tuna popping cape cod - Page 5

JerseyBrian · 05-11-2008, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by paul708

there are some new OTI popping blanks that may work.
i should have them soon. i will give you more feedback

gman. how does that zenga break down?

Paul, most japanese rods break down at the butt section. I saw that Kil picked up a new OTI 8.5 ft rod. Looks good and would be another great option for casting to tuna

paul708 · 05-12-2008, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JerseyBrian

Paul, most japanese rods break down at the butt section. I saw that Kil picked up a new OTI 8.5 ft rod. Looks good and would be another great option for casting to tuna

yep..there are a few new OTI models comming in a longer size for popping ,,like the 8'6"

sjogren · 05-12-2008, 07:38 PM

How much for that OTI poppin rod, as a no frills plain jane

gman · 05-12-2008, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sjogren

How much for that OTI poppin rod, as a no frills plain jane

I cant tell you the price but I can tell you the blanks are awesome. Very popular among gulf fisherman as they throw topwater poppers to tuna all year long. Great tip action and tons of backbone

I can also vouch for Paul's work, two of my jigging rods came from him. Great quality at a fair price

sjogren · 05-12-2008, 10:15 PM

Thanks on that GMAN and thanks for the reference

paul708 · 05-18-2008, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by sjogren

How much for that OTI poppin rod, as a no frills plain jane

the MSRP on the production rod is 289 and 299
both spinners are 7'6"
one is rated 40-60
the other 80-100

sjogren · 05-18-2008, 07:18 PM

Thanks Paul for the come back!

paul708 · 05-18-2008, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by sjogren

Thanks Paul for the come back!

hey no problem..i am the rep for the area around here.

if you get one you will be happy with them

StriperTS · 07-23-2008, 09:27 AM

I'm interested in the 50# OTI popping rod. Anyone had a chance to put these to the test? What size lure do you think is in the sweet spot? I'd like to throw mostly 1.5-3oz.

Thanks,

-- Tom

Parapapam · 07-23-2008, 10:32 AM

StriperTS,

I have the 80 OTI jigging rod (for conventional reels). I picked it up from Paul this spring. The only "big" fish I have fought with it was in this weekends Monster Shark Tourney.

While we were wading through our slick full of blue sharks, I figure that I might as well have some fun. I targeted about a 100 plus pound blue dog and foul hooked it. Line screamed and all the guys on the boat were saying, "Your gonna get spooled!!"

What they didn't know was that I had the drag backed way off....

. I said, "Watch this." I brough the Accurate 665 up to about 25 pounds of drag and almost yanked the blue dog out of the water. From that point on, I whip him in about 3 minutes.

I was amazed at how well the rod assisted me in the fast fight. It just ate that fish up with very little effort on my arms. Admittedly, a 100+ pound blue shark isn't a 100 pound tuna or a 400 pound mako. But it isn't a blue fish either...

I love the OTI Rod!!!

Mike

07-23-2008, 09:27 AM	#49
StriperTS Hardcore fishacholic Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 83 Credits: 1,141.1	I'm interested in the 50# OTI popping rod. Anyone had a chance to put these to the test? What size lure do you think is in the sweet spot? I'd like to throw mostly 1.5-3oz. Thanks, -- Tom __________________ 21' Parker DVCC

07-23-2008, 10:32 AM	#50
Parapapam Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Falmouth, MA Posts: 298 Credits: 1,255.4	StriperTS, I have the 80 OTI jigging rod (for conventional reels). I picked it up from Paul this spring. The only "big" fish I have fought with it was in this weekends Monster Shark Tourney. While we were wading through our slick full of blue sharks, I figure that I might as well have some fun. I targeted about a 100 plus pound blue dog and foul hooked it. Line screamed and all the guys on the boat were saying, "Your gonna get spooled!!" What they didn't know was that I had the drag backed way off.... . I said, "Watch this." I brough the Accurate 665 up to about 25 pounds of drag and almost yanked the blue dog out of the water. From that point on, I whip him in about 3 minutes. I was amazed at how well the rod assisted me in the fast fight. It just ate that fish up with very little effort on my arms. Admittedly, a 100+ pound blue shark isn't a 100 pound tuna or a 400 pound mako. But it isn't a blue fish either... I love the OTI Rod!!! Mike Last edited by Parapapam; 07-23-2008 at 10:46 AM.

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05-12-2008, 07:38 PM	#43
sjogren Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marthas Vinyard Posts: 269 Credits: 3,303.1 Boat: 25" C-Hawk Home Port: Oak Bluffs Best Catch: 660 BFT just me and my girl Occupation: carpenter	How much for that OTI poppin rod, as a no frills plain jane

05-12-2008, 10:15 PM	#45
sjogren Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marthas Vinyard Posts: 269 Credits: 3,303.1 Boat: 25" C-Hawk Home Port: Oak Bluffs Best Catch: 660 BFT just me and my girl Occupation: carpenter	Thanks on that GMAN and thanks for the reference

05-18-2008, 07:18 PM	#47
sjogren Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marthas Vinyard Posts: 269 Credits: 3,303.1 Boat: 25" C-Hawk Home Port: Oak Bluffs Best Catch: 660 BFT just me and my girl Occupation: carpenter	Thanks Paul for the come back!