pe6 to pe 8 rod.

[kriss brown]

[Mark Harris]

I would say an EP will fit those requirements well, although I have not used poppers bigger than 125 grams with my 82/38 (it always goes out as a stick bait rod, so I just have not used it much for poppers). It will handle bigger than that I am sure but I feel big-faced 160 gram chuggers would be pushing it.

A CV 79/0 would probably fit the bill even better but it is shorter than you want.

[Jay Burgess]

A CV79/40 might saturate a bit too much with 160g poppers... and it is a little shorter than what you're after, like Mark said. Perhaps a MH80H might be suitable?

[Mark Harris]

Much as I love the rod, MH80H with PE6?  Bit under-gunned, no?

DJ83MH would fit the bill.... can't think why I did not say that first time!

[Jon Li]

If landbased fishing is included in the equation , EP85/36 is a better choise but DJ83MH is a good choise too . On the subject of lure weight , please remember to add the weights of the splitrings + hooks which can add some 30 gr. in extreme case .

Jon .

[Jay Burgess]

Much as I love the rod, MH80H with PE6?  Bit under-gunned, no?

DJ83MH would fit the bill.... can't think why I did not say that first time!

Was more referring to the part where he said, "later on getting SOM NL 16000 spool with pe8"...

DJ83MH, don't know why I didn't think of that the first time!

[kriss brown]

EP85/36 is a better choise but DJ83MH is a good choise too .

Jon .

jon why would you say EP is better choice?

[Jon Li]

EP85/36 is a better choise but DJ83MH is a good choise too .

Jon .

jon why would you say EP is better choice?

Kriss ,

EP85/36 is a more modern designed rod than DJ83MH , it's longer and lighter . DJ83MH is a heavier rated rod ( PE 6~10 ) and more parabolic in it's action but still very popular . Both are good choises for long casting distance but I personally prefer EP85/36 because it's extra 2" length and slightly lighter ( below 400 gr. ) .

Jon .

 

[kriss brown]

thank you to all of you for great info.so i have got 2 rod to choose from.Will go down to tackle store and see how the feel of it .i hope they got one in store or just buy it .xmas and birthday coming for me at the same time so i will have to be my own santa.lol. .If any of you can guide me on where i could get my hand on good deal for EP85/36 or DJ83MH.i live in gold coast,QLD.

[Mick Cunningham]

thank you to all of you for great info.so i have got 2 rod to choose from.Will go down to tackle store and see how the feel of it .i hope they got one in store or just buy it .Xmas and birthday coming for me at the same time so i will have to be my own Santa.lol. .If any of you can guide me on where i could get my hand on good deal for EP85/36 or DJ83MH.i live in gold coast,QLD.

Hi kriss ,

Our sponsors  FishHead .
based in Brisbane not far away from your place ..

they might have the EP85/36 in stock .  which you can have a feel it and bend it  ..
 
http://www.fishhead.com.au/store/products/Carpenter-Endless-Passion-EP85%7B47%7D36.html

Sorry they not have the DJ83MH in stock ... 
but why not you check this rod  Zenaq Fokeeto FC83-7 a bit smilier  (that would help)
http://www.fishhead.com.au/store/products/Zenaq-Fokeeto-FC83%252d7.html

Give them a Ring or see them and they will help you out .
by the way they will show you the rest of another rod 

hope will this helps   

Cheer Mick ...........<"((>< .........

[Duncan O'Connell]

Thanks Mick for the recommendation,

The Endless Passion85/36 / Zenaq 83-7 rods were the first that jumped to my mind as well. The FCL 81EXT is light enough in the hand to be possibility as well.

Kriss, we have a pretty large selection in stock, more than happy to organise a casting session at Victoria Point to see which works best for you on the water. Otherwise, we're open right up to Christmas Eve

You can call us on 3207 9965 if you would like to chat about the rods

Cheers

Duncan

[kriss brown]

thanks mick for the recomendation.they might have the EP85/36 in stock .  which you can have a feel it and bend it  .. .i will try to go and bend it may be after new year. .currently too busy with work till new year.for other its holiday but for me its busiest time fo the year.

If any of you also would like to recomend other places .appreciated.

happy x'mas to yah all.