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I just bought 2 recently for my overseas fishing trip. I got the 2 Daiwa Saltist Demon Blood casting rods. I don't know how they fare but just letting you know about them.
I'm planning on chasing river catfish and arapaima with them.
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So i was looking for in-flight fishing entertainment to store on my tablet for my upcoming holiday. Didn't want to spend the money buying DVDs so i turned to free source that is Youtube. I found some channels offering full fishing episodes. Not just clips here and there. If you're interested how i got them onto my hard drive, i used a freeware called "4K Video Downloader".
Obviously i have not seen them all but i have seen some episodes. You've been warned that some of these series are laden with ads. Half the show is just ads. So don't blame me for chewing half your data allowance and precious time.
They are mostly american too, couldn't find too many Aussie shows.
Florida Sport Fishing TV
http://www.youtube.com/user/FloridaSportFishing/featured
Big Fish Channel
http://www.youtube.com/user/BigFishChannel/featured
Fishing Adventurer
http://www.youtube.com/user/FishingAdventurerTV/featured
Hooked Up
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU4DWjN4gSDGOlZusNYqbT-UbfYEjTPk1
Addictive Fishing
http://www.youtube.com/user/AddictiveFishing
Angler West TV
http://www.youtube.com/user/anglerwesttv/featured
Into the Blue
http://www.youtube.com/user/IntotheBlueFishing
In Depth Outdoors
http://www.youtube.com/user/InDepthOutdoorsTV
Reel Time FS
http://www.youtube.com/user/ReelTimeFS
Saltwater Experience
http://www.youtube.com/user/SaltwaterExperience
Fishing Adventure Crew
http://www.youtube.com/user/FishingAdventureCrew/videos
Atalntic Adventures
http://www.youtube.com/user/AtlanticAdventuresTV
Uncut Angling
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMaY-hU9Qld-KjZEwVjWR9lj-dwfbxOqN
Zulu Media
http://www.youtube.com/user/ZuluMedia/videos
Captain Chancey
http://www.youtube.com/user/captchancey
Extreme Angler
http://www.youtube.com/user/ExtremeAnglerTV
Bass2Billfish
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I use tortue chasing drummer. My drummer spots don't require me to cast far at all so being less supple is not a problem
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I'm after a good rod repairer. Price isn't really a major concern. Workmanship is right at the top requirement. The stripper guide has been crushed and needs to be replaced
. Can't claim warranty as its Japanese, but its a risk i chose.
Could the good members of the forum pass on details of some good repairers? Please PM just in case naming repairers break the rules.
Edit: forgot to mention i'm in Sydney area
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I myself find brain spiking the fish, bleed and throw in ice slurry soon after capture to be better. First, the fish isn't suffering a slow death and the brain spiking stops the fish releasing stress toxins (sorry, don't remember scientific name).. Second, the heart is still beating strong to pump the blood out and then the ice slurry slows down whatever bacterial breakdown that happens. I know the kiwis do this to every fish. Probably why the kahawai is actually tasty.
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Unless you're fishing more than 80lb line, i don't see the need for 24kg of drag. should try the reels on your rod and feel which is better
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Pay the extra few dollars and go with Telstra.
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you need to do a trip either in NZ, WA, Vanuatu or Fiji. blisters will feel like tickles
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Anyone tried Aussie Salmon sashimi?
I've tried it in NZ and i must say it wasn't too bad. Obviously not the same league as the true salmon or tuna but wasn't too bad. Although i was recommended a different soy, something with a bit of sweetness in it. I can recognise the bottle but not remember the name.
But one thing i have noticed that the fish of same species, the NZ sample was always much better tasting. The Snapper is sweeter and the Kingfish doesn't have this lemon taste to it.
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If rock fishing, casting a mile isn't always going to catch you fish. many times i have literally dangled bait at my feet and caught very nice drummers, bream, trevally etc. Although if catching snapper of the rocks then the ability to cast into sand patches is required.
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Search Zenaq Muthos on youtube and see how the guys do it. Its a popular technique in the mediterranean as well
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Sometimes i do get snagged. Best way i find is cast, let it sink a few seconds, close bail, let it continue to sink to the bottom with tension and start retrieve as soon as it touches the bottom. Usually a problem on a windy day though. Rig your hook on top as you would in boat jigging and no hooks on bottom of jig, that helps too.
Use cheapo lures in an area you're unfamiliar with to learn the terrain.
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I just use vertical jigs as you would in a boat. Much lighter ones obviously. Something like River2Sea 120gm jigs. I've used some japanese brands such as Uzu but hard to get as they get sold out quick. They do well on kings.
Jig the lures bag like you would in a boat as well.
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Submit for fish records. Was it caught on lure or bait?
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I'd go with the sol as well
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Seeing that i haven't bought any decent kit for many months, i thought i'd do some shopping and it arrived today (made this Friday even better). A few people had pm'ed me about the gear i use for shore jigging, so i might as well post it up.
The one on the left is a Zenaq "DM-Duro 100H Pencil" and the right is "DM-Duro 100H".
The Pencil version is for working stickbaits as the tip is a bit softer so you're not ripping lures out of the water, especially the floating lures. Lure weights 30-100gm
The right has a stiffer tip allowing for casting metal jigs. Lure weights 40-180gm
Both are 10' long, suited for PE3-5 and they're built with K-guides. These are rated much lighter than the gear i already have, as I think these should work well for the average Sydney King. I already have a MC-Works XR-1 and XR-2 but those are overkill on our local shores.
I've also matched them to a Daiwa Catalina 5000H. Wanted Saltiga but i also didn't like the thought of them getting scratched. Anyways, in regards to performance, most reviewers agree they are on par with each other, so i settled with Catalina. Reels will be spooled with Varivas SMP PE4 & PE5.
I wish this weekend wasn't rubbish as i'm eager to test them out.
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If you go custom. I had one made up using United Composites blank. It was 8' running 50lb mono. I enjoyed using it and the person who uses it now has no problems controlling kings.
Also i met a few kiwis fishing the rocks and they all used blanks from CTS. So must be good.
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Search Fire Breathing Idiot on youtube. His must be feeling the ring of fire everyday
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Daiwa S-Extreme 56HFS. 5'6" as the name suggests
Smith 55 Nirai or AMJ 52
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I think it might be Cayenne Green. I think the red is atomic heart as well
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I have a Plano liqua bait container. Its a large container with two smaller containers inside. No leaks yet
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Goto Alsaka and work on the crab boats. Maybe you'll be on TV too! I think Discovery webpage has a link to express your interests.
If TV is true, their pay is insane for a few months work. Thats if you get to be on one of the better crab boats.
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don't be surprised, sometimes they go into bays or harbours
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So how much does it retail for? and do i get that lure as freebie?
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NZ king charter
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I've been on a few trips around Coromandel. Big kings! Fishing for Sydney kings will never be the same again. If you get tired, they'll be happy to switch to big snapper.