Saltwater Threadline Recomendation

[wombat]

OK chaps, time to invest in some decent tackle. Prefer the simplicity of the threadline (fearful of the birdnests of overheads). Something that can take a good bit of line say about +200mtrs of 12kg braid and can be used out wide and inshore. Maybe a bit of jigging now and then. While we are at it what do I attach it to? 6.5ft sounds good with a sensitive tip but good butt grunt and remember the jigging. Is this too much to ask in one outfit??

Let's start with money is no object (ha! ha!) :p then move back from there.

Thanks fellas.

Bat :)

[JOCOOL]

Let's start with money is no object (ha! ha!) :p
Your a game man Wayne!:eek:

Seriously, it's going to be hard to get all of your requirements in the one outfit. I tried....and It won't work.:rolleyes: I have been having a good look at rods recently, and to get a decent rod that will handle nearly all of that you want, then I would look at some of the Shimano T Curves.

Another nice rod I have found to be light and fairly well built is the Live Fibre from Wilson. Be a bit weak for jigging though!

Were you thinking graphite or glass for the rod? If you are relatively careful with your tackle, then a graphite is the go. Very light and sensative, yet still offering a fair bit of grunt. BUT can be a bit fragile if abused. Glass on the other hand is more robust, but tends to be heavier and a bit slower on the recovery so it would be a pain to cast/jig all day.

Reels will end up being a persoanl thing. The more expensive ones, i.e. Daiwa Capricorn 4500J...$290 or Shimano Stradic 6000....$270 are much of a muchness. I have a leaning to Daiwa. You can get cheaper brands. I did that and now regret it.:(

[bluecod]

Wayne.

I've got a couple of Stradics and am quite happy with them so far.:)

When looking at a rod you might consider a combination glass/graphite - there's a few out there but I'm so far out of touch with rods these days, I'll leave those recommendations to others. :confused:

[Bashir]

A shimano spheros reel with a shimano bluewater t curve rod would be a great outfit. good alrounder.

[wombat]

Thanks Joe, George and Bash. I was looking at the 'T' curve on the net and also saw it in action on one of the free to air TV shows once. I think ET. I'll go and see if I can find one in the flesh. A graphite with a solid glass end like a heavy duty 'Uglystick' sounds the go if there is such a thing. I'll have a look at the Daiwa and Shimanos as suggested. Time for me to graduate from KMart gear. :D
Thanks chaps

Bat :)

[disco stu]

The T-curves are a tough graphite rod. They will handle something like 40% more compression than standard graphite and are very well priced for thae quality of components on them (fuji silicone guides)

I was also going to recomend the shimano spheros, a good no-nonsense reel which is tough.

[wombat]

Thanks Disco. Will definitely check it out. Am bracing self for the price. Sounds like mega. :eek:

Wombat :)

[leelee]

Wayne,

6000gt saltiga or a 3500hd certate. My certate has 300m of 17kg braid and my salto has 520m of 50lb braid. Iv'e got a Daiwa Capricorn 4500J as well and its a top reel. Running 15kg braid and around 400m of it as well.

Rods well nothing beats a custom stick and if you are going to spend top dollars on a stick then nothing mass produced ever comes close. Its built for your arm lengths, heigh and gripping etc. Off the shelf a berkly Jig stick will cost around $130 but is rated for 15-30kg not lb but its more a 15kg stick. Jigging and bottom bouncing only. You want graphite and if you jigging then you want a light setup as a weighty combo will wear out your arms quickly.

If you want to meet up some where I will ring over my 3 combos I have that will easily do the job and you can have a feel of them. Bettter yet organise a day out and I will let you use them if you want.

Cheers

Lee

[wombat]

Sounds like a plan Lee. Thanks for the info. 520metres of 50lb braid wow that's a lot of line.

Wayne

[leelee]

On a spin reel that weighs under 1kg and has over 20kg of drag pressure standard from the factory.

Good gears costs money but you are rewearded with the best and strong drags with tough internals always pulls fish if you can locate them and hook up, but you saw the small gear I was cacthing those kings on when we went out. All came to the boat pretty quick except 1:D

Cheers

Lee

[leelee]

Wayne,

have a look at this stick. Used only for jigging so its casting ability is pretty crap but its a steal and is a top rod for qhat you want and the price, well just have a look -

http://www.campbellsprotackle.com/store/product.asp?ID=2962

Cheers

Lee

[wombat]

Thanks Lee. I think I need a sale on the sale price. :D Looks like a mighty rod though.

Wombat :)

[leelee]

yeah I understand but a rod like that will last forever if you treat it right and its so light. They are a dream to jig with mate. Lighter than most 5kg glass sticks on the market.

you should really lok into graphite rods as they are stiffer and lighter and easier to use and far stronger than big thick heavy glass sticks that don't have the same quick tapper you need when jigging.

Cheers

lee

[bluecod]

...money is no object (ha! ha!) :p then move back from there.


Now we have that sorted out

try these Wayne

http://www.campbellsprotackle.com/store/product.asp?ID=1577

http://www.campbellsprotackle.com/store/product.asp?ID=393

I have the 7' version of the rod and reckon it is too heavy but the 6' version should be OK

The reel is timeless and very robust with a good drag - not a lightweight reel -most good tackle shops will probably have them in stock, but probably not at that price unless they are keen to match it.

[leelee]

Remmeber when jigging you really want to put hurt on the fish the same way a short stroker works but with a spin stick.

Right on the money with a 6500ss. Campbells used to do the 8500ss for $199. Heavy reel but if you don't put anything lighter in your hands you won't knwo what you are missing.

Check out MO tackle and tell them that campbells have them for whatever price they do. They will beat it normally by another 10% or tell them postage is free.

The silstar sticks are good value for money and the 6 footers are light enough to use for most of the day.

I think you have been given you good advise from George.

Cheers

Lee