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  1. braid talk

    in Saltwater

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    On 2/7/2024 at 12:06 PM, mangajack said:

    I am currently tying a cast net knot by knot....I am using an Aliesxpress 9 strand PE braid.

    0.17mm dia, 25lb, 1000m and cost me about $30 delivered.

    From what I can see it is a damn nice fine braid, tight round weave, nice and limp and seems to be at least the 25lb breaking strain.

    Probably twice as nice as the Shimano PowerPro braid and comparable to the current Nomad Panterra braids and nearly the same specs as Tasline.

    I will likely be buying this for some of my reels in the future.

    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006042456707.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.103.298f5f656YUANI&algo_pvid=20b103c0-ee04-4917-bb3e-d43d923b749a&algo_exp_id=20b103c0-ee04-4917-bb3e-d43d923b749a-51&pdp_npi=4%40dis!EUR!19.66!5.70!!!148.86!43.17!%402103247017072714946895667e02f6!12000035456140888!sea!IT!4158163313!&curPageLogUid=DvGMYQZpvrKd&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch|query_from%3A

    I use JOF and Sougayilang x8 braid on all my reels. Chinese braid is as good as any. 

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    How much do you spend on your rod/reel combo?

    in Tackle, Rods and Reels

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    Starting from zero fishing gear at all didn't allow a fortune to be spent on rods. My main rods are Shimano sedona combos. 1-3kg, 3-6kg and 5-8kg combos. $159 each. And then I have 2 berkley boat rods @ 7-12kg. Bought one at half price at $44. It was delivered with the bail arm bent on the reel, so they sent a replacement, and I kept the second rod. This also happened with one of the shimano combos as well. Rod was broken and I kept the reel. Then bought the Ugly stick 10 foot beach combo with a 6500 reel for $100 on clearance and can now swap the reel between the beach and boat rod. 

    I'm also braving it and ordered a $30 reel from temu for the other boat rod as the berkley reel is rubbish. 12kg rod and the reel holds 100m of 12lb.🤦‍♂️ The rods are solid stump pullers though. Well worth 2 for $44. And you got about $10 tackle with each of them too. Will do a report on the temu reel after I get it. 

    In all honesty, even if money was no object, I doubt I would use high end stuff. It may feel great but it is certainly not needed to have fun and fill an esky. 

     

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    two cherries in one day.

    in Freshwater

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    My bro and I finally broke our freshwater virginity at last. I've been west to the lakes a few times with no luck. I'd speak to people and ask what the go is everyone has their "special technique" and left me more confused.

    So today I decided to do what no-one had suggested to see what happens and it worked. Busted out the 17cm gold and black diver from temu. And bam, the fish is on. And bro caught his bass on a temu special as well. 4'' goldy orange coloured diver. Both come home with big grins. 

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  13. return to fishing after 25-year hiatus.

    in Introduce Yourself

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    21 hours ago, ellicat said:

    Welcome to the AFO forum, and welcome back to fishing !

    I see the other day you were out at Coochie and you mentioned Peel also. Is that your main area of attack ?

    Nah, I'm a bit of a trollip and get around. First time back there. Felt like coming home though. It was my go-to area back in the day. I Been doing more down the coast so far. A bit more sheltered while we got the hang of everything before heading out on more serious trips. Didn't intend to go that far on the electric motors but it was just such a good day. Paid for it on the way home against the tide.  I like to go to the dams out west as well. 

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    return to fishing after 25-year hiatus.

    in Introduce Yourself

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    First of all, got to say this is one of the best forums I've been on. Everyone seems really friendly and willing to help. Very happy to be here.

    As the title states, 25 years since I've fished. Owned a few boats in my early 20's and nothing since. Didn't really have the desire to own another ATM for a few reasons so I decided to buy a kayak around Christmas. 

    What a blast it's been so far with it. I think I have more fun it than any boat I've owned. You can get through in under a foot of water and cruise over to Peel on a good day. It cruises at 10kmh and 13-14 flat out. 

    OK, that's enough about the vessel. Now onto fishing skills.

    The end.

    Seriously, I am a lousy fisherman but still have a great day every time I'm out there. And hey, you guys might learn me a thing or two and that could improve over time. If you see me out and about, please don't run me over. And come say hi.

    Sorry for the average pics, my potato was nearly flat.

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    so who's been picking up some e.o.f.y specials.

    in Tackle, Rods and Reels

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    Not exactly EOFYS but recently picked up a 25 piece 20cm snapper paddle tails in a tackle box for $5. I just cut them down a bit and throw a 3/0 jig head on and they're gold.                     And yes, definitely watching for EOFYS bargains. Don't really need anything, but I'm watching just in case I feel I do when I see it.

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