Kunena Site Syndication http://www.strikehook.com/ Fri, 10 Sep 2010 02:52:44 +0900 Kunena 1.5.11 http://www.strikehook.com/components/com_kunena/template/default_ex/images/english/emoticons/rss.gif http://www.strikehook.com/ Kunena Site Syndication http://www.strikehook.com/forum/35-bait-a-tackle/117963-spin-set-up-for-surf-mullies?limit=15&start=15#118380 yer i guess i depends on what you want to throw weight wise and bait wise theres heaps of gear out there for the job most as good as the next just depends on how much you want to spend. i still hav my first surf rod silstar 11'6" mid winch and have fihed it with a baitrunner6500 its ideal for the surf hard as nails but have had a couple of 13 ft and a 13'6" coorong special built that can throw whole trout and 8oz a mile a real pelican stick. all food for thought. im with mully madness on this one Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:29:44 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/23-freshwater-fishing/118319-sarfac-sorts-torrens-lake-carp-fishing#118376 keen for more info Tony... Thu, 09 Sep 2010 23:56:21 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/31-kayak-fishing/118323-kayak-roof-racks-padded-straps#118373 i have a set of roof racks AND yak Racks for my patrol in my spare room.. as softy and i transport both our yaks on my patrol. what area are you? can you call past Richmond tomorrow afternoon??? Thu, 09 Sep 2010 23:48:27 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/22-saltwater-fishing/118212-where-for-us-first-timers-to-catch-fish-in-a-boat#118370 so far we've launched from North Haven few of times and StKilda. Some where close to home seeing were still learning but there has been talk on headin down to Yorks!!!! I just want to catch a big snapper for once!!!!!!! B) Thu, 09 Sep 2010 23:43:28 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/35-bait-a-tackle/118353-which-reel-is-better#118368 Only $130 including line from Ray and Annes :) Thu, 09 Sep 2010 23:34:08 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/22-saltwater-fishing/118302-coorong-mullies#118364 hey guys its still ae bit early yet and they wont be far way if we actualy get some fresh water flowing down there it will go off' there might be the odd fish floating around down therebut with so much bait st and mullet it would be hard to temp them and the seals at the mouth well live bait out there its a waste of time. I have heard of and seen a few good fish off the southern adelaide beaches in the past 2weeks before the blow but the will b there hot on the heels of the trout schools, wonder if anybody fished the mouth of the onka with the fresh water runnoff could well be worth a try now that the breamwill be heading in. I fished saltcreek tuesday and scored one keeper 97 cm and heaps of trout. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 22:27:24 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/35-bait-a-tackle/118354-which-reel-is-better#118354 Hey everyone, I'm looking at getting a new reel or possibly even a couple.. I've had my eye on a Penn 950ss and daiwa gs-9.. I would like to use them for both surf fishing and snapper, any opinions on which would be best? Or even if you could suggest something else around the $250 mark.. Thanks all feedback appreciated :) Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:01:42 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/35-bait-a-tackle/116042-bait-stuck-in-deep-freezer?limit=15&start=15#118347 Take everything out, hook up the hose to the hot water tap in the laundry and hose it down. Should loosen it up in no time.Then wipe with a solution of vanilla essence and water to give it a good smell. Repack Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:52:20 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/35-bait-a-tackle/118204-whats-the-best-berley-for-kgs#118344 that stuff is GOLD ABF! highly recomend ;) Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:38:45 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/22-saltwater-fishing/117214-snook#118331 cheers for the snook info stealthy fish!! yea i got a decent amount of salmon, still can go get more witch i might have too, got my littles spots for them :P Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:02:22 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/35-bait-a-tackle/118185-hook-sizes-as-a-measurement#118324 Ultimately it doesn't matter what size they are, I just like to know. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:12:03 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/22-saltwater-fishing/118238-surf-rod?limit=15&start=15#118312 I prefer the old alvey from the rocks and a 9-10ft rod with a 25-30lb tip Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:17:00 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/23-freshwater-fishing/118201-holy-carp#118311 Dear oh Dear lol Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:15:20 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/57-fishing-trips-a-charters/118159-strikehook-charter-day-sunday-dec-12?limit=15&start=15#118309 Only 2 Guarenteed spots left on stress relief III after that I can accomodate another 6 anglers to make Storm Eagle a viable option. I think this will will pretty quick, still waiting on heaps of guys to get back to me... I'd be suprised if it wasn't full and sealed before the end of Sept... Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:08:55 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/23-freshwater-fishing/118017-murray-redfin#118307 Thanks for all the tips guys, plenty of spots there for me and Matty to get our lures in amongst B) B) B) Not sure about Clayton tho', must have been bone dry during the drought, still, with all this fresh coming down and the redfin breeding event imminent Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:36:20 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/22-saltwater-fishing/113103-shark-fishing-season-2010?limit=15&start=120#118296 weathers geting better, geting a heaps of new gear tomoro for my stenhouse trip, cant wait, should be a big season. FSW Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:27:24 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/32-boat-motor-a-trailer-maintenance/118271-rod-storage-help#118271 G'day All I am currently engulfed in the long drawn out process of overhauling the tinny (435 Hornet). I want to incorporate some form of rod storage down the port side, as things seem to get broken when things get heated! Also looking for peace of mind that the graphite will be safe when the chop picks up. I was hoping someone out there has had some experience in designing/ building a rod locker. I would appreciate advice, tips and any problems people may have encountered during the process. Cheers Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:27:16 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/31-kayak-fishing/117876-finally-scored-a-trailer#118268 Yeah mate if you launch by trailer at a boat ramp you pay the fee. I still think my back is worth more to me than a boatramp fee though. If you use Garden Island ramp it's still free and plenty of others around the place too. Cheers Darren Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:23:24 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/15-flyfishing/117610-fly-line-advice-needed#118240 thanx guys will do all those things actually ... B) Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:36:11 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/30-marine-electronics/118089-this-gps-any-good#118225 pm sent... and too right, lil green thumb has been clicked! cheers fellas! Thu, 09 Sep 2010 02:12:38 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/27-boat-fishing/117758-old-fuel?limit=15&start=15#118223 ide just keep it and add 2kgs of sugar to it in a jerry..and leave it out for a scum bag to steal/use Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:10:36 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/9-in-the-kitchen/59791-worlds-most-tender-squid?limit=15&start=30#118220 litely flour..shallow fry on a just cooking heat.put a lid on n half steamed half fryd..leave it as long as you can[yeah..sounds kinda crudd] but its marshmello. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:41:13 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/27-boat-fishing/117361-dreaming-about-a-boat#118187 Thanks for letting us know. We will check out the ad. Appreciated. Ben's mum Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:24:38 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/31-kayak-fishing/117877-fathers-day-gift-for-proangler#118146 johnwalkley wrote: looks good mate and othat trailer it solves the weight hate, ps where is the frustration dents on the hull, thought there would be at least a few from that bolt? lol Who would believe that the thread on a brand new bolt would be stuffed Nearly done my head in but I beat it :-D :-D . Cheers Darren Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:31:38 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/23-freshwater-fishing/118036-fishing-the-torrens-yeah-right-must-see-these#118144 You should have seen Clarendon weir overflowing on Saturday at lunch time. There was a huge crowd, was so impressive. Never seen anything like it. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:26:06 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/57-fishing-trips-a-charters/75724-mad-keen-fishing-charters-wallaroo?limit=15&start=15#118086 bump, for the sake of people looking at our trip late last year here is the Youtube Clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDHXp_7OCvA Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:08:28 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/74-pirsa-fisheries/118050-major-fines-for-outback-fishing-offences#118073 fantastic!!!! Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:15:44 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/20-south-australian-marine-parks/19178-sa-marine-parks?limit=15&start=495#118052 Another gem - keeping in mind the tracking survey happenning currently on the North coast of KI, have a read particularly of the third and last paras on this page link. - The usual platitudes in relation to "threatened" species - Talk of a land-sea link to be "facilitated by Marine Park zoning" http://www.wilderness.org.au/articles/the-nuyts-archipelago-and-the-investigator-group-of-islands-to-become-wilderness-protection-areas/view Watersnake - I believe it is all driven by the "armchair conservationist" ideologues unfortunately. I wonder how many Wilderness Society members own a rod, let alone a boat! RJ - the 50% is a blatant ambit claim well in excess of the Greens (UN?) proforma benchmark. Not sure how much actual science went into even the 30%, but there`s a lot of that going around nowadays. Here`s hoping that sanity will prevail, however... Excuse my cynicism, but make sure you all savour the next couple of years. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:45:17 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/27-boat-fishing/117885-the-qpiranhaq#118045 yeah she's pretty stable for a 3m boat Lloydy, shes been christened with a few decent estury perch and bream but yet to score a good mully but that will come eventually :) Looking foward to having a kota on the front to open up a few more fishing options. cheers Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:17:33 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/31-kayak-fishing/117953-report-monday-6th-sept-2010?limit=15&start=15#118039 top work!! great yak report! im lucky to catch anything bigger than a ST or a 40cm Flatty so far from my yak.. must put in the hours! Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:56:16 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/15-flyfishing/117891-loop-evotec-clw-or-shimano-bio-craft#118030 iv had the bio craft 7# for 3 years and caught kingfish upto 90cm on it. and last big gts and bigger kings. salmon no worries, strong reel, but the gt's did make it sound funny 'too fast for the bearing maybe' its done me alright. not the lightest, but reliable. as for the loop, dunno. fishnuts has heaps of diff reels so if he recons the abel is strong that that would be a good one too Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:39:56 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/54-safwaa/118003-kuitpo-forest-camping-weekend-10-12-sept#118012 yeh... ohwell its what i gotta do to get my boat so.... once i have my boat ill definantly get my moneys worth out of it for sure :) Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:28:17 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/31-kayak-fishing/115833-coorong-trip-in-yaksanyone-keen?limit=15&start=15#118005 the SAFWAA guys have a camping trip so im involved in that. so count me and softy out as he travels with me usually. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:54:04 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/27-boat-fishing/117899-aluminium-welders-southern-area#118002 Cheers Mate. Will do. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:27:21 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/27-boat-fishing/116595-snapper-help?limit=15&start=15#118000 Off the bay now there are ruggers to 50cm,a mate got 5 last night.Follow the tips above, fish pretty light(12-15lb)with a sinker as light as possible on an outgoing tide around dusk and into the early evening and most importantly hang onto your rod,they can bite pretty light metro and sometimes need you to strip off a bit of line when you get some interest.Keep your sessions to a couple of hours and you won't get bored while your doing some ground work. cheers brenton p.s there a plenty of well known grounds that can produce a few ruggers after dark. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:04:58 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/51-the-tournament-scene/101355-lmlfc-search-for-perch-classic?limit=15&start=60#117999 Mr_Willy wrote: Not sure Lazzy, a lot of it should be clean water (fresh rain fall and also melted snow). Will also fill the back waters which should bring a few fish out of hiding as well. Pull up the website mate - www.lmlfc.com - the poster is the first thing that pops up and C/Park contact details are on there. Cheers Nath ;) Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:03:03 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/12-fishing-footage/117807-snapper-on-plastic-whilst-on-charter?limit=15&start=15#117988 Keen B) Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:59:37 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/22-saltwater-fishing/117976-daiwa-more-then-branzino#117976 I was looking at the More then Branzino rods on Plat.co.jp last night and thought wow these are the ultimate looking rods. i just want one but obviously cant afford one. doh! I then thought I wonder if the word Branzino meant Brilliant but upon looking it up I found out it means Bass. So it means, more than Bass?? wtf??? any way heres the important link to drool over. http://www.plat.co.jp/shop/catalog/default/language/en/cPath/21_38_45_271/saltwater-fishing-big/rod/daiwa-rod/morethan-branzino.html enjoy.. :S :S :S :S Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:22:56 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/30-marine-electronics/117926-running-leccy-battery-up-front#117958 Thanks boys, I just picked the battery up, and was quoted $52 for 10 metres of suitable cable (4 metres x red/black), Its pretty heavy, so iam pretty sure ill weld up a bracket and basket for up under the floor up front, Cant wait to hit the water now for 4 hours of uninterupted trolling :P Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:16:30 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/22-saltwater-fishing/117407-snapper#117933 where i went the water was sooo rough it was ridiculous. my van was about to blow over haha. so dissapointing Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:44:08 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/51-the-tournament-scene/108901-sabt-26th-september?limit=15&start=30#117919 Wont be fishin this one unfortunately guys, Have a shitload of fun and will see yas at the next one. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:51:35 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/27-boat-fishing/117770-best-place-for-me-to-go?limit=15&start=15#117883 how about buzzing wallroo bay-good water to get to learn you craft with whiting and squid aplent. Or maybe the length of coast between edithburh and pt giles Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:19:04 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/15-flyfishing/117691-cliffs-bugger-barn-fly-boxes-are-sooo-sweet#117874 sounds like a runaway add for mortein lol Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:55:07 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/30-marine-electronics/117382-here-snap-snap-snap-snap?limit=15&start=15#117870 nah mate, the right hand edge of the screen is what is directly under the boat, the rest is what sounder guru's call 'history'. So what I had done is drive the boat perpendicular to the channel so that I started in the shallows and ended in the deep channel proper. travelling parallel is what most people try but data is very hard to decifer, you are better off zig zagging on and off the drop off till you find some fish- with tradition 2D sounders anyhow. although with humminbird side image or lowrance sidescan it is possible to determine the same data travelling parallel as these units send echos out at 90 degrees either side of the boat. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:02:33 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/11-wild-coast-fishing-south-australia/116954-salt-creek-report#117856 D T wrote: isnt that section of the coorong closed as we speake due to the breeding cycle of the birds ???? Not sure its closed yet. Can't remember the exact dates - I know it runs until Boxing Day though... Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:11:36 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/74-pirsa-fisheries/117349-legality-of-using-qsabikiq-rigs#117855 These things are dynamite on Coorong Mullet! Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:10:54 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/24-the-great-outdoors/117702-the-not-so-good-outdoors#117840 between gawler and lyndoch :) Sambo Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:31:30 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/22-saltwater-fishing/90931-outer-harbour-northern-break-water?limit=15&start=45#117838 yeah ive had a heap of stacks joging along those rocks nothing bad yet but have broken 3 phones out there FSW Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:24:09 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/35-bait-a-tackle/117573-how-to-find-sea-weed-worms?limit=15&start=15#117836 Thanks for the info Spog777 ;) Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:19:52 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/22-saltwater-fishing/113410-henley-jetty?limit=15&start=30#117813 i got an elephant shark early this year, cut its head, fins off and gutted it strait away didnt have ice so put it in a bucket of salt water changing the water every 15-20mins cooked it up 2 days later and was a wicked feed, nice big thick fillets, mate and i lost another 1 each later that night they where alot bigger aswell :( they liked little bits of squid, and whole/half pilchards scott. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 22:08:39 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/15-flyfishing/117743-squid-flies#117789 I'm impressed JW, top stuff B) Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:52:53 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/31-kayak-fishing/117584-kayak-rescue#117769 wasnt me either :) Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:04:21 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/35-bait-a-tackle/117672-imo-best-rods-value-for-money#117740 never thought ide be saying this but I LOVE NUSCLE TIPS! Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:32:33 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/35-bait-a-tackle/117648-garfish-imitations#117730 if u score one you'll have to keep us informed-plz. But i personally prefer to use the real thing-its a blood lust problem i have :) Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:09:32 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/35-bait-a-tackle/117472-what-reel-should-i-get?limit=15&start=15#117727 i have a sol 3000 ( PenThrox has borrowed at moment) that hopefully i can bring with me to the SAFWAA General meeting thursday night if you want to have a look at it.. fit it up to a rod etc. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:07:25 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/35-bait-a-tackle/117647-farming-seaweed-worms#117726 I dont think youd have much chance as they r fragile and fussy as all hell. I suppose if it could be dont the bait companies wouldve targeted it by now. But good luck and keep us posted :) Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:05:28 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/23-freshwater-fishing/116862-squidgie-fish-3lb-rainbow?limit=15&start=30#117684 haha cheers bro, yeah some good stuff on there, will be doing some moire footage in nz for xmas. soem more kings n trout. will have to look at joining the club again. ive joined twice now and still never got roud to fishing a dam lol how slack am I Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:25:59 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/51-the-tournament-scene/112882-abt-glenelg-r-sept?limit=15&start=15#117667 Pretty tough luring anywhere but the mouth at the moment, plenty of dark choc water coming down! Sun, 05 Sep 2010 09:46:14 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/23-freshwater-fishing/116368-wild-goldies-or-prussian-carp?limit=15&start=15#117616 I reckon Benny's right. The first one is def a carp/golfish cross and the others are wild goldfish. They are definitely not crucians, I grew up fishing for these, they are as round as dinner plates and a beautiful deep gold colour. Goldfish are really hardy and should survive saltwater for a while before osmosis kicks in, will be a deadbait then! Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:03:51 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/35-bait-a-tackle/116113-lesson-on-qjiggingq?limit=15&start=15#117602 yer the red was a great choice. i heard the orange ones do well in deeper water as well cheers Tp Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:05:50 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/31-kayak-fishing/117242-monday-6th-sept#117583 Normally I'd join you, but I'm heading up to Wallaroo for a few days on Thursday, so I'd better give this one a miss. