tuna popping cape cod - Page 6

paul708 · 07-23-2008, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

1.5 -3oz..thats probably a good range for the 50#

masonboro · 07-27-2008, 08:32 PM

I have a stella 8000 I want to use for popping for schoolie BFT.I am concerned about line capacity.What do you'll think.

paul708 · 07-27-2008, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masonboro

I have a stella 8000 I want to use for popping for schoolie BFT.I am concerned about line capacity.What do you'll think.

i have seen where guys use that reel
and it seems to work pretty well
i think for popping you may be able to use 60# line

masonboro · 07-27-2008, 08:43 PM

I have it spooled with 50# and have mounted it on a 50#OTI popping rod igot from TJ two weeks ago.What do you think?

paul708 · 07-27-2008, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masonboro

I have it spooled with 50# and have mounted it on a 50#OTI popping rod igot from TJ two weeks ago.What do you think?

catchem up.. and bring us a good report and pics
they are reporting some good catches now

masonboro · 07-27-2008, 08:59 PM

Thankyou for reply Paul.I would like to call you and talk about what popper's are working for you'll.I will be coming up to cast for BFT in August and September and want to have proper popper's.I am new to popping and look forward to it.

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07-27-2008, 08:32 PM	#52
masonboro Guppy Breeder Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Junction of the Monkey Posts: 34 Credits: 1,320.1 Boat: Hewe's Home Port: Junction of the Monkey,N.C. Best Catch: Wife, Family & Friend's	I have a stella 8000 I want to use for popping for schoolie BFT.I am concerned about line capacity.What do you'll think.

07-27-2008, 08:43 PM	#54
masonboro Guppy Breeder Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Junction of the Monkey Posts: 34 Credits: 1,320.1 Boat: Hewe's Home Port: Junction of the Monkey,N.C. Best Catch: Wife, Family & Friend's	I have it spooled with 50# and have mounted it on a 50#OTI popping rod igot from TJ two weeks ago.What do you think?

07-27-2008, 08:59 PM	#56
masonboro Guppy Breeder Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Junction of the Monkey Posts: 34 Credits: 1,320.1 Boat: Hewe's Home Port: Junction of the Monkey,N.C. Best Catch: Wife, Family & Friend's	Thankyou for reply Paul.I would like to call you and talk about what popper's are working for you'll.I will be coming up to cast for BFT in August and September and want to have proper popper's.I am new to popping and look forward to it.