Exmouth 07

[Ivan Verhage]

You can get the shimano caranx at www.fishingbuddy.com.sg

[Jay Burgess]

they don't list all the models on the site?

[Brandon Khoo]

I had a good look at the full range of the new Caranx Kaibatsu range when I was in Singapore. As far as I can see, they are an awesome product for the price. I reckon with some bargaining, I could get these for under $400AUD in Singapore which makes them great value for the price. The rods have Fuji chrome SiC guides and look well constructed. My only criticism is that the butt length is excessive. Unless you've got really long arms, they're going to feel too long in the butt.

The rods looks capable of handling big fish but don't expect the build integrity to be comparable to a Smith or Carpenter.

[Andrew Poulos]

Rumour has them coming to stores in Sydney around august...

[Ivan Verhage]

Brandon when you were in Singapore did you see the shino GT popper rods and if so how would they compare to the shimano rods?

Thanks
ivan

[Jon Li]

Brandon ,

I agree with you on the butt length but a guy who is affiliated to the store told me that the long butt is required for the " new way " to fight GT and he is 1.8m tall , now what is the new way and is this Kaibutsu for tall guy only ?

Ivan ,

Forget Shino rods , just not worth being considered as real GT rod .

Jon .

[Jay Burgess]

Is it possible to get the butt cut down?

[Jon Li]

Jay ,

I am sure most of the anglers who bought the rods will eventually cut the butt section , can't see anyone will go fishing with fighting belt dangling so low almost touching one's knees .

Jon .

[Brandon Khoo]

I'm not sure what the new way is to fight GT but as Jon says, the belt is going to be dangling around my knees!

Im pretty certain that the majority of people will find the butt too long, not just us short-arsed Asians! No doubt it can be cut down but shame to have to do it. The hypalon has a design to it - it isn't just round the whole way.

Ivan, I'm not familiar with the Shino rods.

[Hon-Su Chin]

Brendon, the flatten section is on the bottom half of the rear grip so cutting it down doesnt really affect it at all. Found a short video of my brother about to land his first GT......I say land because he lost 4 prior to that fish......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMLLLhwLhoA

[Jay Burgess]

Nice work Honsu, any more footage from the trip?

[Hon-Su Chin]

nope.....too busy fishing.....the only time I had was in between re-rigging.

[Greg Burt]

Good to see you have got your priorities right hon-su, photography and videoing are for people who aren't fishing.