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  4. finding new mullie rod

    in Bait & Tackle

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    Mate I just got myself a Team Diawa Saltwater 701 HFS and I'm pretty happy with the way it handles , especially chucking plastics around out of the kayak. Mines the 12 - 20lb rating but they have lighter wieght ones. I normally only fish custom built rods so I was surprised how good this one is for off the shelf.Cheers Darren

  7. Ugly Oogalley Fish ID Required

    in General Fishing

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    Buff,To me the head doesn't look spiney or ugly enough to be a Bullrout and the dorsal fin near the tail is very rounded on your fish and kind of square on the one in the picture. I'd still go along with some sort of cod. It's amasing what comes out of that river somedays {SMILIES_PATH}/shocked.gif {SMILIES_PATH}/shocked.gif {SMILIES_PATH}/grin.gifCheers Darren

  8. A Lures Addicts latest Additions

    in Bait & Tackle

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    You just can't help yourself can you Buff {SMILIES_PATH}/wink.gif {SMILIES_PATH}/cheesy.gif {SMILIES_PATH}/cheesy.gif {SMILIES_PATH}/cheesy.gifGood luck in the SABT, with all those lures you'll definately win mate {SMILIES_PATH}/cool.gif {SMILIES_PATH}/grin.gifCheers Darren

  10. advice for fly fishing

    in Flyfishing

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    G'day Nick,Isn't it funny we haven't heard from Crabman in this discussion {SMILIES_PATH}/huh.gif Maybe we've confused the poor bugger that much he doesn't know which way to go {SMILIES_PATH}/cheesy.gif {SMILIES_PATH}/cheesy.gif {SMILIES_PATH}/cheesy.gif You make some valid points about the 8wt , especially the one about adding a couple of feet of flurocarb leader {SMILIES_PATH}/cool.gifI know the current at the breakwater runs hard but in all honesty the Rio Outbound S8 6WT has never floated on the surface {SMILIES_PATH}/huh.gif It goes down at 8 inches a second and stays down there. I suppose it all comes down to what time of the day and stage of the tide you prefer to fish {SMILIES_PATH}/rolleyes.gifI've never used crazy charlies, baited breaths or flies of that size for bream because I don't see bream using up energy to chase something so small, well not the large bream anyway. I have learnt by soft plastics fishing that bream like decent sized baits also, so that's why I use a 50mm prawn fly that I came up with and also found fuzzel buggers and flies of that size are great.So will I rethink my position , nah not for one second {SMILIES_PATH}/tongue.gif. As he's still looking for a rod to use for Bream, trout and redfin I still think an 8wt is NOT the right rod for what he wants {SMILIES_PATH}/rolleyes.gif {SMILIES_PATH}/rolleyes.gif {SMILIES_PATH}/cheesy.gifWhen I catch up with you one day, remind me to give you some of these to try, it may change your mind {SMILIES_PATH}/wink.gif {SMILIES_PATH}/grin.gif {SMILIES_PATH}/grin.gif {SMILIES_PATH}/grin.gif but only if you use them on a 6wt {SMILIES_PATH}/wink.gif {SMILIES_PATH}/cheesy.gif {SMILIES_PATH}/grin.gif {SMILIES_PATH}/cool.gifCheers Darren size=600http://www.fishyorkepeninsula.com/images/attachments/x3JoeiQw__bream_prawns_2.jpg[/img] size=600http://www.fishyorkepeninsula.com/images/attachments/LyLbdcQS__bream_prawns_1.jpg[/img]

  11. advice for fly fishing

    in Flyfishing

    Posted

    G'day Nick,Well on this one mate I think we'll have to agree to disagree {SMILIES_PATH}/tongue.gifI don't see the need to throw an 8wt line at Bream and I know my 6wt can throw any fly I wish to at a school of sambos that just happen to pass by. With the 6wt I can and do throw flies tied on hooks up to size 2 in any baitfish pattern or otherwise. I do agree an 8wt comes in handy for clouser fishing but when it comes to finesse fishing for bream, I'm sorry mate but the 6wt wins hands down. Also if you really want to have some fun , mate get that 3wt up some creeks and really test it out on some angry snag bream, you'll love it {SMILIES_PATH}/wink.gif. The thing I like about this sort of stuff is that we all have our different ways of doing stuff and that's what makes it interesting {SMILIES_PATH}/grin.gif As crabman was asking for help in choosing an outfit and we can't all agree on what it should be, I think it's more important to get good casting basics down pat first as this will allow you to cast any flyrod outfit you pick up {SMILIES_PATH}/cool.gif.So crabman,Try and get some good tuition in casting and the rest will sort itself out. If you can't find someone to teach you around here maybe look at joining a club as they can be very helpfull when you're starting out and try out as many different wieght rods that you can get access to.Also Nick,My second outfit was a 7wt and I loved using it for sambos around the breakwater with a full sinking line, that was until I got a 6wt S/8 OUTBOUND line that actually works better. Hehehehehehe {SMILIES_PATH}/tongue.gif You use a 9wt for that don't ya {SMILIES_PATH}/rolleyes.gifCheers mateDarren

