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New Popping Combo

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Nic Clapham:
Hey Guys Im new to this scence and style of fishing.

I'm looking at a new popping combo. This is what i have decided on at this stage.

Stella 10000 Live Fibre Venom PE5    Braid ?  Leader?
Stella 18000 Live Fibre Venom PE8    Braid ?   Leader?


I figured i would buy one of the most reliable/popular reels because i can use it for other applications if I only go popping  once a year, And the Live Fibre is just a Personal choice due to the success and reliability of the other Live Fibre rods I own and it seems a reasonable prices entry Popping rod.

Which combo is better and why?   Any thoughts welcome!

Nic

Brandon Khoo:
unless you are popping for just Ts and not GTs, you may find PE5 to be a bit light on, Nick. I'd suggest you think about the PE8 outfit.

Nic Clapham:
The only reason I have looked at the lighter combo is that the SW10000 would be great for many other applications where i think the SW18000 is for Big fish only!.  I would hate to buy the SW18000 only to use it once a year if you know what I mean.

Yeah i know i want the best of both worlds!.

So how would the SW10000 go on a PE8 Rod?

And I was thinking Jerry Brown Braid, Any size recommendations for each reel?  Hollow/Solid?

Brandon Khoo:
10000 is fine but i would suggest you think about getting a SOM 16000 No Limits spool
For JB, I'd suggest you get the 100lb solid spectra

Nic Clapham:
Hmmm well Ive been doing a lot of reading in this forum and im not sure what to get, man you guys have so much info on here that my head hurts  :-\.

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