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Hello everyone,
I have received an offer for my Shimano TLD 10. The person would like to trade a Daiwa Saltist 40LDh. I would like to trade but the person has told me of a problem. I will be going to have the reel in my hand in a few days but want some tips. They have told me that when the reel is under full drag, the handle moves backwards. Is this just the anti-reverse bearing failing? I can replace that with ease if so. Also, any other tips for buying used reels? The reel appears to be in good condition from the photos. There appears to be no salt corrosion on the outside.
Thanks and tight lines.

The BG will be more of a bulletproof reel. That is not saying the Baitrunner can't take any punishment. Both are great reels but the ability to have a secondary drag would sell the Baitrunner to me. Don't go the 'OC' series. Make sure it's either the Thunnus (great reel) or the 'D' series. I also recommend the BG. Both are fantastic reels.

Hello everyone,
I have received an offer for my Shimano TLD 10. The person would like to trade a Daiwa Saltist 40LDh. I would like to trade but the person has told me of a problem. I will be going to have the reel in my hand in a few days but want some tips. They have told me that when the reel is under full drag, the handle moves backwards. Is this just the anti-reverse bearing failing? I can replace that with ease if so. Also, any other tips for buying used reels? The reel appears to be in good condition from the photos. There appears to be no salt corrosion on the outside.
Thanks and tight lines.

I buy the Daiwa J Thread mono fishing line for leader. It's very thin for the strength. I just use the cheap stuff for reef fishing. You could lose 30 metres of leader in a day fishing the reef!

I buy the Daiwa J Thread mono fishing line for leader. It's very thin for the strength. I just use the cheap stuff for reef fishing. You could lose 30 metres of leader in a day fishing the reef!

I have 2 pairs. One pair of Oakleys and a pair of glass lensed prescription glasses (I am slightly short sided). Both are polarised and are fantastic sunnies. The Oaks have special coloured lenses supposedly better for bluewater fishing. The others are a grey tint for low light and murky water. They work fantastically. 

Thanks. I find though, that I tend to be more productive fishing on the coast. I might just have to go back to the Stratford jetty. Apparently Yarrabah is opening up next Friday so might fish my spot.

Hello everyone,
With this horrible wind in Cairns and Yarrabah closed, most of my options are gone or difficult to fish. Any advice on where to go? I fished the Stratford jetty with no luck only a week ago. I was out of the wind though. I only want to fish saltwater. I’m not my best at Tinaroo!
Thanks and tight lines. 

I am pretty lucky. I will grab offal from my local fish monger and combine it with the ‘stripped’ chicken from my work (I work at a chicken store). The chicken and bones release much oil and the mackerel skins and prawn shells release a lot of smell.

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I am pretty lucky. I will grab offal from my local fish monger and combine it with the ‘stripped’ chicken from my work (I work at a chicken store). The chicken and bones release much oil and the mackerel skins and prawn shells release a lot of smell.

I am pretty lucky. I will grab offal from my local fish monger and combine it with the ‘stripped’ chicken from my work (I work at a chicken store). The chicken and bones release much oil and the mackerel skins and prawn shells release a lot of smell.

Hey mate. So sorry for the late reply. I actually went fishing on Friday with little luck. I did catch bait for next trip though! For next time, a simple tip is to just throw a net at the Tingira street boat ramp, We always catch bait there. If not, throw a net off creek mouths and points. You will always get bait. If you are time poor and can't look for fish, just anchor up on one of those yellow buoys. There are always fingermark and I have caught some grunter there. We found some structure just in front of a buoy full of fish. Try fishing the leads too. Time is much needed to find fish. 'Snag bashing' may produce some good fish but is a waste of time. It's too inconsistent.

Hey mate. So sorry for the late reply. I actually went fishing on Friday with little luck. I did catch bait for next trip though! For next time, a simple tip is to just throw a net at the Tingira street boat ramp, We always catch bait there. If not, throw a net off creek mouths and points. You will always get bait. If you are time poor and can't look for fish, just anchor up on one of those yellow buoys. There are always fingermark and I have caught some grunter there. We found some structure just in front of a buoy full of fish. Try fishing the leads too. Time is much needed to find fish. 'Snag bashing' may produce some good fish but is a waste of time. It's too inconsistent.

Good stuff mate. Great little session. You would get some decent meat of a 48cm flattie.

Thanks.

So true. I have had experience with an ugly stik and they are fantastic. I will certainly be happy to build this rod. As school holidays start in 3 weeks or so, I will probably complete it then.

I am a big fan of my Calcutta's. I own the 200B and the 400B. I have a custom G-Loomis on the 400B for live baiting and trolling (it's a shorter rod and a bit stiffer). The 200B is my casting reel. I love the traditional shaped reels. I haven't had any problems and the reel was one of the first Calcutta's ever produced. I purchased the blank for only $2 (at a garage sale along with 5 other blanks) and I had the idea of a light bream/ estuary rod or a new baitcasting rod. I chose the baitcasting rod as I have no need for another estuary combo.
 

I think it was a yellowfin. The pikey is too dark coloured. In a few months, I will have to fish False Cape and see how I go.

I think so. It was't a very dark coloured bream though. It was rather shiny and silver. Sorry, but I don't have any photos. I quickly released it thinking it was undersize (as a fish that size up in FNQ is small for us). Little did I know it was legal! I would have kept it for afternoon tea knowing their meat is so nice.

Thanks, I will definitely read them.

Maybe try your local wood-working club or  men's shed and ask them to turn some on a lathe for you. I don't think it would be free but you are supporting a local cause. All the men in these sort of clubs are really nice and some will be happy to do for you for a carton of beer or possibly for free. I think it's worth a shot. At least you know it's going to be the best quality possible.

Maybe try your local wood-working club or  men's shed and ask them to turn some on a lathe for you. I don't think it would be free but you are supporting a local cause. All the men in these sort of clubs are really nice and some will be happy to do for you for a carton of beer or possibly for free. I think it's worth a shot. At least you know it's going to be the best quality possible.

Maybe try your local wood-working club or  men's shed and ask them to turn some on a lathe for you. I don't think it would be free but you are supporting a local cause. All the men in these sort of clubs are really nice and some will be happy to do for you for a carton of beer or possibly for free. I think it's worth a shot. At least you know it's going to be the best quality possible.

Maybe try your local wood-working club or  men's shed and ask them to turn some on a lathe for you. I don't think it would be free but you are supporting a local cause. All the men in these sort of clubs are really nice and some will be happy to do for you for a carton of beer or possibly for free. I think it's worth a shot. At least you know it's going to be the best quality possible.