Thread: Fishing tackle

I've got a bamboo flyrod if you're looking for vintage tackle. The company closed in 1955, so it's at least that old.




Not sure that fishing counts as exercise, though.

Cheers
Simon

Originally Posted by abaddonxi

I've got a bamboo flyrod if you're looking for vintage tackle. The company closed in 1955, so it's at least that old.




Not sure that fishing counts as exercise, though.

Cheers
Simon

For some people it is contemplative and lowers the blood pressure.

For others (like me) it has the opposite effect even when tying a hook onto a line.

I hate fishing - too boring. But building an amphibious Land Rover with which to go fishing might be therapeutic.

My situation is similar. Fishing used be my pastime and was the reason that I got into 4wd.

After some years away from fishing, I am getting into saltwater fly fishing (a more expensive and frustrating way to catch less fish).

Braided lines are definitely worth the money. Because of the very low stretch, you have a much better feel of what is happening at the other end. They are also much smaller in diameter for the same breaking strength.

Also consider the soft plastic lures. For a lot of species, they are more successful than bait.

AAAaaahhh fishing,


See the recommended part about fishing isn't the act of catching a fish.

it's about clearing the mind of all of the day to day **** that builds up. Yes going home with a feed is great and catching the big one is great too, but like 4wdriving fishing is more about the journey then the destination.

Somehow the act of relaxation while fishing is lost on those who don't know how to relax.

Try it next time take in the sorroundings let everything go become one with nature (grasshopper!!!) Watch all the things that happen around you and ask yourself when was the last time I noticed something so simple as a fish jumping. Allow yourself to relax clear your mind of everything including the hunt for fish.

For me fishing is like sitting on a wharf watching the world go round, you'll be suprised just how relaxed you can be with a rod in your hand.

Strange thing about fishing is I can get out of bed at sparrow fart to go fishing without even setting the alarm yet ask me to wake up at the same time to go to work and you'll need TNT to get me up.

I can't remember te last time I brought home my catch as I tend to give it away except for when I go PRAWNING LUV PRAWNS. But I can stand up to my chest in water dipping a net for hours and go home as the sun is coming up and feel like I just came back from a weekend away.

A change is as good as a holiday, not everyone can afford a holiday but I'm sure everyone can afford to go fishing. Just depends of I you live in NSW what with licence fees and all.

Originally Posted by incisor

whats the go in this day and age?

braided line worth the extra money?

whats a good quality reel to get?

any one know where to get 1/0 titanium live bait hooks ?

What are you fishing for? Pleasure or food?
Braided line......... IMHO save your money tried it don't like it.
Shimano have a good range of reels!! How big are your pockets??
Hooks....
Have a look online : http://www.fishouttawater.com.au

Originally Posted by incisor

Welp, i gotta get out more my doctor tells me...gotta get a hobby away from puters and underneath of cars...

apart from landies i like my fishing, or did when i was right into it 20 years ago...

whats the best gear to be getting these days?

i like to beach and esturary fish, bream and flathead talior and dart etc etc

i used to use a 13" synderglass bream rod with a shakespeare 6000 series reel and 10lb line

the rod has seen its day at 30+ years of age and not much use in the last 10 or 15 :P

whats the go in this day and age?

braided line worth the extra money?

whats a good quality reel to get?

any one know where to get 1/0 titanium live bait hooks ?

i used to use them to great effect but havent seen any in any of the local tackel shops, and nothing used to come close to being as good as them with a small whiting live bait for mongrel bream and nice flathead....

I used to have the trusty old egg beater reels, but in the past few years have gone to overheads, ABU Garcia.Once you get the hang of it, allows much easier casting and accuracy.Tried braid and hated it, stick with mono.The beauty of baitcasters is you have much shorter rods, so less hassle to carry, useless for surf though.Hooks, hardly use them, just flick lures and plastics.

I bought a surf rod and a eggbeater reel a while back but my mate hasnlt been up the beach of late and I havent the first (or perhaps 2nd) clue about how to catch fish. I'll have a go but it might be nice to go along with someone who knows what the hell is happening.

You got a Bribie beach permit Inc ? I'll come fishing with you mate.

I ended up getting the rod and reel combo from, of all places, BCF. Turns out they were good for something after all.