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No fekkin' way - I've been boarded-up indoors with the air-con cranked-up to 11!

Mike.

Hi guys, I can't seem to find an answer to this using Google, so this is probably my next best bet! :-) I have a couple of reels that are stated as having: "1+1" bearings or "6+1" bearings. I know what a ball-bearing is and have looked at the schematics for the reels, but can only find a single bear...

I have - let me think - 7 rods and I think that's a couple too many! My current collection is: 1 x 3.6m light/medium surf-rod 1 x 3.6m heavy surf rod 1 x 1.7m baitcaster 1 x 1.6m light spinning 1 x 1.7m medium boat-rod (spinning) 1 x 1.7m medium boat rod (overhead) 1 x 2m general purpose/light beach...

How many right-handers use a left-handed baitcast reel?

Fishing with bait-casters probably requires the most deft control of the rod, but I rarely see anyone using a left-hand wind reel...

Hmm...

Me too. Tried the other way, but just far too awkward and uncomfortable. Cast right, change rod to left and wind with the right is the most common form I thought? Thats what I do anyway Yes I'm a dirty switcher. Had had the argument plenty of times with mates. It's never caused me grief even in fast...

I use little strips of flesh filleted from salted pilchards. The downside is it's a bit soft and if you miss a bite you know the bait is gone.

The up-side is that you'll never catch a toadie!

poodoo wrote:Nice photos and pics mingle! What bait were you using for the mullet?

I made another trip down to the Island on Wednesday - probably my last until the nightmare of the holiday season is over. The forecast wasn't too good and it was blowing a gale when I arrived. After mowing the lawns I didn't bother with yaks, rods or any distractions like that. I took the camera and...

Well, it arrived safe and sound this morning. Haven't had a chance to spool it, or put it on a rod.

Looks and feels very solid and not too heavy.

Oh, and the braid that came with it is 8-carrier

Cheers,

Mike.

I've used the Rovex stuff before (Air-Strike) and always buy cheaper braid and have never really had any issues when casting. I don't think I've ever spent more than $15 on a 300m spool. The Aldi stuff is quite good too.

I'll give it a try out this week and see how it goes.

Cheers,

Mike.

Well, after a quick hands-on test-drive of both reels I went with the Fin-Nor LT60, which was $109 with a free 300m spool of braid. The Penn SSV 6500 was a very nice reel, but the cheaper price of the Fin-Nor, plus the more compact size sealed the deal. I already have an LT100, and it's amazing how ...