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Maybe there was a small fissure deep underwater, like a small underwater earthquake. Caused the water to pour into the fissure hence the water rushing outwards.
Anyways that is quite unique, must've been recorded somewhere on BOM.
 
For me, a weird (or more-so rare) thing was watching 80cm plus snapper swim past my feet three times.  Once at NH rocks, once in the old Port Reach, and once in WL. All happened last year.  They were quite inquisitive and swam past me a few times before losing interest.

If I do need spares there is one man that runs a reel servicing business called South Oz rods near home.  I just get stuff through him and get my reels serviced by him from time to time. 

If I do need spares there is one man that runs a reel servicing business called South Oz rods near home.  I just get stuff through him and get my reels serviced by him from time to time. 

Hey guys, click these links below.
 
2015 Saltiga: http://daiwa-fishingshow.globeride.jp/2015ss/saltiga/index.html
2015 Saltiga specs: http://daiwa-fishingshow.globeride.jp/2015ss/saltiga/spec.html
 
And also, the new Exist.
 
2015 Exist http://daiwa-fishingshow.globeride.jp/2015ss/exist/index.html
2015 Exist specs: http://daiwa-fishingshow.globeride.jp/2015ss/exist/spec.html

I always spend a decent amount of terminal tackle, so I never have to worry about them.  No point in spending heaps in rods and reels if you haven't got good line and hooks.
 
The only hook brand and model I'm using for bait now is Owner Mosquitos.  Resembles an octopus hook.  Very sticky and to my memory haven't lost a fish after hookset.
 
For lures it's Owner Stingers in 36.

I always spend a decent amount of terminal tackle, so I never have to worry about them.  No point in spending heaps in rods and reels if you haven't got good line and hooks.
 
The only hook brand and model I'm using for bait now is Owner Mosquitos.  Resembles an octopus hook.  Very sticky and to my memory haven't lost a fish after hookset.
 
For lures it's Owner Stingers in 36.

I always spend a decent amount of terminal tackle, so I never have to worry about them.  No point in spending heaps in rods and reels if you haven't got good line and hooks.
 
The only hook brand and model I'm using for bait now is Owner Mosquitos.  Resembles an octopus hook.  Very sticky and to my memory haven't lost a fish after hookset.
 
For lures it's Owner Stingers in 36.

PE= Polyethylene.  Material braided lines are made out of. Also what the Japanese system for diameters of braid (silk traditionally) is called.  The number represent set diameters. 

This is set diameters for PE #.
 
Breaking strength differs with  different materials and material quality. What the breaking strength on the packaging is what the company states as the breaking strength.  The PE # only refers to the diameter of the line only!
 
I've lost count how many times I have explained this to people. 

PE= Polyethylene.  Material braided lines are made out of. Also what the Japanese system for diameters of braid (silk traditionally) is called.  The number represent set diameters. 

This is set diameters for PE #.
 
Breaking strength differs with  different materials and material quality. What the breaking strength on the packaging is what the company states as the breaking strength.  The PE # only refers to the diameter of the line only!
 
I've lost count how many times I have explained this to people. 

I've replied to this question on another forum, I'll paste it here for others to read.
 
 
  Number one pro about spinning fluoro; The number of strikes you get are doubled compared to 6lb or 4lb leader.  Very handy for picky fish on a dead day.  Has definitely made the difference between a fishless session and a fishful session. 
Another pro plenty of lure fisho's say is that the stretch it gives is perfect for absorbing the strikes of hard hitting fish like bream; so you don't pull trebles out of the mouth.  I would agree with them. You aren't getting the sensitivity of braid, but you can still feel the lure working or fish nibbling.  You get used to it and using a higher modulus rod is what you may need.
 
 
Cons:  It's weak unlike braid. Sucks when you are fishing a jetty or some place high and you can't lift 40cm of bream.  You may need to use a rod with a slower action.  Something like a trout rod would be perfect to absorb some of the pulls of the fish.  Casting 3lb and below breaking strains is fine but the higher you go it is very springy.  One more I can think of is the abrasion.  One kink or tear in the line may lose you the fish, depending how much drag you put on. 
 
