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Popper Size to use with JM GT Monster78

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Vasko Dimoski:
I am also intrested in the gt monster 78 but haven't had a chance to see one i was thinking of a rod  for stick baits  for yellow fin tuna up to 60kg dose anybody think this rod would be good for that application ?
 

Brandon Khoo:
Unfortunately, I think the ratings attributed to the rod is a reflection of how much they know about GT fishing. That said, it is quite a nice feeling rod and would make a capable PE6-8 rod. Can I suggest thought that if you want one, check the price on eBay first

Andrew Cox:
Hi Matt

Great choice of rod for the price they are hard to beat, have used the 8'6 model a few times of the stones but haven't put it to the full test yet.
A friend of mine has been having great success on the 7'8 model landing some nice GTs up to 35kg over the last couple of months.
There has been a few of these rods sold in Australia now so I am sure a few more reports of how they preform will be available shorty.

As Brandon said Jigging Master specialize in top of the line jigging gear rather than popping, they are working harder now on popping gear with a range of popper, land based and soon pencil rods will be available, they are priced at the range where most can afford without breaking the bank.

Cheers Andrew

Greg Burt:
Andrew, can you put up that 'hat cam' video of the JM 78 at work, I recon it's worth watching  :D I believed they were a stiff rod but the video shows they are fairly parabolic.

Andrew Cox:
Greg, the link is below, a 35kg GT taken from Tweed Heads recently, there are plenty of the Jigging Master 7'8 GT Monster rods chasing the GTs on the nine mile at the moment, the boys have compared them to other high end rods and have gone the JM way and saved hundreds, might not be the rod for the experienced popper fisherman but is fine for most with a retail of $649AU.

Elite Tackle 35kg GT on Jigging Master Monster GT Rod

Cheers Andrew

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