Hey guys,

Just bought this lovely reel to replace my old 12000D and 4500B. It will be used mainly for livebaits and floaters out the back of the boat for snapper/mackerel and also in the river for mulloway.

After some advice on a rod for it, something graphite, 6'5" (dont want any longer) and rated to 30lb or PE3. Open to all brands and looking for something mid-range to about $300 give or take a little.

Happy to travel to different tackle stores to check 'em out :)

Eating quality banana prawns at Farmer Jacks (Jackadder Lake in Woodlands) $10 per kilo IQF.  Would be great bait (and eating of course) at the price.

Hey guys how is everyone,

This is my first time on this site, thought i would ask a question to get same info from you guys. anything would be great

I have a land based big game 9foot wilson live fibre rod, 15 to 24kg with a roller tip, any ideas what would be a good reel (overhead) to match up with this rod, keeping in mind will need to do some casting.

Hello,

I'm coming to Perth this februar and i want to go fishing for big game on a small boat.. Private charter for me and the girl...

Not the private charter from 2500 dollar suitable for 20 or more persons...

Can Anyone help me please..

Geetings from Holland

Any recomendations?

Not expecting  to   pay  $100 but  dont  wanna  fork  out  a $1k  either  for  a type  of  fishing  i  wont do  regularly.

Something  that  has  the  versatility  for  jigging   would  be  ideal.

Thanks in advanced.

Busted Arse Fisho

Just a heads up for anyone looking to buy a tackle box or any other big ticket items. I was looking at buying the Plano 797 FTO Elite Tackle Box to use as my main tackle storage. It comes with 7 Plano waterproof trays inside which I will use as day boxes on the tinnie or kayak. 

Anyway, BCF had it for $230 which seemed a bit steep, especially considering that they go for $90 in the US. Ended up ordering it from BassProShops website. International delivery was a bit steep at $40 but still only $130 altogether so little over half local price. Arrived in about a week and I'm well pleased with it.

The shipping cost is worked out as a percentage of the order total (minmum $40 though), and if I had been thinking straight I would have ordered some lures and other small bits and pieces at the same time  to make it even more worth while. (Rapala X-Raps from $9!)

Hey all,

The Tackle Shack is having a massive clearance sale this weekend, don't miss out on huge savings! Limited stocks

As follow:

Reels UP TO 50% OFF

- Penn

- Okuma

- Fin nor

- Pflueger

- Shimano

Rods UP TO 50% OFF

- AJN Carbon rods

- Eupro

- Heart Rise

- Daiwa

- Okuma

- Expert Graphite

- Fin Nor

- Pflueger

- Ugly Stick

- Xzoga

All plastics, poppers, stickbaits, minnows and trolling lures will also be up to 50% off.

only whilst stocks last.

thanks,

The Tackle Shack.

new shipment has arrived of the new popular eupro cyclone beach rods. 

these rods have been around for a short period of time and have already proven themselves to many anglers.

the models are as follows;

Eupro Cyclone 9' - 2 piece rod, Medium to heavy spin rod, 17 to 40Lbs. Perfect for casting lures for metor tailor and ideal for up north castng out for all types of pelagics. $149.99.

Eupro Cyclone 10' - 2 piece rod, Medium to heavy spin rod, 17 to 40Lbs. Perfect for casting lures for metor tailor and ideal for up north castng out for all types of pelagics.  $159.99

Eupro Cyclone 11' and 12' - These two models are ideal for casting out big heavy baits right where the fish are, they are rated 20 to 40 Lbs and are only $169.99 for the 11' and  $179.99 for the 12'

An aditional 20% discount will be given to all Fishwrecked members.

come down and grab a bargain, only while stocks last.

The Tackle Shack

 Hi all,

First off I'll introduce myself I'm Damo I've recently moved up to the Pilbara from Adelaide, I'm after some advice on a baitcast combo for barramundi eg reel,rod size, line size etc 

I want to use it to flick hard bodys and soft palstics.

budget $500 - 600 

any help is apreciated as I can't get to a tackle store at the moment being land locked in tom price. 

cheers 

new to braid, is this any good. DYNEEMA MAXX POWER PRO BRAID Fishing Line 30lb. dont get to fish that often, plan to fish heaps more offshore and a little around the marinas at NOR. plan on putting it on my grand dads hand me down, recently serviced diawa sealine 400 overhead for the offshore stuff, really old but shop said its in really good nik. if its any good ill get some for my landbased fishin gear.

its on ebay and says its new, waiting on opening bids so may get it cheap $2 ahahahah

on the 12th of November we will be holding an AJN (All Japan Network) Promotional Event.

