INDIANANGLER

Have you considered OTI Tuna sniper rod?

Haven't come across this yet. Will this work for popping, with 150 gm poppers (with hooks) - though will be using more of pencils and stickbaits.

Ashwyn,

I assume you are on a boat. I don't fish from a boat.
But, if you are surf fishing for GTs then it can be a different game.

Maruthu

With that tackle you should be alright, i would bring some lighter tackle as well because the heawy tackle will kill your arms on a full day off fishing.

following are the tuna sniper popping rods

8'6" (2piece) 40-60lb ine, 60-120g lure, max drag 20lb.
8'6" (2piece) 60-80lb line, 80-140g lure, max drag 30lb.
7'6" (2piece) 80-120lb line, 100-280g lure, 50lb max drag.

Hello!

Been in Indonesia and met ther a local fishingclub.
The Tackle they are using is far away from Stella and co (more Penn Spinnfisher, Sargus... etc), but they are catching uge fish landbased.

One Reel was popular there was the Okuma Salina SA80 wich schould be less than 100US. A Friend there used this Reel for years for the big GTs ans its still looking good.

greetings Markus

Gents, thanks a lot for your feedback, which is greatly appreciated. The rods has been bought (the Shimano Long Cast).

Thanks and regards,
Ashwyn