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This is a discussion on Budget popping rod within the Mad Popper forums, part of the Rods & Reels category; Mikey-San, Any recommendations for one rated arond PE 6? Budget around SGD 300. Cheers physlo...
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24-07-2006, 03:05 PM
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Rep Power: 4  | Budget popping rod Mikey-San, Any recommendations for one rated arond PE 6? Budget around SGD 300. Cheers physlo |
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24-07-2006, 03:30 PM
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Rep Power: 4  |  Physlo Better buy a used rod from reputable brand rather than buying new rod from brands that does not know what popping rod is all about . Just choose wisely and check for damages of the blank + components . JonLi . |
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24-07-2006, 04:43 PM
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Jon, Will do, seems that nowadays there are many 2nd hand popping rods for sale. Thanks. Regards physlo | |
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24-07-2006, 06:36 PM
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My Mood:  Rep Power: 6 | $300 is a tight budget to work with leh bro... one of the more affordable pop sticks available here would be Smith's 80P/35 and the Gipang. Oh yeah, I spotted the older gen OCEA GT rods (with graphite reelseat) @ Sea Tackle and they're all less than $600. Really worth taking a look  |
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24-07-2006, 07:06 PM
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Rep Power: 4 |  Mike / Psyslo I don't know about the GIPANG but SMITH WRC80P/35 is still a favourite by many GT anglers . I don't care much for OCEA GT rods , old or new model . JonLi . |
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25-07-2006, 01:18 PM
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What is the rating for the SMITH WRC 80P? Regards physlo | |
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25-07-2006, 03:36 PM
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Rep Power: 4 | PhySlo , It is rated PE6-8 , the older line rating version and I wud not recommend this rating to be taken literally , meaning during the days when Smith WRC80P/35 was introduced , PE 6 = 60 lbs and PE 8 = 80 lbs in breaking strains , nowaday with say , Varivas Avani GT , PE6 = 80 lbs and PE 8 = 100 lbs , a recipe to break the rod . JonLi . |
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25-07-2006, 04:40 PM
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Regards physlo | |
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02-08-2006, 08:06 PM
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My Mood:  Rep Power: 4 | Edros, For that kinda budget....i think it's better to get "that" rod you've mentioned to me few days ago....hehee. Cheaper but goooooooooooood. ZIKO
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03-08-2006, 08:27 AM
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I think better get a proper popping rod to match your Saldua Expedisi...hehehe. | |
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