Hi Chris, although I have only seen it landed a 30kg GT, 76/8 is an excellent rod, light weight and ideal length for small boat. Punch 120g popper to 70m with ease, ideal popper range around 100g-130g. Stickbait wise max out at 150g.
If possible apply a bit of wax at the ferrure end before inside the blank into the butt join to prevent slippage. I use the one from Smith.
Have fun