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:20:05 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/35-bait-a-tackle/117497-codger-lures#117560 Might save me money for some Dam Busters Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:53:12 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/35-bait-a-tackle/117383-rod-q-and-reel-qs#117556 Thanks for the heads up Southslide ;) I looked at that many different rods that I might have got the price wrong at my local? cheers :) Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:42:23 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/54-safwaa/113826-safwaa-membership-details-for-private-group#117544 Cougs we have our monthly meeting next month on Thursday night at the Police Club Carrington st if you want to pop down and meet the guys. You will get a good guage of what the club is about and meet plenty of like minded fishos who have a pretty good knowledge about freshwater fishing. on the other hand.. if you just want to join by paying via EFT and send in your appilcation you can do that to. Fishing made easy !! the hardest bit is actaully catching them! Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:42:23 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/57-fishing-trips-a-charters/116562-on-the-topic-of-fishing-charters#117503 Mark from Reef Encounters... bottom of yorkes... he's awesome!!!! Also is as close to the neptunes as lincoln (little known fact!!!) Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:22:07 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/48-interstate-fishing-reports/113897-williamstown--point-cook-area#117495 Mate there was a stretch of around 200mt with a fisho every 3 metres. Few tangles but no hot heads. Just cast straight out and retrieve. Was great to see so many keen anglers, all chating, all happy.. most returning their catch, others swapping recipes... just a good environment !! Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:58:33 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/23-freshwater-fishing/110926-warren-reservoir-released-by-sa-water?limit=15&start=75#117483 jagger wrote: Featherweight wrote: This is a fantastic but small step towards recreational access to reervoirs. Try not to focus on small details and consider the bigger picture. The main stumbling block is SA Water's own Public Access Policies. Any precidents that can slowly dismantle these policies are a good thing. Consider what you get for $33 these days. Maybe a meal out, 2 tickets to the movies if you go on cheap day and not even a full case of beer! I don't know be would suspect that as SARFAC is administrating this arrangement there would be some insurance component in this fee. Remember SA Water do not want you there, the main achievement here was that SA Water conceeded and allowed access. Stocking proposals must come later. The argument about eastern states reservoirs are not totally relevant. While they do allow access to their many regional and irrigation based impoundments, most of their inner city and metropoliton supply reservoirs are off limits. Very well said Featherweight. I like these posts. We should have them all slowly opened , no matter how. I fish in a boat in salt mostly. But I admit to fishing most sa water dams in past. Mt bold is one of the most pretty areas in the state. All the fences make me want to cry, I live and pay taxes and pay and pay. $200 water bill just in too. To be at the banks amongst the beauty, and fight with big redfin is nice. But then having to sneak out like a criminal is so so sad. This place though is very dangerous, drunk idiots would not last long there. Warren reservoir we could camp on the banks. I promise the water will clear in summer. But now if you fish bait, you can catch a big carp big as snapper. Just want to share this information. I'm sorry to offend anybody but some places are too beautiful to be kept out of I'm not a bloody terrorist. I have sent my 33 well spent. And people leaving rubbish makes is all sick but I've carried other idiots rubbish from browns beech too And thankyou tonyb very positive intelligent voice I like your wild coast articles. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:33:16 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/35-bait-a-tackle/117062-reels--#117480 I love my Shimano 2500FA. I also love my Pfleuger Purist baitcaster I dont have a picture of either reels, but I do have a piucture of some very good carp Ive landed on it. Then again If I show any more carp shots on this site someones gonna kill me :P Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:26:21 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/74-pirsa-fisheries/117375-razor-fish#117434 thx for the question and the handy answers-didnt even think about the issues raised-top job all Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:29:22 +0900 http://www.strikehook.com/forum/32-boat-motor-a-trailer-maintenance/117281-16-ft-60qs-carribean-refit#117390 Quaker wrote: Mate, Those "parallel thingies" are called stringers, a bit like a backbone & ribcage in a body. Remove them without shaped supports on the outside of the hull, & your hull will deform so bad it will be useless. Hi fridge Love the old Caribbeans Anyhow Quaker is dead right about replacing stringers and ect. At the moment, my son is replacing the stringers, floor and bulkheads in a Manors Craft with a tunnel He spent the best part of a day alining the boat with chocks everywhere as there's nothing holding it together anymore. If want to go ahead with this type of project, you need to do a Taff course down the Port as there is so much to learn. You can ask a lot of questions on the net and u will get a lot of answers, but which answer is right. Wish you well Moggy Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:46:13 +0900