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by JS270
Thu Aug 12, 2021 8:36 pm
Forum: Surf Fishing
Topic: Rod Length for surf/rocks
Replies: 9
Views: 3266

Re: Rod Length for surf/rocks

Rod length for surf fishing is very subjective as it depends on a number of factors as the differences in rods at the longer lengths is quite wide. I use high end English and European rods for the majority of my surf fishing and find rod around the 13' to 14 foot length afford the most versatility a...
by JS270
Tue Mar 16, 2021 9:48 am
Forum: Surf Fishing
Topic: Berley in the surf
Replies: 0
Views: 1658

Berley in the surf

Had an enquiry from a mate about methods of deploying berley in the surf when fishing and decided that I should try this when I went out next especially when targeting the bread and butter fish. I made up these tubes to attach to some of my Namix grip leads but didn't put the wires in. https://scont...
by JS270
Fri Nov 06, 2020 7:24 pm
Forum: Melbourne Land Based Fishing
Topic: Getting out for a fling
Replies: 10
Views: 1367

Re: Getting out for a fling

Here's a photo of the Pilchard tail with foam inserted and ready to be baited from this afternoons session. https://scontent.fmel7-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/123586939_10222367738036839_8883951483361672681_o.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=2&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=hUMGutfEh1wAX8qEhay&_nc_ht=scontent.fmel7-1.fna&o...
by JS270
Thu Nov 05, 2020 7:24 pm
Forum: Melbourne Land Based Fishing
Topic: Getting out for a fling
Replies: 10
Views: 1367

Getting out for a fling

Finally the restrictions in Melbourne were eased enough to allow me to have a fish and despite the South westerly wind pushing up the bay adding a decided chill from the rain I decided it was a good opportunity to head down and try and get a fish for dinner. The plan was simple enough with a rising ...
by JS270
Sat Sep 08, 2018 11:03 pm
Forum: Surf Fishing
Topic: Gunners version of vegan 8 Sept
Replies: 16
Views: 3741

Re: Gunners version of vegan 8 Sept

Don't drag them along on a rope behind you when walking/wading :-)
by JS270
Mon Sep 03, 2018 12:50 pm
Forum: Fishing Rods & Reels
Topic: 12ft landbased 12-15kg surf combo?
Replies: 26
Views: 4417

Re: 12ft landbased 12-15kg surf combo?

A good reel with a smooth drag system , most rods available today give good service .
by JS270
Fri Aug 31, 2018 9:01 pm
Forum: General
Topic: The insane casting of JS270
Replies: 38
Views: 3335

Re: The insane casting of JS270

Casting is loads of fun and just allows you to cover a wide range of situations that may present themselves as well as fishing conditions that others can't. Here is a video of some of the techniques that I use and teach :-) I will be heading to the UK in a week to do some more rod development as wel...
by JS270
Mon Aug 13, 2018 12:22 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Landbased
Replies: 13
Views: 3083

Re: Landbased

Welcome to the forum , I do a bit of landbased around the bay so happy to help out :-)
by JS270
Mon Jul 16, 2018 10:48 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: My intro
Replies: 13
Views: 2042

Re: My intro

Welcome to the forum mate , hope that we can help in getting onto more fish for you as well as just adding to the enjoyment and fun of the sport :-)
by JS270
Sat Jul 14, 2018 10:55 pm
Forum: Other Species
Topic: Un/Succesful Carping
Replies: 4
Views: 1448

Re: Un/Succesful Carping

Sounds like you had fun and the weather was good as well .

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