BEST 8FT UP TO 8FT6 ROD

[Vasko Dimoski]

Hi guys i want a rod to use with 150g Cubera poppers has to be 8ft and no more then 8ft6 what would you recommend i have a shorter rod that dose the job but need a new toy  

[Andy Rowe]

Carpenter MH80H will do this, a very strong and versatile rod, assume you are targeting GT.

[Vasko Dimoski]

Hi Andy I'm actually going to be targeting big kings of the rocks down Jarvis bay with the rod it's only going to be used for poppers in that 150g range. Thanks for your reply

[Carl Hollis]

Worth chk'ing the Zenaq FC80-10. I have the Fokeeto Trevally 83-7 for poppers and stick baits off the stones around Sydney - the rod has been great casting 100 - 140g lures, but does have a softer tip, ideal NZ surface casting stick bait set-up. The FC80-10 is a stiffer popping stick apparently. Chk out the site sponsor Fishhead, the've been great to deal with and is where i got my Zenaq. Cheers, Carlos

[Jon Li]

Vasko ,

Why don't you consider a dedicated rock casting rod such as MC Works Raging Bull series ? Yes it is longer than your specified length but will cast further but if you still want a GT rod for the task , DJ83MH or LR88 from Carpenter would be my choise for such terrain .

Jon .

[Vasko Dimoski]

Hi Jon Li I was thinking about the DJM83H is it good for working 150g poppers ,On the MC works rod a bit to long for my liking the rocks i will be fishing are not that bad i think the length of the DJM83H would be good how dose it compare to a WV80H?
Thank you for your reply

[Jon Li]

Hi Jon Li I was thinking about the DJM83H is it good for working 150g poppers ,On the MC works rod a bit to long for my liking the rocks i will be fishing are not that bad i think the length of the DJM83H would be good how dose it compare to a WV80H?
Thank you for your reply

WV80XH is not a distance casting rod , DJ83MH is a better choise and beside you don't need the ultimate strength of the WV80XH . DJ83MH can handle Cubera 150 but perhaps a better choise of lure for shore casting is Skipjack 150 .

Jon .

[Vasko Dimoski]

Jon Li looks like the DJ83MH could be the rod i need what drag settings would you recommend for this rod?

[Tony Yancic]

I also agree with Carl the Zanaq Fokeeto Trevally 83-7 is a awsome rod great casting rod it can punch out a wide range of lures i also bought it of fishheads. nice built rod

[Jon Li]

Jon Li looks like the DJM83H could be the rod i need what drag settings would you recommend for this rod?

Hi Vasko ,

DJ83MH is rated for use with PE 6~10 line , Casting lure max. 220 gr. ( including armaments ) , Drag max. @ 12 kg , according the published specs. from Carpenter .

Jon .

[Vasko Dimoski]

Thanks for all the info Jon Li you been a great help looks like il be buying a carpenter DJ83MH.

[Jon Li]

Thanks for all the info Jon Li you been a great help looks like il be buying a carpenter DJ83MH.

Vasko ,

Your's welcome . DJ83MH is still Yoichi Mogi's personal rod to go all over the world , be it GT , YFT and Atlantic Bluefin tuna , so your choise is a wise one .

Jon .

[Vasko Dimoski]

Hi Jon Li before i go and buy the DJ83mh what about carpenters new Monster Hunter 80h how dose it compare to the DJ83MH or if any one else has used MH80h ?
Thank you

[Ben Furness]

I have a DJ83MH and find the rod just too soft to work the 150 cubera easily. It will work them but it requires a bit of extra effort as the tip is a little too soft. I am looking for a rod similar to the DJ83MH but just a bit stiffer to work the 150-200g poppers and 170g+ stickbaits.

[Jon Li]

I have a DJ83MH and find the rod just to soft to work the 150 cubera easily. It will work them but it requires a bit of extra effort as the tip is a little too soft. I am looking for a rod similar to the DJ83MH but just a bit stiffer to work the 150-200g poppers and 170g+ stickbaits.

For dedicated chugger rod , SP80M may be your answer in Carpenter range . There is one for sale now !

Jon .