Hi all,
I'm buying my first GT rod and have decided to get the HOTS Gipang series after hearing positive feedbacks about them.
I'm undecided between the 2 models above. Ideally the 77XXXH would be the one to get but the shop doesn't have it in stock.
It will be my only popping outfit for a while until I can afford another one. The rod will be used in Fiji, I was told that the GTs can go around the 40kg mark over there.
Is 4" going to make a huge difference in the casting distance ? That's my only concern
The 75XXH is rated up to 250gr and the 79XH is rated up to 230gr but I'm told that those figures are way overrated. The shorter rod would be easier to fight the fish with I assume.
The reel is the stella 18000SW which I plan to spool with 100lbs TufLine.
Has anyone here tried both rods before ?
Cheers,
Mario