rod/reel combo
Hi guys.
after a bit of an epic stuff up on tuesday i managed to loose my favourite rod and reel combo over board in 60m of water with what seemed a godfish atatched :/ had a seragosa 10000 with 50lb jbraid and rod was awesome. got in in exmuth 8 years ago, not sure of exact brand, think it was hornet or something. either way it was my top rod.. some epic language followed. lucky i was solo and a long way out!!
anyway, i need a replacement,so looking for advice. i really liked the seragosa...
will mainly be used for bottom bouncing in 40+m of water. tagretting dhues, baldies etc, but would be nice if could double for trolling or a bit of jigging.
im really not into broomsticks. would love something that has good sensitivity, and allows a bit of play, but needs to be strong.
will probably be putting 50lb jbraid on again.
as far as costs go, happy to go around $450 or so for a good reel, and prob up to a similar amount for the rod.
Would really love some suggestions as to what to start looking at.
Thanks in advance!
Cheers
Goat.
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davewillo
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I'll watch this thread with
I'll watch this thread with interest as I'm looking for a similar setup. I read a review on the new Saragosa and it was very good. I went on a barra charter in Broome and the guy swears by them.
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tiimmbo
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I had a brand new saragosa
I had a brand new saragosa 10000 for Exmouth and can't fault it. Handled everything I needed from 20-90m. Would buy another in a heartbeat.
Daryn
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Very happy with my gosa 10k
Very happy with my gosa 10k on a demon blood 3/5
Sea goat
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i have heard good thngs about
i have heard good thngs about the demon bloods. whcih model in particular is it you have?
Daryn
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Full details on the rod:
Full details on the rod: Saltist Demon Blood-C 56-3/5 CT WT: 90-180g LINE:PE 3-5
davewillo
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Not sure if it's the same
Not sure if it's the same rod but BCF have a 5'6" PE 3 - 5 Demon Blood on sale for $180.
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Daryn
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Mines probably 4-5 years old
Mines probably 4-5 years old - It looks really similar, but might be a newer model. Either way - seems a bargain!
Sea goat
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Hmm looks like a trip to Bcf
Hmm looks like a trip to Bcf is in order!
sea-kem
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I have three 64CJ Demon
I have three 64CJ Demon Blood rods in different line classes and can't fault them, Excellent action. The smallest has caught my biggest Dhue and the heaviest PE 3-5 has smashed big Reds and Rankins up north, it's paired up with an 8K Stella and beautifully balanced. The smaller one's I use 5k Stella's.
Love the West!
Jsmolly
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still dont think you can
still dont think you can beat the terez rod for price and versatility
selthy
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The new Terez's look quite
The new Terez's look quite nice and came reccomended when I was looking earlier this year. Was also keen on the Demon Blood V2. However ended up with the PE5 Shimano Anthem to pair up with a 10k Gosa with 50lb braid. I like the rod so far, although quite short at 5'2.
still trying
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The new model saragosa has a
The new model saragosa has a much louder drag I like the buzz they make I have a saltist hyper with mine they are well under what you are willing to spend around 270.
rather be fishing
Curndog
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Rate the saltist rods but
Rate the saltist rods but the reels are shit. Defs the gossa and for a cheaper option penn slammer 3. They go hard
Sea goat
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Yeah I have a saltiest Nero
Yeah I have a saltiest Nero which is not all that fantastic. Got a pen slammer and has been great. Tough as nails!
Marineboy
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Saltist
is this what we need for our coral bay trip curndog ? Still waiting for you to contact me with details !
My spots are so secret even the fish don't know about them !
Curndog
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Sorry
Sorry merman forgot about that. I've gone and booked it without ya
NORUN NOFUN
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Saragosa and demon blood
Saragosa and demon blood would be nice, type j might be worthwhile. Check the 2nd market, there are some great bargains on fbook to be had with once in a lifetime trippers up north, they come home then sell there brand new outfit as its never been used again from that one trip.
Sea goat
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Good tip! Hopefully will
Good tip! Hopefully will check out some of the demon bloods today then will search the 2nd market once have decided on a model! There are so many it can be a bit confusing lol! So far looks like the setagosa is a winner. Think I will go a 10000, haven't really found anything to beat it In that bracket yet!
XF347
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Saltiest Hyper PE 3-5 with
Saltiest Hyper PE 3-5 with 10000 Gosa is a very good combo, versatile and near bulletproof.
XF347
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Saltiest Hyper PE 3-5 with
Saltiest Hyper PE 3-5 with 10000 Gosa is a very good combo, versatile and near bulletproof.
Dhu_west
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Gosa 10k and game type j is
Gosa 10k and game type j is what I would go for with pockets about that size
More of a fisherman than a catcherman
NORUN NOFUN
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If your on facebook Sea Goat
If your on facebook Sea Goat it is also quite advantageous to put a want to buy ad. You'll be surprised at how many replies you will get. There are some great recommendations on combo's from above comments.
Sea goat
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just an update if anyone is
just an update if anyone is intrested.
ende dup gogin the seragosa 1000 again, managed to find one at hillarys boat and tackle, and spooled ith 50lb jbraid. , and paired it on a saltist hyper pe 3-4. feels nice, looking forward to giving it a crack!.
very helpful at the store, great service and advice!
davewillo
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Yeah they are good guys
Yeah they are good guys there. You wouldn't get much 50lb barid on a 1000 size reel
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Sea goat
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lol! any dhues hanging around
lol! any dhues hanging around in 10m?? :)
should be 10000 sorry :)
davewillo
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Just being a smart-arse Sea
Just being a smart-arse Sea Goat! You said 10,000 at the start of the thread.
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still trying
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Sounds like you got the same
Sounds like you got the same set up as me is the rod the S53-3/4 that is what I have. I have loved using mine.
rather be fishing
Sea goat
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yup, thats the one! good to
yup, thats the one! good to hear you are happy with it!