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Here's my take on it after a lot of question to people who use baitcasters and swear by them plus watching the pros on TV comps and dvds. Baitcaster pros: less weight, more line capacity, better control (1 handed casting), heavier drag, more options(gear ratio), less line twist, manages heavier lines better, handles heavy lures with a smaller sized reel vs spinning. Cons: They don't handle lighter lures very well, not very good with light lines, harder to learn to cast, Is fun trying to learn using it as I see people using them single handed with such accuracy that I want to be able to do that as well. Cheers, Mark.

Thx guys, and thanks for the tip @seaurchin.

Gday Raiders, Got some cash for my Birthday on Wed so I spent it on a new Shimano Raider and Caenan Baitcaster, Last time I used a baitcaster I spent more time unravelling bird nests than actual fishing. This was my new mission. So today I wondered down to Fairlight with the express aim of practicing with hookless lures just to get a feel for things. After an hour of using Lures, divers and poppers with success I decided to throw on an 1/8 ounce Sp and try for a fish. First cast produced a nice flattie which inturn became lunch. Moral of the story, I've just turned 46 so never doubt you can learn something new and give it a crack. Mark.

Big Neil, An extreme optimist isn't what my wife calls me when I talk about fishing but ill run with it..lol Mark.

Got my Hall pass already Be good to get you there and get some big numbers.

No that's a Birthday Kingie id be happy with. Great report and HBD. Mark.

So happy to read this post.. I'm IN.

Very good report and good on you Derek for throwing out the hand of help to as like minded gent .. well done fellas. Mark.

Thanks for all the replies team.. day off today so might head to my local tackle shop and do a bit of an update. Really appreciate your time and help. Mark.

Gday Raiders, I've been into Sp's for years now but as we do I get my "favourites" out time after time. Can I ask you legends what's your go to SP and what the target fish for that specific SP. Appreciated Mark.

Gaffy Tunafish ... hmm sounds like future me when I get a boat again. Mark

Nice catch there mate.

I also used to fish Woy Woy train bridge as a kid but pick your tide as it narrows and it can get quite fast. Mark

Nice job mate, glad you finally got it. Its a fun healthy way to hit the water mate. Mark.

Well done Mike, its addictive catching a good size fish super light. Mark

Best thing about this post are all the smiles, makes it all worthwhile I'm sure. Mark.

Always a fun fish to catch though. Good job mate. Mark.

What do you mean wait.. she got me 3-1 last trip out..lol Mark

Thats the start Dirtyh .. good way to spend some family time. Mark

Give it time mate.. shes 9 so you have a few years to go. Gets expensive so enjoy it whilst you can..lol

That's why I spelt it with a C not a K..lol

And so it begins Raiders, I get a Kayak, She wants a kayak. I go fishing, she comes and now wants rod holders. Can see ill be pimping up my 9 year olds Kids kayak for the next few weeks. Well at least is a healthy way to get out of the house. Mark.

Yes I actually have a 2kg weight plate only a thinish nylon rope just in case.. never used it though Mark.

What did you get mate, are you joining the Krauses crazy Yakkers.?

Thanks guys, pretty much settles it for me. I tie off a lot on the yellow boat moorings in Sydney harbour so I might just keep doing that. Mark