Topwater Caranx Ignobilis: Giant Trevally (GT) > Tackle & Techniques

Guide to buying a GT rod - updated as at February 2017

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Ben Furness:
Hi Simon,

I bought my first rod, a DJ83MH, for the exact same reason as you, fishing Bali and Lombok. As an allrounder I think you will find it hard to beat, a little lighter than the MH80 I think but it is a dream to use all day long on stickbaits to 170g and poppers to 150g.

If I had the choice again I would still buy the DJ83MH even after using the MH80 and the CV79, both of which are spectacular rods.

Dean Kubiak:
Brandon great info on the rods but what do you think about the Stella 1800 SW for some of the rods that you mentioned,
is this a good reel and what do others think .
I'm also a new member and just starting to get into this type of fishing .
Thanks Dean.

Dean Kubiak:
Brandon 18000 stella

Brandon Khoo:
Dean, you're asking about a reel on a thread on rods!  ;D
The 18000 Stella is arguably the most highly regarded reel for GTs. It will pretty much suit all the rods mentioned in this thread.

Doug Terry:
Hi Brandon excellent article. Hope you can help me here I live in the uk and nobody stocks gt rods.
Which means I'm going to have to get it of the internet.
I'm looking for an entry level gt rod to go with a Shimano SW Twinpower 12000hg reel and 120gm lures
I not very big 5'6" and light frame, was thinking of the Shimano caranx kaibutsu pencil untill I read your piece, What would you recommened. I will be using the rod from both a boat and the beach.

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