{"product_id":"snapper-combo","title":"Snapper Combo","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eRod:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: seven feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: spin, two piece, can be mailed meaning delivery not expensive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: graphite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRating: 6 - 12 kilo line, 5\/8 to 1.5 ounce jig heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 200 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/downriggershop.com\/pages\/how-to-catch-snapper-soft-plastics\"\u003eMatch the combo to your snapper rig\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Read the snapper soft-plastics guide for casting, drift and weight choices. This rod's listed 5\/8 to 1 1\/2 oz jighead rating suits the heavier end; use a lighter casting outfit for small heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReel:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRyobi 4000 spinning reel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 320 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGear ratio: 5:1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBearings: 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine capacity: 170 meters 15 kilo colour change braid (supplied pre spooled)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrag: 5.5 kilos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnob: Polished aluminium power knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur new snapper combo. I started testing it in April 2014, mainly popping dolphin fish out at the FADS and casting SPs behind when a kingfish hooked up on the downrigger, close in under the cliffs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Andy using the Snapper Combo at Bonito Alley\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/andy_using_downrigger_shop_snapper_combo_large.jpg?v=1540078756\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven though nothing big encountered, it was casting poppers out of sight. And distance is really important when you’re casting unweighted live baits or soft plastics. The rod tippy, to store casting energy, but with an even not progressive taper to it, meaning the full length acts as a shock absorber on a good one. A light matching size reel gives the combo a nice balance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Two Snapper Combos ready to be shipperd\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/two_fresh_snapper_combos_large.jpg?v=1540078756\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI took it up to the footy field for some distance testing, to find out exactly what it was capable of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Testing the Downrigger Shop's Snapper Combo casting range\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/testing_snapper_combo_cast_range_large.jpg?v=1540078755\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResults, best out of three casts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 inch unweighted soft plastic lure = 41 metres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40 gram micro jig= 64 metres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the moon about that because it proved the concept works. The idea with this combo is light weight and long distance casting but with grunt in reserve- in case you hook a big red. Designed for casting poppers to kingfish, SPs and pilchards to snapper, unweighted live baits for dollies, metals for salmon, all as far as possible. Responsive tip, so light bites can be detected. Specifications on the rod:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: seven feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: spin, two piece, can be mailed meaning delivery not expensive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: graphite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRating: 6 - 12 kilo line, 5\/8 to 1.5 ounce jig heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 200 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice: $80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the reel:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Two of the Snapper Combo's reels, spooled and ready to go\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/snapper_combo_reels_large.jpg?v=1540078754\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: Ryobi 4000 spinning reel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 320 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGear ratio: 5:1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBearings: 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine capacity: 170 meters 15 kilo colour change braid (supplied pre spooled)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrag: 5.5 kilos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnob: Polished aluminium power knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Snapper Combo out in action about to catch great fish\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/snapper_combo_colour_change_braid_large.jpg?v=1540078754\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo $275 for the combo including rod, reel, colour change braid and fluorocarbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoss posted a positive review on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/downrigger\/\" title=\"The Downrigger Shop Facebook page\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e page:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I have one of these reels I've had it for 18 months and I have tried to kill it but it seems indestructible. They are well worth the money it feels a lot smoother than my Daiwa Saltist. Mine has landed a 17kg kingfish jigging off Allmark last winter and did it with ease. For anyone who hasn't got one of these reels you should add one to your collection. You won't be disappointed. Tight lines\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downriggershop","offers":[{"title":"Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne","offer_id":40104232747057,"sku":"","price":295.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Elsewhere","offer_id":40104232779825,"sku":"","price":335.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/products\/downriggershop_snapper_combo_1.jpg?v=1513549449","url":"https:\/\/downriggershop.com\/fr\/products\/snapper-combo","provider":"Downriggershop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}