To finish off, fluoro is a definite yes for me. Especially when I'm 'finesse' bait fishing when you need your line to be non-existent to the fish. 

I've replied to this question on another forum, I'll paste it here for others to read.
 
 
  Number one pro about spinning fluoro; The number of strikes you get are doubled compared to 6lb or 4lb leader.  Very handy for picky fish on a dead day.  Has definitely made the difference between a fishless session and a fishful session. 
Another pro plenty of lure fisho's say is that the stretch it gives is perfect for absorbing the strikes of hard hitting fish like bream; so you don't pull trebles out of the mouth.  I would agree with them. You aren't getting the sensitivity of braid, but you can still feel the lure working or fish nibbling.  You get used to it and using a higher modulus rod is what you may need.
 
 
Cons:  It's weak unlike braid. Sucks when you are fishing a jetty or some place high and you can't lift 40cm of bream.  You may need to use a rod with a slower action.  Something like a trout rod would be perfect to absorb some of the pulls of the fish.  Casting 3lb and below breaking strains is fine but the higher you go it is very springy.  One more I can think of is the abrasion.  One kink or tear in the line may lose you the fish, depending how much drag you put on. 
 
To finish off, fluoro is a definite yes for me. Especially when I'm 'finesse' bait fishing when you need your line to be non-existent to the fish. 

I've replied to this question on another forum, I'll paste it here for others to read.
 
 
  Number one pro about spinning fluoro; The number of strikes you get are doubled compared to 6lb or 4lb leader.  Very handy for picky fish on a dead day.  Has definitely made the difference between a fishless session and a fishful session. 
Another pro plenty of lure fisho's say is that the stretch it gives is perfect for absorbing the strikes of hard hitting fish like bream; so you don't pull trebles out of the mouth.  I would agree with them. You aren't getting the sensitivity of braid, but you can still feel the lure working or fish nibbling.  You get used to it and using a higher modulus rod is what you may need.
 
 
Cons:  It's weak unlike braid. Sucks when you are fishing a jetty or some place high and you can't lift 40cm of bream.  You may need to use a rod with a slower action.  Something like a trout rod would be perfect to absorb some of the pulls of the fish.  Casting 3lb and below breaking strains is fine but the higher you go it is very springy.  One more I can think of is the abrasion.  One kink or tear in the line may lose you the fish, depending how much drag you put on. 
 
To finish off, fluoro is a definite yes for me. Especially when I'm 'finesse' bait fishing when you need your line to be non-existent to the fish. 

I've replied to this question on another forum, I'll paste it here for others to read.
 
 
  Number one pro about spinning fluoro; The number of strikes you get are doubled compared to 6lb or 4lb leader.  Very handy for picky fish on a dead day.  Has definitely made the difference between a fishless session and a fishful session. 
Another pro plenty of lure fisho's say is that the stretch it gives is perfect for absorbing the strikes of hard hitting fish like bream; so you don't pull trebles out of the mouth.  I would agree with them. You aren't getting the sensitivity of braid, but you can still feel the lure working or fish nibbling.  You get used to it and using a higher modulus rod is what you may need.
 
 
Cons:  It's weak unlike braid. Sucks when you are fishing a jetty or some place high and you can't lift 40cm of bream.  You may need to use a rod with a slower action.  Something like a trout rod would be perfect to absorb some of the pulls of the fish.  Casting 3lb and below breaking strains is fine but the higher you go it is very springy.  One more I can think of is the abrasion.  One kink or tear in the line may lose you the fish, depending how much drag you put on. 
 
To finish off, fluoro is a definite yes for me. Especially when I'm 'finesse' bait fishing when you need your line to be non-existent to the fish. 

If only Australia wasn't a crap market, we'd be getting all of the awesome stuff.  

In the Japanese market, there is a entire market for Ultralight Saltwater rods.  Rods specifically designed to target Yellow Tail Scad. Similar to Yakkas and Slimeys here.  Those rods are perfect for Gar or any small bread & butter species.  
 
