Combo for Montebellos
Hello All,
I am a new poster but a long time reader of these forums. It has come to the time where I need advice from the Fishwrecked fountain of knowledge!
For a start I do not consider myself an experienced fisherman. While growing up beach fishing on the east coast I have not really got into it until the last few years while living in Perth. I am mainly land based fishing north of the river chasing tailor, herring etc off the beach. I have been on one trip to the Abrolhos and another to the Top End which got me interested.
Anyway, I am off on a trip to the Montebello's later in the year. I have a budget of $500 - $600 to spend on a combo for the trip. I already have a lightish spin combo which I plan on taking along.
What do you recommend?
Regards,
DW
Feral
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ive not been to the monties
ive not been to the monties yet but from what i hear the fish are big and tough ... what sort of fish are you chasing ? if its billfish then a very good penn international could be had for that price. if your casting poppers and lures then id suggest a large spinning reel like a spheros 14000 or bigger with a rod similar to the shimano bluewater 15-24kg. .
a little more info would be very helpful as there is sooo much gear out there
HuggyB
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For what fishing?
At a guess I'd say bottom fishing?
Maybe a t-curve deepjig 400 o/h (~$300) and a Daiwa Saltist 30T or even the Fin Nor offshore 30 (~$280)?
If you dont mind buying 2nd hand, I think there was a jigwrex PE6 o/h in the buy-sell section for like $150? Would leave you some money spool the reel and get a few jigs?
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DazSamFishing
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I'd also suggest a saltist &
I'd also suggest a saltist & keep an eye out for a second hand jig/bottom bashing rod.
Carry
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montes
i been to the montes a few times 8 to be exact and 200lb handline served me well.haha cheap and nasty ay
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Bones76
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Boys above all listed some
Boys above all listed some good options - If it's only bottom bashing (and maybe some trolling with heavy braid) Huggy's suggestion is good value. A mate of mine uses the same combo north to bottom bash, jig and troll (although a little heavy for most species trolling).
if you only have $600 and want to cast for some of the trevally, mack's, trout etc I'd consider a spin combo including a reel such as a Saltist, Spheros or Saragosa and match it to something around 7 foot... You can cast, bottom bash etc with it (although not ideal).
slam
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I have been to the montes &
I have been to the montes & again depending on what you are chasing depends on the outfit. I would have to agree with the above comments. I used a t curve jig 400 with a saltist reel for most things. Jigging, bait, trolling. Caught everything from trevallys to sailfish on it. Highly recommend this outfit. If you want some fun in the shallows using plastics i dont go past diawa gear. There are so many fish & not enough time up there! Have fun.
thebear
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Montes rod and reel
Same as above . Been there a few times and found that a relatively not too exxy combo being a T/Curve deep jig/spin 200 and a saragosa 18000 with whiplash 80 pound braid will basically do everything.
CAUTIONARY NOTE HOWEVER THERE ARE NO TACKLE SHOPS OUT THERE SO A SPARE ROD AND REEL AND OTHER GEAR IS A MUST
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D_DOUSH
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My monties arsenal consists
My monties arsenal consists off 8 outfits, are you on a charter or rec boat?? i know some charter boats that have specialist gear for billfish and gt fishing.
Dirty Waltzer
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Thanks for all of the
Thanks for all of the replys. Has got me thinking. I may try and source second hand gear so I can stretch the budget a bit further. I'll keep my eye on the Buy-Sell section to see if anything suitable comes up.
I am going on a charter so they will have some gear on board.
Cheers,
DW