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Looking for rod recommendations to match/balance the 475 B. It would be used for Blackfish rock fishing.

I am looking to buy a good quality prawn drag net that I can use in NSW for gathering bait. Coukd you reccomend one? further, are the central cones/cod ends legal? Does the net need to be just flat? also, is there a limit on net height?

Hey all. I think this is a blue weed whiting? Are they good eating?

Thank you! That solves the mystery!

Why are “The Tubes” called so in Jervis Bay? Whuch feature are are the actual tubes? Is there a photo somehwhere? i think I heard it could be due to underwater tube structures?

Hi Zoran, This seems to be a slightly different version (650BE not 650BE1)?

Anyone have a sense stem diagram for an Alvey 650BE1 Rockhopper? I can’t seem to find one even on Alveys site. I bought a second hand hand reel and I am suspect that a few parts are missing or not correct....

Ordered a couple of canvas drawstring bags but the sock idea works well! Thank you!

I am looking for ideas on how people carry their rods and tackle on their roof racks. I am thinking of just getting a 150mm pipe with pipe clamps to bolt into the roof racks, but before I do, I wanted to get your ideas and opinions.

Could you recommend the swivels?

Perhaps these would do? https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F222620417237

Hi Rick, so the neoprene that seems to be often used would also retain the moisture?

Looking for your recommendations on the best mono for alveys. I have tried spoiling it with platt 100 but it seems to retain quite a lot of memory and I got a big birds nest on 2nd cast. I have next tried some siglon V from sunline and it seems too supple? It was fraying after a few casts? What line do you recommend?

I al looking for your recommendations on spinning reel pouches/storage solutions. I would like a solution for protecting the reel while mounted on the rod and stored separate from the rod. I have some 2500 sized and 4000sized spinning reels from Shimano and daiwa.

The sand / micro sand got into everything! Including the bearings and the anti reverse housing! I even had to take the actual bearings apart to clean them. The breakdown and reassembly is involved but I am glad I did it as I now understand the reel much better and feel confident that I can take it apart again. The bail arm spring mechanism is interesting. It seems more complicated compared to others. Again, it would be good to get some understanding of how it works..,

I want to put a light bait (beach worms, small prawns, 1/4 of a pillie) with light weight past the wash. So far most of the rods I have seen are either too heavy or not long enough. I do have a catana coast light (3-5kg) which just barely does the job, but would like it to be another 2 to 4 foot longer...

Ok guys, I have pulled the entire reel apart including bearings and anti reverse mechanism, cleaned it all out, greased the worm drive, and drive shaft and their respective interfaces, as well as ball bearings and housing, and finally oiled all remaining moving parts. I have assembled it all together again and works as new so far. I have yet to do the spool as i need to remove the line from it prior to cleaning it, but it should not be a problem. I would appreciate a couple of photos on how the bail arm spring mechanism functions and gets assembled together ( I have assembled this and it works but I am still trying to figure out how it functions). One thing i can can tell you is I cannot foresee how squiring wd40 or silicon spray, or letting things soak in water would actually clean the reel. This might help with external cleaning but getting to the bearings, worm gears, and drive shaft for a proper clean does seem to require a comprehensive dismantling. Further to this, I think leaving things to soak in water would just make things worse as it would capture the water in the reel housing and bearings. (This obviously might not be a problem for a water sealed reel).

Any recommendations on a step by step guide for pulling it all apart and regressing it all together??

Fishing at a beech creek outlet on a runout tide, I saw my rod and reel dragged off into the torrent by a fish. There is no way I could see it through the sand torrent and jumping in to get it was useless. I quickly ran back home, got my diving mask and flippers and went in for a dip. Visibility was 1m so ivould not see jack. Then as I surfaced I saw the tip just breaking the tip of the water closer to shore. Swam out to it and rescued the lot. I realised as I dragged it out of the water that the fish was still on. I tried to turn the handle of the reel and the whole reel is rock stiff (I did not want to force it) No doubt sand got in everywhere! Hand dragged the fish out and it ended up being a stinkin sting ray! Now I am faced with a rock stiff reel and very crunchy rod saddle. I need to get these back into tip top order! Could you please give me some tips/advice/resources on how I can fully service the 2500 stradic ci4 and the Catana light surf rod reel saddle. Looking forward to to your advice!

What is the lightest 12’ and 14’ surf rods (2piece preferred)? I am looking for 1-4kg, 2-4kg or 3-5kg categories, to be married with a 200size reel.

I have been wanting to purchase some Grauvell Telkon Gold mono due to its superior diameter to streanght ratio. I have located it on eBay but it seems to be sourced internationally with expensive shipping charges. has anyone purchased this line locally? Any recommendations on cheapest source?

I purchased it a while back and had to get one custom delivered to BCF! Cost 325! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thnx JD.

Hi Guys, I have been gifted a BCF voucher and would like to purchase a Thunnus Ci4+ 4000 series. (Hopefully BCF will be able to order it in - cannot find it on their website). Since I must purchase through BCF, I would like to get the best price on this reel, so I can get a price match from BCF. Would you be able to suggest where this reel would be best priced so I can use it as a price match.

Is the 55c5 same as 55c?