Cam1988
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2 fish in two days. Still happy.
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Ended up at Lake Hamilton. No action, but still beautiful.
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Rocklands Reservoir
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I just had a look and it's definitely a baitcaster and not a closed face. I was likely closer to 10 years old when I started fishing with my dad. I am trying to start a lot earlier with my son. The first attempt when he was given the rod he fished for about 15 minutes and then climbed the rocks around to the beach to make sandcastles. I'll be fishing at the lake with him later this week where a playground is nearby
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Thank you. I got an unweighted inline spinner lure to chuck on my sons little 4 foot rod and I'll be keeping the standard reel. I am looking at the baitcaster for myself. Good to know not to buy a reel on its own for any old pole though as there are plenty of old rods available in my dads shed when I get around to driving there to collect a few. I appreciate everyone's help. I've been looking at rods, reels, lines, lures and fish in my area for about 6 hours straight now. Rainbow trout, brown trout, tench (whatever that is), estuary perch, yellowbelly and redfin.
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Thanks mate, you're a legend. What a relief. I'll drive to a better shop I reckon. I remember having to be gentle with the rod because it was more fragile than a fibreglass rod. Or maybe the old man was pulling my leg and wanted me to stop being rough
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Gday everyone. I used to go fishing with my old man back in the day and I always preferred a lure. My 4 year old got a rod for Christmas so I am going to get back into it with him. I recall my dad buying me a special rod and reel for lures and the reel was a barrel style that sat horizontally and the line came straight off and down the guide rings. I remember having to keep my thumb on it while casting or it would birds nest. Having just been down to the local sporting shop I was surprised to see no reels of this design at all. Is there something inherently wrong with the reel design? I remember thinking it was great. If they still exist does anyone have any experience with them and know what they are actually called Cheers, Cam.
