info regarding rod and reel

just after some information to what rod and reel you guys reckon I should be looking to buy for fishing for snapper etc from my jet ski ?

 

I have plenty of lighter rods (4 to 6kg) just need information to a bit heavier rod required for the snapper / bigger fish etc that I hope to encounter when fishing from my jet ski (cockburn sound etc.) fingers crossed i can get a few !

Any information greatfully received

Cheers

Paul


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 try going down to one of our

Tue, 2013-02-05 09:28

 try going down to one of our sponsors and check out what they have to offer in advice and gear. 

4 to 6 kg might work fine but

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I use a 4-6kg nitro magnum

Tue, 2013-02-05 10:08

I use a 4-6kg nitro magnum butt and 4000 size shimano its perfect for plastics for shallow water pinks.

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 4-6 is fine mate ...that's

Tue, 2013-02-05 10:26

 4-6 is fine mate ...that's the heaviest i take out on my yak but rarely use it....probly half the reason i loose so many fish lol bit the lighter you go the better the fight obviously...snapper are a pretty hearty fish and all the big ones i release afternalong fight swim off very strong so you don't need to skull drag them in :)

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Thanks for the info -My aim

Tue, 2013-02-05 10:36

Thanks for the info -

My aim is to catch photograph and release the fish -

well it looks as though I my be sorted rod and reel wise, I will start and get my ski set up - looking at a whiteybox etc unless anyone else can suggest other options

 

then need to tee up with some of you lads so that I can tag along !  and show me the ropes  - safety in numbers and all that 

 

cheers

 

Paul