dylzzz69

What happened to the first one? If it broke just in the general course of fishing do you want another, even at half price?
 
When I was shopping around for a new salmon rod I had a feel of that Prevail 10'6" and thought it was way too light for casting heavier lures at bigger salmon. That's why I ended up spending more than I had originally planned and got the Seajigger.
 
You're correct about not having to spend much to get a decent salmon rod, but if you want an "ultimate lure throwing weapon" then $200-250 isn't overly expensive IMO.
 
If you don't want to spend quite so much then check out a Silstar Crystal Power Tip or Ugly Stik, they both offer 10' rods that might suit your needs and they're great, tough rods. I've heard good things about the newer Pflueger Crank rods as well, but have no personal experience with them.
 
Good luck mate

Dyl, have a look at the Lateo range: http://daiwafishing.com.au/products/lateo/ I have the 110XL, great for lures from 40g to around 85g. The MH is more tippy, better for 30 - 40g lures.

The Sensor Surf rods have been through three slightly different incarnations. The first generation had orange coloured guide wraps, the second gen added some blue to the guide wraps and the latest version is called IZM.
 
Every generation has had some slight differences in the model of rods. That 10' model has been relatively unchanged throughout. The $179 rod from R&A's is a second gen model and a good price IMO, but it may not handle the upper end of the lure range you mentioned.

There are new model Sensor Surfs out.
I have the older one (the $179) I think the new ones come with the K Guides.
I reckon R&A's must still have the old ones, that's where I got my run out Sea-Jigger's.
Daiwa make great rods,i have quite a few.
I reckon you'd be happy with either Sensor's or the heavy Sea-Jigger.
Personally I'd go for the older Sensor for that price.
 
There's also a couple of recent threads on a national bream forum on expensive (proper expensive) salmon lure casting outfits.

Snapped my Penn prevail surf rod the other day

At least it was on a fish! probably good 3.5-4kg salmon. They have alot of fight especially in that last little wave!
Pulled a bit of drag and then SNAP!!!!   the top half

What made it worse was the schools of salmon coming through the gutter I was fishing!! and watching people left and right pulling in salmon after salmon with a couple of Donkeys!!!
 
so I spat it big time and snapped the bottom half over my leg! sat back and had a beer
 
Hopefully that's my bad luck gone for a while!
 
Lines tight!

I have two of the older model Sea-jiggers the light & the medium , haven't used the heavy.(bought cheap as discontinued stock)
Agree with Plankton on Daiwa overating their cast weighs.
I generally throw 28gm. with the L (3000 reel) & 40gm. with the M. (4000 Reel)
 
I reckon the Sensor Surf balances the best with the 5000 {60-85gm.). It can also be used for lighter baits & sinkers, bit stiffer than the Sea-jiggers & a fair bit cheaper,
 
But the heavy Sea-jigger would probably suit too, depends how much you want to pay.
 
I use my Sea-jiggers for Metro. & Fleurieu  beaches & the  Sensor Surf for the bigger West Coast fish.
 
Not much help sorry.
Just my experiences.

I so want a sensor surf! But for throwing lures id probably go the seajigger, they feel amazing! God i spend too much money on this sport lol

don't wanna lose too many of those in the reef $$$$$$

What size / weight lures do you want to throw?

http://www.rayannes.com.au/daiwa-shimano-reels-australia/rods-reels/daiwa/daiwa-rods/daiwa-sensor-surf-rods-from-only-179/

Not looking to sell mine, but the Daiwa Seajiggers are awesome rods. I have the 325M which throws 50-60g metal lures quite far. If you need to toss heavier lures then the 325H would be the other option.
 
Just remember that Daiwa seriously overrates the weight their surf rods can comfortably throw. My Seajigger is rated to 100g but there's no way I'd try that much with it. As I stated the 325M is most comfortable around 50-60g, and I would guess that the 325H would work well for 80-100g.

I rate the 10ft. Sensor Surf.
I have mine paired up with the Stradic FJ 5000, balances well.
Perfect for those West Coast salmon.

We have a winner for The Fishing Guru Salmon Comp!
 
The winner is Doobie! Who posted up two salmon reports in a month with salmon being hard to find in a few of the favourite salmon spots.
 
Doobie please send me a PM with your postal details so I can send your Fishing Guru salmon prize pack.
 
A massive thanks to The Fishing Guru for this awesome salmon prize pack!
 
Everyone please check out The Fishing Guru Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TheFishingGuru and like the page for updates relating to new fishing and 4wd gear.
 
