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hi all...

Ive got a basic topwater rod...  topwater elite..   says PE 4-8   
I will be just flinging a few sticks around at the Mokes and Brett area..  will sticks work better on 24kg?  and what type of braid is best for casting sticks/pops ? 

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if its 2014 BBE ive found the 88g orcas cast best/ furtherest 

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mmm...  but what about the line type/breaking strain?  and what strength leader/ and how long the leader?

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Originally posted by Wallopit Wallopit wrote:

if its 2014 BBE ive found the 88g orcas cast best/ furtherest 


on my T-Curve Revolution sticky rod found that 88g orcas nice to cast and have an easy swimming action - love them

I use just plain ole power pro 24kg main line with no hassle casting - getting good distance, trace length was told to use 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 x your rod length that way the joiner knot is free from the spool when you cast and doesn't put the fish off

As for leader strength - depends on what you are targeting and also where you are fishing...

Rat kingies over a sandy bottom 20-30lb, big kings over or near structure then 80 to 150lb plus
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Thanks Kaimaikid,

I will be fishing in some rocky terrain... and not interested in rats..  so better go 150lb Id say..   I saw an orca in a bagrin bin today ! might go back and get it Wink

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if you after good poppers then try the williomson jet poppers.
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I have 50lb suffix 832 which is nice to use. in terms of stick baits try the starwalker 180F woth inline singles I've found my BBE swims them nice too 
 

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Bbe cast and works the Daiwa dorado stick baits well, all the fish I've raised this summer have been with one, rigged with 7/0 vmc inline hooks. I just need to get the fish to bite it not chase it.
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One that seems to work well is the 88grm Orca in green mackerel for stickies and the green Williamson jet popper (smaller version)
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Originally posted by skippy_lad skippy_lad wrote:

if you after good poppers then try the williomson jet poppers.

Nice suggestion mate,that is the real thing.
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