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horsleyboy

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  1. What does everyone use for their tackle bag? I use a general backpack, which i'm able to store everything. This is great to just sling on to my back, but it is heavy. Looking at buying something specific for kayak fishing (inside lakes and dams). The hardest part i find is containing all of my hard body lures without getting tangled and caught when i need to swap one out for example, but easier enough to access on the fly (no pun intended).
  2. Yes ive heard nothing but good things, and from what i hear, specialise in Bass fishing. I found a combo from a guy locally for $400 including a Dobyns Kayden 711SF and Shimano Vanford 2500, so i might go with that. About $750 value and barely used.
  3. Has anyone here heard of or had experience with Dobyns rods out of the US?
  4. Yes the BG peaked my interest. I'll jump in to the trade page and see what's around. Good advice, thank you.
  5. Awesome to know. I'm really keen on Penn and the Conflict looked the goods. I found all 3 Penn reels fairly cheap from the states ($80 US). To be honest i dont see enough difference between a cheap $40 Sienna and a $200 Shimano reel. How about rods? I actually love the Trion. Would be great to have a 2nd setup though.
  6. Hi Raiders, it's been a while since i posted in here, as it's been a while since i've been fishing and upgraded my arsenal. Current outfit is a Pflueger Trion with a Shimano Symtre 2000. Planning another bass kayak trip, which is what i love, as well as the odd saltwater fish, chasing flatties with soft plastics. I've been using this combo for around 5 years i think. So the question is, what would you suggest as an upgrade for both Rod and Reel. Budget is $200 for each. I don't want too long, as i use it mainly on the kayak. I think the Trion is around 6"4. Will have to double check this. I've heard good things about the Shimano Jewel and upon research, also the Shimano Zodias and Daiwa Rebellion, which i've seen for $200-220. And from the Reel point of view, the Daiwa BG for the price and pretty keen to try something from a different brand, like the Penn Clash/Battle/Conflict, if anyone has any experience with these. Ofcourse, there may not be a big enough difference between say a $70 price point and a $200 price point for me to notice, and that's fine. Happy to go even more budget if there are any suggestions. Thanks all!
  7. The entrance. sorry, ocean rocks in the central coast is very very vague mate
  8. Hi all, in the central coast this weekend and want to do some land based quid fishing. Potentially have access to kayaks. Any reports on squid action in the central coast? thanks
  9. Hi all, in the central coast this weekend and want to do some land based quid fishing. Potentially have access to kayaks. Any reports on squid action in the central coast? thanks
  10. Thanks rickmarlin62 and thanks Captain Spanner. Great advice. Really looking forward to this trip.
  11. Thanks Baz, yes that's the exact location. We're all pretty experienced in fishing for flatties and whiting and have an extensive soft plastic collection, so we will use that. I've always wanted to fish out some live beach worms of my own. I've just never got around to doing it. From what i've seen, pillies and sand in an old stocking, drag it in arcs along the edge of the water and get a particular kind of plier/tweeser type device to gently pull them out when their head pokes out? Thanks again! HB
  12. Hi Fishos, my mates and i are heading up to Jimmy's Beach (NSW) first week of December. It's a new area for us all to fish at, so i was wondering if anyone had any advice on spots to try and species to target. We're intermediate experience and mainly fish salt water, whether its of the estuary, beach or rocks. We do not have a boat or kayaks for the weekend, but if there are spots that are too hard to ignore that require one, im sure we can arrange to hire one. Advice on rig/bait/lures will always be greatly appreciated. Thanks all! HB
  13. I had a feeling it was just a bad spot with little nippers. I did catch some nice snapper with it though, which is a first for me. I do like the material ZMan is made from. Very strong. I stick with Gulp though as for me, it's tried and tested and works alllll the time. I've still got original Gulp from a few years ago that have a few teeth marks and no tail, but still catch fish. Others are completely in tact and a few years old and still catch fish. What colours do you use in the ZMan nutsaboutfishing and dirvin21? I've tried the ghost/pearl. Looking forward to getting out again to give the Aquas another crack. Thanks everyone.
  14. Amazing! Well done mate. We always fish the entrance lake with rewards but never confident that we know what were doing or where the gutters are at the beach there. Again, well done.
