What Rod?
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Category: Saltwater Fishing
Forum Name: Popper and Topwater Fishing
Forum Description: If you're into a bit of action on top, this is the forum for you
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Printed Date: 28 Jan 2026 at 7:44pm
Topic: What Rod?
Posted By: Catchelot
Subject: What Rod?
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2020 at 9:14pm
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What rod would be recommended for a Saragosa 25000? It is a heavy reel, but I would like to cast 80lb braid off it... or do folk recommend otherwise...?? ------------- "The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever." - Jacques Cousteau |
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Posted By: Pedrotms
Date Posted: 13 Oct 2020 at 1:41am
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Man, get a 14000 or 18000 size reel, save your arms and back a little, and cast PE8 as much as you want with it! What's the rod for? And how much are you willing to pay for it? But overall look for a PE8 class rod.
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Posted By: Structfab
Date Posted: 13 Oct 2020 at 10:22am
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you'd only need a 25000 (capacity) for topwater chasing Marlin or BFT.....otherwise it's just excess weight (and alot of it at that). Also, they're low ratio.....so it's going to be hard work 18-14K will easy handle your 80lb.....and a high ratio suits topwater Rod - Anesh was selling a lovely MC works SLow hand PE6-8 (from memory).....awesome big fish rod. https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/fs-mc-works-sh846_topic134355.html (get it so I don't please  ....already have tyoo many topwater rods) There's many to choose from in the PE6-8 range which will suit your 80lb pref.......but it all comes down to budget for rods. I'd indicate a ball park figure for guys to give you recommendations on
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