GT casting rod for a stella 8000
Submitted by fishfreak6530 on Wed, 2015-03-04 19:56
Hey GT hunters
Looking for casting rod for my stella 8000 to chase GTs in coral bay and exmouth?
I only really want to spend about 300bucks
max casting weight is 150g
D_d_001
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dkonig82
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Could pick up a T-Curve GT
Could pick up a T-Curve GT Special for that also which is another option.
When asked by a non-fisherman 'how many fishing rods do you really need?' the correct answer is either:
n+1 (where n is the number of fishing rods you currently own); or
n-1 (where n is the number of fishing rods which would cause your significant other to dump you.
Aaron_Moses95
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+1 on the t curve GT
+1 on the t curve GT special, i have one and have hooked an estimated 30kg GT as my first fish on that rod. The rod held up well, plenty of strength, i just wasnt strong enough lol.
Compleat Nedlands
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Hey mate, We have a huge
Hey mate,
We have a huge range of GT rods in that $200-400ish dollar bracket, some on special at the moment are -
Okuma Salina II 802GT -12kg Drag, Cast up to 180g. Usually $249.99, On special for $155.99
Rapala Pitbull Extreme -
Pit-762MH 7'6" 10-15kg up to 130g - usually $229, currently on special for $137.40.
Pit-802GT 8'2" 24kg 150g-200g - usually $249, currently on special for $149.40.
Shimano Ocea Offshore Japanese models -
792GT Stickbait 100-250g PE8 - FW special price $379
802GT Stickbait 50-150g PE5-6 - Fw special price $350
Let us know if any of those tickle your fancy!
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crasny1
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My Stella 8000Sw when used for popping/Sticking GTs
In Damoier was a humble Samurai Jig10. I never was intending it solely for this, but surprised me as a dual Jig/popper rod. I always tried to be flexible but was more than happy with this setup.
A little left field but served me very well.
So for a dual role not a bad investment. Just didnt hammer the lures as far as a designated popper rod.
For a dual role was superb, and as a smallish 5.8ft bloke found it easier as the dedicated poppingd rods. Some local ragged me, but results on the board speaks for themseves. Never chased the Gbusses, but had a ball.
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fishfreak6530
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Date Joined: 14/07/14
Sounds good
Yeah the t curve GT sounds good I will have to go check them out. I was also looking at the saltist hyper casting rod from dawia thoughts?
dkonig82
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I haven't fished that
I haven't fished that saltist rod so can't comment on it sorry.
I know some people do use the heavy monster mesh popping rods as another cheaper option - but the T-Curve is a proven rod at that price
When asked by a non-fisherman 'how many fishing rods do you really need?' the correct answer is either:
n+1 (where n is the number of fishing rods you currently own); or
n-1 (where n is the number of fishing rods which would cause your significant other to dump you.
JohnF
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The GT special is a strong
The GT special is a strong rod but fairly heavy. If your a small bloke (or a weak old prick with a stuffed back like me) you will find it hard work after an hour or two of casting big poppers and stick baits.
I bought a Demon Blood PE6 casting rod as a back-up rod for one of the trips, it is so light and nice to use I ended up keeping it and selling the other heavier rods. However, it does not have the stopping force on big GT's, but then again, nor do I these days....
Boston Whaler 235 Conquest......getting the flogging it was built for.
Aaron_Moses95
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The monster mesh popping rods
The monster mesh popping rods work quiet well too, i used one when i fished with Peak sportfishing last year, felt a bit lighter than the t curve and i managed to land a GT around the 20kg mark. Unfortunately they stopped production last year. I think the best thing to do is go into a tackle store and ask their opinion too ( i got all my GT stuff from Compleat Angler Nedlands) the guys really helped me out as i was lost as to what to buy. What John said is spot on , u will want a rod that suits u well, not necessarily what everyone else uses. Also i forgot to ask what lb line you are running, as that is fairly important to know in order to match up to a suitable rod. Also best of luck for the trip, hope u get stuck into some big ones.
fishfreak6530
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Thanks guy picked up a new
Thanks guy picked up a new shimano T curve GT special.. Should do the damage