Grandwave 30 and stimulater 13 ft for saltwater lure fishing

[ZANAIDOR]

I have been looking around for a good setup for saltwater lure fishing , i must say that they are quite expensive eg. sustain with a aerocast will set you back at least R5000.00, so here is where i need your advise how effective will a grandwave 30 matched with a stimulater 13 ft be  and say i am using the big chisel nose plugs, halco poppers and 3 ounce spoons, will the distance or the action of the lures be compromised , looking forward to your advise.Would this setup work in Moz. for GTs.

Regards

Rajen

 

[kitefisher]

Zanaidor

The setup that you recommend will stand you in good stead,if,(big if) ,you are accustomed to casting plugs all day long.If there is any doubt in your mind that you may just be stripped by a catch of a lifetime,or that you may be frustrated by a few overwinds due to the erratic jerk-retrieve action of poppers(like you mentioned above) ,which brings about uneven line-lay and the resulting overwinds,then I would recommend the following as an option to consider.(bear in mind that chisselnose plugs and spoons do not necessarily share the same problems mentioned above,your main adversary to contend with, would be casting into the wind.


Anyway ,back to my suggestion,Shimano has the ''Spheros"-range of reels which does not break ones budget(probably about ZAR 1500-00,shop around) The 8000 size should be just right as a combo with the rod you mention(hopefully you get it in a spinning version),if they dont make a spinning version you may want to look at the Poseidon HMG-Ultralight Spin .I'm not sure of the price,but I saw one at the Tackle-box in Shelley beach in DEC for about ZAR1500-00,(stand to be corrected).

The Spheros has a retrieve ratio of 4.7:1,yet it still retrieves enough line per handle turn to pull a 2-4oz chisselnose plug on the surface,and it has enough cranking power,to make a popper push some water,so you see it is a bit of a compromise,but it will stand you in good stead.The drag on these are also strong enough to handle almost anything that you may hook(including Kingies).Furthermore,you will be hindered less by a headwind,and may enjoy more time in the water.Spooled with maybe 30lbs braid,(300yards+some mono backing)and a fluoro leader,you should have line aplenty for many a big fish.

p.s The 8000 size is slightly lighter than the 6000 although they are of similar dimensions,it is only the spool that has been machined a bit more, for larger line capacity.Here's a link to the reel I mention.

http://www.alltackle.com/saltwaterreels.htm

If you have the luxury of time,shop around and avail yourself of the rod and reel in question,and last but not least ,get as many opinions as you can,although this set-up is cheaper(not by much),it is still necessary to spend your money wisely

Cheers

 

[JJ Pienaar]

ZANAIDOR wrote:

I have been looking around for a good setup for saltwater lure fishing , i must say that they are quite expensive eg. sustain with a aerocast will set you back at least R5000.00, so here is where i need your advise how effective will a grandwave 30 matched with a stimulater 13 ft be  and say i am using the big chisel nose plugs, halco poppers and 3 ounce spoons, will the distance or the action of the lures be compromised , looking forward to your advise.Would this setup work in Moz. for GTs.

Regards

Rajen

Howzit bro, if u want some sound advice come to the Kingfisher on a Saterday and i'l introduce u to Ivan Stopforth, he has caught more cuta, gt's and yellowfin tuna frm the shore than any one i knw of, all his catches was made on a 6oz Conilon, sl50sh, .45 maxima casting spoon's and poper's... I throw big plug's with a 6' closed face Kp and 6oz Conilon, and my lighter stuff Assasin lite and sl30sh i cast spoon's out of site..
Bud if your Grandwave 30 and stimulator is all u have at the moment MAKE IT WORK FOR U..

Cheer'z JJ

 

[strandloper]

Rajen,

I have fished with the 10' stimulator and 30sh for a few years and found it excellent for casting casting anyting to 3.5oz. My dad fishes with the 13 ft stimulator and recently switched to the saltist 40 on it, but used a 30sh for a long time. He chucks it a mile!!

We both find the stimulator great for spinning, especially when fishing close in for shad, garrick and small kings.

I have recently switched to using the 30sh with a shimano 1446 (light tip)for all my eds fishing and spinning and I find it gives me more options. I can still cast a 2oz spoon/plug, (maybe not as far) if really needed, but I can go up to 4 or 5oz without changing tips. That gives me more options when tareting some bigger fish (especially if the sards come)

As a little more pulling power than the stimulator and obviously more distance, but it is a bit heavier to fish with.

would LOVE to get a poseidon hmg light though!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Jeff 123]

Sorry to hijack the thread, but does anyone know where I can get a tip section for the Stimulator 13 foot in PE.

Would be much appreaciated. (Oh and what price)

 

Thanks

 

[Jeff 123]

Sorry to hijack the thread, but does anyone know where I can get a tip section for the Stimulator 13 foot in PE.

Would be much appreaciated. (Oh and what price)

 

Thanks

 

[turboguppy]

I would reccomend the Shimano Tiralejo 12ft(R2000).. rated at 4-10oz super light rod but strong enough to land anything.. paired with a Shimano Sustain(R2000) or Stradic(R1600) ps prices are estimates.. I own the Shimano 12ft tiralejo and stradic 6000(would prefer 8000) you can cast this setup all day and retrieve line drunk and still have no problem casting or overwinds.. awesome setup..

 

[Nemesis]

Rajen Take your stimulator to a good rod builder,and replace the butt section to that of a spinning butt,ie.Move the reel seat up higher.Then add a flip up guide to the rod.This improvement will help you cast further and make it easier to throw with a coffee grinder and work a spoon.You are better off getting a good coffee grinder with braid because when you working a lure or plug or what not fast,you don't have the time to worry about how your braid is being laid on the reel.If your using a pen reel and you winding in quick,and your braid isnt set right,soon as you get a pick up,the braid is going to dig into itself,result,lost fish!