Caught the bug
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Caught the bug
Hi Guys
I've caught the billfish bug and now want to buy some quality gear (rods & reels) but not sure where to start. What do you use or what do you recommend?
I live in the Pilbara and I be using the outfits for Spanish Mackeral, dolphin fish, wahoo, and now billies!!!!
Thanks in advance
CCC
PS, if you havnt read my post have a look, this was my first go at Billies
http://fishingterritory.com/pilbara-kim ... 27303.html
I've caught the billfish bug and now want to buy some quality gear (rods & reels) but not sure where to start. What do you use or what do you recommend?
I live in the Pilbara and I be using the outfits for Spanish Mackeral, dolphin fish, wahoo, and now billies!!!!
Thanks in advance
CCC
PS, if you havnt read my post have a look, this was my first go at Billies
http://fishingterritory.com/pilbara-kim ... 27303.html
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Re: Caught the bug
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Re: Caught the bug
Should be working now??ken_dog wrote:ERROR 404 - PAGE NOT FOUND
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Re: Caught the bug
What is your budget like?
TLD 15 is big enough to do what you want.
Penn 16 vsx is shiny
Or look at a big spin reel....
TLD 15 is big enough to do what you want.
Penn 16 vsx is shiny
Or look at a big spin reel....
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Re: Caught the bug
Didnt think the TLD 15 had enough line capacity. A couple of times we ran very short of line on the Marlin.2rods wrote:What is your budget like?
TLD 15 is big enough to do what you want.
Penn 16 vsx is shiny
Or look at a big spin reel....
CCC
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Re: Caught the bug
Could always step it up to a TLD 20 and put 10kg on it
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Re: Caught the bug
CCC check out Canyon Australia they have what your looking for.The reels and rods are first class.
www.canyonreels.com.au
Canyon reels Australia and ask for martin burling this is high quality gear at a great price.
www.canyonreels.com.au
Canyon reels Australia and ask for martin burling this is high quality gear at a great price.
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Re: Caught the bug
PM Deepblack. He had a heap of gear for sale not sure hat he has left but could be worth a PM even if just for advice. Also read his Billfish blog in here. He goes right through all the gear and so fourth he recommends.
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Re: Caught the bug
Something around a 10Wt with plenty of backing should get you there.
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Re: Caught the bug
saw that coming...
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Re: Caught the bug
[quote="deepblack"]CCC,
Are you wanting to fish mono or braid?[/quote]
Tell me more, i thought that mono was the way to go, but im here to learn so what is best. I have just picked up a tld30 With a wilson live fibre for the right price. Plan to chase sails and marlin
Cheers
CCC
Are you wanting to fish mono or braid?[/quote]
Tell me more, i thought that mono was the way to go, but im here to learn so what is best. I have just picked up a tld30 With a wilson live fibre for the right price. Plan to chase sails and marlin
Cheers
CCC
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Re: Caught the bug
I find mono to be better at keeping hooks in fish. I have caught billies on braid but most of what I do these days is line class fishing so rarely more than 10kg.
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