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Luc Baissac

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A little advise please - Rod Choice
November 19, 2007, 10:48:08 PM
Hi,

I have never really used poppers before and I will be fishing some reefs and flats with them this december, poppers no bigger than 12cm and prob not targeting fish bigger than 8kg. I need to get a rod and wanted some advice from some ppl in the know. I also want a decent rod that can be used for general spinng/plastics and metal profiles.

I have found 2 pretty much in my price range and wondered if anyone had any comments?

The 7'6" Snapper Raider
http://shimanofish.com.au/catalog/fish/products/group_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302053900&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181791&bmUID=1195471795505

The second is the Yad Toledo 9"
http://www.yad-fishing.com.au/rod1.html

I am not targeting big GT's so dont need something heavy duty.

Thanks very much... tight lines

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Re: A little advise please - Rod Choice
November 19, 2007, 10:51:19 PM
Mate, what is your price range specifically - then we can suggest the best rods we know of in that price range.

Luc Baissac

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Re: A little advise please - Rod Choice
November 20, 2007, 10:45:04 AM
http://www.innovatorrods.com/rod-nitro-open.html

I want some length for casting too.

I am a little confused...

Aaron Concord

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Re: A little advise please - Rod Choice
November 22, 2007, 12:12:52 PM
If it's a general spin outfit loaded with 30lb braid, the Snapper Raider or Nitro will do it....
Problem is keeping the big fellows away from your poppers at times  ;D
Most guys on this site are using fairly heavy to mega heavy braid to deal with the largest GT's they can find...for fish to 8 or 9kg and in your budget, these two will do it...anything else will cost more...

Cheers

Aaron.