Bait Caster

Speak to Ross at the Rod Works here in Adelaide. Hes been building rods with them for years.

Report reliability varies depending on the store you visit. Plus fishing varies daily. Not all fishers report catches to stores they know are staffed by people who will blab to anyone to sell a pack of hooks.

Dragging up an old thread. Any long term reports on Gliss? OS reports seem to indicate, it casts extremely well but has atrocious abrasion resistance. Cheers.

7'3" was originally sold as a vibe rod I think so will have enough midrange to work larger whiting topwater lures, as is designed with enough give so you wont pull hooks on soft mouths. The blanks are a bit doughy, being composite, but are fine for what you are doing. I have one of the original pale blue sticker rods, with cork handle.

Just remove the bail return spring and operate the bail manually. If you dont want to do it yourself, most competent reel techs inlocal shops can do it.

Harrison. If you live out that way, St Kilda breakwater is good for snook on fly. Usually more abundant in late spring, early summer, but still some about. Always the chance of STs, YFW and bream at the right times too. 

Something like a tcurve PPB. Designed for what u want.

Mickyj, sit at home in front of the TV, or where ever, spend some time winding with the handle and you will have it down in no time. I find when changing from one side to the other, I do it with BC reels with different techniques, they hardest part is the initial few winds combined with a solid hook set. Stick to it and after a while it will be second nature.

On 07/09/2018 at 12:59 PM, AuusieDave said:

Lets keep this on track guys, we're trying to improve representation of rec fishers not war between rec fishing organisations.

All this warring is just working against us.

Isnt that the whole reason for some of these new "organizations", all some have done is attempt to divide recreational fishers. Nothing to add to the discussion, agree with him or get either abuse or blocked.

On 03/09/2018 at 9:53 PM, vogon said:

One of the big ones, usually pretty good on past experiences

Can you name them. As I said, the advice makes little sense.

What shop made these recommendations? Make little sense.

On 01/09/2018 at 9:13 PM, brenton said:

well the current system has been really shit for us so i'm prepared to give anything a go......read it and done my submission.Give it a go and have your say.

                                      cheers b

Current system has only "failed" due to complete apathy by the recreational sector. Only have to look at the pathetic response to the various surveys and questionaires published in the last several years. Instead the process has been distorted by a few individuals who represent almost nobody, and distort the facts. 

23 hours ago, bjorn2fish said:

 

one of my favourite books.

Still no comment from any group about where they have been getting funded from. Looks like the rumours are true. Lobbying for the pros, anyone?

And lets not forget, a very prominent member of the government now owns one of, if not the, biggest pro fishing companies in the state. Guess we know where the funding was, and is, coming from!

When are all the bodies mentioned going to show where they get their funding from? Lots of rumours that could easily be squashed if this information  is released. Lots of hiding going on at present.

Go into enough tackle shops and you will find out that a lot of staff dont really have a clue. Was in one the other day that told me vibes dont work. When I told him there is hardly a species I haven't caught on vibes he pretty much called bull####.

Get your mate to tie some BIG white ones. Mulloway killers

The site shows Kmart type stores or best chance for a reel would be BCF

Non shielded bearings are easier to maintain and facilitate better casting without a layer of grease, as was mentioned. 

"Thong Things" aimed, particularly for Aussie Bass were, and probably still are, extremely  popular for many years in the eastern states. Minor mods would make them work well here to. Bream love them.

Probably carbon steel, not stainless. Never store a knife in its sheath. Not much you can do about the rust, if it is a decent quality, you should be ok. Give it a good sharpen and try it out. Have an old KBar style knife i have had for about 35yrs. Blade is wearing away from use and sharpening,  but still holds a razor edge.

 

 

Nice Photos Mate!

Really need to get down to Tassie.... Adelaide trout aren't doing it for me and it gets hammered now...

You need to find a secret spot all to yourself... feel free look me up if you manage to get down this way..

cheers

Adrian

Had a couple mate. Unfortunately they have been thrashed from social media.

Will definitely take you up on that offer. Bucket list is to get a tassie trout.

Adaminbinfishin, where have you tried a Concept Z? Don't think they have been released yet to the public.

Can only assume you have all taken advantage of the latest consulting period for the next round of RECFish grants and the stocking of a couple of new fresh water dams. May not be attractive to everyone,however, a few of us have been talking to the people involved about stocking of some local saltwater species into local waters. You can maybe guess which ones. Whine all you want, but unless you get involved, well you know the rest. Plus don't forget, they may be slow, and stocking in smaller numbers, but the government is doing it for free. If you have been around for a while you would know that recreational fishers in this state,are their own worst enemies.

Barbless hooks and trebles are easy to get these days. They have a slightly different design and don't fall out as easily as some people think. A very fine point penetrates easily and stays put until some slack is introduced.