NickD

Theres bream in the creek near the jetty, not sure about the beaches though, as i've only fished the creek.

Sunline super PE,casts awesome and is only 30 bucks a spool, It is also really supple/silky and doesn't twist as much as other braids.NickD

I was always told that rubbing the wound on the belly of the flathead stops bleeding an alleviates pain, any way, It's pretty damn hard to get spiked unless you step on one.The spines are just behind the eye sort of area near the gills, they're pretty hard to see but if you handle them with care you wont get spiked.NickD

The catana/sienna combo would be perfect for what you intend to do, I reckon go the 2500 size, as it will allow for better casting distance (in general). Load the combo up with some decent braid (sunline super pe is a good one for the price), and you'll be Laughing! NickD

Cheers mate, What size reel do you have? because I've got a 2000 daiwa and was thinking 8lb cos I've got lighter braid on the other spool.NickD'

Hey Lads,I was just wondering whether anyone is using Power pro Bite motion? I heard that regular power pro breaks well above it's supposed breaking strain, can the same be said for bite motion? I am asking because I am considering spooling a spare spool of this stuff for targeting slightly larger fish. Cheers NickD

Forgot to add that they catch almost anything

The Duel aile magnet minnow is probably my favourite and best lure in my oppinion.http://www.duel.co.jp/english/products/lineup/d_aile/am_diet_f/index.htmlNickD

hey mate,Im pretty sure the weight has to do with the weight of the first 12 or 15 metres of line. (eg 160 grams might be a 7 weight or something)What i do know is the choice of line, rod and reel weight isnt much to do with target species, more, the size of flies used, thus if you were targeting carp, choose a rod that best suits the actual flies you will use. NickD

sorry lads didnt mean to post this, my mate got to my computer haha

its looks like sungabe to me now if you look at it cheers

Blue throats are pretty decent on the plate when fresh, although they can be quite soft fleshed.

Hard to tell by that picture but my first thought was a Congolli, they can live in salt and freshwater and can be found in the drains and lakes in the south east.http://nrmeducation.net.au/uploads/images/Gallery/EwN-Fish/Congolli.jpgNickD

Duel Aile mangnet minnows work really well on smaller salmon and a range of other species.http://www.duel.co.jp/english/products/lineup/d_aile/am_diet_f/index.htmlNickD

It should work, I've caught whiting on A tiny bit of flesh off a KGW frame NickD