Topwater Caranx Ignobilis: Giant Trevally (GT) > Tackle & Techniques
PE4/5 casting rod - looking for recommendations
Mark Harris:
Thanks to Tak, Peter, Jarrad, Joseph and Brandon.
On the Black Currents, I looked at the 78HS but as you say, it seems impossible to get. I can at least get hold of the BC75MHS but the length is still bugging me.
I do realise that the desire to be able to work 100 gram poppers might be pushing it with any of these rods. It is though a less important consideration for me than stickbaits.
Jarrad, I really look forward to a swing with that OTI sniper.
The Saltiga 80TN is a very interesting option. Peter, Joseph, this is the exact model you refer to right?: http://www.7seasproshop.com/product_detail.php?keyword=daiwa_daiwa_saltiga_sg_dorado_80tn
David Noble:
--- Quote from: Peter Childs on February 07, 2011, 11:24:59 AM ---Mark
I currently still own and have used quite extensively 2 rods which might suit. Both, I would instantly replace if ever broken - that is my guage of a good rod!
1) As already recommended, Saltiga 80 TN, balances nicely with the 8000 Stella / Saltiga 4500/5000, great with poppers up to 90 - 100 grams - even better as a stick bait rod up to the same size.
2) Temple Reef Stealth STK 76 (used to be Ocean Revolution). This rod, at 7'6" is slightly shorter, lighter in weight, yet stiffer in the tip than the 80 TN and available at a better price. Being slightly stiffer, I prefer it with the poppers in the same size, and use the 80 TN for stickbaits. But both do an admirable job of either though.
In stock form, the 80TN has a slightly shorter butt length than the Stealth, which makes it a little quirky for casting (if you are used to GT length butts) - but the same shorter butt makes it a great surface stickbait rod particularly when working the rod tip down - (the rod but doesn't get in the way of arm pit and elbows as readily).
Cheers
Peter
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Ditto,
The 80TN Saltiga is very capable, good value and casts a range of lures - handled kings and YFT surprisingly well. Would suit you're requirements / lure class etc. I wish I never sold mine..
The Yamaga Blue Snipers are very nice. I have the lighter PE4 (75/4) model, great for casting 40 - 70g lures. I enjoy running a Certate 3500HD & 30lb but could go a larger reel and 40/50lb if the fish were bigger..
No doubt in you're location, you'll get a lot of use and enjoyment out of what ever you end up getting..
Cheers David
Jamie Moir:
Yeah that was a nice special on the STK-76 @ JDM, maybe saltywater has a special on them now? I think my blank was a bit over $100US. Just waiting on some k guides to build it up!
Ben Furness:
--- Quote from: Mark Harris on February 07, 2011, 11:53:27 AM ---The Saltiga 80TN is a very interesting option. Peter, Joseph, this is the exact model you refer to right?: http://www.7seasproshop.com/product_detail.php?keyword=daiwa_daiwa_saltiga_sg_dorado_80tn
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I have one of these and use it for metal slugs and stickbaits at around the 90g mark and have never had a problem, I use it landbased and can cast the thing a country mile. Excellent rod, I have a 4500 Catalina / PE 4 reel matched up to it and it balances perfectly.
Joseph Ngan:
--- Quote from: Mark Harris on February 07, 2011, 11:53:27 AM ---The Saltiga 80TN is a very interesting option. Peter, Joseph, this is the exact model you refer to right?: http://www.7seasproshop.com/product_detail.php?keyword=daiwa_daiwa_saltiga_sg_dorado_80tn
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That is the rod Mark. It is a great casting rod.
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