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I've been meaning to put this on the site for some time, forgot all about it..
Not for the want of trying I finally caught and released a decent size wild brown trout for a change. Even better was the fact it was my personal best of the season so far. Still hoping to break the one kilo mark & better before the season ends on the last Sunday closest to the end of April 2021. The larger three rivers (Meander, Mersey & Leven) I fish do hold a few trout well over the kilo size, it's just a matter of being in the right place at the right time.
 cheers
Adrian 
 
 

If I kept it neat and tidy, my financial director would easily see how many fishing assets I actually have....
 
No... better to keep it messy... "In confusion there is profit" (Tony Curtis--" Don't give up the ship"(I think))
 
OH.. and dont store it all in the one spot...

I use those, but am going to try the egg type as they are stronger and as far as I can tell more secure as they overlock, and seem the closest thing to a loop knot.

Of course they are "cross rock"! If you want to annoy a Japanese person ask them to say "racecourse"
(I have a number of Japanese friends)
BTW, these are Y300, which is like $4, why do we pay $10?

I've got a large-ish tub that keeps it all in one place and can throw in the car if going away, and in that I use a combo of smaller boxes:
https://www.bunnings.com.au/tactix-380mm-22-compartment-organiser-storage-box_p2580702
or it's smaller 30cm? $4 variant
And I also use the Decor red sealed ones from the supermarket;
https://www.decor.com.au/product/match-ups-clips-oblong-4l/ um I think it's that one.
The Tactix boxes are for lures, sinkers, hooks, swivels etc
The Decor boxes: 1 for soft plastics (which can be smelly and you want a sealed box),  1 for line and other larger items.
When I'm going out I'll make up 1 Decor box and 1 tactix box that both fit in a cheap $20 backpack (Port Markets). I also have 1 thin Decor Tellfresh tool case with side cutters, multi-tool, screwdriver, just in case I get in trouble (split ring pliers on my PFD).
I am not a neat person by default, so my aim is compartment as much as I can, have it easy to see in shallow boxes.
What I don't have a good solution for is snelled hooks and rigs, which is why I am fishing lures way more now

I have an Atomic Arrowz Bream Surface in my arsenal of wands for surface YFW. Great rod, especially for the price!

Yeah
 
After i posted that before i went back to researching and was just about to go out and buy one, then checked their site before leaving and saw sold out

When you look at some of these kayak vids you'll notice they'll have 3 or 4 rods/reels with them,it's incase something goes wrong with the line/reel and your missing valuable time trying to sort it out while they're biting.Some may have variable line/rod strengths or lure sizes,if i'm out in the boat i'll usually have 4 rod/reel combo's ready to go with varying lures.Don't get caught in thinking i'll spend the day out only to be heading home within the first 15mins out,and sitting in a yak trying to sort out a problem isn't ideal.Been there done that.

Yes I discovered today they are damned hard to re-clip, especially without glasses

 

I use those, but am going to try the egg type as they are stronger and as far as I can tell more secure as they overlock, and seem the closest thing to a loop knot.

Of course they are "cross rock"! If you want to annoy a Japanese person ask them to say "racecourse"
(I have a number of Japanese friends)
BTW, these are Y300, which is like $4, why do we pay $10?

I finally got around to giving one of two of Brayden's hard body lures ( 41mm 4g Brown trout pattern) a go today in the Mersey River in dull overcast conditions and very clear water..
the lure worked a treat picking up a brown & a rainbow trout in quick time.. the fishing was tough today with a low moving in, I did hook and lose two trout on it as well.
They're a great action light weight lure, very impressed with it.. here's a couple of pic;'s..
cheers
Adrian...

The brown was the first that fell to the lure..

Then not long after a rainbow was landed..

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https://www.abc.net.au/life/coronavirus-covid-19-why-is-everyone-buying-toilet-paper/12024738
 
Human nature can be quite predictable. I think the main driver is confirmation bias.
People were caught out last time and despite all the reassurances that there would be plenty of supply, those that didn't stock up went short.
They see other people panic buying and they see shortages = there is a shortage and you need to panic buy.
Its a vicious feedback loop
 
 
 

 

I can't believe the panic buying that goes on, as soon as there a sign of covid-19 virus all hell let's loose in the super markets.
We had it on 7news here the day of the new outbreak in SA  and people were buying up on toilet paper straight away, empty shelves in no time at all..
What's wrong with just doing a normal shop, I haven't heard that the virus gives you the "trots/runs" so what's with this toilet paper epidemic..
Stay safe there everyone, thinking of you all.. take care.. and let's hope they get on top of it ASAP like they did before..
cheers
Adrian

Curious to watch these numbers

 

Are the masses that are flocking to the shops unnecessarily in blind panic realise that now is the worst time to be in places with high densities of people in terms of coming into contact with this virus? The behaviour of many people at the moment is a disgrace.