But if I was to buy a rod for Gar I'd buy anything with with a superfine, sensitive tip.  A UL Breamstick, trout rod, etc.  I remember having a super light fiberglass rod when I was younger. Casting distance to reach Gar? I had berley for that so it wasn't an issue. (Curry Powder!)
 
Scour classifieds for a bargain on some higher quality rods. 

Saturday was successful as I fished West Lakes for salmon trout. Managed to land 7 nice sized st's around 30-38cm. Hooked a couple of undersized KGW aswell and on the last cockle, I landed a 38cm bream. 


 
On Sunday, I hit up Garden Island with a few yakers just for a meet and greet session, a yak was lended to me by a mate. We paddled along mangroves, casting pilly chuncks right up against fallen trees. In the first few minutes of fishing, we caught some tiny salmon trout until my rod buckled over and I was onto something decent! It screamed towards the mangroves but luckily I got it out before it could snap me off on 6lb leader. In the net it goes and it ended up to be a 38cm bream!  

We decided to move spots as it slowed down heaps. Paddling along the mangroves, I spot a promising snag, first cast at it, I get smashed by a big bream! It was an absolute stonker as I saw him rise up but unfortunately it snapped me off under a snag within seconds. 
Spewing but they weren't shy to come back out! They were just sitting up against the snag so I tied another hook and casted in the exact same spot. Straight away, another bream took it! After a long fight dodging snags and structure, I get it in the net. This one looked bigger than the others so it had to be a PB. 
But of course... It had to be 1cm under 40cm.. At least it's a new PB bream at 39cm. Stokeeedddd!     

After that, the fish slowed down so we just had fun catching tiny st. We decided to call it a day around lunch time. It was a great experience. 

I had a look around the Pat for the first time on Sunday, great new spot for me to try.  A local said that the water at the flood gates is 3.5m deep.  Mulloway would definitely be there, waiting for a softplastic to flutter down...
 
 Nice report, I'll be there next Sunday.

Harry and I were originally targeting bream, had a few follows and hits. No hookups though, but as I was retrieving the fly over a school of reasonably sized bream under structure, a salmon trout came up from the deep and smashed the fly! It fought so well on the fly gear.   It measured in at 23cm, persistence pays  

After it was released, we moved off to a new spot, where we spotted a school of big jumping mullet! They were just sitting around the pylons so I decided to cast right in front of them, they didn't react. After a couple more casts, I snagged one on the fly and it went off like a bullet!  I dead lifted it up onto the wharf and it measured in a 34cm. Wasn't as big as I thought but it was defiantly a solid mullet.  

To finish the day, we decided to do some bait fishing for bream, we bought 2 loafs of white bread and fished for 1hr before we left. We landed a few bream from 20cm to 29cm, including a double hookup! After I left, Harry stayed a bit longer, he landed 8 more bream and the 2 biggest being over 34cm. I was spewing! If only I stayed a bit longer. Lol

All together, it was an alright day, we were expecting a few bream on lures and fly but I can't complain with my first fish on fly!  

If I was in that scenario I would pull out heavier gear.  Or tighten up the drag or fight more aggressively or use fluorocarbon mainline.  
 
It is WA so possibly giant Australian Salmon.  They pull like crazy.  Thanks for sharing.

I cannot get over what's on the end of his line. It has happened to me a couple of times but with 40cm bream Just imagine how frustrated this bloke would be.. 

I'd go up to the XR 8 or 10.  I've caught 20cm bream with XR 10 so opt for the bigger sizes if you can
 
Replacing with larger hooks is not going to help.  Adds weight and resistance so may reduce potential action.

Cantieknots,
 
A squidding (Egi) rod is different to other rods.  No so much R&D, but it does help fight squid and better casting on the jig.
 
Egi rods are parabolic, they bend a lot more than typical rods.  To absorb the lunges of squid, so the squid doesn't rip its' tentacles off.  This makes the wild darting techniques of the angler easier to perform and maintain as well.
 
Egi rods are long, most rods are around the 8'-9' in Japan.  Obviously, covering more ground increases  the chances of getting a squid.
 
Egi rods have heavy cast weights, generally 16g and above.  Also makes for a nice lure casting surf blank too.
 
So, if I was to target squid, I would invest in an egi rod.