
I was looking into these was interested in specs what's your thoughts on them please.
GT 78-10 (Widow Maker)
This is an absolute beast of a rod, and is perfect for chasing monster class GTs in shallow or rugged terrain. Great for working medium to large stickbaits and poppers its light yet has plenty of power for keeping big fish under control. Unlike other rods that employ fast taper designs for stopping power, Temple Reef utilize medium taper and increased hoop strength design to achieve stopping power and yet convey forgiveness to the angler. A great rod for places such as Shoalwater Bay, Southern Oman, New Caledonia or anywhere with big fish and shallow water.
Or this one matey
GT 80-10 (Pathfinder)
This rod has been specifically designed for GT fishing along barrier reefs. When fishing barrier reefs precision casting and distance is the most important aspect when chasing GTs in this type of terrain. GT?s will concentrate in the zone where waves are breaking onto the reef to feed on disoriented baitfish. This zone is a narrow strip that runs parallel along the reef and no more than a few meters wide and it is imperative to land the lure in this zone. The best GT fishing is always on days when there are strong currents or big swells and in these conditions boats have to stay a distance away from the reef for safety reasons. For these reasons you need a rod with the ability to consistently cast 60-80m to reach the zone and these rods are specifically designed for this purpose.
This rod has been designed with casting accuracy and distance in mind, and has a nice medium taper to minimize leverage on the angler when lifting big fish from the depths. Perfect for any barrier reef situation or where casting distance and accuracy is paramount.
Sorry mate I copied & pasted it please forgive us if I breached any rules here as it was the best way to give these rods any justice.
Regards Richard
Brandon Khoo:
Hi Richard
No, I'm sorry but I can't help on Temple Reef. I have had no exposure to these rods at all.
Richard Ghalayini:
--- Quote from: Brandon Khoo on May 05, 2014, 08:15:35 AM ---Hi Richard
No, I'm sorry but I can't help on Temple Reef. I have had no exposure to these rods at all.
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Thank you Brandon regardless for replying on my question.
Mark Harris:
Richard, those Temple Reef rods you mention are from the old range and I think you would be better off looking at the Temple Reef Reefer series instead. There are two current models with a couple more in final testing stages.
Richard Ghalayini:
--- Quote from: Mark Harris on May 05, 2014, 09:42:31 AM ---Richard, those Temple Reef rods you mention are from the old range and I think you would be better off looking at the Temple Reef Reefer series instead. There are two current models with a couple more in final testing stages.
Thanks for that Mark are they much chop how do they weigh in to the test have you ever used them before or know of their reputation? I seen a couple of YouTube clips both promo and boys trips of the widow maker it showed true merit from what I viewed.
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