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    Posted: 01 Dec 2014 at 11:23am
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Hi All,

Does anynone have any images of a Van Staal 802 GT Rod? Looking to buy one

Cant find any pics on the net anywhere. Even cant get a response from Van Staal themselves.

Theres a few around for sale but strangly people dont seem to have full pictures of the rod.

Any pics would be appreciated
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Pretty stiff cheaper rod for GT Popping, not that great for kingfish. Plenty of better rods in that price bracket for NZ waters.
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Hi Fish I, Would like to hear your reccomendations? from what ive seen there isnt that much selection around for the price. The price I can get the VS 802 GT for is $250. What else is around for that?
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that was my first topwater rod bit harder to swim the baits with but with a bit of practice caught a few good kings with it pm me your num and il send you some pics
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Other options in the sub $250 price would be the fin nor troppo 8ft, pro hunter 7ft 6 topwater or if you can find them one of the ugly stick bluewater 7ft 6 rods. Not saying any are better then the one you are looking at. But just food for thought.
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Pm your email I can send pics of mine
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have a look at the new backbone elites, probablye the best topwater rod in that price bracket
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