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GTK-56ST
(Surface Twitching)
Target Fish
: Dolphin fish, migratory fish
Smith’s Recommendation
Lures : Saruna, Surger, Zipsea Pen & Pop
Tip
:
Twitching 18g or 28g Metal Bait finely with high speed retrieve
produces flapping by soft tip, which works great (for yellowtail,
bonito)
A technical short rod for
twitching minnows, etc. Moderate
fast taper with slight tip action for smooth hooking and better
manipulation of plugs.
GTK-66SJ
(Surface
Jerking)
Target Fish
: Dolphin fish, migratory fish
Smith’s Recommendation
Lures : Saruna SR, L-Dourado, Zipsea Pen& Pop, etc.
Tip
:
Cast our Vimetal Spin with its tail hook changed to 2x–3x strong
wire, and wind it by fast and steady retrieve. This works great for
bonito and nibbler.
Optimal for jerking with
lipless minnow, splasher, popper, etc. A
bit slower moderate fast taper than 56ST, so that plugs make action
even if only steady retrieve.
GTK-73SJ
(Surface Jerking)
Target
fish :
Small and medium sized migratory fish (Boiling Amberjack,
Yellowtail,
Nibbler),
especially under boiling conditions.
A rod with a bit longer soft
tip section. The tip bends easily even if a lure weight is less than
50g, and Kevlar’s high repulsive force makes long casting
possible. Recently, Nibbler, Amberjack, and Yellow tail are attracting
attention as the target fish in boiling conditions. They go
underwater when a boat approaches, and also when a metal jig cast
from a distance lands on the water. Strangely enough, they do not go
underwater when plugs are cast. This is why a rod with long casting
performance even for plugs is required.
GTK-74PG
(Powerful Game)
Target Fish
: Big dolphin fish, small and medium sized migratory fish
Smith’s Recommendation
Lures : Marvelous Runboh Jr. Metal Bait, Metal Jack, etc.
A long caster with enormous
potentialities, which can full-cast not only plug/metal jigs but
also heavy lures. Its average casting performance is well over 90m
even if a lure weight is about 80g.
Because of its fast-taper design which is excellent in remote
manipulation from a long distance, you can jerk, dive, and pop plugs
at will.
GTK-70JP (Jerk & Popping)
Target Fish
: Big dolphin fish, small and medium sized migratory fish
Smith’s Recommendation
Lures : Marvelous Runboh Jr. Metal Bait, Metal Jack, et
A model designed for hard jerking and popping of the pencil type
plug or ideal for cast and jerking of metal jigs. Designed for lure
around to the 130g weight.
GTK-77BG
KEYOLHU (Big
Game)
Target Fish
: Giant Trevally, Big-sized migratory fish
Smith’s Recommendation
Lures : Marvelous GT, Marvelous Runboh, etc.
It is called “Keyoro”
meaning a great fisherman in Moldiv. Of
all the GT rods available on the market with the same level of
performance, this is the thinnest and lightest with the greatest
lifting power from the belly to the butt. You
can see the restorative force with your own eyes when fighting with
middle-sized GT. Because
of its outstanding power, this rod is for the experienced anglers
who can manipulate the rod within rod angle 60°
(otherwise the performance will be impaired considerably). For
beginners/ intermediary anglers, WRC’s popping special 76P or
80P/35 is recommended.
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Characteristics of GTK Series
Guide
Taking into consideration
the use of heavy weight plug GTK-77BG has a guide setting with importance attached on SIC
ring’s strength and impact resistance (PST-F ring + NSG). The difference of flame shape does not make a big difference
in casting performance because the self-weight is heavy. The other
models have an ocean guide setting with importance attached on
casting performance. All models are double wrapping spec.
Grip
A slim grip made of mid-hard
EVA. Easy to grip, hold and cast.
The same design that is used for WGJ. This shape is best for
popping, etc. which need to manipulate the rod under your arm.
The reel seat, which is also a slim type, is up-lock spec.
and with non-slip long nut and sleeve.
Butt Decoration
A logo KEYOLHU and the
Arabian letters meaning it are embroidered on GTK-77BG by hand-made
wrapping which requires highly skilled craftsmanship. The other
models have hand-made diamond wrapping.
Blank Color
The basic color is clear
black. Kevlar and
titanium is clearly seen in the sunlight.
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