Anthony from the AJN group has agreed to come down on the date and he will be presenting a demo and explaination on his AJN ultra light carbon rods.

Prices of the rods will be at a discounted price with tee shirts and sticker decals to be given out as freebies for any AJN carbon rod purchase whilst stocks last.

The rods come in two sizes;

5' UL 4-10lb
5'6" UL 8-15lb
 

Suitable for kayak fishing/trout/bream/whiting/squiding/skippy/dingy fishing etc

Despite the light rating the rod can also be loaded up being full carbon so landing a descent snapper no problems and you'd be hard pressed to snap them.

We will also have other great specials in the store, and be including a sausage sizzle at the front for when the event is on.

The event will start shortly after 1pm on the 12th of november which falls on a saturday, it will be a great opportunity to come down, grab a bargain and see these rods in action.

for any other enquiries either PM us on here, or call 9248 3800.

The Tackle Shack.

Get 20% at the tackle shack,  But not on fishing gear allready marked down or bait

Hey guys,

Just wondering if anyone has one of these and what their like?

IMX 1205-2 SUR 10 foot heavy/med

im looking for a new LB spinning rod and have seen a few video's of these and they look the nuts

heres the link

Cheers Russ

 Hi,

I fish Geo Bay, and at times sneak out around the cape (Naturaliste).

I currently use a furuno fcv620.

I have been reading a bit about the 585 and the 1kw tranny. Does the 1kw system provide benefit when fishing these relatively shallow areas?

There is plenty written about it's good performance on 50kHz, would there be a gain to be had on 200?

Thanks guys/gals.

Has anybody out there used either of these reels the Santiago in a 30  and Marquesa in a 20 and what do you think of them

To the first 10 fishwrecked guys or girls in the door,  A 50% off store wide discount, On thursday 6th only

Hello, 

Originally I was being very idealistic thinking one outfit for all occasions (Salmon to Large Sharks). I'd mostly be targeting Salmon, Mulloway and Small Sharks though. I basically need some advice as when it comes to Land based fishing, I'm a fairly big novice (especially surf tackle). 

As for the Reel at the moment it's the Saltist, Saltiga Surf (See Below) or Emblem Pro. (Saltiga may be overkill for what I need?)

$400~ Saltiga Surf 4500 : Weight - 515g
Ratio 4.1:1, Capacity 30lb Braid 350m

Saltiga Surf 6000 : Weight - 530g
Ratio 3.6:1, Capacity 50lb Braid 400m

 $180~  Emblem Pro 6000: Weight - 623.68g 

Ratio 4.9:1, Capacity lbs/yds

5500 (Spare) Size 20/290 - 25/230 - 30/190

6000  Size 25/280 - 30/230 - 40/170

$210~  Saltist 6000H: Weight - 708g 

Ratio 6.2:1 

Mono: 250 yds./25 lb., 210 yds./30 lb.
Braid: 440 yds./70 lb., 330 yds./80 lb.

As for the Rod perhaps: 

Daiwa Sensor Surf

Model SS1302HRS - 13ft Long
2 Piece , Heavy Action
Cast Weight - 3 to 6oz , Line 20 to 40lb

- This is just what I have come to from looking around, not from any actual user advice so any input would be much appreciated!

Regards 

Hey guys. Anyone know of any shops doing sales for fathers day?

I heard the tackle shack has 40% off everything today til sunday so I'll prob check that out!

Thought some people might be keen to know that Motackle are flogging Shimano Twinpower 8000SW brand new for $550 at the moment.

I've seen used ones go for this so surely someone is in the market!

G'day all,

I'm looking for a slightly longer and heavier rod than my bream gear for throwing small metals, spoons, HBs and plastics off the beach and rocks. My preference is for something around 3-6kg with cast weights of 1/4-1oz and about 9-10'6" 2pc and to match with a 3000 stradic and 8-10lb braid (<$200). I'm tinking the daiwa Primegate 902LFS (http://www.plat.co.jp/shop/catalog/product_info/language/en/products_id/8216/cPath/22_80_207_1234/river-lake-fishing-freshwater/daiwa-primegate-902lfs.html) which I should be able to get for $180 landed (diff site but specs not in english on that site). Are there any other good options I haven't found yet?

col.

