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Tackle & Techniques / Re: First popping rod
« Last post by Dan Hanon on May 07, 2023, 07:54:27 AM »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.
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.