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Topwater Caranx Ignobilis: Giant Trevally (GT) => Tackle & Techniques => Topic started by: James Wang on February 26, 2013, 04:40:15 PM
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I considering this rod for 40-60g stickbait and popper for small GT and sailfish in Msia. Will be matching a 6k HG pe3 line.
Anyone tried this rod?
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The rod would be perfect for small GTs, the tip might be a little too soft for sailfishes though as you need to set the hook pretty hard.
I would recommend another rod.
the MC works Dazzler
DZ 802LF
Length 8'00" PE#2-3 Cast 20-50g Drag Max 4kg
cast a mile but with as above, with too soft a tip for sailfishes.
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The rod would be perfect for small GTs, the tip might be a little too soft for sailfishes though as you need to set the hook pretty hard.
I would recommend another rod.
the MC works Dazzler
DZ 802LF
Length 8'00" PE#2-3 Cast 20-50g Drag Max 4kg
cast a mile but with as above, with too soft a tip for sailfishes.
I would agree to that but if carpenter is your brand to go might want to try a 75MR.
You just can't get a Dazzler anywhere except in Japan....my friend got this wonderful rod but unfortunately just sold recently!!
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Absolute best of rod of its type I have ever used (although I have the more or less identical older BC73 MLR version).
This and Yamaga Blanks Blue Sniper 77/3 are the two rods I use for the type of applications you mention James.
Both match beautifully with 5000 size reel and PE3 or PE2.