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    Nice one, that would've put up a hell of a fight. I can't guess/haven't been to the spot so I know it's not around me (or it might be, and I might not know ). @christophagus, would you want to meet up for a sharking session when it really warms up (and other AFO members as well?). Cheers Hamish
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    Yep, that's sure another option ellicat. I did it once at Colleges Crossing with a 30cm live mullet. The only problem I have found with this method is the bait will often swim back to shore, which is a bit annoying. Yep, that's what I do if I have a big bait (unless we are deciding to use a brick as break-away weight which is rare). All my bullies have been the same size or thereabouts. I caught most of my sharks at the end of 2019/start of 2020. I will probably just keep targeting threadies, and catch the bullies as by-catch mainly (and every now and then have a bully session). Cheers Hamish
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    You would most likely launch it with a break away weight. I did this last Summer with a big catfish for nothing. Then again, I could cast a bream on one of the rods I have... It might not be too pleasant though Cheers Hamish
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    Hey GregOug and ellicat Weather is looking like it's improving on Monday and Tuesday, then on Wednesday and Thursday it's looking pretty good, and Friday is looking like it will glass out http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/ (Friday's weather on this link) Cheers Hamish
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    Hey Chris Yep, I reckon they'll be firing soon though. I'm going to try for one on my light gear this time - just a pup but should be fun, that's for sure. Bugger that you got none at Bribie... As for bully baits, I've found mullet superior to everything else (but haven't tried bream yet though). Cheers Hamish
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    Hey Drop Bear Thanks, happy you enjoyed. It was lucky for a bream or I would've just donutted! Cheers Hamish
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    Good one Dino, some nice bass in that bunch! Cheers Hamish
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    Hey ellicat Woohoo! Good one. That looks like super fun. I have never caught a proper bag of whiting like that so it is certainly something I want to do sometime! Good job to you and Old Scaley Cheers Hamish
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    Is that BCF Virginia?
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    Yep, I was just about to mention that. Bait runners would come in handy in this situation, or in reality you could use any reel. They are the perfect thing to have on your line that will be in the rod holder, just make sure you set a loose drag. Read the first post below for a funny/embarrassing story of mine when I failed to do so! Lol. Cheers Hamish
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    Hey Sneaky1 Wow - that's awesome. When I get my first tinny I hoped to be catching one that big, that's for sure! Cheers Hamish
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    Could possibly be a rock worm or crab, or maybe even an algae... I'm no expert on this... Maybe @Andrew P would have an OK idea as he works in this sort of field... I suppose if it was algae, it would eat the whole thing up.. Cheers Hamish
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    Well this is a hard one Kat, and you'll probably get a million different answers from people on the forum - but 99% of the time it's going to be a fish that you know lives in the area... The other 1% - well that's a surprise. For example, when I caught an 84cm thready, the whole time I thought it was a good shark, and then when I saw the bugger I nearly crapped myself! You can often tell from what structure you're fishing - if you're fishing right up against snags, you may have a cod or a jack, but if fishing along a sand bar a flatty is far more likely. After much more practise over time, which is probably the most valuable thing in knowing, you will get to know where you are fishing and figure out what species you may be catching/fighting - and then overall predict what you are catching. The same thing happens with hooking up, but generally you'll feel some nibbles, then the rod will load up.. This is the time to strike and try to set the hook into the fishes mouth - hope that's not to complex. Cheers Hamish
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    Come down to the local park GregOug. Let me fish with it, 1lb mono mainline, 80lb mono leader, the fattest live prawn you've ever seen, and wait for a salmon. I want to see if the drag holds up Or if the Stradic will burn to a crisp! Cheers Hamish
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    Well it makes sense. It's in his username! A species you will hear this for a lot is smaller bull sharks. If you ever target them (anyone), the main technique is to let it run for a minute or so, then set the hooks. I have done it like this many times and been successful... Got to wait until it warms up for some good sharks though! Cheers Hamish
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    Yeah, like hell it is Kat! It is certainly bringing up some debate with our resident reel experts (I am no expert so you know I'm not talking about myself). Cheers Hamish
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    There isn't anything wrong with them, especially for someone fishing with baits predominately. I don't often use the function on mine (just set the drag loose ) but if using lures you may want to just get a normal spinning reel... Lures can still be flicked on a bait-runner... It's just not what they're meant for. Cheers Hamish
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    I believe the style of reel Ed. is talking about is a baitrunner reel, Kat. These reels are very similar to spinning reels, but there is a switch you flick which makes the line just come out of the reel with no pressure. It is especially good for fishing when you have a rod stuck in a rod holder, and then the fish can run with no pressure on. By having the line coming out free, when you switch the baitrunner 'function' off, you will be put into normal drag (like Ed. explained well above) and start fighting the fish. I can show you a picture of one if it helps tomorrow, Kat (in fact, did that series of pics/vids I made in one of my above posts help at all?) Cheers Hamish
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    Any Penn spinning reel that is larger would be decent Kat - you just don't want to spool it with something like I did (30LB) as it will be too heavy for your needs. (I'd say 20LB would be plenty for larger species around GC estuaries, such as trevally, mangrove jack, and even mulloways). Cheers Hamish
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    Hi Andrew P Good one. It's awesome you've christened Yewgary already! Shame about the jennies/undersize bucks but at least yo ugot out. Cheers Hamish P.S. Scary about that snake! Wouldn't would be to caught in the water near that!
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    Thanks Old Scaley, looks like a nice little read. I might as well subscribe. Is it free? Cheers Hamish
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    Same. I will see how it is on the river as I'm going paddling this arvo though. Cheers Hamish
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    Yeah. Like hell it is. If I were to get into finesse bream fishing I probably wouldn't be able to see the line it's that thin! Cheers Hamish
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    Right - totally forgot about them. I even have some in my tackle box that need to be used! Cheers Hamish
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    Very well said benno573 - in fact, if I'm deadly honest (and a bit embarrassed about), I'm hardly comfortable using line that light! I reckon the 2500 certainly seems to be the most recommended. I'll be curious to what you get today Kat - hopefully it serves you well... And just a heads up @Kat, Shimano Australia and New Zealand Provide a ten year warranty on all reels. That's very handy when first choosing, because you can always replace if it ends up as a dud. https://www.shimanofish.com.au/content/fish/oceania/au/en/homepage/warranty.html Cheers Hamish
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