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Michael Evans:
Hi Tak

In leiu of finding a cv on the mkt, what in your opinion is the nearest carpenter equivalent?

Thanks in advance

Mick

Chuen Fan:
It'd be between the DJ series and MH80 or VW for a heavier version I would say.

Tak Otsuka:

--- Quote from: Michael Evans on June 22, 2011, 08:04:21 PM ---Hi Tak

In leiu of finding a cv on the mkt, what in your opinion is the nearest carpenter equivalent?

Thanks in advance

Mick

--- End quote ---

Hi Mick,

All carpenter rods are built on specific purpose and it is hard to tell equivalent rod in a range. There maybe alternative depending on the purpose you are thinking with Coral Viper.

Cheers,
Tak

Brandon Khoo:
there is no rod which is very similar to the Coral Viper in the range which is hardly surprising. As Tak said, depending on what you want the rod for, there may be alternatives. You could get away with a SP80M as an alternative although this rod has a faster and firmer action. The MH80H has a profile that has some similarity but it is a bit stronger in terms of its action. I suppose even an EP82 or a TBL711 could be an alternative depending on what you want to use it for.

Michael Evans:
Thanks Brandon/Tak

Apologie....s I should have been more specific in requesting advice.

Like similar posts, I'm after the impossible.....an "ultimate compromise" set up. I "may" have some opportunity in the nxt 12 months to get back to Oman, a trip to Fiji (both for GT's) and/or NZ for kings. My preference is a set up for GT's 1st, kings 2nd with a leaning towards a stick bait rod that can also handle smaller poppers. From research on this site, the Coral Viper appears a reasonable solution(?). Not after a broom stick but can fish PE8-10 (match to Stella 10000/18000SW).

Am I still too broad in scope?

thanks for your help

Mick

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