Topwater Caranx Ignobilis: Giant Trevally (GT) > Tackle & Techniques
Ultimate Heavy Popping Rod & Why
Jon Li:
Chris ,
CV79/40RF SHP is rated PE 6~8 so won't qualify for " ultra heavy " GT rod but it is the heaviest stickbait rod to date from Carpenter .
Jon .
Chris Young:
Thanks Jon, I'm still keen to hear how they perform, I'm after a versatile rod in that size in the not too distant future ;).
Chris
Santosh Shanmuga:
Just to add to the debate...
As you guys know, I am planning to build a popping rod as soon as a finish up a few fly rods. What would better suit casting poppers? The Calstar GF700H or XH?
Or even better, what are the pros and cons of each rod. I know Luke has had previous experiences with these rods...
Hon-Su Chin:
Mate forget the Calstars, they are dinosaurs compare to the Jap rods. Altho still pretty good nice to use but just cant compare. Smith do make a blank available so I reckon you should check out the WRC 80P/35.
This guy is the closest Smith stockist to you.
http://www.anglers-proshop.com/product_view.php?product_id=211
If you're worried about sizes of knots getting caught on tips, etc, upsize the tip and first 2 guides to 16's.
Greg Burt:
Santosh, this is an answer I received from a well known Aussie rod builder when asking the same questions, I ended up with a 700H which I find is easy to cast and work although I haven't had any big fish on it as yet, it has heaps of power. I even tried it jigging and was surprised at how good it was.
Quote: "There isn?t a big difference between the H and the XH. I prefer the H as it is a little softer for casting, but there?s really nothing much in it. The 62lb is a bit light on the rod; 86lb is good. A comfortable working drag is about ten kilos; max drag is unreachable. Unlike Japanese rods they won't keep on bending, they will lock up. I have two now and use everything from 80lb to 130lb on them".
The pic is loading to 12kg of drag over the scales.
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