Post by Gamefishing Asia on Jan 2, 2015 4:25:19 GMT
These are our recommendations for Popping Tackle. Tell us what you've been using and what works best for you.
Rods: You will need a spinning rod rated for Pe8 to Pe10 line and it should be able to handle at a minimum 10 kg of consistent drag pressure. A rod length of 7’6” to 8’6”, with a butt intersection will be the perfect tool for the job. 80 lb class is minimum, best is 100 lb class.
Reels: A spinning reel like the Shimano Stella SW 14000 HG and upwards size or the Daiwa Saltiga 6000, 6500 size would be ideal for the job. For GT popping you will need a reel that has minimum retrieve/ Gear ratio of 5.0 to 1 and above and as earlier mentioned be able to put out at least 10kg drag smoothly and consistently.
The line cap should be at least 180 meters of PE 8 and for the bigger fish you can use PE 8-12 on a reel being able to take at least 180 meters of it.
Braided line: 80 lb or 100 lb (Jerry Brown, Tuff Line, Power Pro)
Leaders: When using PE lines and high drag settings a good shock leader is essential for GT we normally use 170 lb to 220 lb shock leaders of about 1.5-3 meters length, this absorbs the immense forces in the system coupled with the GT strike and head and tail whacking. Monofilament leader is recommended over fluorocarbon. Fisherman Stealth or Varivas Shock Leader are good options
Lures: For lures we recommend having at least 20 lures in your arsenal, these can be from 120 gms to about 200gms. Bigger, louder, splashing and popping lures are good for the large GT’s. Craft Bait GT3, Hammer Head E-Cup and I-Cup, Heru Cubera 150 or Orion Cono Cono 160
Stick-baits: One’s that swim just below the surface or sinking models are very effective. With GT any colour will work. If the fish are on the feed they will hammer anything that moves. Some good colours to have are those that resemble baitfish like the Mackerel coloured lures, Red heads, green and black, purple, etc. ASWB, Siren or Orion Big Foot and Nambas.
Others lures that work well for GT’s are Pencil Poppers like Fisherman Paro Paro. These lures work wonders on some days especially when sea is really flat.
Treble Hooks: Only strong ones like Decoy GT Special in size 8/0 an 10/0. We recommend Gamakatsu GT Recorder in size 6/0 and upwards because these treble’s are barbeless and are really good for fish and safety on board.
Split Rings: Owner 11H or equivalent power in other brands !!!
Rods: You will need a spinning rod rated for Pe8 to Pe10 line and it should be able to handle at a minimum 10 kg of consistent drag pressure. A rod length of 7’6” to 8’6”, with a butt intersection will be the perfect tool for the job. 80 lb class is minimum, best is 100 lb class.
Reels: A spinning reel like the Shimano Stella SW 14000 HG and upwards size or the Daiwa Saltiga 6000, 6500 size would be ideal for the job. For GT popping you will need a reel that has minimum retrieve/ Gear ratio of 5.0 to 1 and above and as earlier mentioned be able to put out at least 10kg drag smoothly and consistently.
The line cap should be at least 180 meters of PE 8 and for the bigger fish you can use PE 8-12 on a reel being able to take at least 180 meters of it.
Braided line: 80 lb or 100 lb (Jerry Brown, Tuff Line, Power Pro)
Leaders: When using PE lines and high drag settings a good shock leader is essential for GT we normally use 170 lb to 220 lb shock leaders of about 1.5-3 meters length, this absorbs the immense forces in the system coupled with the GT strike and head and tail whacking. Monofilament leader is recommended over fluorocarbon. Fisherman Stealth or Varivas Shock Leader are good options
Lures: For lures we recommend having at least 20 lures in your arsenal, these can be from 120 gms to about 200gms. Bigger, louder, splashing and popping lures are good for the large GT’s. Craft Bait GT3, Hammer Head E-Cup and I-Cup, Heru Cubera 150 or Orion Cono Cono 160
Stick-baits: One’s that swim just below the surface or sinking models are very effective. With GT any colour will work. If the fish are on the feed they will hammer anything that moves. Some good colours to have are those that resemble baitfish like the Mackerel coloured lures, Red heads, green and black, purple, etc. ASWB, Siren or Orion Big Foot and Nambas.
Others lures that work well for GT’s are Pencil Poppers like Fisherman Paro Paro. These lures work wonders on some days especially when sea is really flat.
Treble Hooks: Only strong ones like Decoy GT Special in size 8/0 an 10/0. We recommend Gamakatsu GT Recorder in size 6/0 and upwards because these treble’s are barbeless and are really good for fish and safety on board.
Split Rings: Owner 11H or equivalent power in other brands !!!
