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Popper rod recommendations

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Doug Mac:
Hi Luke

I generally try to use the minimum size lure i think I can get away with at the time it all depends on weather conditions , casting distance required etc . I suppose if I was to generalise the lure size and profile it would be approx 115gr - 160gr with a medium cup face so not exactly huge chuggers , but wouldn't mind the rod to be capable of working the odd larger lure even if It was to saturate a bit. Casting distance can be a factor, but I don't mind putting a bit more into it if I need to.
As for casting skill , we all like to think we are OK , but I would consider myself about average!
So far its looking more & more like the MH79XH so what would you consider the action of this rod to be??

Doug

Jon Li:
Hi Doug ,

For the lure weights mentioned , SP80M is ideal .

Jon .

Mark Harris:
For chuggers of that size I would not go for MH79XH - overkill.  MH80H is more appropriate.

Jon and I do not disagree often :) , but  I would contend that the top end of that chugger range 115 to 160, is too much for SP80M.

Doug Mac:
Thank you all for your advice, I appreciate it very much.
I have the option on a 2nd hand MH79XH for a reasonable price and think due to my location etc that I will take the chance and hope that I wont be disappointed!!
Mark you are probably correct in saying that the 79 is a bit of overkill but from what I have picked up from you guys is that it should still be nice to fish with and should still be reasonably comfortable to fish down as well as up in the weight range (I hope?)
Thanks again

Doug

Mark Harris:
Doug, it is definitely not a bad rod to fish with!  If you have a good deal and are happy with that, then go for it.

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