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RIPPLE FISHER 79R

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DarrylMartin:
I have a 79R & find it fairly heavy for a pE8 rod (not in weight). My mates CV79 is much lighter. As mentioned, you'll need to make a fair compromise for rock fishing.

Mark Harris:
79R is really a PE8-10 rod and CV79 PE6-8 so the latter will always feel a lot lighter.

Dan Wulf:

--- Quote from: Gus Cisneros on April 08, 2011, 06:47:46 PM ---Hi guys,
i am looking to purchase a GT rod, will be using it for stick baits most of the time and some times smaller poppers up to 120g......

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I have recently tested my GT79R for its ability to work stickbaits in the range 100-140g (unarmed). I found the rod too stiff and felt that I've had to invest too much energy in working the rod before I would obtain appropriate moves from the lures. My experiences may reflect my limited skills, but previously I've had no problems in working (and catch fish on) stickbaits with other rods (PE 6-8). After getting good advices from users here, I am now awaiting the release of Endless 85/36 (PE 6-8) which I  intend to use for stickbaits only, although it may be able to work light poppers (?).

Brandon Khoo:
to me, the 79R is useable but not ideal for stickbaits. That said, we're talking probably 150g onwards and probably more sinking/sub-surface than pure surface stickbait. Mind you, we're talking a PE10 rod here and at this stage, the only specialised PE10 stickbait rods on the market are the Ripple offerings in the Ultimo H range (79 and 83)

If you want PE8, the Coral Viper is as good a rod as you will find for this purpose.

Dan, if you want a rod specifically for stickbaits only, then I'd be looking at a stickbait rod like a TBL711 or a Ripple 79MH. The EP85 will be fine but I think the stickbait rods import just that little bit more action. The most amazing rod for working stickbaits I have come upon is the Blue Chaser 83/40 but its a kingfish rod. I'm not sure how it will stand up to GTs, but I will test this out sometime!

Mark Harris:

--- Quote from: Brandon Khoo on April 10, 2011, 08:54:28 AM ---I have come upon is the Blue Chaser 83/40 but its a kingfish rod. I'm not sure how it will stand up to GTs, but I will test this out sometime!

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Adhek has a BLC 83/40 Brandon and has caught a 35-40 kg GT with it. His comments were along the lines of "not ideal by any means but it did the job".

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