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Topwater Caranx Ignobilis: Giant Trevally (GT) => Tackle & Techniques => Topic started by: harley ray on June 05, 2012, 11:11:11 AM

Title: Put to the test
Post by: harley ray on June 05, 2012, 11:11:11 AM

Has anyone put these rods to the test
http://www.anglermate.com.au/pro/TAIRYO_RODS/2011/1203/38.html
I have a light one for plastics and snapper and am happy
But to be honest snapper aint in the same league as GT's Tuna etc.

Title: Re: Put to the test
Post by: Warwick Joyce on June 06, 2012, 05:18:39 PM

 ;D it must be a beast, lure weight is 80-100lbs :o

Title: Re: Put to the test
Post by: Mark Harris on June 06, 2012, 06:46:16 PM

LOL.

And beware of any product using the word "nano" in a meaningless context.

Title: Re: Put to the test
Post by: harley ray on June 06, 2012, 10:19:12 PM

Did'nt even notice thats :-[

Title: Re: Put to the test
Post by: Christoffer Hansen on June 07, 2012, 06:26:27 AM

The rods retail for under $300 and for that price I think they are very reasonable. I haven't fished one but have put a bend in one in a shop and I think for someone startin out they could be ideal. More suited to poppers as even the lighter of the models has quite a firm tip. The nano refers to the blank material.
Chris

Title: Re: Put to the test
Post by: Brandon Khoo on June 09, 2012, 05:48:00 AM

Nano-carbon technology came out a number of years ago but we've now started seeing it rolling out in the fishing industry. It isn't proving to be that popular yet because it's quite heavy but apparently, the rods made from it are awesomely strong.