Discovery Journey 0 Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 just a short video fishing for snapper with soft platicsmanaged nice 9kg to christen the branzino Jack. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rickster 0 Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Well done always good to see some video. :woohoo: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urhookedfish 12 Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Hey mate nice fish indeed, got to be proud as punch over that one. How you liking the Branzino, did it cope alright with that fish, I seemed to notice what seemed like you trying to put extra drag pressure on the fish by holding the spool. Which I thought was weird cos surely the Branzino has a really solid amount of drag in kilo's..so what was going on with that...Only asking as Ive always wanted a Branzino myself but always thought they should of made it in a 4000 size, but in saying that the 3500 should easily take care of 9kilo reds.and considering it only took you a couple of minutes to boat it I guess it looks like it did the job no probss. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Discovery Journey 0 Posted February 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 ay buddy thanks for the postactually was fighting the fish for 15 minutes almostapplied extra pressure as we wer on a best spot so tried to get it up before people saw and stole our spot lolso i have evry faith in the branzinobst reeli have a steez 4500 maverick saltiga and Saltiga expedition and my branzino is my favi would wory bout the size i run pe3 /30braid on it fit clean 300 metresand then bimitwist knot to a albright to my 40lb leaderand hav caught plenty of snapper all on soft plastics i will add some to my album shortlyi used to own the saltiga 3500 game and to tell you the truth i sold it and got the branzino3000 is a perfect size for snapper and i would never use biggerwith the 7kg drag and correctly done knots you will catch the biggest snapper ever when playing your cards righti feel confident in my branzino and knowing my knots will hold all i have to do is tempt the fish to strike and play the fishing gameif you have any other questions feel free to ask manB) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urhookedfish 12 Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 ah sweet as man, now I know it took 15 odd minutes it all makes sense a bit more now.tks for the awesome response.sounds like you have some fantastic gear in your arsenal dude.:woohoo: :woohoo:Its on my dream/wish list but just a little out of my price range at the moment. Someone mention lotto tickets$$?Hold on, do you work in a tackle store LOL :blink: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Discovery Journey 0 Posted February 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 thanks man appreciate thatyeh i used to work in spot on at salisbry few years bak till i started my full time apprentaship.but bak then i did not hav tht gear its only til started tilingi saved up and upgraded my arsenal.best way to man put it on layby and pay it off slowly best way 50 bucks every week here and there any before you no it you have it in your handsi wish i had won lotto too dont worry lolil up load a pic of my main gear jst to prove it lol not tryna brag ro anything but some people dont believe me lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 0 Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 hay man great captire there and good fotage to watch as well love seing them come to the surface like that,was wondering what kg the rod was your using there man cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
quicky 0 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 ur hooked fish you should definatly get a branzino like BRANZINO said layby it both me and my brother have one and my brother has caught fish up to 13 kilo ive only got one up to 9 kilo awsome reels also caught big eagle rays on it to Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 You definiteley gave that fish some curry Brazino, great working curve in that rod :woohoo: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Discovery Journey 0 Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 cheers fellas definielty best reels on the market. you really get what you pay for and werth every cent.its matched with the SALTIGA BAY JIGGER RODRATED AT PE2 /2OLB I WILLL NEVER EVER USE A HEAVIER ROD AGAIN THIS ROD HERE IS AMAZING LIGHT AND BALANCED FLEXIBLE AND HAS BALLS LIKE A V8there few pictures in my album of all snapper caught on thet branzino n saltiga:) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urhookedfish 12 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 cheers fellas definielty best reels on the market. you really get what you pay for and werth every cent.its matched with the SALTIGA BAY JIGGER RODRATED AT PE2 /2OLB I WILLL NEVER EVER USE A HEAVIER ROD AGAIN THIS ROD HERE IS AMAZING LIGHT AND BALANCED FLEXIBLE AND HAS BALLS LIKE A V8there few pictures in my album of all snapper caught on thet branzino n saltiga:)Feel free to whack those pics up in Big Reds too. the members will love em in there.:cheer: :cheer:Yeah I just picked up the New Berkley venom King Brown and cant wait to test it out soon.That outfit does look super choice. What plastic did the trick on that one and what weight heads do you prefer. Im interested to see if you like a natural drift and slow sink rate or a medium weight head and one that you know will maintain contact with the bottom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Discovery Journey 0 Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 yeh no worrie man nice rod;) how do i go bout adding them to the big reds album ? cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urhookedfish 12 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Go into the group section and apply to Join the group Big Reds first.Once your approved you can load them to the group album just like you do your own album.as soon as you hit the apply button I can approve you.Cheers BrettGroup Big Reds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kat 0 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Top Video and Nice fish!Congrats! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 0 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 its matched with the SALTIGA BAY JIGGER RODRATED AT PE2 /2OLB I WILLL NEVER EVER USE A HEAVIER ROD AGAIN THIS ROD HERE IS AMAZING LIGHT AND BALANCED FLEXIBLE AND HAS BALLS LIKE A V8thanks for that man i have a barra spin raider 6 -10kg matched to a cauldia 3000 (the older royal blue job)not in the same leauge as your gear but seeing your 20lb out fit has me itching to put a bend in mine ,on the sp thanks for that ,cheers B) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urhookedfish 12 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Yeah that would do the trick nicely Chunky. Best you fire that stick up next trip out.would be killer to fish with smaller leads or ball sinkers or fish unweighted as the tide slows or as you say throw placcies as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Discovery Journey 0 Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 thanks fellasyeh man 20lb is nice running pe2 /30lb top daiwa braidgiv it a go and thats nice ombo you got man it will do the same job probly man giv it a shot the plastics i use are gulp, slam, and exude all work well but hav caught them on shimano squidge fish aswell and also caught them ona halco slice lure lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 0 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 yeah your right i`ll see how i go,cheer`s brett,and branz thanks for the info man you`ve been a huge help man fish onB) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 0 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 interesting on the halco man not surprising though when you think about it you would have been jigging it yes?:whistle: :whistle: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Discovery Journey 0 Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 no worries buddy any timealsowith the techniquei cast out let it sink and drop to the bottomthen lift n jig up bout 5 to 10 metres and retrive line at the same time. then open the spool and let it drop back down to the bottom again and keep reaping and i have caght most on the retrive up they like it movinggood luck :cheer: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 0 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 thanks man for advice will give it a go next time out ,have yet to catch a red yet on any rod and reel ,bait or other wise,have landed a few with a 80lb hand line though, cheers again,be good Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Discovery Journey 0 Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 yeh no worries manon the sounder saw school of fish half waythort they were mackerel so sent the slice down for few jigs and bang got smashd 7kg snapperwas few years ago now cant find the pic tho peaking really but keep up the persistance i have nto caught a legal mullie yet and thats drivign me crayz enough lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 0 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 dont talk to me about mul ,mu mmm, nup cant say it lol :whistle: :pinch: :pinch: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Discovery Journey 0 Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 yeh well im on the hunt for them this week lol hope this is the week:) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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