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Topwater Caranx Ignobilis: Giant Trevally (GT) => Tackle & Techniques => Topic started by: Luc Baissac on November 12, 2007, 02:08:19 PM

Title: Rod, reel & line??? New to popping.
Post by: Luc Baissac on November 12, 2007, 02:08:19 PM

Hi, I am off to Mauritius in december and have seen some pics of some monsters caught there. I am planning on fishing manily from the reef and rocky outcrops (not from a boat) and want to know what tackle i really need.

Currently I have 2 estuary type setups: a 9 foot silstar powertip and a shimano 6000 reel that is loaded with 14 lbs mono and a 7 foot telescopic rod with a smaller reel and 8lbs mono. Does a popping rod need to be stiff or should it be flexible??? Does anyone think I will catch anything with these?

Thanks?

Title: Re: Rod, reel & line??? New to popping.
Post by: Brandon Khoo on November 12, 2007, 04:20:27 PM

Luc - if you hook a GT on that tackle, it will be very interesting for you! You might need to upgrade a little in terms of the gear if you want to fish for GTs.

Title: Re: Rod, reel & line??? New to popping.
Post by: Peter Morris on November 12, 2007, 10:37:47 PM

Quote from: Brandon Khoo on November 12, 2007, 04:20:27 PM

Luc - if you hook a GT on that tackle, it will be very interesting for you! You might need to upgrade a little in terms of the gear if you want to fish for GTs.

Interesting.. ;D...I think it has potential to be a very short battle....with you left shattered.
The unfortunate thing about GT fishing is the gear needed is heavy and expensive....My bank account has suffered as a result! :(