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Title: Black Hole Cape Cod Special 86N Rod
Post by: Doug Terry on April 13, 2012, 09:45:12 PM
Anybody use one of these for GT popping. :-\
Title: Re: Black Hole Cape Cod Special 86N Rod
Post by: Jarrad Heritage on April 13, 2012, 09:55:42 PM
Hi Doug,
I fish with this rod.
Use it for stick baits though, no popping

Had it for a year now, I dont mind it at all
Great for those monster casts

Jarrad
Title: Re: Black Hole Cape Cod Special 86N Rod
Post by: Nathan Tsao on April 16, 2012, 10:14:11 AM
HI Doug,

I've built 4 of these rods both the 80N and 86N, its a great all around rod. I like it for stickbaits and poppers up to 180g, its sweet spot is about 150g-160g. Comfortable to fish with PE8 line, PE10 would be a bit redundant on these blanks. Biggest GT i've pulled up on it was about 80lbs, but it was bogged down a bit on that fish. They'll whip mid sized GT real quick, but its no elephant gun. Good blanks for sure.
Title: Re: Black Hole Cape Cod Special 86N Rod
Post by: Nathan Tsao on April 16, 2012, 10:34:45 AM
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Title: Re: Black Hole Cape Cod Special 86N Rod
Post by: Andy Rowe on April 16, 2012, 03:12:27 PM
Amazing artwork on those rods!!!
Title: Re: Black Hole Cape Cod Special 86N Rod
Post by: Mark Harris on April 16, 2012, 05:52:50 PM
Nice work Nathan!  Beautiful work on those rods.

The little GT image reminds me of something....... I think the one on the Carpenter Seafrog 135 PP Evolution '04.  Beautifully done.
Title: Re: Black Hole Cape Cod Special 86N Rod
Post by: Steve Li on April 19, 2012, 08:08:50 PM
Quote from: Nathan Tsao on April 16, 2012, 10:14:11 AM
HI Doug,

I've built 4 of these rods both the 80N and 86N, its a great all around rod. I like it for stickbaits and poppers up to 180g, its sweet spot is about 150g-160g. Comfortable to fish with PE8 line, PE10 would be a bit redundant on these blanks. Biggest GT i've pulled up on it was about 80lbs, but it was bogged down a bit on that fish. They'll whip mid sized GT real quick, but its no elephant gun. Good blanks for sure.





Hi Nathan

Any idea what the rod weighs after built? I believe the 80N blank is around 250gm, just wanna know the final weight after butt section, guides and everything else have been included. Cheers!

Steve
Title: Re: Black Hole Cape Cod Special 86N Rod
Post by: Doug Terry on April 19, 2012, 11:15:20 PM
According to the Jig N Pop website the rod weighs 422g (15oz)
Title: Re: Black Hole Cape Cod Special 86N Rod
Post by: Steve Li on April 21, 2012, 01:09:02 AM
Quote from: doug terry on April 19, 2012, 11:15:20 PM
According to the Jig N Pop website the rod weighs 422g (15oz)




Thanks Doug! Not very light but guess its still acceptable for a 8ft6" rod.......  :)
Title: Re: Black Hole Cape Cod Special 86N Rod
Post by: Doug Terry on April 22, 2012, 01:08:50 AM
You say it not very light for an 8ft 6" rod?
So what is the lightest 8ft 6" PE 8 rod out there for under $500?
Title: Re: Black Hole Cape Cod Special 86N Rod
Post by: Doug Terry on April 26, 2012, 07:23:26 PM
Hi Nathan Tsao: PM sent
Title: Re: Black Hole Cape Cod Special 86N Rod
Post by: Steve Li on April 26, 2012, 09:37:57 PM
Quote from: doug terry on April 22, 2012, 01:08:50 AM
You say it not very light for an 8ft 6" rod?
So what is the lightest 8ft 6" PE 8 rod out there for under $500?




Well...... price aside, with this Nano thingy, I was hoping it can be lighter than that.   ;)

I might just get the 80N model instead!
Title: Re: Black Hole Cape Cod Special 86N Rod
Post by: Doug Terry on April 26, 2012, 10:07:26 PM
Hi Steve Take a look at the Black Hole Cape Cod Special 80G  (Graphite): It's lighter than the nano version at 13.6 oz
Title: Re: Black Hole Cape Cod Special 86N Rod
Post by: Steve Li on April 27, 2012, 11:18:05 PM
Quote from: doug terry on April 26, 2012, 10:07:26 PM
Hi Steve Take a look at the Black Hole Cape Cod Special 80G  (Graphite): It's lighter than the nano version at 13.6 oz




Hey Doug, thanks for the heads up! Yep, the 80G fits into my requirements. Its rated PE10 which is what I need! Cheers mate!

Steve
Title: Re: Black Hole Cape Cod Special 86N Rod
Post by: Wayne Brown on July 03, 2012, 05:00:30 PM
Steve did you end up buying the rod and if so how does it rate. I am thinking off another backup rod for a planned trip to Vanuatu in November. I already own a couple of the Black Hole Cape Cod Special jigging rods which are nice rods, albeit way to stiff for jigging Sydney Kingies in my opinion. Interested in your opinion.