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Thanks Lads - good sensible advice.... This is the path i will go down I've just started a new post re reel recommendations! Cheers Rob

This relates to my previous post re getting rod / reel refurbished I am considering my options as far as getting my Shimano SP5000F reel serviced and fixing the drag, or just buying a new one. Reel to be used on Shimano 2 piece Aeroglass 10’ beach rod, which will have new guides fitted. I intend to use this rod for beach bait fishing and casting metals in the surf, along with a little bit of rock work. Target species Salmon, Tailor, Snapper etc. I was also thinking of 15lb line for this type of work and have a budget of up to $150, however would like to spend less! I would really appreciate input from you experienced blokes. Cheers Rob

Lads, was wondering if you could point me in the right direction for getting rods/reels serviced. I have a 10' Shimano beach rod and Shimano SP5000F Threadline which are about 15 years old or so, a bit of corrosion on the rod guides and there is some sand in the reel (drag not working too well) and i was thinking about getting these serviced, rather than spend $200-300 for a replacement set up. The stuff was good back in the day, and i reckon it could be again. Can anyone make any recommendations or give an idea of pricing to do this kind of stuff....is it worthwhile? Cheers Rob

Silstar 6'0 PC-602SPXL "Crystal Power Tip" Rod Okuma Epix EFS20 Reel Just bought it today, and have had a cast already......so light and smooth Soon i will be looking for a new beach outfit

As some of you folks may have seen from other posts, im back into the fishing after a too long lay off, as such a lot of my old gear is rat sh1te, giving the perfect excuse to update! Well today i picked up my new estuary combo Silstar 6'0 PC-602SPXL "Crystal Power Tip" Rod Okuma Epix EFS20 Reel Picked up for a quite reasonable $214 from Fish & Dive ....it feels like a fantastic combo I've also picked up some Shakespeare Cajun 8lb mono and some squidgy jig heads....so i think i will go and have a cast this afternoon, now what about the Is it just me or is buying new gear like being a kid in a toy store

Thanks for the welcome lads Well, just got back from Ramsgate, fished the beach and groynes for a couple of hours with a work mate....... got a 50cm flattie on soft plastic, drank a couple of lagers and the Tigers are playing in an hour All in all a top day and a good return to angling Cheers Rob

I plan on heading out with the trusty beach rod in a couple of weeks to Green Hills for a cast. We should "hook up"

As my forum name suggests i am presently fishing from size 10 runners planted on terra firma I will be trying to get out on my cousins runabout from time to time and hire tinnies - still a way off getting my own boat sorted Would love to make it down the Mortdale pub on Sat but have some other plans - next time will be sweet Thanks for the welcome lads

G'day Everyone, Looks like a top site you have here. I have found fishing again after a way too long spent away from it I've pulled the gear out of storage and spent last weekend greasing and oiling (reels that is ) and getting some new tackle. Will be heading down to Bonnet Bay in the morning to grab some poddy mullet and will have a stab out at Molineaux Point and maybe along the Groynes at Dolls Pt tommorow at High tide.....will let you blokes know how it goes. Anyway, you'll be hearing more from me in time, which is probably not a good thing Cheers Rob