Topwater Caranx Ignobilis: Giant Trevally (GT) > Tackle & Techniques
PE3 rod recommendations
Dan Konig:
I am chasing some guidance on PE3 rod choice.
Currently looking at either a Yamaga Blue Sniper 70/3, Blue Sniper 65/3 or a Ripplefisher Apis 69MH
Needs to be 7ft or shorter, and much prefer something that is not a single piece (which is steering me away from the Ripple).
Looking for something to be my 'go to' rod for most types of fishing in Western Australia, including small stickbaits, soft plastics etc.
Will be paired with a 6000 size reel.
To add yet another requirement, it needs to be something that I can get stock of locally in WA, as it is a rod that is being bought by insurance to replace another which was broken.
Does anyone have any other recommendations? Or any experiences with the two Yamaga rods which would suggest a difference between the two (other than the length)?
Thanks in advance.
Dan
Dan Konig:
To this list it's been suggested that I add the Zenaq Twitch FC70-3.
Would appreciate any feedback that people can provide on this rod relative to the others suggested.
Cheers
Dan
Peter Childs:
Dan
I'm in the hunt for something very very similar (see my post under PE4 stickbait rod).
In reply I had the opportunity to visit Gara Proshop yesterday and played host to Luke's hospitality. Those guys bent over backwards to find a rod to suit me and a number of offerings were "Oh so close", I must say, they have some beautiful rods there from a number of manufacturers which would suit your brief (slightly lighter and shorter than what I am looking for). A couple of rods from CB one and Seven Seas spring to mind - these look ideal.
I know they are east coast based, but with that kind of customer service I reckon the boys will come up with a way of getting the right rod into your hands.
PS. Kudos to Gara, looking forward to the Website.........and the shopfront!
Cheers, Peter
Chuen Fan:
Dan, I recently had a heap of fun catching baby GT's, Mackeral and Bludgers on a Nitro Viper (7 foot, 2 pce) in Malaysia. Not in the class of the Japanese premiums but equal to the task, also a fair bit cheaper! In saying that though, the Yamaga 70/3 remains my favourite for that line class.
Jamie Moir:
You can find a stockist for the smith KGS60MH if you really have to!
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