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This is a little bit of a late report, but I believe the info can be useful. I'm trying to make the report as informative as possible (inspired by Truedogz). Believe it or not, I live in Point Cook (minutes away from Sanctuary Lakes) and this was the first time I fished there. Been living in Point C...

Good on you Seb, we need more discussion on FV about our techniques. Thats how we all learn. I usually add split rings to my surface lures (I said swivels in my boof post but meant split rings, I wouldn't trust swivels with big fish). I add ultra sharp hooks too. Here is are two good articles: http:...

Looks like a kgw to me.

Hi again folks, I decided to go for a short session after work today to try out my new heavier Shimano rod and reel. Anyone who has read the previous posts will remember that I have been defeated by a big fish twice now in my light Daiwa outfit. I never connected with any Mulloway but did catch two ...

Report 03/05/2019 Time : 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM landbased Weather : 20 degrees dropping to 15 degrees, cloud patches, 20 kmh NW wind dropping to 12 kmh Moon : new moon 0% Barometer : 1011 and slightly increasing Rod : 1 - 3 kg graphite Reel : 2000 size Line : 6 lb braid, 4 lb fluorocarbon 6 ft leader Lur...

Looks like a kgw to me. Ditto on the KGW kg.PNG What is Ditto? Ditto means "the same" , , , , "I agree" As an example if I had a Danny De Vito Danny De Vito.PNG And I had another, he would be called Danny De Ditto Danny De Ditto.PNG The Danny one is just a funny , , , , I made a funny :-D But Ditto...

Yeah will definately try it out what is a good recommendation for line? Not sure whether to go mono or braid to learn how to cast these birdsnestcreatingmuthatruckas I'd say braid. Start with full brake and heavy lure. There's also rubber weight for practicing your cast. Best is to visit a tackle s...

Use mono when practicing if you birds nest it's easier to get out than braid...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK5UfRzLbR8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0meQkt1cee4

If fishing like that just drop it strait down to star with so you get a feel of the feel then try a flick

Will you use it for bait fishing or lure fishing? Despite the name, the low profile baitcast reels are used for lure fishing. In the US, as well as other places, they call lures 'baits'. If you use it for bait fishing and you have to cast it, using a paternoster rig makes it easier. Having the main ...