A little advise please - Rod Choice

[Luc Baissac]

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

[Luke Wyrsta]

Mate, what is your price range specifically - then we can suggest the best rods we know of in that price range.

[Luc Baissac]

http://www.innovatorrods.com/rod-nitro-open.html

I want some length for casting too.

I am a little confused...

[Aaron Concord]

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 
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.