Spin Stick for Spaniards and Tuna

[devocean]

Gday boys

After a new spin stick to chase spanish and big longtails. Unlike you lucky buggers I live a good 200km from a decent tackle shop so i need some quality ausfish advice(hasnt let me down yet). I want something at least 7 foot long around the 10 -15kg mark that will throw a little slug a fair way. Its is matched up to an 8000 spin reel and will cop a decent hammering from the odd big GT (hate those things bloody gea destroyer)as well.
I have heard the T Curves are a nice rod . I have used live fibres in the past but a change would be nice.

Any help appreciated.

[marty+jojo]

E GRELL S10H contact ausfish member (The Bear), i'm sure he could post you one.
I have 2 of his rods, they are quality.
Marty.

[bluefin59]

Yep as Marty said s10 h is greatits what Ouse ,I have a 4500 saltiga on mine it's a weapon ......Matt

[Sevric]

The lightest loomis Pro Blue spin stick would also be worth a look; i think it is rated to 25LB. I use the 30lb model for heavy work but doubt it would throw a light slug. The lighter model 25lb would be far better at this.

[dodgyone]

TCurve Kingmack Spin would also fit your description.

[LostNearBribie]

Put me in the Egrell line mate.
It would be the lightest of the rods listed already.

www.egrell.com.au

I have a Samurai NV9 with a 8000 sustain on it that is a multi purpose rod.
It feels like a tree compared to a S10H.

Do you have a budget in mind for the rod mate?

[snodger 08]

Gotta agree. The Egrell is top stuff and good after sales backup

[devocean]

Id like to keep it under 500 bucks if I can but i dont mind paying for quality. I do like the loomispro blue range though I have heard good things about the bear rods. I have heard good things about their impondment rods as well. Will the S10 have enough power to stop a decent GT?

[GPB]

What size is a decent GT?
I use a Egrell PopaBeaR as a medium PE4 popping / spinning / heavy duty plastic outfit and if I score a 15-20kg GT on it I will very happy.
There are also some top Gary Howard rods out there which may suit you.

Here is the top end of the BeaR range
S10 Heavy + 7'4-10kg (8-20lb)7-30g(1/4-1oz)Uniquely dezigned with a lightweight tip for casting weighted and unweighted 4-5" soft-plastics with the fighting capabilities there when needed. Great for Snapper but is more than capable of fighting Tuna and Barramundi.
S10-H Heavy ++ 7'6-12kg (12-24lb)9-42g(3/8-11/2oz)A heavier version of the S10 with all the fighting attributes needed for fighting longtail Tuna as well as the offshore species such as Snapper, Amberjack, Kingfish etc. Also a great spin style points casting rod for impoundment barra. Now available with choice of split grip configuration.
"BeaR Metal" Heavy + 7' 8-10kg(16-20lb) 30-80g(1-2 7/8oz)A rod dezigned for the Angler who likes to high-speed spin for the palegic species.
"BeaR Essential"Heavy ++ 7' 8-15kg (20-30lb) This rod has been introduced to give the offshore angler a powerful rod to work heavy jigheads for deeper water presentations. Ideal rod for tackling bottom dwellers such as Coral Trout and Red Emporer.
"Poppa BeaR"Extra Heavy + 7'10-15kg (20-30lb)50-120g(1 3/4-4 1/4oz) A rod dezigned for casting and working popper style lures up to 120gm.

[Steve B]

Id like to keep it under 500 bucks if I can but i dont mind paying for quality. I do like the loomispro blue range though I have heard good things about the bear rods. I have heard good things about their impondment rods as well. Will the S10 have enough power to stop a decent GT?

Agree with all the lads....S10...it will stop a decent GT, and it will also double up as an impoundment rod or plastic jigging rod if need be!!

If in doubt, go a bigger version like the S10H or the BeaR metal.

Cheers Steve

[Kev_McC]

The egrells are the best casting and fighting tools out there but I think you might be chasing something heavier than the S10H. The lures you're casting will in part determine which one is right for you. If you want to cast metals/poppers upwards of 40-50g then go the poppa model. I reckon an 8000 size reel would feel too big on an 10H as well

[Daintreeboy]

The T-Curve Kingmack spin or probably better the bluewater spin in either 10-15 kilo as you want or 15 to 24 kilo size.

[devocean]

I have narrowed it down to the T Curve King mack but I am interested in the
G Loomis Pro-Blue Series Saltwater Rod PBR844S 7' 1pc

(sorry about the big text copied and pasted) Anyone want to shed some light on this rod for throwing small slugs. I have three other Loomis rods and they are awesome but nothing this big.

[megalongzilli]

The 844S is a beast of a rod. I own the 963S which is a little lighter in line class than the 844 and 1 foot longer and can confidently say that these rods have a lot of power.

I have comfortably cast 80 gram cup faced poppers with this rod and it seems to work them reasonable well.

I have cast slugs as light as 30 grams and 1/2 ounce plastics but if you want to get any distance the lightest would be about 40 grams.

So what is your definition of a "little" slug. Anything say 30 or under and i would say this is not the right rod for your needs.

Although i will say if you intend to match it up with an 8000 shimano it would be a well matched, versatile combo.

Dan

[shanejohnson]

I have the loomis 844s pro blue as well and it is a real powerfull stick for its rating and weight. 10kg max drag. I have an SW 8000 on it . The spool on the stella is big so i had a bigger stripper guide put on it and it casts much better. Also had a gimbal cap fitted which makes it a verstile big fish killer. Recently a mate bought a catalina 7"6" pe5 rod for his sw10000, and we pulled 14kg of drag over it . One of the best rods i have felt. Bit longer for casting.