Peter K

Thanks Huxstang,

As mentioned before, for this particular rod I do want to purchase Daiwa Expedition so I can try it out. Im not a Shimano fan so perhaps the YGK can be a good option for future purchases. 

Cheers,

Peter.

Thanks Ellicat and others, much appreciated for all your help.

Thanks Ellicat, some great info.

So would you recommend getting a higher pound strength such as 12-15lb line due to its thinness, or stick with 8lb even though it is a bit thinner than other 8lb lines? 

Cheers,

Peter 

Thanks @mzaakir, Looks like a cool braid, very thin for its strength. However, I'm only particularly interested in purchasing the Daiwa products for this particular rod. I'll keep that line in mind for the future. Thanks once again.

Peter

Saltwater estuary spin.

Many thanks Mangajack, in relation to your rating system, would you know anything about Daiwa Jbraid x8 expedition for number 3,4 and 6 from your list?

Cheers,
Peter

Thanks to everybody for your replies. (Apologies for my delay in replying).

Sounds like orange or multi-colour isn't going to be a huge factor in the decision. 

9 hours ago, Junky said:

This is not a "preference" thing. It's because the thinner stuff tends to only be multi coloured.

Diameter is what I tend to preference. I mostly use spin gear so I am looking for capacity and strength. 

When @Junky said the above ^. I was reminded of some stuff i saw online.

Screenshots from my local tackle shop.

For Jbraid x8 Expedition:

Then for JBraid x8 Grand

I had plans of purchasing 8lb braid. As i mentions previously i had always used JBraid x8 Grand which is PE 1 for 8lb. However the new Jbraid Expedition for 8lb is PE 0.6.

Then when i look at this table below I ask myself, is 0.037mm (the difference between 0.6 and 1 PE braid) really going make a huge difference.

I would love to hear what others have to say about line PE. Seeing as Jbraid 8 Grand for 8lb is PE 1 should I get Jbraid Expedition in PE 1 12lb?? 

All advice is greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

Peter.

Alright, thanks for your insight, i'll hear what others have to say before making a final decision for purchasing. 

Cheers,

Peter

G'day Everybody.

Just a quick question, I've bought a new reel (Daiwa Kix 23 - 2500). I have always used J-Braid Grand x8 for all my other reels, however, since it is a new reel, and Daiwa recently came out with their 'new and improved' braid line, (J-Braid Expedition), I would like to try that new braid out. 

My confusion is, the expedition only comes in orange, or multi colour braid line. For me in the past I've always used blue braid (sometimes green or yellow). I am wondering if anybody has used it and has a preference, what would you recommend, i do basic river estuary fishing (the bread and butter species). 

From what I understand, due to leader being clear the braid isn't too visible for fish, braid colour is really only for us humans to see???

All advice is very much appreciated.

Kind Regards,

Peter

40 minutes ago, GregOug said:

You’ll probably get away with it if you’re a Southsider.

I am one. Sutherland Shire, got the sutho part in the name. Hahaha!

Sure is!! But thats only when I do catch....

Shame. I'll have to wait till next time, that fish is long gone.....

I caught a 34cm bream tonight but i couldn't take a photo, does that mean I'm not able to be on the leaderboard?

Sounds good, as I said only really going to target bream, flathead, whiting etc on this rod so I wouldn't go over 3000. Thanks for everyone's feedback, ideas and support. Tight Line, Peter.

PS. I was just using my 2nd custom rod which is identical only that it is black and silver coloured. ---- I managed to catch 4 bream in 1 hour on a risky critter, (29,30,31,34cm). I'm pretty stoked, sorry don't have any photos. 

Hi Ellicat, I'll be targetting the bread and butter with this rod so I don't think i'd need more than 200-300 metres of line, this would still be overkill i feel, no? do you think perhaps otherwise? all advice is much appreciated.

5 hours ago, Neil Stratford said:

Very nice !! You’ve done a great  job with it using some excellent components.

Have a look at a sustain 4000 . 
Fairly good quality reel that’s nice and light.

Dont you think 4000 is too big for a 2-6lb rod? I only really fish estuary rivers.

Thanks mate

Cheers Everyone, I'll get it some epoxy resin on it in the next week or so then it should be good to go, I need to buy the reel too though!

Thanks mate.

I don't how I feel about it. Do you think it gives Aussie or Jamaican vibes (colours)? 

G'day Everybody.

I recently decided to attempt to create my 4th custom rod. It was deeply inspired by the Daiwa Kix 23. (Black, Olive Green, Silver, Gold). It is a Samurai Premium Rod blank, 2-6lb, Medium Fast, 7'0.  All was done using Fuji reel seats and collars, guides etc. 

alright, only asking because i got $50 dollar credit for a cheapy online store, they have UV torchs so I thought I might try it. Anyway, thanks Mjack for the advice! 

Cheers,

Peter.

Hi all,

I'm looking to purchase a UV torch to charge up my lumo beads. etc.

Will looking online it commonly comes up with 365nm and 395nm. Which one is better for fishing purposes, to charge up lumo beads and other lumo things. If you have other suggestions I would greatly appreciate it!

Thanks for everyones assistance.

Kind Regards,

Peter

Okay! I've got a Daiwa Tierra 3000 size laying around, spooled with 8lb and have got 10lb fluro for leaders, sounds like a plan!

Any suggestions on a failproof lure/s to start off with. I've got loads of soft plastics, I'm only just starting my collection of hard bodies, perhaps a bait that aust bass like. Thanks for your help.

Peter.

Thanks, would it be suitable for aust bass, I'm interested it giving it a go in some small creeks, its a spin outfit and quite flexible so I'm not sure what is needed for that style of fishing, any thoughts?

Much appreciated.

Peter

Perhaps if nobody knows about this rod, any suggestions for,  what would be the best application for fishing a rod like this. Any specific type of lures or bait etc, target species in estury?

Cheers, Peter.