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Title: Poppers
Post by: Rohit Saqa Lal on August 14, 2008, 02:22:45 PM

Hi all
I am trying to put together a collection of poppers to throw of PE10 class GT tackle. What would you guys recomend. I will be gratefull of any assistence

Poppers
Cubera
Craftbait
Fisherman Bigmouth 220 HP tail + Decoy 10/0s
Orion Cono Cono
Hammerhead
Ebipop 

Title: Re: Poppers
Post by: Andrew Poulos on August 14, 2008, 03:29:13 PM

Poppers only , or stickbaits too ?

Cubera's are pretty popular and easy to get. More so than the fisherman and other poppers. Stickbaits can include Wahoos and Ulua's too. These all come in different weights too.

Title: Re: Poppers
Post by: Rohit Saqa Lal on August 14, 2008, 08:30:55 PM

Thanks Andrew. The list starts. Poppers only at this stage mate.

Does anyone rate the big ones from Viva. They appear quite chunky

Title: Re: Poppers
Post by: Andrew Poulos on August 14, 2008, 08:50:31 PM

What do you want to target with them ? Are you looking at GTs up north or kings around the headland down our way?

If its GTs, you will need to make sure that they are wired up strongly through the body as well as having a good action.

Else others include Craftbait, Fisherman and Hammerhead....

Title: Re: Poppers
Post by: Rohit Saqa Lal on August 14, 2008, 10:03:59 PM

For GT mate. The kingies around here dont need that much gun.

Title: Re: Poppers
Post by: Kasey Leong on August 15, 2008, 06:17:14 PM

Can you cast about 250 grams?  ;)

Fisherman Bigmouth 220 HP tail + Decoy 10/0s

Title: Re: Poppers
Post by: Chris Tan on August 15, 2008, 07:47:11 PM

1. Cubera

2. Orion Cono Cono

3. Craftbait

Title: Re: Poppers
Post by: Rohit Saqa Lal on August 15, 2008, 10:01:40 PM

Thanks

Title: Re: Poppers
Post by: Luke Wyrsta on August 19, 2008, 04:31:02 PM

Hammerhead
Ebipop

Title: Re: Poppers
Post by: Rohit Saqa Lal on August 25, 2008, 02:38:28 PM

Thanks everyone. Thats quite a list. I will now start building a collection of these. Does anyone know of a video or link to a clip that shows any of these lures being worked. Or whow how to work the rod for a good effect

Title: Re: Poppers
Post by: Andy Rowe on August 25, 2008, 04:14:15 PM

Carpenter made a good instructive video on working a variety popper types and stick baits.

'Carpenter GT Rods and Poppers DVD Presentation' With Mr Kenji Konishi.

Title: Re: Poppers
Post by: Andrew Poulos on August 25, 2008, 04:17:09 PM

Rohit,

I have the carpenter DVD and will make a copy and bring it round for you if you want.

cheers

PS.just in case you havent twigged on it, its andrew from SFX and was over talking to you about the spin rod a week and a bit ago.

Title: Re: Poppers
Post by: Rohit Saqa Lal on August 25, 2008, 05:12:12 PM

Quote from: Andrew Poulos on August 25, 2008, 04:17:09 PM

Rohit,

I have the carpenter DVD and will make a copy and bring it round for you if you want.

cheers

PS.just in case you havent twigged on it, its andrew from SFX and was over talking to you about the spin rod a week and a bit ago.

Thanks for that MR squidgee. will be very highly appreciated...I hope to have it all together for my trip in Feb to QLD

Title: Re: Poppers
Post by: Rohit Saqa Lal on August 25, 2008, 05:14:17 PM

Quote from: Rohit Saqa Lal on August 25, 2008, 05:12:12 PM

Quote from: Andrew Poulos on August 25, 2008, 04:17:09 PM

Rohit,

I have the carpenter DVD and will make a copy and bring it round for you if you want.

cheers

PS.just in case you havent twigged on it, its andrew from SFX and was over talking to you about the spin rod a week and a bit ago.

Thanks for that MR squidgee. will be very highly appreciated...I hope to have it all together for my trip in Feb to QLD.....and recognised you straight away when I came on here

Title: Re: Poppers
Post by: Darren Cook on August 25, 2008, 07:34:44 PM

How's the collection coming along mate?

Title: Re: Poppers
Post by: Rohit Saqa Lal on August 25, 2008, 07:56:52 PM

Fisheads will be getting an order soon mate.....GS has been turning out a few as well....looking good for Feb....if I get enough time off then I might spend a week byron way as well and see where I can take the tupperware for some popper sessions, try the kingscliff area as well

Title: Re: Poppers
Post by: Darren Cook on August 25, 2008, 08:36:15 PM

Quote from: Rohit Saqa Lal on August 25, 2008, 07:56:52 PM

Fisheads will be getting an order soon mate.....GS has been turning out a few as well....looking good for Feb....if I get enough time off then I might spend a week byron way as well and see where I can take the tupperware for some popper sessions, try the kingscliff area as well
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Mate, I'm locked and loaded.  Next day off I'll be checking out some relatively "un-popped" grounds with brand new gear :o :o :o