Topwater Caranx Ignobilis: Giant Trevally (GT) > Tackle & Techniques
Smith Rods - Which One?
Ben Rivers:
--- Quote from: Mark Harris on December 30, 2011, 09:56:47 PM ---Varivas GT Max 130 lbs (for example) is PE10.
So you are looking for a nice rod rated to PE10 that will cast those weights :D
You could look out for a 2nd hand option in your price range. There was recently Carpenter Monster Hunter 80H for sale here but that has gone.
Otherwise, the Smith rods or the exceptionally good value Kaiser El Toro 180.
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Mark, which would be your selection between:
Kaiser El Toro 180.
Smith Komodo Dragon.
Steve Li:
I have played with both but I will go with the Komodo simply for the fact that they have been proven over time.
Mark Harris:
--- Quote from: Ben Rivers on December 30, 2011, 10:14:28 PM ---
--- Quote from: Mark Harris on December 30, 2011, 09:56:47 PM ---Varivas GT Max 130 lbs (for example) is PE10.
So you are looking for a nice rod rated to PE10 that will cast those weights :D
You could look out for a 2nd hand option in your price range. There was recently Carpenter Monster Hunter 80H for sale here but that has gone.
Otherwise, the Smith rods or the exceptionally good value Kaiser El Toro 180.
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Mark, which would be your selection between:
Kaiser El Toro 180.
Smith Komodo Dragon.
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Tough one Ben. One's a proven legend that some would say is now a bit old fashioned, and the other a relative newcomer. Side by side and the same money I would pick up a KD. But the El Toro ought to be a lot cheaper which evens it up.
Mike_Tan:
Never tried the El Toro range before but I really like the Smith WRC popping sticks. They make casting plugs over 160g such a breeze and is a lot more forgiving on the back when fishing heavier lines.
Sami Ghandour:
--- Quote from: Ben Rivers on December 30, 2011, 04:59:43 PM ---Hi Guys,
Which of the following would be better? Looking for a 'General Purpose' for 150g-250g Poppers and Stick Baits:
- Smith Komodo Dragon
- Smith Tokara 60
Thanks Ben
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Hi Ben,
If i have to choose between the Komodo and the Tokara, i will choose the Tokara without hesitation,
the Komodo is supposedly rated higher then the Tokara, i really still can't understand why Smith rated the Komodo higher,
from my experience with both rods, the Tokara feels to me stronger and there is no way you can be able to load the Komodo properly with a 250g lure,
the Tokara is a beast, with all confidence i assure you satisfaction, it is easy to load and yet have the back bone to horse the big one.
good luck with your choice.
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