Fishing Victoria Forum

I think maybe Dougies point answers the cost effectiveness argument, certainly land based. There are lots of reels with smooth drag than safely put out more stopping power than I can use. At least I can still blame my gear when I get done by a big fish. Would have caught it if I had a Stella

Had my first post lockdown crack this afternoon. Had thought the wind may spark the snapper up a bit, managed two 30cm flathead but nothing on the big baits. Saw one big squid caught, but not much else. Was really blowing right on the nose, but still quite a few boats out braving the waves.