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Topwater Caranx Ignobilis: Giant Trevally (GT) => Tackle & Techniques => Topic started by: paulymassy on June 25, 2009, 08:22:48 PM

Title: Van Staal
Post by: paulymassy on June 25, 2009, 08:22:48 PM

Hello,
Has anyone used the Van Staals for popping just curious to find out how they go.
Thanks
Paul

Title: Re: Van Staal
Post by: Andrew Poulos on June 25, 2009, 10:59:00 PM

I thought most of the VS and Zeebaas reels were low speed. I do like the look of them,particularly the Zeebaas, but seems mostly used for surfcasting as they can handle a dunking. Have read of some guys using them for tuna fishing, but not so much poppering.

Title: Re: Van Staal
Post by: Hon-Su Chin on June 25, 2009, 11:48:28 PM

You talking about the reels or the rods?? They do 2 rods for GT popping. Both are 8ft and quite parabolic, one is 2pc and the other 1pc. Not really a whopper stopper rod but will handle PE8