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Dave Creffield:
It's very sad to hear such negativity on both the Smith Tokara and the Fremantle. I have owned both the rods for many years and had no problems with either. I have fished them both over their specified ratings and the rods performed flawlessly.

Nick Bowles:
Hi Dave, The Tokara is still a good rod and I would still suggest it as a good heavy popping rod and we do have them in our shop as it is a good option. Although I did break 2 in a short period about 5 or 6 years ago but I think this was down to being stupid and fishing with an Accurate SR30 with 150lb line and a locked drag. A case of rod or fish or angler was going to break. Bit younger and thinking power was better than technique.

But the Rocket and Komodo Dragon I have seen many blow up on our boats and some have been on the first day of use casting, not even under pressure. Once might be a coincidence but several times is a problem.

Cheers,
Nick

Sami Ghandour:

--- Quote from: sam williams on July 15, 2013, 03:01:37 PM ---hey guys thanks for the replys! ok i may lean towards the cape cod now. can anyone else suggest some rods worth looking at in the $600-$900AUD price range?

--- End quote ---

Hi Sam,
If you are heading to the Cape and need advice let us know we will be more then happy to help you out,
as for rods, many anglers in the Cape use the Tokara for tuna fishing and  we never heard of any incident or breakage, they landed fish up to 300lb on the Tokara 60, there are many other options and if you are in the market to purchase a rod we can have it delivered to you to the Cape,
The Tokara 60 is still one of my favorite rod regardless how old it is, Yes many company had moved ahead but they don't justify the developing of many rods that seems to have the same action and power but with different names,
any of the rods that Nick suggested will do the job.

Jason D'Angelo:
Heard the same from many fishos about smith rods
i have a komodo dragon
and the thing i hate with smith rods are
they are hard to take a part
any idea how to take it apart safely it feels like its stuck and wont budge

Nick Bowles:
Hi Jason, Always a problem with a lot of rods in hot humid climates especially if you have fished for a while! I normally always carry 2 pieces of bicycle tube or the thick rod straps with rubber on the inside like MC Works, Valley Hill etc . Stretch and wrap the rubber around either side of the joins tightly and normally you will be able to pull out the two sections no problem. If this does not work put inside AC if there is any or put ice-cold water on the join and try again. Don't try pulling on the eyes or twisting.

Cheers,
Nick

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