MB wrote: I've been trialling JOF 8 strand braid. So far so good. My only observation is that it's very thin, even thinner than Shimano Kairiki. A good thing, but next time, I'll order the next breaking strain up as a little insurance. |
MB wrote: Interesting. I ordered some 12 strand as well. Even thinner! Haven't used it yet. |
smudge wrote: I hope they aren't Slams! |
Griff the dog. wrote: If you get snagged in a boat drive up current . It will often pull out . What I bought. Have been looking for a surf caster that will take an overhead reel Use an okuma mad dog not too impressed too stiff and at 14.6 too long. Went into land and sea the dude suggested a Okuma soul md . Adjustable reel seat and can take a over head reel only $300 peso's Will come back after the weekend to tell you all how it casts and feels. Next issue is what reel? I can get a Penn 5500[COLOR=#191919" face=" Sans, Roboto, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif, SimSun]<span style="font-size: 15px;] </span>[/COLOR]long cast for 250. Dont need a bigger reel if i go braid . He who dies with most toys wins. |
Pcj wrote: Someone please explain why I should buy Daiwa line from NZ 500m 15.5kg = $29.95 from a well known marine shop. When I have just landed here in NZ same line for $7.95 14day delivery. No wonder NZ retailers are doing it hard.If the product was even double the china price I would buy it. not quadruple. If I import 10 rolls and price dropped down to $3.50 per roll $40 landed at my door Done a break test and exceeds 15.5 or 30lb,Got it to break at 40lb. crude test tied to a set of electric scales. |
Fish galore! Coming off the back of Easter Weekend and with some very nice weather... Read More >
Excellent snapper action There is some excellent autumn snapper fishing straight out and up the... Read More >
Whangarei Harbour fishing well Like the weather, the fishing has been patchy throughout Bream Bay... Read More >
Party time! Inshore fishing and offshore fishing are on now. It’s that perfect time of... Read More >