  12. advice for fly fishing

    in Flyfishing

    Posted

    Nick,I understand where your coming from but you can't catch fish if you frighten the crap out of them by slapping down an 8wt line over their heads. Most flies for bream ,as you know are fairly small and are easily handled with a 6wt. I agree with you about the 8wt if your fishing clousers for sambo, flathead e.t.c. but who uses clousers for bream, not to say it can't be done but they don't get used as a go to fly for bream very often . Crab man is looking for an outfit to catch Bream, reddies and trout going by his first posting, thats why I suggested the 6wt. I think you are getting his "reddies" mixed up mate, in his post as I took this to mean redfin, not snapper {SMILIES_PATH}/wink.gif as he says he's fishing freshwater. So mate can I ask, what size hooks and flies do you chuck at bream {SMILIES_PATH}/huh.gif {SMILIES_PATH}/rolleyes.gif. I still reckon a 6wt is a good wieght for newbies to begin with, anymore or less than that is stunt fishing and of little value to someone who is learning {SMILIES_PATH}/wink.gif {SMILIES_PATH}/grin.gif. This is only my opinion and as everyone knows "Opinions are like arseholes, everybody has one {SMILIES_PATH}/wink.gif {SMILIES_PATH}/cheesy.gif {SMILIES_PATH}/smiley.gif Cheers Darren

  13. advice for fly fishing

    in Flyfishing

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    Yak,I use a Scientific Angler striper 4 full sinking line with a floating prawn that I tie up. Only have your leader about 60 to 90 cms long , cast out , let the line sink until its on the bottom then very very slowly strip the line back in. What this does is, when you strip the line the prawn wiggles to towards the bottom. When you stop it wiggles back towards the surface. The reason for the sort leader is you can keep it on the bottom in the strike zone in any depth of water you choose to fish the fly in and the shrimp fly looks like it's hovering over the weed or rocks e.t.c. With this setup you can fish any depth of water from 60cms deep. I haven't tried it in the yak yet , only off the shore but next time up some certain creeks around here , this method is going to get a thorough workout. Hope this helps and heres a pic of the fly I use.Cheers DarrenP.S. Also works with these other flies aswell. size=640http://www.fishyorkepeninsula.com/images/attachments/qvpilqq7__2006_1217shrimpfly0011.JPG[/img] size=640http://www.fishyorkepeninsula.com/images/attachments/6LzCUXyL__GURGLERS_AND_CREASEFLIES.JPG[/img]

  14. advice for fly fishing

    in Flyfishing

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    Crab man,Get yourself a nicely balanced 6wt outfit. It doesn't have to cost you a fortune but as with everything the better the quality the more you will pay. I have some really expensive flyrods in all different wieghts and the one I enjoy using the most is an old Silstar flyrod that I've just given a rebuild that I use out of the yak for bream e.t.c. You don't have to spend heaps until you work out whether or not you enjoy flyfishing. One thing I would advise you is , a cheap line is always a cheap line and will mostly cast and behave like a cheap line. Buy yourself a good intermediate line and you will have most bases covered to start you off. Work out what you want to spend then let us know and we may be able to advise you on some half decent gear. Hope this helps.Cheers Darren

  20. Biggest snapper

    in Brag Board & Largest Species

    Posted

    Here's the biggest one I've got since digital cameras came out. He went 29lb but my best is 32lb which was caught in the channel many years ago.Posted ImageThen check this next one out, he looks like he smashed into too many reefs, even makes the captor look half decent {SMILIES_PATH}/cheesy.gif {SMILIES_PATH}/cheesy.gifPosted ImageCheers Darren

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