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    Posted: 08 Jan 2014 at 10:07am
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hey people just wondering if anyone here has had much luck with wax wings have got a few kahawais on them and thats about it
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Got multiple strikes on a yellow an white midsized. From skippies but they all dropped the hook at the end of the first run?????? Was on a lightish 10kg spin out fit.
Yesterday had another go with heaver line on rat kingies. Much better hook sets.
Speedy retreaves is the way to go, faster the better.
 
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Are you using the standard hook that comes with the lure?I have changed all mine over to a Shogun in line single hook & have found a much better hookup ratio.Agree with the retrieve speed,def the faster the better.
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The double hook not so good........I bought a couple of the "Daddy" ones from the states that have a big single hook on......the single hook on the smaller ones def seems to tame the action a bit.
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Very nice LBD.What size are those "Daddy" ones by the way?
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yep was using standard hooks mate might need to change to a single and give that a try
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Originally posted by Fenien Fenien wrote:

Very nice LBD.What size are those "Daddy" ones by the way?
They are the biggest and last i knew they werent available in nz..........I will have a sniff around and see if i can find a link............they are pretty dam impressive and have a solid single hook on emWink
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are they bigger than the 138mm ones
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Originally posted by WillzNS WillzNS wrote:

are they bigger than the 138mm ones
yeah mate....they are 168mm and 4 oz but the postage from the states is a crime.........some have two hook points(like in my pic).........so you prob could run two small trebs but why would you?
Am still trying to find the cheapest.....will let you all know.Wink
unfortunately i Ko'd the bottom one off a wharf up north(totally my stupid fault/lot of force to poleLOL)....smashed it to **** but the pilchard one is still going strong.
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Originally posted by Fenien Fenien wrote:

Are you using the standard hook that comes with the lure?I have changed all mine over to a Shogun in line single hook & have found a much better hookup ratio.Agree with the retrieve speed,def the faster the better.
 
yes it was straight from the packet. Will give them another go the skippies are in quite close. May have to look at the single hook too.
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where did ya get your single hooks from mate
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Pretty sure I got them from Greg up at Gofish.
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update....Making some progress but at the moment your looking close to 22.95 US and then 14.95 US post....so 37.90 US aint cheap.............I am thinking of telling this dood that people are interested here and can he do cheaper as a result..........see what he says..........will let you guys know.
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Use a mail delivery service to avoid the high freight charges. NZ Post has just started one up called You Shop. Basically they supply you with a US postal address that the retailer ships the goods to. Then they contact you with a price to send them to NZ. It usually works out at about 1/3 of the price that the retailer will charge for freight.
 
I used an outfit called Pre Zoom and it was an excellent service, but they just suspended US operations. One delivery from Melton's was going to cost me $83US in freight. Pre Zoom charged me $19.50 NZ and it arrived within 7 days
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i have a you shop account and its useless.i have a couple very cheap items sitting there from ebay that seller wouldnt ship international that i probably wont send to nz as you shop prices are so high.my mate also has one and said it wasnt just me he said they ripped him a good one to.i buy from ebay weekly and just find someone who has set price and you can get multiple items for no extra .the idea of youshop is awesome just havnt had anything that works out.but yea if seller wont send international it is one of the only options.

went out and bought another 138mm 65gm waxwing in pink.i have a jr that has caught many ky
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Anyone interested in these 168 daddy like the ones above........talking to someone about it now and hes keen to do some good deals........so register your interest....so i can give this guy the demand..........I will let you know the deal and a link to him............farrrrrk  all in it for me........so tell me if you are keen=
The long single hook trailing out the back makes the lure look longer in the water.Wink
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I'll be keen for one or two 
By and large the reporting is factual, but in a few instances I have claimed the right of readjusting the facts to which every angler is entitled.
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These are the colours available but i am hoping they will do the black/silver this year......I have told the guy i am seeing the interest and will get back to him....so if anyone else fancies ...say here.....If i get enough interest i am sure he will help.Bear in mind the long/strong single hook off the end adds length to the lure.

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these guys are good I have bought reels n stuff off here many times http://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-waxwing-jigs.html and they have a $12 shipping option (1-4 weeks)
By and large the reporting is factual, but in a few instances I have claimed the right of readjusting the facts to which every angler is entitled.
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