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Tackle set up for Southern Oman

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James Bostock:
Hi,

This is my first post, my name is James and I live in the UK.

Very new to GT fishing and have just booked my 2nd trip with No Boundaries Oman.

Had and Epic time with NB last year and absolutely fell in love with popping for GT's. I have done my share of fishing around the World but nothing prepared me for the moment a GT absolutely smashed my popper and brought the pain, instantly addicted!

Having been pretty clueless I learnt so much from that trip thanks two my awesome fishing partners Jed Dupe and Hesh El Brollosy.

Now I think I am much more prepared for this trip but would like the opinions of some seasoned fisho's. I have listed below the set ups I will be using and would appreciate anyone's input...

Popping set up:
Rod: Temple Reef Reefer 76-10
Reel: Shimano Saragosa 20000SW
Line: Power Pro Zero Impact 55Kg

Stickbait set up:
Rod: Daiwa GT86
Reel: Shimano Saragosa 20000SW
Line: Power Pro Zero Impact 55Kg

Lures:
Poppers: TR ballister Detonators 188g, Heru Cubera 180 and 150
Stickbaits: AWSB floating and sinking

What are your thought guys?

Cheers
J

Ivan Kerley:
Hey James - where in UK do you live ?

James Bostock:
Hi Ivan, I live near Bristol

Ivan Kerley:
Ha ha I was at Cribbs Causeway on Sunday!!  I live in Oxfordshire. There's a good few guys from UK who head to SO each year., we were there last April and we are back there in November.

I'm sure lots of guys on her can comment on your rods, reels certainly ok, never used that PP braid but others will have.

Are you not doing any jigging ?

James Bostock:
It's good to hear there are a few GT fanatics in the UK.

I am taking a light tackle set up for the inshore action.

I don't have any jigging gear so I think I need to look into it.

Any recommendations for a light jigging rod and reel combo?

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