  15. Hi fishos, So i went on a fishing trip around Swansea last weekend with the guys, mainly for Bream, Squid, Flathead and Snapper. In the lead up to the weekend, i did a bit of research on catching bream, as lately i've been focusing on targeting and mastering Flathead. After extensive research, the name that kept popping up was Ecogear Aqua. So i purchased the pepper and the Aussie Prawn colours in the 40 size, bought a few 1/32 size 1 jigs and off we went. I must say, very ricky compared to the Gulp Minnow softies i use for flathead. These are very very soft, very small and slippery little suckers. Yes they attracted fish, and i caught mainly undersized snapper, but damn they're very soft! First one i had trouble getting on to the anti-slide barbs on the jig and tore that one to bits, then from then on, the smaller bait fish just gnawed at the to the point where there was nothing left but the jig! Am i doing something wrong here? I love fishing with soft plastics. Love the longevity vs bait fishing and love nailing a technique that i know works for that species, so would love to keep using them (the right way). Thanks, Nick
  16. Thanks guys. Just went to the local tackle shop. I was keen to try the Platypus Platinum after the recommendation. Especially considering it's Australian made, but the smallest size they had was 10lb. I saw the Trilene XL and the Trilene Sensation. I've read up some very very good reviews on the XL so i was confused when i saw both of these. Store guy didnt know the difference, apart from the fact that the XL was 2.22mm and the Sensation was 2.20 or something to that effect. In the end i saw the Sunline Siglon and thought i'd give that a try. As i mentioned before i use Sunline all the time and love it. In comparison, the 6lb was significantly thinner as well at 1.65mm and they also had the 4lb. Was tempting, but i thought the 6lb at such a thin diametre would be fine. I might chuck this on the spare reel and have a play between straight main to lure or using speed clips. Will let you guys know how i guy and hopefully be able to post some pics of fresh trout! Thanks again so much for your help guys. Nick
  17. Never heard of hybrid, i'll check it out. Is the Trilene sensation hybrid? I use Sunline braid and leader and love it, it's the best ive used and will stick with it, so i'd be inclined to try Sunline hybrid or mono. What hybrid line do you use exactly? Never seen those clips either haha. It's just amazing how many variations of products there are these days. I watched a quick video of them and they look the goods. I'll definitely give them a try. I use to use the Normal speed clips, but they became a bitch to open and particularly get in to smaller lures. Also started bending over time. Thanks connico
  18. Hi Fishos, taking a trip to the snowies this weekend for some trout fishing. I normally fish saltwater with a fairly whippie rod and light gear (4-6lb braid main with approx. 3-4m of 6-8lb Fluorocarbon leader). I've got a few spare reels that i'd like to rig up with mono to fish the surface for trout and use the braided rig for divers. Reels range between 1000 and 2500. Can anyone suggest a good quality mono line? Also, would it be best to stick with a flurocarbon leader or would throwing the lure straight on to the main line be ok? I was thinking of some kind of small speed clip that i could easily rotate lures when required. I was thinking of playing with a few creative combinations, like a double hook with a fly and lure or even straight fly. Thanks!
  19. Big Orange Snake = branded online stores??? Haha thanks mate
  20. Yeah you know what, you sound very much like me savit. I think im kinda forcing myself to try. I'm more than adequately kitted out with my spin gear to fish anywhere that interests me. And i think the best thing for me would be to have a crack with someone like frankS (of whom i'm still very appreciative for the offer). Out of curiosity, where'd you see the $20 Trions???? I have a Trion spin rod and I absolutely love it! Haven't seen em anywhere for less that $90!!! Thanks
  21. Fair point guys. Don't get me wrong, i'm not trying to be stubborn, i think it's great to have someone like frankS offer this kind of help, i just don't know when i'd get the chance. Seems that BC is fairly specific? Maybe best to stick with spinning, as it covers what i enjoy doing and i've got plenty of experience. Thanks again for the advice to date
  22. That makes a lot of sense Green Hornet, thanks. Good point about mono too. I've heard stories about people just not liking them and reinvesting in to better quality spinning gear. I'll probably have a few dramas, but i love learning and love a challenge. I don't think i'd turn around and sell it from a few bad experiences. I'd just keep practicing until i get it right. It would be way more satisfying when i do frankS, that's a very generous offer and thanks so much. Yes i used to be near Horsley Park, now near Liverpool, which is still not far. Just don't know when i'd get out to you to practice. I work full time and have 2 kids under 5, so the only time i get out is my annual trip or when im up at the central coast by the water that the in-laws can watch the kids for a quick fish haha. I'd also much prefer to purchase my own that i can get used to over time and know the ins-and outs of it. I also like to service my own stuff, so dont want to go pulling your stuff apart. I sincerely appreciate the offer though mate, thank you. I think so far i'm leaning towards something like the Abu Garcia BlackMax combo. $103 at a shop at the moment and have heard nothing but good things about it. Or can anyone suggest a decent starter reel for under $100? Thanks again
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