The Fishing Guru is from SA and is on Strike & Hook all the time so please get over on Facebook and support a legend of a local fisho! Also check out The Fishing Guru store on ebay at http://stores.ebay.com.au/thegourmetandfishingguru add the store to your favourite sellers and buy some awesome gear.
 
A reminder of what the prize pack includes...
 
1 x 7g Stainless Steel 'Twistie' Surf Lure 1 x 15g Stainless Steel Holographic Surf Lure 1 x 23g Stainless Steel Holographic Surf Lure 1 x 10pk Stainless Steel Slimline Snaps 1 x 5pk Ezy Rigs 2 x Running Surf Rig 1 x Stainless Steel Fish Filleting Glove 1 x 40pce Ultimate Beads pack 1 x 20pk Black Bait bands 1 x Camo Microfibre Fishing Buff 1 x Strike & Hook Cap 1 x Strike & Hook Beanie  

 

 

Hi Dylan can you pm me with your email address please. It was good to meet you at the Conference.

I recently had the pleasure of attending the National Recreational Fishing Conference on the Gold Coast.  If anyone is interested, just PM me and I will send you a brief commentary on my experience.
 
Ian Winton

OHHHHH my salmon lures are like my girlfriends shoe collection. But I think I have a few more lures than her shoes (just!)
 
Couple of my "Go To" lures lately have been
 
Samaki Flash 35gm - White bait colour or the blue pillie looking one with a size 4 or 5 decoy jigging hook on the back normally gets a solid hook in the corner of the mouth (easy to release) but down on the hookup ratio sometimes I find. (unless casting into a school then you can't miss!)
Caught a few 5kg salmon on these ones lately, winding my reel so fast watching the salmon break the surface trying to inhale them.
 
With so many different metals on the market I'm liking the Halco outcast 40 or 60gm  Although the paint work on it is a bit dodgy it does work a treat when the sea breeze picks up a bit and you can punch out your cast into the wind with not much lose of distance.
 
Mr IFISH man talked me into Duel Adagio 45gm heavy sinking when I saw him catch salmon on them in WA.
Not the best casting lures in the world as a hard body gets caught in the wind a bit, but I have got my personal best salmon on one of these lures weighing in at 5.8kg.
Pretty pricey and you have to add your own hooks, once again size 4 or 5 decoy jigging hooks aren't that cheap either. So bit of a buggered when you lose this $30 lure
 
One more that stands out in my lure box is a "barrett" lure from busted fishing, this lure slids up and down your trace line with your treble or single hook down the bottom, and when the salmon jumps out of the water it doesn't take the weight of the lure in it's lips therefore less chance of shaking the hook. These lures have an AWESOME jet bubble stream they produce and salmon can't resist having a look and smashing this lure!!
 
Raiders, all the different halco's with the hole in the middle of the body, twisties, red head metal lures to large soft plastics all will work! Just chop and change them as you wish to suit the conditions!
 
Going to throw a few lures this weekend as the weather looks unreal! so maybe I'll try a few new lures within my artillery that haven't ever touched the water!
Lines tight! 

OHHHHH my salmon lures are like my girlfriends shoe collection. But I think I have a few more lures than her shoes (just!)
 
Couple of my "Go To" lures lately have been
 
Samaki Flash 35gm - White bait colour or the blue pillie looking one with a size 4 or 5 decoy jigging hook on the back normally gets a solid hook in the corner of the mouth (easy to release) but down on the hookup ratio sometimes I find. (unless casting into a school then you can't miss!)
Caught a few 5kg salmon on these ones lately, winding my reel so fast watching the salmon break the surface trying to inhale them.
 
With so many different metals on the market I'm liking the Halco outcast 40 or 60gm  Although the paint work on it is a bit dodgy it does work a treat when the sea breeze picks up a bit and you can punch out your cast into the wind with not much lose of distance.
 
Mr IFISH man talked me into Duel Adagio 45gm heavy sinking when I saw him catch salmon on them in WA.
Not the best casting lures in the world as a hard body gets caught in the wind a bit, but I have got my personal best salmon on one of these lures weighing in at 5.8kg.
Pretty pricey and you have to add your own hooks, once again size 4 or 5 decoy jigging hooks aren't that cheap either. So bit of a buggered when you lose this $30 lure
 
One more that stands out in my lure box is a "barrett" lure from busted fishing, this lure slids up and down your trace line with your treble or single hook down the bottom, and when the salmon jumps out of the water it doesn't take the weight of the lure in it's lips therefore less chance of shaking the hook. These lures have an AWESOME jet bubble stream they produce and salmon can't resist having a look and smashing this lure!!
 
