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Title: Light popping - which rod?
Post by: Kurt Wilson on February 09, 2010, 01:21:11 AM

Hey Guys.

Just trying to find a rod suitable for switchbaiting to sails, will be matched with a 4000 certate and 23lb line. want to get as close to 7ft as possible. 2 piece if possible. shortlisted it to these rods soo far.

TCurve Saltwater Spin 5-10kg
Smith KGS 68M
Daiwa Cataline Nabura 67

Custom calstar 700xl
Custom samurai premium 502 (same blank as reaction rods)

Any opinions on any of these rods would be great.

Cheers guys

Title: Re: Light popping - which rod?
Post by: Hon-Su Chin on February 09, 2010, 01:26:56 AM

you forgot one more......


Daiwa Saltiga Dorado 70S......it'll fish 10 kg easily.

Title: Re: Light popping - which rod?
Post by: Ang Wei Boon on February 09, 2010, 03:45:51 AM

Yamaga Blue Sniper

Title: Re: Light popping - which rod?
Post by: Jon Li on February 09, 2010, 03:57:11 AM

Carpenter BC75MHS , if you can find one . This is my favourite Rompin rod for popping the sailfish which are 20~30 kg .

Jon .

Title: Re: Light popping - which rod?
Post by: Efendey Juneidi on February 09, 2010, 01:42:06 PM

hi kurt..

i'm using KGS70MH for my light popping rod, just good for cast 60-80g popper.
but if you can find & spend more, go for BC75MHS or BC80MRF

cheers

Title: Re: Light popping - which rod?
Post by: Cam Munro on February 09, 2010, 02:53:47 PM

I have the dorado 70S, nice rod - I also have the SG GAME 68S-3, matched to a 3500 Certate, I would think that rod should be in the mix too!

Title: Re: Light popping - which rod?
Post by: Sachin Chaudhry on February 09, 2010, 05:16:31 PM

Kaibutsu Light Pleasure

Title: Re: Light popping - which rod?
Post by: Kurt Wilson on February 09, 2010, 10:55:18 PM

Thanks for all the info guys (though my shortlist is getting bigger instead of smaller...haha)

iv already got a saltiga 80s so really wanna get some thing around 7ft and a bit stiffer than the 70.
also my budget is about 650 which i assume rules out the carpenters..
are any of the shortlisted rods in the ball park??

cheers

Title: Re: Light popping - which rod?
Post by: Mick Cunningham on February 09, 2010, 11:03:25 PM

hi kurt .

why not you look into to smith KGS74H
as it would be stiffer than the KGS70MH ??  ;)

 

Title: Re: Light popping - which rod?
Post by: Kurt Wilson on February 09, 2010, 11:21:13 PM

ah sorry i meant 70 as in Daiwa Saltiga Dorado 70S, the kgs 70mh is way stiffer than i was looking for.

Title: Re: Light popping - which rod?
Post by: Chuen Fan on February 11, 2010, 08:20:42 AM

You could try a Yamga Blue Sniper 75/4 or 70/4, both rods should fit into your buget.

Title: Re: Light popping - which rod?
Post by: David Noble on February 11, 2010, 01:30:13 PM

Quote from: Chuen Fan on February 11, 2010, 08:20:42 AM

You could try a Yamga Blue Sniper 75/4 or 70/4, both rods should fit into your buget.

I'm very happy with my Yamaga 75/4, it's a great rod. Many people suggested heavier GT weapon alternatives but this fits the bill perfectly.

Cheers David

Title: Re: Light popping - which rod?
Post by: Jason Wormald on February 11, 2010, 09:00:29 PM

How about a Hots Gipang Tide Lez 72m.

Title: Re: Light popping - which rod?
Post by: Robin Chan on February 12, 2010, 01:03:11 AM

Hots Gipang Tide Lez 67H and Smith KGS 70JP for my popping sails. Cheers!

Title: Re: Light popping - which rod?
Post by: Peter Childs on February 13, 2010, 11:14:34 AM

I know it's only a one piece, but check out the GLoomis Pro Blue 843s it's a cracker!