Steep Point Ballon Fishing
Submitted by Jas04 on Tue, 2008-07-22 10:33.
hey guys i have looked all over the web and cant find anything to help me out!!!!!!
in january i am going to shark bay with two mates. we have done trips like this in the past but this time i would like to spend a couple of days at steep point and do some balloon fishing. This is where i need some help! I have never done balloon fishing before and don't know where to start. i know some of u guys are really into this style and i would love to get into it i have the correct rod and reel all custom made just need the right rigs baits and set up thanks guys
jas
Jas04
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Daiwa Sealine SL-H on a
Daiwa Sealine SL-H on a custom made 10' rod thats one of the set up i got? any opinion on this
NoWorries
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Hi Jas
For ballooning at Steep I recommend Baloon gas (small bottle Boc Gases)
Garfish (big ones) rigged for skipping
Big balloons buy the proper ones from the tackle store (yes they are expensive but trust me just fork out for them).
Also take a casting outfit with a fast retrieve and plenty of lures (Nilsmaster Invincible yellow belly's work the best for me).
My set up's that I used up there and worked fine for me.
Diawa Sealine 300h on a 6ft boat rod loaded with 15kg mono.
Shimano Speedmaster tss4 (spin) on a 8ft uglystick loaded with 6kg mono.
Taylor Marc would be a good bloke to PM as he has been there and done very well.
http://www.steeppoint.com.au
Have a great day.
Lindsay
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good info
good info here......
http://fishwrecked.com/node/10596
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Jas04
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there is a lot of
there is a lot of information a lot of planning involved. thanks guys one question and it could be a stupid one but when the balloon is taking the bait out do i leave it on free spool? i just thought if a fish takes it then it would just birdsnest? like i said could be a stupib question but really confused
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Hi Jas
I found the best thing was
Hold onto your bait, let a heap of line go out with the balloon in freespool then flick the lever on the reel and let go of the bait.
It got the bait out faster.
Just watch others up there and you will pick it up quick. You may find that you won't be able to balloon straight away as others who have been there longer may allready have the spots taken so its a good time to watch and learn as well as chucking lures out for sharkies.
It is best to ask other nearby if they mind if you Balloon next to them.
Have a great day.
Lindsay
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Rigging a Gar
I found a good link for rigging a Gar
Just replace the mono with wire though.
http://www.fishnet.com.au/library/knotsrigs/riggingarfish.html
Have a great day.
Lindsay
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Balloon Fishing?
I've heard of this Balloon Fishing, looks like fun! Wanna wear a harness tho, it's a long way down....
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LOL
Funny as Brett
Have a great day.
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i like that one, good
i like that one, good job
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