Barra Gear help!!??!!

[Ash]

Hey all,

As im looking to go to Monduran for my first attempt at Barra, i need some hints and tips in regards to what gear to buy?

What sought of barra set up should i be looking at? Baitcaster or spin, or does it matter.

I got i baitcaster combo i can use for trolling, matched with 30lb braid and 50lb mono leader. Bit id like to do some casting too.

Also, what do i need to look for for good barra lures?

[Dan23]

What's your budget? These days higher end spinning reels are probably better for barra than Baitcasters really.

If you're going to get a BC though talk to Kevin, he knows every aspect of every reel on the market as well as all the exotic ones only available overseas.

Plus at some stage he's actually owned a whole bunch of them :laugh:

[Fisher_90]

It depends on what your comfortable with, If you can cast a Baitcaster for hours at a time comfortably without birdsnest then you would be suited to a baitcaster, If you prefer a spinning reel then so be it, I would look for a 4000-6000 Size reel that can take a good amount of around 30lb line.

[Ash]

Budgets not too high to be honest. But, that said, i know higher quality comes at a price. Ive already got a BC for trolling, so if i can get away with a spinner i would prefer it.

Would something like a reefraider snapper rod with a 4000 size reel do?

[Dan23]

Blow all your cash on a Morethan Branzino.

Supposed to be the best spinning reel ever but like $850.

[Fisher_90]

You want about a 6-10kg rod

[rayke1938]

Have a look at some of Schultzys posts . I know he made a couple of suggestions in his sharking post and I am fairly certain there is a barra one also.

Any reasonable 4000 spinning reel will do as long as its not an australian ebay one most of the $50 specials the drags dont hold up under pressure and the reels wobble all over the place when you have a fish under pressure.

Cheers

Ray

[Fisher_90]

Mate If your on a tight budget i'd look at the pflueger reels, Schultzy uses them and i've got 2 a Trion and one other i cant think of. The trion was only $80 about 12months ago so its probly only $60 now but its a really good reel for the money. Theirs also the pflueger Medalist which are about $130.

[Ash]

Yeah, i was thinking if going the spinning reel, to go the Shimano Symetre 4000. ive got the 2500 and am very happy with it. Think i should go up a size?

[Lozzel]

Ash, You don't need \"High end Gear\" to catch & land good Barra. It all depends on the fisherman and GOOOOD he is :laugh:

This is my old set up. Surecatch 8-10kg rod, Jarvis Walker 7000 reel with 20lb mono,and some old & scared \"Barra Baits\",all up about $120, never let me down and landed some 1+ mtr fellars. Both land & boat based. [img size=500]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/DSCN0801.JPG

[flathead]

Nice work lozzel its good to see someone who dosent spend a fortune on gear and yet gets as good and better results onya mate;)

[MichaelJ]

the gold bomber is a popular barra lure

[fishyman]

back when i used to live up north and chase barra i always prefered baitcasters over spinning reels but it always comes down to personal preference.

as for the rod i used to use a little shimano crystal tip or whatever they called it with a shimano coriolis 200 and it stopped 80-100cm barra pretty fine.

i played it a bit sporty casue the rod was only abotu 3-5kilo or something

[Brian D]

Ash - If you're going to Monduran you may want to stay away from Braid. There are lots of trees and the Barra run past em real quick.

The Spin Gear Shamino 4000 would be just perfect (not as good as the Daiwa 4000 but OK).

A normal heavy spin stick will do you as long as it's an ugly stick. They don;t break you know, refer to the Castle.

[Ash]

Stay away from braid?:ohmy:

Thatd feel wierd. Havent had a mono only reel for years!

So you reckon an ugly stick huh? Might have to look into it.

Thanks guys.

Im going to try out a few of those Yowie Barra lures from that guys in Kilcoy (if i can get hold of him that is). If anyones keen, might want to bulk order off him.

[Lozzel]

flathead wrote:

Nice work lozzel its good to see someone who dosent spend a fortune on gear and yet gets as good and better results onya mate;)

Mate couldnt afford good gear with 2 x-wives & 3 kids to look after. Now all is good and I can usually afford what I like

Like fishing in New Zealand again :cheer:

[Cowfish13]

Have a look at the latest Fishing World magazine. David Green has written an article on the advantage of smaller spinning reels over baitcasters in many situations. He says one of the best is a Daiwa Certate but that is pretty expensive.

A Symetre would probably be the best around that price range (again I'm recommending Shimano over Daiwa:p) as they have very strong drag and strong construction.

[kevinchen19870316]

if u don't wanna use bc when trolling and casting for barra, u won't use bc any time.

i would get a sheep from overseas or maybe just a zillion would do. upgrade the drag if u think u wanna muscle the fish.

[Fisher_90]

He doesnt wanna spend Hundreds Kev.

[Dan23]

I reckon for stopping Barra you have to look at a 4000 Twin power or a similar Daiwa model. 22lb of drag is insane. Tell me of 1 BC that can pull that hard in that price range. I know that's expensive but for what you are getting and the fun you'll have out of it it's a bargain IMO.

Spinning reels aren't like they used to be. Read that article by David Green Cowfish mentioned and you'll be convinced.

[kevinchen19870316]

abu garcia revo stx 24lb drag

daiwa millionaire bay casting sp. it's ranked 12lb drag but someone tried and got 26lb drag from it.

[Dan23]

kevinchen19870316 wrote:

abu garcia revo stx 24lb drag

daiwa millionaire bay casting sp. it's ranked 12lb drag but someone tried and got 26lb drag from it.

meh:dry:

[pcsolutionman]

the revo STX is a great reel its what I used up at awoonga had no trouble pulling Metre plus fish, I love mine so much I just got a second high speed one for under $150 NEW :woohoo: :woohoo:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180196514369

Lee

[Dan23]

great stuff Lee. Do they make a left hand wind model?

[kevinchen19870316]

dan, that's what i recommended to u the other day. gr8 reel for inshore work. check stx-l, left hand

[Dan23]

SOLD:laugh:

[pcsolutionman]

yeh as kev said they have the left handed model, the drag on the thing is UNREAL, Ill give you a go at mine sometime

hey kev what braid u reckon I should chuck on the high speed one I just bought? I have 30lb fins on the other one, id like to use this one for chasing jacks,bass,cod ets

Lee

[reef_raider]

kevinchen19870316 wrote:

i would get a sheep from overseas or maybe just a zillion would do. upgrade the drag if u think u wanna muscle the fish.

i know its a bit off topic but does anyone know how much it would cost to upgrade the drag on a zillion? im getting one for x-mas thats all

[Fisher_90]

Depends but probably $20-30 + the labour

[Feral]

Gee Reef raider, have not even got it yet and you dont think it will do the job? Dont talk about upgrading it in front of whoever bought it for you!

[Ash]

kevinchen19870316 wrote:

if u don't wanna use bc when trolling and casting for barra, u won't use bc any time.

i would get a sheep from overseas or maybe just a zillion would do. upgrade the drag if u think u wanna muscle the fish.

Kev, whats a \"sheep\", are we still talking fishing gear?

[shortie]

I think he ius refering to a black Sheep reel.

[basskid]

Hey Mate,

I would deffinately go with a Steez!!! Mine can handle barra but i primaly use it for bass!! But on the cheaper side Try the Shimano curado 200DPV.. Or even better go to a tackle shop talk to a few Blokes and have a feel of the reel as people have different interestes and smooth to one person can be rough to another!!!:woohoo:

Will

[kevinchen19870316]

steeeeeeeez for jack and cod? maybe freshwater jack and cod, lol

the sheep is millionaire i'ze blacksheep from daiwa