Raiders, all the different halco's with the hole in the middle of the body, twisties, red head metal lures to large soft plastics all will work! Just chop and change them as you wish to suit the conditions!
 
Going to throw a few lures this weekend as the weather looks unreal! so maybe I'll try a few new lures within my artillery that haven't ever touched the water!
Lines tight! 

Well, since actual fishing seems quite slow and there's not much to report, let's do the next best thing and talk about tackle.
 
Bjorn already started a great thread on salmon lure setups, so how about everyone shares their favourite lures. Maybe it's caught you heaps of fish or casts the furthest or is a great value, whatever the reason let's hear about it.
 
To start us off here's three that I really like.
 
First are Kamashark lures because they're a great value and cast quite well, and my favourite is this little 20g pink and gold number, works a treat when it's overcast, caught heaps of metro salmon.
 

 
Next is my favourite when the wind is up and I need to cut through it, or anytime I need to cast as far as possible, the 55g fatty Stingsliver, chrome for sunny days and chartreuse/white when it's overcast. They have a roundish cross section and don't catch the wind like flatter lures, but still great action. Unfortunately not available around here, get them sent from the US.
 


 
Lastly a new lure I've been trying, and another from the US, the Surface Tension. These are hard plastic surface lures that actually sink slowly. Most lighter weight surface lures don't cast well and are hard to use effectively in the surf, but these cast almost as well as a metal lure. They can be worked slow to fast for different action and as long as you keep them moving they'll stay on top. The added bonus is that when allowed to sink they have a great zig zag action like a stickbait. I haven't caught anything on them yet, but I know they're gonna do well and provide heaps of fun, bigger ones could be great on tuna or kingies too! The chartreuse one is 20g (only 7.5cm) and the pink is 55g.
 

I've got a penn prevail 10ft 6' with stella 5000 running 20lb line. 40-50gm lures go a fair way! main one, bit of over kill with stella but might as well use the best reel I've got and it makes fishing ALOT easier!
 
Then my back up is a silstar crystal tip 10ft 6' with stadic fj 5000 20lb line.
Also rate the fin nor lethal 4000 with 15lb line as a good lure throwing weapon. 
 
hopefully get some photos on weekend as weather is turning good after the change we just had!
 
Lines tight!

I've got a penn prevail 10ft 6' with stella 5000 running 20lb line. 40-50gm lures go a fair way! main one, bit of over kill with stella but might as well use the best reel I've got and it makes fishing ALOT easier!
 
Then my back up is a silstar crystal tip 10ft 6' with stadic fj 5000 20lb line.
Also rate the fin nor lethal 4000 with 15lb line as a good lure throwing weapon. 
 
hopefully get some photos on weekend as weather is turning good after the change we just had!
 
Lines tight!

Woohoo! Congratulations Dylzzz69!

Sweet!!!!!!! Thanks heaps!!!!!!!!
Winning stuff while having the time of my life throwing lures hours after hours into a school of salmon right in front of me!
Thankyou all hope you enjoyed the read!
I'll make sure I keep posting whenever I get a hot session like this again or even if it is just a lazy day down the beach with my daughter trying to snag a few.
Lines tight!

Will send you a message bjorn! thanks again!!

Really appreciate the time and effort you put into this great site Bjorn.
Cheers again mate.
Good luck to all entrants, the salmon have been hard to get at times, then firing at other times.
Always a good read guaranteed in these salmon comps.

Sweet!!!!!!! Thanks heaps!!!!!!!!
Winning stuff while having the time of my life throwing lures hours after hours into a school of salmon right in front of me!
Thankyou all hope you enjoyed the read!
I'll make sure I keep posting whenever I get a hot session like this again or even if it is just a lazy day down the beach with my daughter trying to snag a few.
Lines tight!

Will send you a message bjorn! thanks again!!

Sweet!!!!!!! Thanks heaps!!!!!!!!
Winning stuff while having the time of my life throwing lures hours after hours into a school of salmon right in front of me!
Thankyou all hope you enjoyed the read!
I'll make sure I keep posting whenever I get a hot session like this again or even if it is just a lazy day down the beach with my daughter trying to snag a few.
Lines tight!

Will send you a message bjorn! thanks again!!