BillylaBamba

Hey everyone, I am a beginner and wanted to know how to set up a typical bottom bouncing rig; as I will be out on Jervis Bay next weekend. Not sure how to set it up. I have been on a few fishing charters, so I am used to someone else doing it all. 1. How big(ie.Kg?) should the leader line be and what knot is used to tie it to the main line. 2. Size of hooks? Should I use 1 or 2 3. Sinker size? 4. Bait? Berley? Thank You kindly.

Will the mono suit Bottom bouncing? As it has some "spring" in it and in deep water it may not be very responsive in comparision to braid. Any ideas?

Thanks for the replies. Well I have never trolled before. So I am not too sure what to do. So does everyone think I should stick to 600m of 15kg mono (Or 450m of 20kg ) mono? I would like to know soon before I go out on the bay for some bottom bashing. Your info is much appreciated.

Hello Everyone, I am new to gamefishing so please be gentle! I have purchased two TLD25's with short shimano beastmaster rods (I think 15kg -24kg) I will be mainly bottom bouncing in Jervis Bay and do the occasional trolling with lures and live bait. From what I hear braid is the best for bottom bouncing due to its lack of stretch. Both reels can take 600m of 30lb or 450m of 40lb. Buying a full 1200m (possibly double this due to the reduced diameter of braid) of braid will be rather expensive. Apparently, I hear I could maybe fill each reel with 500m of 15kg mono and uni knot 150-200m of 30kg braid. Or is there a place that could sell reasonable priced braid by the meter in the shoalhaven area? All ideas welcome! Thank you kindly.