Wondering if there are any aftermarket ball knobs which will directly fit onto a Sustain 4000 handle without needing any modifications? Just trying to make the reel a little more comfortable for spinning, jigging and fighting large fish before I head up to Onslow in September.

 Hi All,

For the last 15 years I've been a dedicated bait and surf fisherman.  However, after really enjoying my first summer of lure/SP fishing last year, I'm now looking to try it more from the beach/rocks, and need a longer rod.

My current SP setup is a 7' Shimano Starlo Squidy and 4000 Stradic.  I've had a lot of fun with it, but now want to get into flicking plastics/slices/poppers from the beach etc where I previously would have ran a mullie etc (will probably continue to soak a bait on my surf rod, but want to be able to flick some lures at the same time)

I think I'm looking for a 9-10' rod (2 piece) to match up with my 4000 Stradic (with ~20lb braid) for under $200.  Does anyone have any comments/recommendations about the following rods:

Shimano Jewel 902  (haven't seen one)

Shimano Starlo Classix 902  (felt pretty good in the store, but guides didn't look brilliant)

Fishing WA (FWA) 9' Spin  (very interested in feedback on this rod)

Shakespeare Beach Elite 9'  (don't know much about this one - haven't seen one)

I want to be able to cast an SP on 1/2oz jig head upto a medium slice (40g) or 100mm popper.   Targeting Salmon, Tailor, school Mulloway etc.

Appreciate your comments.

Cheers,

Drof

A mate of mine wants to upgrade his gear and get a bottom bouncing combo with 50lb.  He wants to spend $350-400 with braid included in that - so lower end of the spectrum.  Anyone got any advice, will be looking to get it next week while he is in Perth.

Cheers,

Adam

Hi all , i was recently told that when you buy a reel it is best to service the reel before use .

By this it was suggested that in the tackle shops , or straight from production the reels spin freely as there is no oil in the gear box .

So should i be filling up my little twin power with oil or wait till its done some work for the annual?

 cheers kyle

I would like to know where I can get, here in Australia, effective lures for a reasonable price.

I was given 1 to try

Looked here in the tackle shops and they want $22 each for them.

Im looking to buy some braid to spool up a new reel ive purchased. Im thinking of trying the DAIWA Saltiga boat braid 8ply stuff but

wanted to know of anyone out there that has used it before and wanted to get some feedback on the stuff.

Cheers

On the back of some recent threads I went to Campbells today to buy some jig heads and soft plastics.

Bought some 7 inch Nuclear Chickens, gotta love that name.  Lets hope the Dhuies love them too!!

Anyway also saw a throw out bin of Williamson Benthos Jigs.  Usually up to $18 now all $9.  Saw some 150gram up to 400gram.  Didnt buy any myself, though thought some other site users/members might find this a good deal.

Cheers

PG 

 hows it going trying to get hold of a different handle for a 3000 stella its got a paddle tail atm & i dont realy like it anyone know where to buy them around perth /freo cheers

Hey guys,

Just after some advice. Heading to Onslow for 7 full days of fishing with the boat in September. Im after a good PE4 casting outfit for medium GT's, Tuna, Mackies etc. The rod must be able to cast the second biggest size dumbbell poppers as I already have a few, as well as work medium sized stickbaits and spin metals upto 100g in case I head upto Steep/Quobba spinning off the rocks at some stage. Rod will be used out of the boat so cannot be longer than 7'6". Also the reel may also be mated up to a jig rod at some stage so nothing too fast.

Looking for advice on a outfit sub $1000 and something sub $1800. I already have 40lb Nitlon PE which I will be using.

Been considering a new 2010 model Saltiga 4500 which looks like the perfect size but after reading a comprehensive review, ive been slightly put off.

Love Stella SW's like the 10000 size but high gear ratio might make it a pain for jigging if/when I purchase a matching jig rod.

Looked on ebay at the JDM Stella 8000PG but no where near as cheap as what I can buy a 10000sw for.

Should I consider an older Saltiga 4500z or Catalina 4500 or a new Twinpower 10000SW?

Rods I like the look of are the Smith KGS-70MH and GTK74PG. Also the new Demon Bloods look the goods for the price.

Thanks for any advice, I know their are some tackle junkies on here that will have the perfect solution :)

Following on from an earlier post, im looking for a 10-15kg outfit as im heading to coral bay soon for the first time and only have my little bream rod and a big beach rod. going to be fishing from a dinghy mostly, and casting or trolling lures for hopefully some decent fish. can someone point me in the right direction?