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Don't know if anyone is interested - I have a 2nd hand black hole magic eye 1062s if anyone is interested. Pm if your interested.

Cheers mate, Ill drop it in this arvo.

Hi Guys, Over the weekend my Saltiga 2010 went for a swim and I was just wondering what is the best thing to do. I sprayed the reel with Saltaway as soon as I got home, Should this be enough as the technology says its mag sealed? Look forward to your responses. Cheers

Thanks mate. ill give the plait a go. Cheers

Cheers mate, ill give it a go. Are the any other doubles apart from the bimini and the plait?

Thanks mate. Does anyone else have this issue with the Bimini twist when using mono.

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Hi Guys, Im new to this knot and im having some issues. When I tie the knot a small section of the line closest to the knot gets tangled together. Is this just a cosmetic issue or can this effect the strength of the knot. Is there anyway to stop this? Thanks

Poddy Trapper, I just bought this rod to go with my Stella 10000 for my upcoming trip to Vanuatu, Its hopefully going to get a flogging over there. It seems to be the goods and I just love the power grip. I was in the same boat as yourself because I fish 99% of my time of the rocks so I wanted something cheapish that is didn't compromise on quality. I was looking at the 7"8 popping rod and it was just to much of a beast and really only limited my self to throwing poppers and maybe a bit of land based stuff. At least with this rod you could drop jigs (100g) throw some lures and fish some baits. The only bad thing I could say about the rod is the colour, But who really cares? Im gonna give it some real heat in Vanuatu so ill let you know how it holds up. Cheers Jack

Hi Guys, I just wanted to add my 2 cents in regards to this part of the forum, this is not designed to offend anyone in anyway its just my opinion. I have been rock fishing for about 5 years now and have had my fair share of close calls but I am normally always checking swell and wind to check if the conditions are safe enough to fish. I am in no way an expert I just love fishing and its something that I am forever learning from. By discussing rock fishing spots are we potentially putting people in more risk than if we didn't have this part of the forum? I'm not saying this to protect any of the ledges around the place - people are curious. I just think we could be sending inexperienced fishermen to their deaths for no reason. I would rather inform people about general Rules of any rock fishing location than just telling them the spots. Its feels rewarding to reasearch a new spot and actually catch a few good fish to Im looking for a better solution? Im not here to offend anyone, I'm just here for a discussion. Thanks Jack

Looks like a sweep to me mate...

Hello Fishraider's Does anyone know what the blue pencil popper/slider lure is on page 28 of the new Daiwa Tournament Dealer Guide? Ive spent hours searching the net and Im not doing any work. Cheers

Hi, I have recently been getting yakkas to live bait for Jewfish but I am having some tangling issues. I am fishing landbased with an overhead combo and I use a paternoster rig when im livebaiting. I have caught jewfish in this particular area on fresh bait but never using livies. Basically everytime I bring my yakka back my dropper loop is wrapped around my main line killing my poor little yakka. Can someone advise me on a better rig? or should I change my existing rig? Any help would be great.

Thanks Fella's for the input. I guess Ill only know once if hooked/lost a few. Any favourite Kingfish poppers you could recommend? I have been using some cotton cordell poppers and they are working a treat at the moment. Thanks

Gday, I have recently purchased some new poppers for some inshore kings and salmon etc. I understand that single hooks are better for releasing fish but do they decrease in hook up rate? Is it worth upgrading to single hooks? Cheers

Gday Steze, There are a few options for you - I would probably go for these, They are all rated to 40lb - 13ft 3" Saltiga Surf ($599) - 14ft Emblem Pro ($399) - 13ft 8" Daiwa Moonraker ($499) - 13ft Heavy Sensor Surf ($250) Hope this helps.

Nice set up buddy, You wont be dissapointed that should last you for years. Good luck happy hunting.

Hi James Try having a look at the Shimano Stradic 6000 or 8000, great reels ive had mine for over 2 years now and I fish most weekends of the rocks. The have a really good drag system and for the money they are great value for around $180 - $220. For rods I have the daiwa heartland in the 20lb version which I use for salmon and tailor in winter the 30lb version is a beast and is more than capable of wrestling a few kings. They retail for about $160 - $200 You could also try the Daiwa Sensor Surf they are a bit more expensive but also a great rod. There are plenty of rods and reels out there mate, Good luck.

Gday Yukon, I use an 8ft live fibre texalium rated to 24kg which I use with a saltist overhead. There are quite a few live fibre rods available around the 7ft and 8ft mark and There is a Live Fibre LBG rod which is 9ft 6" 15-24KG which I use with my TLD25, you will have to adjust the reel clamp of the TLD slightly to make it fit. Transporting the LBG rod is hard due to it being a 1 piece rod, it only just fits in my commodore through the boot. Hope this gives you a good idea. Cheers Jack

Tld 25 with 24 kg Is a great Lbg reel easy to cast and will not break the bank

Be careful with the starlo stix my mate has broken two of them they are really flimsy. You should bye a pioneer Rod for about 90 bucks and you will not have an issue with it. It worth a thought anyway?

Hey mate I've had a 9th tirelajo with a stradic 6000 for about 2 years now and it's my favorite combo on the rocks. It's got enough grunt for kingies and you could also fish for bonito or salmon with it. The only thing I would change about the combo is the reel I think a 4000 or 5000 would be perfect for the rod if your gonna spend $500 on a combo I got the tirelajo for 299 and the stradic for 199

Get a 9ft Shimano Tirelajo, best rod I have ever had. Also 10ft Daiwa Sensor Surf is one of my favourite rods for surf or rock fishing. My mate has the 12ft Pfluger with a 6500 Baitrunner and the thing wieghs a tonne, So im sure the 13ft would be similar. Anyways Good luck.

Hey mate, What will you be targeting? If your targeting bream I like to use the 55mm squidgy wriggler and the 55mm squidy flick bait. For flathead I use 110mm Flickbaits and 5inch gulp Jerk shads. Everyone has differing opinions on what plastics they should use for different fish. Its really about finding the ones that work for you. I find for targeting bream with the wrigler I use a less irractic jig action as the plastic has its own action, I just tend to lift the plastic of the bottom, With the flick baits you have to make more action on the lure as it dosent have any action at all. When retrieving for Flathead I use a double jig action, My best results have been when Im patient. Its really easy to rush down to your fishing spots with 5 differnt packs of new plastics and you spend most of the time changing them around. The best way I have found is to throw 100 casts at a certain spot with a flick bait if you get no hookups change to a wriggler for another 100 casts, Then change fishing spots and repeat the process. Hope the info helps.

Gday, I wanted to post a report about last weekend regarding another rare catch of the rocks. The only thing is that I didnt bring my camera, I will be getting the photos of a mate hopefully this weekend. My mate caught a 1.2 mtr Hairtail on a half pilly just before sunrise. Will post photos asap Until then...