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Cheap Popper 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
URL: https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88354
Printed Date: 06 Jun 2026 at 1:06am


Topic: Cheap Popper Rod
Posted By: Kevin.S
Subject: Cheap Popper Rod
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2013 at 4:19pm
In case anyone didn't notice

http://www.marine-deals.co.nz/shimano-backbone-elite-15-24kg-popper-rod-7-7-2pc

I'd be tempted, if I hadn't just spent all my spare cash.  They also have orca stickbaits and waxwings on special.  And, probably because I bought a different set last week, Jarvis Walker split ring pliers for 9.99.



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Posted By: Structfab
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2013 at 4:44pm

I had one of those as my very first top water rods. Wasn't long before I upgraded.....thankfully!



Posted By: Zambezi
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2013 at 4:51pm
What was your gripe with it?


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Posted By: Structfab
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2013 at 5:02pm
Originally posted by Zambezi Zambezi wrote:

What was your gripe with it?
casting distance was poor, first guide was way too small and wind knots too frequent (braid bunching up on first guide), broomstick stiff too.
Other than that is was OkWink



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