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Topwater Caranx Ignobilis: Giant Trevally (GT) => Tackle & Techniques => Topic started by: Peter Olesen on November 21, 2014, 11:59:32 PM

Title: MH79XH or RF GT78FLEX?
Post by: Peter Olesen on November 21, 2014, 11:59:32 PM

Guys, I need your help:

I just sold my mh80h to buy a more dedicated PE10 popper rod.

The main lures will be GT3s 150 and 170. Once in a blue moon, maybe a 190 gram.

 I am currently looking at these two:
MH79XH and RF GT78FLEX.

Can someone please give any thoughts about the difference between them?
Casting wise?
Handling wise during popping and fight?

Thanks a lot.

Cheers, Peter

Title: Re: MH79XH or RF GT78FLEX?
Post by: Martin Gundersen on November 22, 2014, 06:30:53 AM

Why did you sell MH80, wouldn't that be perfect for GT3 150 and 170?

I have the MH80 myself, and have ordered the Flex to have it as backup to my MH80 (or visa verca)
Will receive the Flex in mid december.

Title: Re: MH79XH or RF GT78FLEX?
Post by: Peter Olesen on November 22, 2014, 06:42:27 AM

Hi Martin

It is very good for the GT3 150 but I feel it begins to struggle at 170 grams. It is suited to both sticks (>160 gr) and poppers. What I want, is a dedicated rod for poppers.

Cheers

Title: Re: MH79XH or RF GT78FLEX?
Post by: Dan Hanon on November 22, 2014, 01:11:45 PM

Might also want to consider the new Ripple Fisher Final Spirit GT 80XH nano. 

Title: Re: MH79XH or RF GT78FLEX?
Post by: Doug Lindsay on November 28, 2014, 08:10:17 PM

I can't speak for the other rod, but I've got a 79xh and it's great for working big poppers, but brutal when you hook a fish and it slugs deep! I'm 6'3 95 kg and fairly "Real World" fit, but my biggest GT (around 40kg) just about broke me!! I had tears! Lol

Title: Re: MH79XH or RF GT78FLEX?
Post by: Peter Olesen on November 28, 2014, 08:25:35 PM

Thanks guys!