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What ever floats your boat... there is no rule to state that one must be heavier than another. As long as you fish according to the weakest link, then there in no reason why you couldnt use 20lb braid with 4lb leader and still land a fish. I will use a light leader relative to main line in some very select circumstances. A luderick rig is one, where the main line is usually 12lb and a hook leader can be around 6lb However, in most circumstances it is illogical and will only impede your ability as an angler to achieve the most natual presentation possible. It is stated previously that a light leader is used for finiky fish. The main line and its visibility, diameter and the impact of the current and other elements upon it will also greatly impact upon your lure or bait presentation, not to mention casting distance and capacity. In regards to snagging up and loosing all your braid, i don't believe this a major concern. Assuming that your main line is not compromised and in good condition and you select a leader that has a breaking strain well in excess of the mainline B/S, then the weakest point in that line should be the leader knot. Even when braid is doubled using a bimini or plait , some reduction in b/s is expected. There are no hard and fast rules, only a series of compromises. If something works for you or you have confidence in it, then stick to it. Just understand the alternatives

I run 4.4lb and 16lb exceed on reels and never had an issue with line lay or cutting in on itself.

Varivas is worth every cent in PE 8 & 10. But for light stuff up to 14lb, I will only use fireline. As you said, after its "run in" it is brilliant. I had to put the brakes on a good jew the other night before it busted me. 14lb fireline locked up with a fist full of spool and it didn't pop, would have come awefully close to popping the 25lb leader though. result was a 112cm fish at my feet which i really shouldn't have landed If you have used something in the past, have liked it and most importantly, trust it, then don't change.

Hahaha... Have a look at the Breakaway IMP2's. They are my prefered option for clip down rigs. I find they can be sumwhat unreliable with certain simker designs, as the release lever needs to be activated by water pressure on touch down. star sinkers and some snapper leads shiel the clip too much and cause the clip no to release. Another issue is that alot of the release clip designs are made for poms and the small hooks used for thier style of fishing. even with the IMP2, i find a 4/0 gama to be about max. There is tonnes of good stuff on the net about distance casting/fishing that are a wealth of knowledge. I have progressed from about 90m to 165m on a good cast (4oz without bait) with an overhead. The worst part is that is very mediocre in distance casting circles, where some blokes are hitting 270m. what gear are you running?

I use bits of plastic and wood to catch jew... I'm sure there are plenty of "weird" techniques that are very successfull, just not as widely accepted as proven ( and often expensive) lures. It just takes some clever bugger to think outside the box.

That is Awseome!!! Well done guys The look on lukeys face is priceless and JJ's cod on surface is a cracker!!

Its an outback fish.

$460 for a blinged up, out dated line twister.... no thanks! The only redeeming factors about alvey's is they are simple, tough and cheap. This ticks no boxes for me.... FAIL

Its a ball tearer. Best fished toward the heavier end of the line rating. 5000 twinny with 30 would be sweet. Ask Jewhunter, he's pulled big kings, Jews, spanish, cobes and heaps more on his, and i've given it a hard time on good samsons and locked up on a 12kg Estuary Cod that pulled like a train.

Congrats buddy... Thats a great fish for your first, and won't be easy to top. There is nothing wrong with taking one for a feed, they chew good.. but i personally find it extra rewarding watching them swin free.

I must have a pretty crappy sense of smell.

The blokes down south swear by sambos as a gun bait. At 45cms i'd be considering putting it out live. It probably wouldn't get eaten but if it did it'd be a buggun

I learnt the hard way that footy shorts are not good prawning attire....

They are a manificent fish.. just be carefull, they get addictive. Keep in mind that it is currently a closed season on Cod till the 1st december.

Use it to rack up some brownie points

Now all theres left to do is pin it with 2 10/0's

Hahaha.... I was starting to think everyone had come down with some wierd case of "fish turrets syndrome". Thanks yellowfin tuna, moderator cheers, Snapper

You heard that pretty well. Being deaf is a blessing when you go away with Grant. Lets get another trip organised. That was a great trip and great crew

Compared to ray a house brick would have awesome hearing... Good luck with the move Gaz. I don't envy you at all

Casting 10 ounces is going to be fun. Thats 285grams man.... would be cheaper just to cast out a house brick!! then use 100lb leader (?) wrapped five times around the spool... and all this why??? to catch bonito?

Nice "just legal" jew. Top fish landbased and a nice bit of rod work by the sounds of it. well done

I second the kill switsh suggestion. Start simple. Good on you Trung (The good Samaritan of Botany Bay). I knew it must be you, 4.5 centre consol poly with a Honda.Did you do any good?

Sounds like a top sesh and well worth the early start. It surely won't be long before you cross paths with a true horse out of that water. I don't think finding a 50cm fish will be the hard part. Staying connected in those snags for more than a nano second might be. Its a magical place. Congrats on the PB on Fly Tony. I'm hoping to have a crack at a few local fish on fly this season myself. Looking forward to many more wild bass reports from you two in the coming months.

I'll let you in on a little sercret... Tides, weather conditions, water quality and an understanding how bait responds duing these conditions, will impact your fishing success far more than a yellow book or a phone app. Credit where credit is due. These almanacs do have some benefits. Firstly, if they give you confidence, then that is a good thing. An angler who fishes with conviction will out fish an angler in doubt. Secondly, they make good money for the guy who created it. I have kept a detailed diary of my Mulloway and Bass fishing exploits, and the common thread of success is when i have cottoned on to the prevailing conditions and adapted myself to suit. Funnily enough if i graph my success and compare it against the "so called" peak fishing times, there is almost no relationship. My 2 cents..

Personally i use tarot cards to tell me when i should fish. i find it alot more accurate than an almanac... Well thats a lie. My boss and my mrs are the only true indications of when i can fish.