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First GT rods.. have it got it right?

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Alex Wong:
Personally I would think to start with 120g to 140g is the best.
If you know the terrain that you will be fishing in then its easier to choose the tackles.

Steve Winsor:
ive got the option to buy the Carpenter TBL 08/40 or the KLL TBL 80/42R

what do you guys think would be the better option? both PE6-8 Rods

Mark Richie:
Hi Steve,

To be honest mate, it's hard to give you solid advice without more details of your intended use. If the average size of fish in your intended area are only 20kg, then I don't recommend a MH79 with pe10 on an 8000exp. The large/heavy lures you'll need to get adequate casting distance from the pe10/short rod may be too large and intimidating to get a feeding strike so you'll need to cast a lot more to get a territorial strike.

I think the 8000 Saltiga is a needless expense. It's heavy and has too much line capacity for what you're doing. Especially for pe8. The 6500h will do the job admirably (pe8 and pe10) and will also keep a couple of hundred dollars in your pocket for more lures. You'll need em. The previous generation Dogfight 7000 was a great pe10 reel with that extra 40m or so but my opinion is that the 8000 is just too big and is intended for tuna anglers.

Another thing to think about is you're looking at around $5,000+AUD for this set-up. What if you decide this form of fishing isn't for you?

Steve Winsor:
The Gts in my area range from 2 to 100lb.. often 40plus kg models are caught.. shallow water

Fishing dampier, monte bellos and exmouth etc

Steve Winsor:
Also planning a trip too bugatti reef and vanuatu next year

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