Topwater Caranx Ignobilis: Giant Trevally (GT) > Tackle & Techniques
Replacement Entry Level Rod
David Noble:
what he said! ;)
Troy Marien:
I have the previous model Daiwa Saltist Demon Blood 802XH. Awesome rod for under $400. Definitely prefer the set up over a T Curve G.T. Special (Which a mate of mine also owns).
But having said that, the Demon Blood has been revamped recently and my father in-law has just bought one. Heaps more improvements over the model I have and is still a $400 rod. Silicone K Guides, reduced physical weight and a slimmer butt section. Plus it looks nicer in my opinion being predominately matt black as opposed to a heavy coat of gloss red.
Doug Terry:
I'll second the black hole rods I've got the Black Hole Cape Cod Special 86N Rod (Nano)which at $520 is just outside your budget however this rod is 8'6" the 8' and 7'6" rods are within your budget super rods.
goto http://www.jignpop.com/
and to too see the rod in action.
good luck in your choice.
David Hill:
Much appreciated Trevor/David
David Hill:
Thanks Troy. I seem to recall reading about the Demon Blood in my initial investigations a couple of years and at the time being a little put off by the somewhat lairy colour scheme. We all know that makes no difference to the performance qualities of the rod but I each to their own I guess.....haha. Could you confirm the specific characteristics you prefer in it compared to the GT Special, is it a softer action and a little less taxing physically to operate?
Thanks for the input Doug. Although it is a little outside my set price range I can't ignore public consensus so will definitely include it in my investigation hit list.
Cheers
Dave
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