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Dave Hoo:
Hi all,

I am helping my friend in Qatar to check on what reel can he use to match the OR Black Devils BD200 rod.

The rod is rated at PE6 so most probably he will be using the Varivas PE6 line (83lbs) to pop for GTs and using Eltoros 125-150g and occasionally the craftbaits 150g.

Not too sure if this rod can handle the chugging of the craftbaits which have quite a big cup.

Reels under considerations are :
1. Shimano Stella SW10000 (US Model)
2. Shimano Stella SW10000 (JDM Model)
3. Shimano Twinpower SW12000HG

Will greatly appreciate any inputs as I will be getting the items by 10April before sending over to him

thanks

Mark Harris:
For PE6 popping you could add to the reel list Twinpower SWA 10000 (the export version of SW12000 with smaller spool) and Saltiga Z6000 GT.

Dave Hoo:
Hi Mark,

Many thanks for your reply.

My friend is wondering if the BD200 is a suitable rod for him to fish for GT as the BlackDevil 200 is more of a Tuna rod??

The rod seemed to be quite soft wondering if he can use it to chug 150g craftbaits- like popper?

thanks

Mark Harris:
I know very little about the rod, sorry Dave.

Brandon Khoo:
Dave, your friend is asking a little bit too much from the BD200 if he wants to chug 150g poppers. Notwithstanding that it is stated to be a PE6 rod, the rod can handle PE8 in the hands of a sensible angler. It is useable for GTs but I would be thinking poppers up to maybe 120 to 130g and stickbaits up to 140 to 150g. 150g Craftbait is asking too much. The ideal reel would be something like a Stella 10000 or a Daiwa 5000.

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