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Save the braid which is currently on the reel, as you may well decide to go back to 3lb when you're more experienced.When the reel spool is empty, wrap some elictrcal insulation tape around it. This will give the new braid something to bite down into, as braid will slip on the spool if you dont have a backing.Dont buy cheap ebay braid.As much as many have moved on these days to true braids, good braid is bloody expensive, yet the old Fireline (gelspun) is a good cost effective "braid" to begin with.If you decide to go with fireline, you'll find after using it awhile it will lose some of it's c

Good advice.......I myself recommended 6lb braid as a starting point, also 6lb leader, no smaller.

Now try with the albrights and the double uni when you get the chance.

Oh, and if you're chasing Bream, unless it's in heavy structure, lighten up on the leader a little......go down to 6lb as a starting point.

Use the albrights as first option, put a few extra twists in the line for the double uni.....look at a "minimum" of 6 twists in the leader and 8 twists in the braid.Tie a leader on, tie the end of the leader to a small bucket, put one and a half litres (measured) of water in the bucket (that's 3lb) and slowly lift the bucket while holding only the braid (dont lift with the rod or you risk snapping it).All should be well, if it lets go, let us know if the leader snapped, if the braid snapped, or if the knot simply slipped through.

First questions in regards to knots:1) Did you lubricate the knots when tying them or leave it unlubed?2) Did you apply even pressure to pull the knot tight, or did you jerk it tight?3) What weight leader are you using?Any probs, any issues, just let me know!

I can see one knot may let go if not tied correctly, but not both.If you get the chance, come back to my place at a time convenient.I'd like to see you tie both knots. I'd also like to then test those knots.That line appeared ok (I recon it's only 3lb though which is pretty light stuff for a beginner), but it's been sitting on the reel for some time now, so I'd also like to test the braid out. If it's past it's use-by date, I recon I should be able to find something else laying around here to replace it for you......or alternatively, upgrade it to 6lb if you're just starting out, which you sho

For bream on lures/plastic you want a graphite rod, bout 6'8"-7'2", about a 1500-2000 size reel and 6lb braided line....this outfit would also suit whiting on poppers, although possibly something slightly longer (7'-7'6") would benefit for long casts on the flats for whiting.First thing you have to keep in mind is that ALL these light graphite outfits are fragile, so treat them ALL with care!Just so happens that I've currently got two bream outfits advertised for sale here on the forums, both of which would perfectly fit that bill. The first is a top end outfit and no doubt out of your leagu

Shade and structure.

Ya shouldn't have any issues at all!The 4120 is a pretty popular blank, and 4oz aint a heavy weight for the surf.

Like yourself, I've fished the beaches, the jetties, the rocks, the wharves, and the boat.Since purchasing the kayak though, I'm getting more of a kick leaving the boat in the shed, the jetty rats to fight for their patch, the beaches to sandblast someone else, and the rocks to claim someone elses skin.Me, I'm serenely paddling around away from everyone else, in waters many boats cant access, and discovering a whole new world away from the hustle and bustle, away from the crowds, away from the other boats, away from the ramp rage....and not 5 minutes from the boat ramp, I can be in a whole new

Tubeworm - Dug from mudflats in their tube:Bloodworm - taken in net under lights during nightime winter bloodworm run:Beachworms - These are the ones you'll find in the sandy beaches:

Tube worms are dug out of the mud with a shovel. You will see the tube opening, and dig down to take the lot....tube and all.Bloodworms live in the mangroves, generally caught with a net during the annual winter bloodworm run....look similar to tubeworms although more reddish than brown/black.The ones you are finding in the sand are beach worms. These are the little buggers which are incredibly difficult to catch and pull out of the sand.Pumps are best for clickers, yabbies/shrimp not worms. Clickers also make a very good bait if you can find them.

Geez, you be lucky to get an anchor to hold there, and from memory it's around 130 feet deep so you'd also need a bl**dy long anchor rope!The water races through that area, so the best way to fish it is on the drift.Set the tracking feature on your gps, let the tide carry you on the drift, then start up, retrace your route, switch off, fish, repeat the process over and over.

As explained, you're buying tube worms but trying to catch beachworms...totally different.Those who know how to successfully harvest beach worms DO make it look very simple, while rest of us get completely frustrated by it and cant pull a single worm.Like everything, it comes down to practice and technique.Leave the bait in front of the worm, until it rises from the sand and arches it's back. THEN it's time to grab hold and pull in one smooth movement.You will miss heaps, you'll pull the heads off some, then one day it will all come together for you!Me, I just buy my worms, coz I'm hopeless!Th

That's just the new CarPec 2000 manboob exerciser.

and that's why I don't tell anyone when I'm going!

As it was a nice day today, we decided to head down to Goolwa and grab ourselves a feed.The beach was busy as buggery and getting hit hard. That included the guy who thought his AWD was a 4WD, and got himself bogged at the entrance to the beach, holding up a lengthy string of traffic until a recovery vehicle pulled him out.We only travelled down the beach about 500m, before pulling in, coz we didn't need a great deal, as we only wanted a feed not bait, and expected to get what we wanted in about half an hour.It was a little harder than usual, no doubt due to the sheer numbers working the beach

If you're only a coupla hundred metres out, all you would need do is wave your arms to attract attention.You can purchase flares from any marine chandlery, about $60 for a set of four (two red, two smoke).I don't know of any kayakers who carry flares. If you do, just be careful not to set ya kayak on fire with them, and pack them well to keep them dry.

I didn't spend anywhere NEAR that amount!the little portable one I picked up in a kitchen supply shop for around $30ish.The proper Tech Edge with the three interchangable sharpening blades, I got through strikehook contacts! I don't know if you remember "Yobbo" who used to be on this forum. His lovely wife worked for a kitchen supply company selling stuff like Scanpan, Zwilling, etc (big name kitchen goods), and one of the products they had available was Furi. Through her I think I paid about $65 from memory.

Just bring a coupla knives around and try mine out before ya go spending money!

How much are they asking for goat meat?

Raking for crabs I found an old pair of elastic sided work boots on the beach, with the sole seperated from the upper on the side of one boot, but good enough to cover my feet while wading. A little spiky bastard fish entered through the gap while I was raking, I felt a sting getting progressively worse, by the time I got back to shore I could hardly walk.Left my motorcycle jacket sitting on a bench while at work, kitted up at home time not realising a spider had crawled into the jacket. 5km from home I felt a sting on my gut, ended up pretty crook, spending the night in hospital, got released