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10 hours ago, MAH said:

No, the Platypus definitely feels thicker and the Duel feels the thinnest. The Duel feels more like some 6lb line I have that is listed as 0.07mm.

I'm with you, I just want to know the true breaking strain, so I can use the thinnest line I need, rather than underrating the braking strain and ending up with heavier line.

My Emeraldas reel supposedly can fit 200m of 0.6 PE. The Platypus braid I have it spooled with is supposedly 0.6, but there is no way I can fit 200m.

When i ran the 2500 Emeraldas reel this PE1 line on the Emeraldas spool took the whole 150m roll,never lost a jig with line breaking usually the knot was the issue and my fault tying.Compairing this with others used comes out as 0.13mm and rated 20.2lb

https://isofishinglifestyle.com.au/collections/pe-line/products/varivas-avani-eging-max-power-pe-x8?variant=32779085840447

Here is some more results,don't know who's it is.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/dtvrv8c7dho30mv/Braid Test Results.xlsx?dl=0

aquaholik lee got heaps of tests on youtube

The Rangers were there on and off and did educate some of do's and don'ts but they had other places to be as well and once they are out of sight anything can happen with out them as the temptation in catching one of the 1,000 Cod in there and on the dinner table.Signage is around the place re fish limits and rules but the public turned zombie and ignored common sense, I'm too avoiding the place for a while.

Complete chaos at Happy Valley reservoir.

A guy says seen 15 Cod caught in 15 mins from shore plus Cod being dragged out over ground and bagged,what a mess it has been over the weekend.plenty more shenanigans to come.

I find the true breaking strength of a line is at the knot (braid to leader).it can be tested with various devices at home as in knowing what you're working with.

11am

Some one took this picture this morning

David Speirs MP

Mount Bold Reservoir Reserve is open for business! It’s South Australia’s biggest reservoir (holding over 46 gigalitres of water!) and is surrounded by rugged hill country. Today a 10km network of new trails and a spectacular lookout opened as Stage One of public access to this site was rolled out. There’s much more planned in Stage Two including more trails, water access and fishing!

2 hours ago, Softy said:

Doesn't look like it will be open to fishing tho?

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That's stage two

2 hours ago, Softy said:

Where did you see that? I'm taking a break from FB so just been on the Google and couldn't find anything on it.

https://www.premier.sa.gov.au/news/media-releases/news/mount-bold-and-little-para-reservoirs-next-on-the-agenda

Opening stage one before Xmas

Announced today opening soon

On 30/11/2021 at 10:17 PM, Soobz said:

Saw Lubin have some luck on KGW with SPs but anyone else have any tips?

I'd get some Zman SP's with a few different colours and jig heads and start chucking them about

BFC have the Shimano Advance Eging spinning rod on special today for anyone looking for something like that $200,PE 0.4-1 ,Jag 2.5-3.5 only weighs 88gram.

It's listed under the wrong section in overhead rods.I got one but will try out next week to see if they are worth it.Price drop from $249.

Another option

Those lures should be tested in a pool for accuracy before making a purchase Softy.

Easier way just buy a $2 philips head  screw driver from the dollar shop and use that,want it sharper grind the end a bit more

A couple pics of Pt Douglas taken at a water side cafe called "the tin shed" and next to the ramp.Sat there having lunch watching a school of Kingfish doing loops out in front,surface Kingfish diving one foot you would lose site of them being murky water.Here's a few links of the area live surf cams.

https://www.newsport.com.au/beachcam/

https://www.newsport.com.au/beachcam/palm-cove-beachcam/

4 hours ago, Territory Lad said:

Shame about the fishing conditions. Got to love the warmer conditions though!

Any size to your barra?

91 and 88

Just got back from Palm Cove a few days ago,the first thing getting off the plane in Cairns was we all had face masks on plane and in airport but once you step outside no one had a mask on.I asked the shuttle driver why..too hot.. never seen one again in any shopping centre or cafe during the stay over.

The weather everyday was usually 32 and 24deg overnight,air conditioners run here 24/7.The real heat starts in December and goes through Jan & Feb with lots of humidity.Interestingly no flies or mozzies over the 7 day stay.

The water was surprisingly warm at 28deg while the SA coast currently is at 15deg.Water clarity was bad i had been watching the live beach cams (Palm Cove/Pt Douglas)for months prior to leaving and it has been calm but when you get there it looked dirty,if you go in knee deep you can't see your feet.

While travelling from Clifton beach right through to Port Douglas and beyond never seen one person fish off the beach or rocks,didn't even see any boats within eye view if you want to catch fish get on a boat and go out into deep clear water.Didn't even bother taking out the travel rod and reel.Took a few walks along the jetty and asked the fisho's just as info but no locals,all from the adjacent caravan park killing time.

Here's a few pictures one where the wind came up strong a few days before leaving and the stinger stations (vinigar) spread out along the beach and as for catches yes got 2 Barra,will be editing the video soon.

HV opening December 11th

I like this one for price and reliability 

On 24/03/2021 at 9:18 PM, bratko said:

Howdy...got a DAIWA EMERALDAS 8ft3 SUPERVOLUME FIBRE blank with AGS guides for sale...brand new never used..not a mark or scratch on her...direct message me if interested...cheers

Still got the rod for sale Bratko ?