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PE4/5 casting rod - looking for recommendations

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Al Morrison:
Mark,

Apologies if my LPB mention has cross threaded this chat what with PE 5 "spinning" off their boat at night vs you actually using it one as a light GT rod !

How do the Saltiga Jigging rods (Hiramasa 63S for example) stack up performance wise against the Shimano Jigwrex's? I ask because i have a slew of the Jigwrex's in a variety of models (PE4,5,6 and 8 OH and Spinning) and they have handled 40kg Sambos off Perth (PE 8) and sailfish to 40kg plus (PE 4 and 5) with ease and are a pleasure to use. Budget rods I know, but i wouldnt have any fear loading 7kgs of drag on the PE 5 - 6 footer I have. I've not got to look at the Saltigas yet but the Shimanos do have a rather "forgiving, through action".

Might have to sniff that Smith out in Singapore myself.

Andy Rowe:
Mark....looks like you are getting closer to a decision.

Did you look at the Ripple Fisher Aquila 7'6" they have 2 versions which I have heard good review on, i think there is a yamaga blank along the same lines. I am really quite amazed at the quantity of rod models that keep coming out from Ripple, i also note longer (over 8')versions of the ultimo range  have become available which I would love to try out!!. On another point I have a GT78Flex which i really like and also bought the Tuna 86 which i really don't like as I can't seem to fire lures very far on it compared to HLTN87, it just seems too floppy, anyway getting off the topic.

look forward to seeing what you decide on.

Andy

Mark Harris:
Cheers Andy. It is very hard to keep up with the Ripple/Yamaga offerings!  I was indeed looking at the Aquila range and also the Yamaga Blue Sniper 80/5. The latter really appeals on price and I have heard good things about it.

There are a lot of options to look at. This is a decision I really want to get right! I have hesitated on the Carpenter and Ripple options (frankly, they are my usual rod choices) due to price. As I said before I am not sure this rod warrants $1000 as I will not use it that often compared to my more "normal" popping rods.

Kasey Leong:
Al, a PE4 Jigwrex will be fine. In all likelyhood after a full days popping without stopping, you might have 2 drops at the back at night, catch one fish, and then collapse from exhaustion! And that's just the first night  ;D

Lumo bay rubbers are the key here, because as I have said, you will be anchored up mostly over sand and not structure and simply catching what passes through. Plastics would do equally well.

Mark, which MC works rod are you after? Perhaps I can try to help if you haven't already placed your order - but please don't specify a custom!

Chuen Fan:
Kasey, you'd have more chance of getting a custom MC Works rod quicker than a factory or factory special. Most of the factory rods are sold out as soon as (if not before) they hit the Japanese market. Time to get rid of the Mogi special maybe??  ::)

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