Just quietly, the people flocking to stores now is exactly the opposite of what we should be doing. 
All these people flooding the stores when it is clear that supermarkets will still be open during lockdown; why? 
The people then crowd and cause chaos, potentially spreading it even more. 
Just wear a face covering and go during the lockdown people, it's all good. Be efficient and plan things well and it'll be fine. 
 
I'd understand shops that will be locked down such as Bottle shops even more so, but man, this is a great way to spread a virus, by cramming into tight spaces on mass. 

Fishing Wholesale , mid coast fishing tackle , they are a glass rod , very light , with lots of balls cheers

Yeah bang for buck on special you can get a lot of the savage stuff really cheap. 
 
If you've got the gumption to ask for a bit of the price to be knocked off the savage stuff, they often will do it just to keep stock moving in my experience

Maybe have a look at the OKUMA flexi tipz , I like them but you may not , around $50 .
 

the shimano sonics at BCF are good. 7ft 2-4 kg, there is a soft plastic model and a bait model. both have good action and are light. I think they are about 70$
 

For the kayak I prefer a rod to be 7 foot long and graphite. I use alot of cheaper rods from the yak and used the anaconda entry level Esteem graphite rods for years. These were 7 foot graphite, skeleton reel seat, weighed under 100g and were $50 on sale. Currently I am running a few savage gear MPP2 7'2" 3 to 5kg rods. They were down to $30 on sale last year from BCF so I picked up 4.
Head instore and have a play. Graphite will be much nicer and lighter to hold. If you can hold off till sale time you can save some $ 

Hate these blanket claims. If they want to say brand X mono in 10lb vs brand Y Fluoro in 10 lb then maybe you can make a comparison.

Yeah I'd like to see if soaking the spools for 30 mins, made any difference.

Its the water absorption that is supposed to weaken the mono line.

But those results give real cause for concern for the "Flouro Is Tougher camp".

There are so many lies in the fishing game thats its hard to tell whats real - even stated diameters and breaking strains are often wildly different from what it says on the spool.

This years Onkastomper Fishing Competition is on again at Perrys Bend, Onkaparinga River and Strike Hook is a proud supporter and donor.
A few of us Strike Hook guys will be there again cooking the sausage sizzle with soft drinks available too.
If you're a member of Strike Hook, come over say hi.
Date - Sunday 8th November Time - 7am - 12pm followed by presentations Location - Perrys Bend Onkaparinga River (Noarlunga Downs) Entry Fee - Donation to Childhood Cancer of your choice (Generosity encouraged for this great cause) Registration - Upon Arrival ********MAJOR SUPPORTER - Onkaparinga City Council******** Special Guests - Amelia Mulcahy (Channel 7), Chris Picton MP, Katrine Hildyard MP, Amanda Rishworth MP Rules and Fishable Area - explained upon registration but due to past numbers I am restricting fishing to 1 rod per person as I cannot extend the fishable area as in Onkastompa 12,13 and 14 Everyone who attends and donates receives a ticket into the many random draws for prizes. Categories - Biggest Overall Bream (Onkastompa Champion) Biggest Bream Men Biggest Bream Women Biggest Bream Junior 15< Biggest Mulloway (Open Class) Biggest "Other Fish" Senior Biggest "Other Fish Junior 15< BBQ and Drinks available with every cent going to the cause so please bring your thirst and hunger For Sale Table - Fishing and other goods will be for sale at AMAZING prices, again with every cent going to the cause. Card facilities available Merchandise - Polo and Hoody designs released in a few months A popular side event over the last 3 years has been Animal Relocation and Education bringing his animal matesThis has been poular with kids and adults alike. Tribe FM will be broadcasting live, which adds atmosphere as per the last 2 years. For the FIRST time a coffee van will be on site