Thread: Attn Pig Islanders.

shimano gear is fine, Im up to three soft bait sets as I use them for catching my livies as well these days

I like berkley dropshot rods, length is good the short ones are for kayak fishing so you can reach your fish easier (not much use outside a kayak)
I actually like my cheepest softbait reel the most as it was smoothest, even tho it has the least bearings its an old nexave so $50 reel



caught by my missus on the $50 nexave reel

forget stella or saltiga unless you are looking to spend silly money

go for the least weight needed to get you to the bottom while casting ahead when drifting, usually 1/2 oz in under 20m
usually you get your fish on the drop or as it hits the bottom

for softbaits just try a few different types, 5inch matches well to 1/2oz I like jerk shards and wigly tail ones. i use mostly Zman as they last way longer than gulp
I havent noticed any difference with using secret sauce, but i use it when things get quiet

on the bright side for you southerners blue cod seem to smash my softies

slow drifts are good and drogues are sometimes needed

softbaits work easily as well as lures bieng towed by the boat, but when you catch kahawai keep the rod tip in the water if you think the fish is about to jump as thats when they throw the hook