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Proud owner of 2 ZX Spectrums here. Wolfenstein, Doom, Quake, Half-Life during school/uni days. Then DIRT on G27 wheel etc after 10-12 hour office work "shifts". Most recently only multiplayer tanks on a mobile on a couch. Fishing is a better choice.

The rod looks suitable for Alvey reel due to low/mid seat mount and long distance to the first guide. I have a similar composite rod (also from Dinga) and use both with Alvey and Spin reel depending on fishing conditions. If you want to try Alvey reel - get Alvey, If you feel later that Alvey is not for you, you can still use the rod with spin reel. If you want to get one of Alvey blackfish reels cheaper - do some shopping around. Many tackle shops (that are not going to be Alvey resellers ) are clearing now their remaining old Alvey stock at quite attractive prices.

@DerekD, there is only one model of Alvey at that price. See attached. @JamoDamo, are you able to tell us what rod model you already got for luderick fishing - for more specific reel suggestions/opinions?

Dont forget about further Dinga's 5% discount for Fishraider forum members on top of fast and free delivery.

https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-general-boat-driving-licence https://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/maritime/licence/boat-pwc/index.html

I wish the minimum legal size was accepted and understood as well. There is no sufficient control over it.

Interesting . What do you use it for?

Garmin Striker CV are without proper mapping, just Quickdraw Contours. Garmin Echomaps CV come with full mapping ability/maps. 5cv is a Striker model though. If the delivered price is close/below local second hand unit prices - I would probably buy brand new one from overseas.

- depending on postage/import costs - check also whether units are regionally locked e.g map lock, depth in feet and water temp in Fahrenheit.

Eel jigheads might have a bit longer shank. Angler shop in Sydney CBD had recenty some kind of TT? jigheads rigs with thick wire heavy duty long stingers Also, may be, consider worm jig hooks with weights.

The shop that sells DAMs and other Euro rods in AU - offers almost every month another 20% (15-25%) discount on top of already discounted prices. AU RRP $645 - hope it is worth it, however resale value will be limited. DAM rod comes with 2 different length tips for the price - so it can be made 10 and 12 feet rod - I presume casting with 12 will be further.

May be consider Surf poppers with added bait(if bait is small).

I used to use similar size floats to prevent 'cleaned' large hooks rigs from 'anchoring'. The floats were white/red - I guess can be repainted. $1 each in tackle shops or 4 for $2 in Big W.

Shame to admit - I got spooled by octopus once 😂. I was trolling baits under the Spit on a kayak with a rod in a back rod holder. Somehow both Alvey reel drag and alarm became disengaged (after the recent service) and I noticed something stopped the kayak without pulling it and an empty spool only when I passed marina. Instead of slow winding and paddling in the busy traffic area I decided just to pull the heavy line and leave it on a kayak . When I got under the bridge - the 'snag' gave up and appeared to be a few kg octopus on snelled hooks. I paddled to beach and started to wind the line back on a reel. By the time I got to the hooks - the octopus has self released and took the bait as well.

Very nice photos. It took me a while to find a fish though! 😁

What I meant:

Google images for 'fishfinder', 'helicopter', 'high low' fishing rigs - look at the rigs with floats. Usually it is a single hook at the end instead of float. They are rather popular in US. Consider impact of current and waves in the surf to your rig .

Thanks Jon. Are you giving up with Ocean Cylinders? I presume both boat cost and fuel expenses will be higher in that case?

Jon, I remember your rib is very fuel-efficient. May I ask you how much fuel was required to cover that distance?

BN, are you saying that you started fishing with 2lb braid on a custom built rod with all organic baits ? Most fishers nowadays start with a much simpler rig Also, if you want to know what UK anglers feel - check regularly e bay or gum tree - usually those fishing 'thrones' and complex 'military-grade' electronics are very cheaply for sale when expat leaves AU.

I prefer for winter rocks - thick warm foam PFD, light waterproof breathable jacket, hiking shorts , thermals and wool socks. If it supposed to be very wet or windy - long jacket. I use neoprene shorts for kayak fishing - as after first friendly wake my bum is wet anyway.

Jon, how long is RIB life due to rubber/inflatable parts?

Some more for the memory trip: 😁 https://australianfishingmuseum.com/vintage-fishing-reels-and-tackle-advertisements/#

What I meant is that the fact that the reel has been opened earlier is not good enough to void the warranty. Shimano's recommended maintenance tips do require opening of baitcaster/trolling/overhead reels though not spin reels. Self-fixing of a broken reel is totally different story.

I would dispute the above with Shimano. https://www.shimanofish.com.au/content/fish/oceania/au/en/homepage/warranty.html 'This warranty will be considered void if it is found that the reel or rod has been subjected to unauthorised alterations, abuse or damage as a result of failure to provide the recommended care and maintenance.'