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Title: Patriot Design GTZ Extreme 80
Post by: Chanin Puntawong on March 19, 2009, 12:52:01 PM

Hello everyone,

First time posting in this forum, great forum and many information all around. I fish in the US and have gotten into jigging and Tuna popping but it is time for me to get into GT popping. I am looking at the Patriot Design World Combat GTZ Extreme 80. Has anyone had any experience on this rod? If not what rod in the Patriot Design family is as good as this one. I am looking to fish with PE8 or PE10. I will match it with a SW18000HG. Any advice or comment is highly appreciate.

Thank you very much,
Chanin.

Title: Re: Patriot Design GTZ Extreme 80
Post by: Rob Ciotucha on March 19, 2009, 01:05:58 PM

Welcome to the forum mate. Not sure about the PD rods but have a look at this recent thread about them.

http://www.gtpopping.com/forum/index.php?topic=1163.0 (http://www.gtpopping.com/forum/index.php?topic=1163.0)

Cheers
Rob

Title: Re: Patriot Design GTZ Extreme 80
Post by: Chanin Puntawong on March 19, 2009, 02:11:31 PM

Thank you Rob!

Title: Re: Patriot Design GTZ Extreme 80
Post by: Brock Arifovic on March 19, 2009, 05:48:57 PM

If yo ucan hold on for a few weeks i am taking my extreme 80 to Bugatti, will have afull report in 3 weeks

Title: Re: Patriot Design GTZ Extreme 80
Post by: Pat Victorino on March 19, 2009, 08:26:50 PM

  Hi Chaninpuntawong,

         My choice would be for the Black Diamond77.It's a bit lighter or of the same weight as the Extreme 80 but a bit more powerful.

       

Title: Re: Patriot Design GTZ Extreme 80
Post by: Brock Arifovic on March 19, 2009, 08:49:40 PM

Pat,

What are your thoughts on the GTZ 80 & Black Diamond 77?

Title: Re: Patriot Design GTZ Extreme 80
Post by: Jon Li on March 24, 2009, 01:22:40 PM

Guys ,

Beware of counterfeit goods ; http://www.fishingkaki.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=140569 (http://www.fishingkaki.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=140569)

Jon .

Title: Re: Patriot Design GTZ Extreme 80
Post by: Brandon Khoo on March 24, 2009, 01:26:33 PM

you got to be kidding - what a knock-off!!   :o

Title: Re: Patriot Design GTZ Extreme 80
Post by: Kenny Tan on March 24, 2009, 03:53:39 PM

Warning from Patriot Design (Japan)

http://www.patriot-design.com/TOP_WARNING.html (http://www.patriot-design.com/TOP_WARNING.html)

Title: Re: Patriot Design GTZ Extreme 80
Post by: Brandon Khoo on March 24, 2009, 06:22:39 PM

from what I understand, that warning was with regard to what Matsutani saw in Singapore in a store. Now that same store is running knock-off Patriot rods!

Title: Re: Patriot Design GTZ Extreme 80
Post by: Brock Arifovic on March 24, 2009, 07:29:01 PM

WOW, i guess some people just don't give up or should i say learn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Patriot Design GTZ Extreme 80
Post by: Brandon Khoo on March 24, 2009, 08:30:16 PM

well, he's obviously getting away with it

Title: Re: Patriot Design GTZ Extreme 80
Post by: Andy Rowe on March 31, 2009, 12:31:18 AM

Quote from: Jon Li on March 24, 2009, 01:22:40 PM

Guys ,

Beware of counterfeit goods ; http://www.fishingkaki.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=140569 (http://www.fishingkaki.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=140569)

Jon .

Hi Jon,

I can't see this link anymore, is it just lures that are being copied?

Thanks
Andy

Title: Re: Patriot Design GTZ Extreme 80
Post by: Adrian Wong on March 31, 2009, 12:38:46 AM

Well, they are using 'Patriots Design'  as their brand name for what I know.... ::)

Title: Re: Patriot Design GTZ Extreme 80
Post by: Jon Li on March 31, 2009, 05:50:04 PM

Quote from: Andy Rowe on March 31, 2009, 12:31:18 AM

Quote from: Jon Li on March 24, 2009, 01:22:40 PM

Guys ,

Beware of counterfeit goods ; http://www.fishingkaki.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=140569 (http://www.fishingkaki.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=140569)

Jon .

Hi Jon,

I can't see this link anymore, is it just lures that are being copied?

Thanks
Andy

Hi Andy ,

Apparently the thread has been deleted by the moderator but here is the website of the guy who sell the rod in question ;
http://www.tackleworldunlimited.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=248 (http://www.tackleworldunlimited.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=248)

Jon .