tuna popping cape cod

[paul708]

how many guys are getting ready
what are the popular setups you are using

for popping i am going to give the custom OTI 7'6" 2pc 50# rod a try
teamed with a stella for now
i might get another spinner this year

[cbaker77]

Smith 80p/35 just got here. As for the reel...I am still saving. Can't wait to bust a few tuna up there this summer.

[paul708]

that looks like a nice rod
i have seen it once
didnt really get a chance to play with it
what is the rating on that?
what reel are you saving for

[cbaker77]

It is rated for a little over 100g I think but not exactly sure. IT is the rod Randy recommended that I got. I am saving for a Stella 10000 or the new 18000 depending on how much I want to save!

[paul708]

yeah. i know randy has the blanks some times

that new 18000 looks sweet

[cbaker77]

IT is definitely sweet but $1100 bucks is pretty steep. I am going to be saving for a looong time!

[paul708]

IT is definitely sweet but $1100 bucks is pretty steep. I am going to be saving for a looong time!

it will be worth it
how does that smith brak down?

[cbaker77]

It is definitely worth it but still a lot of money. IT breaks down at the foregrip.

[paul708]

It is definitely worth it but still a lot of money. IT breaks down at the foregrip.

breaks the same as the OTI. i like that break at the grip
did you get the factory or a custom with a blank?

[cbaker77]

I got the blank and a friend of mine is going to build it for me.