I impulse bought the atomic arrows estuary rod, what fish should I target with it and what can I do with it?

[James Reeves]

I recently impulse bought a Atomic Arrows Estuary Rod, I couldn't help it as it was marked down to just half of it's original price! I have put off buying it a reel for a while and it's simply been sitting in my garage, I just don't know what I can use it for as I primarily fish for dusky flathead on light gear with plastics. I am intrigued in trying something new, especially since I have never caught a fish on a hardbody lure that wasn't a flathead,  if anyone could suggest a fish I could target with the rod and some lures to buy alongside it that would be great! I live in Brisbane so I would prefer to not have to drive very far to target the species.

Note: My mate agreed to me loaning his 3000 size Vanford until I get my own reel on it.

[ellicat]

What's the weight rating of the rod? Are you looking for a Brisbane River species?

[James Reeves]

@ellicat, It's a 6 to 14-pound rod, I'm not specifically talking Brisbane River fish, I'm fine with doing a bit of traveling to the Gold or Sunshine Coast.

[ellicat]

Well, that weight rod, coupled with a good reel, would be suitable for most estuary and land-based species, from whiting to Mulloway (although it would be pretty sporting with a decent one).

[mangajack]

Nasci 3000HG would suit that well.

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

Sounds like a nice setup, any decent spinning reel around the 2500-3000 size would fit nicely on that (I would go Shimano or Diawa). 

Out of interest where did you pick it up? as my Dad has been looking for one on decent price for a while. 

[Bob9863]

Yes a Nasci or a Vanford in the 2500-3000 size range should be sweet with that rod.

as for species there is a whole heap of species to target with that size outfit, I wouldn't target any specific species but just fish general and see what you get. A better option is to look at what areas it will be suitable to fish around you.

[Tuna are fish]

Sounds like a steal, if you are looking for a reel i would suggest calling up some anacondas and asking about the 2019 kix and Freams, they are on insane clearance deals, im just about to buy a 19 kix 2000 on clearance for $100.  they wont come up on the website but if you call the store they might have them

[James Reeves]

Though I might  update, Just returned my friend's reel and bought myself a new reel!! It's a Stradic 3000 and I'm looking to chuck on the thinnest 20 pound line I can find. Thanks for all your help 

[Bob9863]

Shimano grappler, the best of the thin line, I swear by it.