Sweet rod for the green and gold torpedoes Kezz..
My recent buy, 6'6 Rodwork Offshore rod- Specialist IM6 graphite 4-6kg. Nasty snapper weapon!!..... SQUID.
goes very nicley with me collection - VIP 6455XXH (Tiagra 50w) and 80J (TLD 30II)....and of course the 865U is to be married to a TLD15.
Now I need to find a 4-6kg rated VIP to go with a Corsair....Strawberry?..Lethal?
kerren,
i have a vip 270 which is rated for 12-30pound wich i think is a bit much really. i use 6 kg on it. it is a very whippy rod.
b.m
VIP196L-8 8-20lb 7'10" is the only one they do... $330rrp, Damn its nice tho!!! Match that up with a slx20sh and you have an exceptional weapon.
Kerren I use an 8' uglystick on 4kg... no probs on a boat... I'll be using it at the BRB... have a play if you like .... ( You did at Kauri pt that day)
(correction 655hx 40-100lb)
my v.i.p is 6'6 i think and got it for $250 at stirling sports in takapuna then saw it at the boat show for $320 (or thereabouts).
b.m
The Power Pro braid 600 yards and 1200 yards of FINS, 24 kg rated IGFA is my latest buy. Just bought from the States curtesy of a recent visitor from the USA. AND a new pair of Hodgman breathable waders. Why are all these items about 2.5 times dearer here in NZ?? While I was at it I got a digital camera (Minolta 7i + CF cards) again less than half NZ prices. All this bought from money returned from my aborted game trip last March.
I've got a 12-20lb VIP. for bottom/straylining using a 400 calcutta with 12 lb braid and for skippie/albie trolling use a Charter special 1000 (TLD5 with level wind) loaded with 14 lb bright yellow Power Pro braid. Also have the next size up VIP (20-50, I think). I use a Daiwa SL30 SH and have even fished 50 lb braid on a Titus gold Okuma. This is an exceptionally versatile combination as I've used it for puka/kingies/snapper. Trolled Rapalas, skippie/albie/yft lures. Best do-everthing combo outfit I've got. Both great rods!
What I bought today....
Ryoshi Bait Knife
4kg mega burley bag
2 Kilos Pillies
2 Kilos Squid
3 Piece KFC Pack and a Pepsi
All I have to show for it is 2 little Kahawai GRRRRRR!!!!
FishB, you want to know why fishing gear is sooooooo much more expensive here than in the USA?
Where do I begin....?
Get the picture?
Now I don't want to encourage everybody to privately import, there are plenty of pitfalls in that as well! There are plenty of great fishing products that are fairly priced and well retailed by staff who care and stand behind the products they sell and the advice they offer you. If you privately import, then you might have problems getting parts for that reel or electronics if they break down.
Duh... this makes so much sense I must be tired! Time for bed!
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