tuna popping cape cod

[JerseyBrian]

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]

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]

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

[gman]

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]

Thanks on that GMAN and thanks for the reference

[paul708]

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]

Thanks Paul for the come back!

[paul708]

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]

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]

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