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General Topwater & Jigging Discussion / Re: Fishing Rarotonga

« Last post by Lorenz Seebauer on August 17, 2024, 02:59:17 AM »

Hi,
I heard the general GT season is October to April?
Is this true for landbased GT fishing, too, or does this narrow down the (peak) season?

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Reports & Expeditions / Re: New Caledonia

« Last post by Lorenz Seebauer on August 17, 2024, 02:52:52 AM »

Hi,
It's an old topic, but New Caledonia still seems to be interesting.

What's the best time for landbased GT popping there?
Would you recommend it for a pure landbased trip?

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General Topwater & Jigging Discussion / Re: Saragosa size

« Last post by Chris Webster on May 13, 2024, 10:23:07 AM »

Hey Josh,
Depends what your fishing for and method id say.
More info please.
Cheers

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General Topwater & Jigging Discussion / Saragosa size

« Last post by Josh hunter on April 19, 2024, 04:47:18 PM »

Hi everyone,

Already own a 14k and pe8, just wondering if it is worth going to the 18 and pe10 - Going to be fishing NW Western Australia, both boat and landbased.
- And if so, what rods do you reccomend (similar price range)?

Cheers

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General Topwater & Jigging Discussion / Re: Introductions :: Who Are You?

« Last post by Tony Hall on August 09, 2023, 11:42:40 AM »

Hi GT Popping community. I am new to fishing and popping and have joined this forum to learn from those that have experience. Thank you in advance for some great information and guidance.

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General Topwater & Jigging Discussion / Re: Rigging GT lures for sailfish as bycatch?

« Last post by Chris Webster on May 20, 2023, 08:03:48 PM »

Interesting discussion.
I am not expert on this but agree with what Brandon mentioned.

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Tackle & Techniques / Re: First popping rod

« Last post by VadimNazarov on May 09, 2023, 12:41:05 AM »

Hi,

I try to choose between 2 rods :  Ultimo 710H UG710H Swim Nano and UCB78EXT-H for Poppers 130-170gr. Want to pair it with 14000 Saltiga for Oman trip.

Why is it called "...swim..."?
Is it a stickbait/swimbait/... version? Ripplefisher has a table with suitable cup sizes of poppers for their (popping) rods, which might be helpful.

I think for (yellowfin)tuna they fish poppers there. For GTs it's poppers and stickbaits.

FCL Labo 710 should be the ultimate Popping rod(pe10 line and up to 300gr test). Ripplefisher 711 is the different rod, I don't know if they use same blanks.

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Tackle & Techniques / Re: First popping rod

« Last post by Lorenz Seebauer on May 08, 2023, 06:58:37 AM »

Hi,

I try to choose between 2 rods :  Ultimo 710H UG710H Swim Nano and UCB78EXT-H for Poppers 130-170gr. Want to pair it with 14000 Saltiga for Oman trip.

Why is it called "...swim..."?
Is it a stickbait/swimbait/... version? Ripplefisher has a table with suitable cup sizes of poppers for their (popping) rods, which might be helpful.

I think for (yellowfin)tuna they fish poppers there. For GTs it's poppers and stickbaits.

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Tackle & Techniques / Re: First popping rod

« Last post by Dan Hanon on May 08, 2023, 12:28:30 AM »

Vadim,

The specs and rating of the two rods are very similar, but their tapers are somewhat different.  You can contact Duncan O'Connell at Fishead for specifics.  I would venture to say there's a lot of overlap in their function, i.e. you could use either one for stickbaits or poppers of the appropriate sizes.  I believe the mid-section of the 81-MH Pop is a bit stiffer than the 81-MH stickbait model.

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Tackle & Techniques / Re: First popping rod

« Last post by VadimNazarov on May 07, 2023, 05:44:13 PM »

Vadim,
From what I've heard, The FCL UCB 81-MH is a very good PE8 rod geared more for stickbaits, but should be fine for "smaller" poppers around 125gm, maybe larger.  I might actually get one since all my current rods are PE10.  If you want an "all-rounder" PE10 rod, the heavier tip of the UCB 81-H is an excellent choice.  It worked 150-160gm poppers no problem.  I think its an excellent rod for S. Oman fish. 

Yes, in my previous post I erroneously called the UCB 710-H a "UCB 711-H".  I've heard good things about the Ripple Fisher 711 Powerfight too! 

You may know that the Yamaga Blanks company makes the Ripple Fisher brand, and FCL Labo uses the Yamaga blanks.  In my opinion, Ripple Fisher and FCL rods are neck and neck in build quality and components.

   Thank you, Ill probably stick with 710-H for poppers in Oman but I still want to understand the difference between UCB-81 Extreme MH Pop and just UCB-81 EXTREME MH.