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Topwater Caranx Ignobilis: Giant Trevally (GT) => Tackle & Techniques => Topic started by: Tom Grubb on December 08, 2008, 05:00:43 PM

Title: gimbles?
Post by: Tom Grubb on December 08, 2008, 05:00:43 PM

what does everyone use? i am hunting around for a good one to pop with

Title: Re: gimbles?
Post by: Brock Arifovic on December 08, 2008, 07:57:44 PM

Fisherman Flat harness, Fisherman Fishing Pad, Carpenter Power Fight, all ery good

Title: Re: gimbles?
Post by: Mick Cunningham on December 08, 2008, 11:15:43 PM

   there is 4 more kind,s

   Tuna Max Fighting Belt
   Gt Max Fighting Belt   --- i own this  ;)
   Hot's Lt Metal Belt
   Sevenseas GT & Tuna Belt  - our sponsor ( fishhead )sell this

Title: Re: gimbles?
Post by: Luke Wyrsta on December 08, 2008, 11:56:30 PM

Hi Tom,

Are you looking to use rods with an actual metal/plastic gimbal or rods with a rubber/EVA butt cap?

Title: Re: gimbles?
Post by: Jay Burgess on December 09, 2008, 03:08:06 PM

Quote from: Mick Cunningham on December 08, 2008, 11:15:43 PM

   there is 4 more kind,s

   Tuna Max Fighting Belt
   Gt Max Fighting Belt   --- i own this  ;)
   Hot's Lt Metal Belt
   Sevenseas GT & Tuna Belt  - our sponsor ( fishhead )sell this

The GT max belt and the tuna max belt are the same. I like them and it's what I use, suits gimble and non gimble rods.

Title: Re: gimbles?
Post by: Mick Cunningham on December 09, 2008, 04:28:11 PM

Quote from: Jay Burgess on December 09, 2008, 03:08:06 PM

Quote from: Mick Cunningham on December 08, 2008, 11:15:43 PM

   there is 4 more kind,s

   Tuna Max Fighting Belt
   Gt Max Fighting Belt   --- i own this  ;)
   Hot's Lt Metal Belt
   Sevenseas GT & Tuna Belt  - our sponsor ( fishhead )sell this

The GT max belt and the tuna max belt are the same. I like them and it's what I use, suits gimble and non gimble rods.

Yeah your right i know that it,s just different fish  :D :D

Title: Re: gimbles?
Post by: Warwick Joyce on December 09, 2008, 06:52:17 PM

I have a question to add if I can without hijacking the thred. What do you do to prevent the rod gimble butt slide from side to side in the belt?? I do use a cheap and nasty belt. Are the more pricey belts more narrow in the bucket area to eliminate this?
It is soo annoying >:(

Title: Re: gimbles?
Post by: Luke Wyrsta on December 09, 2008, 09:04:56 PM

Quote from: Warwick on December 09, 2008, 06:52:17 PM

I have a question to add if I can without hijacking the thred. What do you do to prevent the rod gimble butt slide from side to side in the belt?? I do use a cheap and nasty belt. Are the more pricey belts more narrow in the bucket area to eliminate this?
It is soo annoying >:(

Haven't had this happen Warwick - so I would imagine it is simply a cheaper (Wider) gimbal design. If you are looking for one of the best value belts on the markets that handle a gimbal well check out the Braid Sailfish belt.

Title: Re: gimbles?
Post by: Tom Grubb on December 10, 2008, 08:05:56 AM

i am using a non gimble rod, thanks for the help guys. ill keep in touch and let you know what i buy and how i rate it. cheers

if anyone knows any online stores seiing the GT max belts could you private message me thanks

Title: Re: gimbles?
Post by: Ashley Cotter on December 10, 2008, 10:15:02 PM

tom,

Tell peter that he is a girl if he needs a gimbal belt.  ;D

Cheers
Ashley

Title: Re: gimbles?
Post by: Hon-Su Chin on December 11, 2008, 11:33:42 AM

if he's a girl he wouldnt need a gimbal belt. Some of us have vital organs to protect!!  ;D

Title: Re: gimbles?
Post by: Tom Grubb on December 13, 2008, 08:08:02 PM

once you start catchin GTs ashley youll find out why a gimble belt is good to have. ;-) and yes is protects the vital organs.