New rod and reel
Submitted by Big J on Wed, 2009-02-04 01:15
Another prezzie I just myself in Singapore was a Shimano Caranx Kaibutsu Surface Monster PE8-12 Rod and a Saragossa 18000 reel spooled with PE8. Ready for Exmouth now!!!
Bones76
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What was the damage for the
What was the damage for the rod mate? $600 odd?
jay_burgess
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Hooked for life now Big J,
Hooked for life now Big J, good to see more people getting into GT popping.
Big J
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Yeah I recon I will be Jay,
Yeah I recon I will be Jay, Off to Exxy in May/June,
So i'll be hitting Murions and Peak...Cant wait
Jarrad
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That sounds like a serious rod
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Big J
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Paid $400 for the rod, Which
Paid $400 for the rod, Which was as absolute steal. A horse of stick.
So looking forward to using it....
Might even get into jigging???? Who Knows
Jarrad
Ryan Thipthorp (not verified)
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GT outfit!
Very nice outfit Jarrad, that will have some 'come here" on the G's!
Off to Exxy end of this month, also just got another outfit (Stella 20000SW with a PE8 Lemax jig-pop rod)
PM sent re the Saragossa knob you were chasin!
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HuggyB
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What about the 18000SW?
Wouldn't that be a much better reel to pop with? Or are you looking for a popping/jigging reel?? I thought a man with your means and access would already have a good jigging reel......
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hahaha brendon, agree but im
hahaha brendon, agree but im looking at the 20000 as well, whats the lemax popper rod like ryan, would think they a good price too, i have one but cant remember the pe rating, might need to upgrade into a heavier one if i go the 20000 size reel
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Ryan Thipthorp (not verified)
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Stella!
Brendon, I have the whole Stella family but sold my 20k to Jay as i wasnt using and went through the o/h stage. As for the 18000SW, it has less line capacity, less torque power with the high speed retreive which i dont like. Its easier to wind a bit faster (if needed) keeping in mind it has a 104cm crank versus the hight at 127cm and alot harder to fight fish & wind slower. Soooo, the 20000SW is a far better pick....hense why i got that one
Matt, i like the rod, its a PE6-8 (6'3) and its perfect for throwing big poppers and smaller ones including stick baits in Exxy out of my CC. I will also use it as an allrounder down here for jigging Rubbys/Greys/sambos etc!
Anymore info then please PM me, dont wanna hi-jack Jarrods post!
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