Budget popping rod

[physlo]

Mikey-San,

Any recommendations for one rated arond PE 6? Budget around SGD 300.

Cheers
physlo

[Sportfisherman]

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 .

[physlo]

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 .

Jon,

Will do, seems that nowadays there are many 2nd hand popping rods for sale.
Thanks.

Regards
physlo

[stickbom!]

$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

[Sportfisherman]

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 .

[physlo]

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 .

Guys,
What is the rating for the SMITH WRC 80P?

Regards
physlo

[Sportfisherman]

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 .

[physlo]

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 .

Ok Jon, will take note on your advice. Thanks.

Regards
physlo

[zikista]

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

[physlo]

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

Bro, that rod can use for fishing mama tomans. Can flip a live keli and float at ease. I'm confident can reach the other side of the river bank but don't think it can withstand the runs by a GT.

I think better get a proper popping rod to match your Saldua Expedisi...hehehe.