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Are Cape Fear bluewater spin rods any good for popping for GT's

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guy elson:
Hi I am new to this forum and i have a question about my Cape Fear Bluewater spin rods (7'7" rated 20-30lb). I own two but have hardly ever used these rods, however it looks like i might be going to Northern Queensland next year to Jewel reef (with Nomad) and so I thought this might be a good opportunity to use them.

I want to use them to target big GT's with large poppers/stick baits (probably upto 170g) but i have no idea if this is too much for these rods. I was thinking of teaming them up with my stella 20000 and running 100lb braid, i am aware that you need some stopping power to keep them away from the reef but I was hoping someone might have had some experience with these rods. I was also considering rigging the second one as a jigging rod for dogtooth tuna?

We are going to be filming for a new tv series so i can't afford to be dropping big fish, in many ways I would prefer to be overgunned incase i hit into something big so any suggestions of alternative setups or reassurance about the ability of these rods would be much appreciated.
All the best
Guy

Chuen Fan:
Guy, a 20-30lb rated would stand no chance against big GTs. I wouldn't be running 100lb over the rod as I'm absolutely positive it'll end in tears. At 7'7" it's a bit too long for serious jigging. I have not handled the rods, but from your description, I wouldn't use it for the purpose u intend to use it for!

guy elson:
Hi Chuen, thanks for your reply, i agree that a standard 20-30lb rated rod would suffer but these rods are quite unique, they are hexagonal blanks with a fibreglass spine inside the blank, they are reported to punch above their rating of 20-30lb, however i would like some real world experience if anyone has used them.

I have little experience with popping for GT's so any advice on bombproof rods reel combo that don't weigh too much for fishing all day would be really appreciated (ideal for Jewel reef,OZ), I have read good things about ripplefisher,carpenter and smith rods
Thanks g

Luke Wyrsta:

--- Quote from: guy elson on May 27, 2010, 07:22:51 PM ---Hi Chuen, thanks for your reply, i agree that a standard 20-30lb rated rod would suffer but these rods are quite unique, they are hexagonal blanks with a fibreglass spine inside the blank, they are reported to punch above their rating of 20-30lb, however i would like some real world experience if anyone has used them.

I have little experience with popping for GT's so any advice on bombproof rods reel combo that don't weigh too much for fishing all day would be really appreciated (ideal for Jewel reef,OZ), I have read good things about ripplefisher,carpenter and smith rods
Thanks g

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Hi Guy,

Where in the states are you located?

If you can deadlift 12-15kg with this rod and it doesn't bend past the midsection (progressive type action) - then perhaps it may be OK for GT fishing - although obviously not ideal. I would liken GT fishing to as much an art as fly fishing in it's own special ways - retrofitting mainstream/conventional gear simply won't cut it.

You should note that Nomad carries all gear capable of subduing big GT and Dogtooth. All the gear is top quality.
 

guy elson:
Hi Luke,
Thanks for your reply, I'm based over in the UK, I will try a deadlift as you suggested and see how they fare. If you where to buy a popping outfit suitable for this location (Coral Sea) and its inhabitants what would you go for?
Thanks guy

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