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Topwater Caranx Ignobilis: Giant Trevally (GT) => Tackle & Techniques => Topic started by: Rohit Saqa Lal on October 30, 2008, 02:05:24 PM

Title: 2008 20K SW
Post by: Rohit Saqa Lal on October 30, 2008, 02:05:24 PM

Hi Guys
The new 10k appears MIA and no news on availability or firm pricing. My local has a new 20k in stock that I have been eyeing. I have the feeling that the 10k will come in aftrthe Nov price increase

The retrieve rate on the 10k is 119cm compared to 104cm on the 20k. I am only getting into the popping scene so I would really appreciate your opinions on how much of a disadvantage the 15cm difference in the retrieve rate will make. I can see the benefit of a bigger drivetrain with more torque and increased capacity and and the disadvantage of increased weight over the new 10k but less weight over the old 10k. I will also be able to use the same reel for jigging and trolling

So honest opinions please, how important is the 15cm of retrieve rate difference for popping. Your advice will be very highly appreciated

Title: Re: 2008 20K SW
Post by: Robert Palcak on October 30, 2008, 02:14:10 PM

G'day mate
I'm only fairly new to the scene myself, but I do believe if the reel is intended for popping, it's actually the 18K that is actually the pick of the new Stellas.
However, because you mentioned jigging and trolling as well... as I understand it, the 20K would make the better allround reel.
Cheers Rob

Title: Re: 2008 20K SW
Post by: Sachin Chaudhry on October 30, 2008, 04:50:52 PM

Hi Rohit. Just get the 20000FA and use it for jigging and popping. A bit heavy but can't fault it otherwise.

Title: Re: 2008 20K SW
Post by: Rohit Saqa Lal on November 01, 2008, 01:17:59 PM

Thanks for you replies Robert and Sachin. I am going to transfer my deposit on the 10k to the 20k today

Title: Re: 2008 20K SW
Post by: Brandon Khoo on November 01, 2008, 02:03:53 PM

if you want a big reel to do both popping and jigging, then get the 20000. It is easier to use the lower ratio reel to pop than it is to use the higher ratio reel to jig

Title: Re: 2008 20K SW
Post by: Rohit Saqa Lal on November 01, 2008, 02:17:36 PM

Thanks Brandon, appreciate the helpfull info. I just bundled all the popping blanks and jigging blanks I wll be using the 20k with and off to the shop to see how it feels on the dry mounted seats and taped on guides

Title: Re: 2008 20K SW
Post by: Rohit Saqa Lal on November 02, 2008, 02:59:50 AM

Changed the deposit over to the 20k now, will be picking it up soon, couldnt resist coming back home with another tyrnos 12 to setup a trolling outfit