advice on popping rod

[euro_r]

hi,

i'm very new into popping so need some advices from big brothers here.
wish to buy 2 popping rods for my coming maldives trip(and other popping trips).

was looking at Hots Gipang 79/83, Carpenter LF88 and Smith Tokara or suggest any other suitable models.
wish to pair with z4500 and sw8000hg/sw10000xg.

heard from a friend that there is a Carpenter Black Current Rod max PE6 but i cant find on the net.

thks in advance.

[Giant-Todak]

When u heading to maldives bro?

Have casted the Hots 83H, very nice casting action with those yozuri gt bulls.

Another rod im using now is the Patriot Anglers GTX82. Tat one comes in blank, so u got to find a builder to build it.

Maldives need a long casting rod to reach the reef.

[stickbom!]

hi,

i'm very new into popping so need some advices from big brothers here.
wish to buy 2 popping rods for my coming maldives trip(and other popping trips).

was looking at Hots Gipang 79/83, Carpenter LF88 and Smith Tokara or suggest any other suitable models.
wish to pair with z4500 and sw8000hg/sw10000xg.

heard from a friend that there is a Carpenter Black Current Rod max PE6 but i cant find on the net.

thks in advance.

Not too sure about the actual fishing conditions in Maldives but based on your choice of reels, I'd reckon the Gipang 83 or LR88 would be better bets. If you're a newcomer to the game, I'm very very sure you'll like to be prepared for that GT of your lifetime when it hits your popper BUT in reality, big critters like those that grace magazine covers don't appear all that often so if you're going to use really heavy tackle, you'll be tiring yourself out prematurely and killing the fun on most of the fish you'll encounter. I'm preparing for my own trip in March and may start going for casting practice again soon, after having taken more than a year off. Want to meet up and go practice together?

[Giant-Todak]

Mikey,

Need to learn those 100m cast from u!

[stickbom!]

hahaha... tell you my secret. Fireline 20lb and 50lb leader... can cast from SG to JB!

[Giant-Todak]

Haha. One take from the gt, bye bye fire line..

[stickbom!]

ok mah... then can tell story at dinner table/over drinks... the monster that got away... hahaha!

[Giant-Todak]

Haha..

Mikey, where u do ur practice? We had ours at Mandai legal grd.

[euro_r]

hi brothers,

normally when & where do u guys doing dry practice?
i do not have any tackles now.
wish to meet up with u guys so can learn more on this game.
my trip most likely on nov this year.
around how much will it cost for Hots 83H & Carpenter LR88(by pm)

any brothers here heard abt this rod call Carpenter Black Current?
cos 1 friend say match well with z4500.

[Giant-Todak]

My team is casting this Sunday at Mandai legal ground at 730am sharp.

U are most welcome.

[stickbom!]

woah... you've got a casting team Chris? sounds serious man... I usually cast at Bedok Reservoir because there's a straight bus there from my place. Anyway you should get Euro R to join you guys because he'll get a chance to check out lotsa fancy gear! My popping gear is waaaaay outdated and I've got no intention of upgrading

[Giant-Todak]

Wah piang mikey, not team la. I mean the team of anglers going up to maldives on the same trip la.

[euro_r]

hi chris,

i will go over to look for u guys but afraid cant reach by 730 sharp. thks for the invitation.

normally what type of popper works well at maldive?

thanks
lye

[Giant-Todak]

I was told the favourite popper there is the Yozuri GT Bull.

For this trip, im mainly using alot of OEM poppers and poppers from PR-Labs.

[Sportfisherman]

any brothers here heard abt this rod call Carpenter Black Current?
cos 1 friend say match well with z4500.

Only 3 rods in BC series that will match Z4500 ; BC75MHS , BC78HS n BC611HSX/GM SHP but these rods are not considered as dedicated GT rods albeit some have used them to catch GT .

Jon .

[euro_r]

bro giant todak,

very sorry. today couldnt go for the meet up.
cos not feeling well since 2days bk. having flu and cough. must be having too much cny heaty stuffs.
u guys next week still have practice?

[Giant-Todak]

No worries. Take care and get well soon.

Nope, next week is out as am working during the weekends. As it is also very close to our trip, we decided to rest well and start packing our stuff.

Let me know if im of any help. Dun have much rods but if u wan to try different kind of poppers. U could PM me.

When is ur Maldives trip?

[euro_r]

hi giant todak,

my trip is around nov this year. so still have enough time to search for tackles.
but i wish to buy bit by bit. if buy 1 shot veri siong. haha