Deep trench out from Lyttelton , got 5 today
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Out to the trench yesterday
Filled up with bluenose, puka and trumps
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The two chilli bins are my half of the catch lol
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Taking some crab and squid for a swim
There is a lot of Top of the South fishing knowledge floating around this thread , so can I pick everyones brains for a minute .
I’m going to treat myself to a new Reel setup this Christmas and will be wanting to purchase it from somewhere in Nelson .
What Reel/line combo would you guys reccomend to get for boat fishing in the Marlborough Sounds for general use , chasing Cod / Snapper / Gurnard etc .
Budget of $400 max $300 would be better .
Also reccomendations of where to buy from in Nelson area ?
Ken
Like this. Altho I think I payed 300 bucks? A couple years ago.
A 6 or 8000 would do fine too I only got the 12000 cos it was on special.
https://www.marine-deals.co.nz/shima...ft-10-15kg-1pc
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I reckon the 1200 is pretty big for most boat work, great for surf casting though. The 4000 is great as a cross over soft bait reel if needed but you'd want a bit more of you run into bigger fish often.
Id go 6 or 8000 as above if just after one. But why have one when you can aim to collect them all...
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Snapper fishing April . Have 10 days off & planning a fishing trip with my Daughter . Question is ,are the snapper still around in the marlborough sounds ?.
https://www.anglerswarehouse.com.au/...nner_6000d_739
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Cheers for the replies fellas , I will let you know what I end up purchasing .
Ken
While we’re talking reels, what do you guys use to protect them from salt water. Inox gets mentioned, so do you spray it on after washing in fresh water, or wipe it down with a cloth. Is it safe to use around the line, both braid and nylon, or keep it well away. I know some of the sprays around aren’t the best to use as they start attacking rubber and other materials.
5 rigged up, new rod and reel arrives tomorrow, fishing on Friday all day. Shaping up to be a good end of week.
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Up here in Northland, I use a 3 - 6kg rod, 2500 reel, 10lb braid and 15lb leader. I'm not the only one using light gear and we pull out donkey snapper all the time. As for reel care, I do a low pressure wash down, followed by drying and some reel oil when I can be bothered. Never had a problem with corrosion. Penn have produced some IPX-rated reels. I have one and it's decent, if heavy. As my Shimanos die, I will replace them.
Seems the bronze whalers are in force at my local land based spot, quite successfully claiming kingis from anglers on the regular, one even came up onto the rocks to seize its prize while it was being traced.... hungry buggers alright.
My mate had a proper unpleasant tussle with a big bronzie last weekend. He thought it was game over, but was OK. Two other “shark attacks” reported in the media on the north island that weekend. All the divers were spear fishing.
Need to get @Dorkus involved and 'kill em all' :D
Where the hell are all the fishing shows ATM? :wtfsmilie:
I dont watch tv generally but record the likes of addicted to fishing,big angry fish,fishing and adventure,gone fishing and i hate to admit it but even matt watsons latest one but there seems to be nothing on for the last month or two except ol Graham Sinclare?
Not watching tv I dont see adds so am I missing fishing shows on poor mans tv or what?
meat eater on Netflix is OK but not fishing. Catching Hell or Chasing Monsters if it has to be fishing
My tv packed a sad last week and I really don't miss it
Lip piercing services :D she was a big girl
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.......So @Gibo was that caught in the harbor / mariner, or dragged in or just looks like it has. Which ever it was, I sure as hell wouldn't want to be testing water temp with my toes around there