Newbie to Brisbane

Today’s games at Suncorp stadium have been cancelled 

On 21/07/2021 at 8:14 AM, Breaming with bro said:

Later this arvo/night  Shimano are releasing new gear fortunately for me I know Japan already done a release on their gear and I already the know the 4 spinning reels that will be coming to stores in Australia soon . 
 

1 new sustain 

2 new nasci

3 new spheros 

4 new nexave 

still have no idea on prices though and better info will come out tonight 

I’ve had a play with the new nasci and definitely a great little reel for the price point ($169)

On 30/06/2021 at 6:45 PM, Drop Bear said:

Hey mate, They look awesome. What are they? 

From Europe mate. But can order through southern edge lures 

Looks like you had a bloody mint session mate. That’s one fish I’d really like to tick off the bass 

On 09/07/2021 at 1:11 PM, fishingnut said:

Love the steez rods

Brilliant rods hey! I’ve got quite a few of the steez rods and love them all

On 09/07/2021 at 11:38 AM, AUS-BNE-FISHO said:

They look great! I've heard those squidgies are dynamite too!

They sure are Hamish 

On 08/07/2021 at 6:53 PM, GregN70 said:

Nah I wouldn’t bother. I’ve done about 60 trips on the river and I think it’s a disgrace. Much better places. You could not pay me to fish the Fitzroy it krappp 

5 hours ago, GregN70 said:

At first yes it was, however; there's no new fish in the system. There's been very little rain in the past 4-5 years which means no recruitment, & no new fish entering the system. So what few barra were there have either been caught, or they have all seen 1 million lures bounce around their noses and are all bite-shy. You'd be very lucky firstly to find a barra these days, and even luckier if you got one to bite.

I got three in one session landbased first time I’d ever been there. There’s definitely still a decent amount of Barra and threadies in the river. I recommend sounding around structure on last half of run out tide, super early mornings before sunrise worked well for me. Different parts of the heat they move to certain areas in a system. This time of year the Barra fishing can be quiet, but a brilliant time for big threadfin when I fished it two years ago

21 hours ago, GregN70 said:

I have a bunch of time in October and was thinking of hitting the road & heading north for for a couple weeks chasing jacks, cod, but mainly Salty Barramundi. My initial thinking was to go to Hinchinbrook area staying at Cardwell, but a few people have suggested the creeks just north of Townsville like Bohle River, or even the areas south of Cairns. Any thoughts?

Mate Rockhampton is probably the most underrated Barra fishing place in Queensland. So many good fish in the city reaches. Happy to pass on more info if required 

8 hours ago, Junky said:

You win.

The 2500 is a great reel 

29 minutes ago, Junky said:

Very nice. 

I have the 2500 to suit that king bolt. 

I have the 2500 and 2508 steez to go with the spin, and this steez 1016 to go with the machine gun 

On 03/07/2021 at 8:53 PM, AUS-BNE-FISHO said:

Hey @Newbie to Brisbane

Thats bloody awesome!!! Nice work!!! 
Thanks for a great report.

Was it in the river? 

Nah mate bayside 

18 minutes ago, Drop Bear said:

Nice one mate. That is a solid session. Well done. 

Thanks very much mate 

11 minutes ago, GregN70 said:

So by increasing the size of the gears and a one piece metal frame they’ve made it weaker? I have 2 new saltigas and think they are the best thing I’ve used. Admittedly I’ve caught Buggar all on them as I live and fish around Yeppoon in central Queensland which if completely fished out and is among the worst fishing spots I’ve ever had the displeasure of fishing. 

I’m just going by my experience mate. I took two new saltiga reels out to wreck reef and neither lasted the trip. After a discussion with a few sales reps from daiwa I was told that there are teething problems with with series that they are currently working on. Don’t get me wrong I love my satigas, just was disappointed with these flaws. 

On 21/05/2021 at 9:24 PM, Junky said:

Diawa all the way. The cheap ones are rubbish though, not that I use them but I have seen them corrode and fall apart, but all cheap reels do. 

All of my diawas are over 10yrs old and still as good as the day I purchased them. 

I'm just about to pull the trigger on a new saltiga 14k. They have to be the sexiest reel on the market today. 

The new model saltigas aren’t really up to scratch in my eyes mate. Numerous complaints about drags seizing and broken main gears and pinions. The older model expeditions etc were far more sturdy and reliable. I bought three of the new model saltiga steels, and sold them all after 3 months. You may find they suit you though 

If you want some really good braid that never gets wind knots, is ultra thin for its diameter, and casts superbly. Try the Varivas light game PE. I use it on basically all my bream outfits and I love the stuff. The 0.4PE and 0.6 PE Is strong and as thin as hair 

Although a newbie I’d like to enter please 

6 hours ago, GregN70 said:

Awesome reel, it will go great. But kinda interesting how you bought it first then, sought info as to whether it be any good for intended purposes. Can we call it Post Purchase Evaluation.

Good luck

I bought it originally for Barra mate. 
down here in Brisbane I’ve heard you need to pull fish from structure quite quickly (fishing the port) ? 

On 01/07/2021 at 11:52 AM, Junky said:

NO. That reel is no good. 

I'll give you $200 for it. 

 

Jokes aside. 

 

That will do the trick.

Nice reel. Haven't owned one but it's a diawa.... You can't go wrong. 

 

Learn where the magnetic oil seals are and do not use anything to clean those areas except water. The instruction booklet should show you. 

Cheers mate 

9 minutes ago, AUS-BNE-FISHO said:

 

Pretty sure they are from Southern Edge Lures, by Jason Lane -

Hamish

Yea Hamish Jason gets them in occasionally 

8 minutes ago, AUS-BNE-FISHO said:

 

Pretty sure they are from Southern Edge Lures, by Jason Lane -

Hamish

Yes mate Jason sells them occasionally 

1 hour ago, GregOug said:

And they are?

They are from Europe. Not readily available in Australia mate. Very few people have these plastics. Ultra realistic