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T-curve vs saltist

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Ivan Verhage:
Hi Guys
I am interested in bying a new budget priced popper rod and there are two i have in mind, the shimano T-curve blue water spin 15-24 kg and the daiwa saltist
sa-b8040s  which is 8" and rated 30-60lb. Has any one tried these rods and which would be best suited to fishing 80lb braid and casting poppers up to 175g?

Thanks
Ivan Verhage

Andrew Poulos:
I dont know about the saltist rod, but the t curves arent going to handle 175 gram lures. Im pretty sure that they are rated to about 100 grams or so.

Brandon Khoo:
Andrew is right - 175g is a bit too much to ask from a T-Curve

Neil Griffiths:
New T-Curve one piece popping rod on the way. Slower taper, stiffer tip, should be the best cheapest popping rod. Maybe available after August.

Jon Li:
Guys ,

Remember that after 2 pairs of heavy trebles + splitrings , the overall weight of the lures are going to be around 25~30 gr. heavier , on top of that the windage on the overall terminal tackles ( heavy mono leader + body of lure + armaments ) , I am more confortable casting around 75% max. of the stated " casting weight " .

Jon .

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