Peter K

Give the Saltiga 12 a go. 
I love the stuff. 
Super thin, super strong, great casting line. 
PE6 is equivalent to 100lb. 
Can fit 300m on a saltiga 14000. 
Another one I recommend is Gosen. Awesome stuff as well. 
Seems to last if not used much, which has been the case for me lately. 

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 

Saltwater estuary spin.

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. 
 
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.
 

I rate braids characteristics in the following importance:
1. is it a fused braid line? least desirable
2. is it a coated line? prefer uncoated.
3. is the line truly limp and memory free?
4. is thin for breaking strain....Siglon PEX8 and Tasline All white are my two long term favorite braids.
5. is it white or orange.
6. Does the PE rating on the box also include actual test breaking strain? If not I do not buy it.
For me the PE system for braid is crap you can get the same PE rating across multiple brands and versions and have wildly different breaking strains.
Casting diameters mean bugger all if your bait does not have enough weight or is too much weight for the rod that you are using.

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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. 

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. 

Thanks mate

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!
 

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. 
 Below are some photos:   I'm very proud of myself, I have gotten quite fast at it now, I did the design above the reel seat in about 2-3 hours. I completed all the guides and the tip in just over 3 hours. I planned to have done a full covering for the design on the bottom but I ran out of green thread.    All the guides have had epoxy applied, (2 coats, very clear, no bubbles and very smooth and shiny). I will need to epoxy the reel seat design at some point otherwise, I am very happy with the outcome.   Please let me know if you would recommend the Daiwa Kix 23, in sizes 1000, 2000, 2500 or 3000?    Thanks for all feedback in advance.   Kind Regards, Peter K

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)?