Slaka

We tend to troll a few deep or shallow divers to locate the school (if you can't see them on the surface that is), then when we hook up we start casting metals at the school. Just remember to shut your motor down as soon as you locate them, then stay on the edges of the school. There is nothing more frustrating than someone ploughing through the school you are working.

How about building a few more ramps then Minister?

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Hi all, I am heading over to Mauritius on Saturday (my wife is from there) and I am hoping to get some fishing done. We are staying on the beach at Tamarin, does anyone know if there are any decent landbased spots close to there to throw soft plastics and hard bodies? Don't really care if the fish are small just somethimg to keep me busy. Also if anyone knows of any places to take the kids fishing with bait close by that would be great too. My other question relates to charters. I am not a massive fan or deep see charters, but can anyone recommend any GT or reef fishing charters? Thanks, Slaka

Have a look at the Nitro Vapor 1-3kg rod. They aren't ceap but they are as light as a feather, 2 piece and they have a replacement warranty like G. loomis where if you break a section you can replace it for $60, no questions asked. Don't be worried about the small size either, I have caught kings on mine without a problem.

Cool, thanks for that mate, I'll pack the beach rods. I am guessing early morning is the go? Also were you sight casting?

Hi mate, where abouts at Avoca? I don't know the area that well but I am heading up for a boys weekend tomorrow.

Bonito is actually quite nice if eaten fresh. As said earlier just skin them and remove the blood line, then cube up the fillets. Stir fry with a little sesame oil and asian veggies.

Hi all, I might get the opportunity to move to Singapore for a few years for work, but I just wanted to check if anyone knows if there much fishing in Singapore? Preferably land based, something that can be done after work or on weekends. Any info would be great. Slaka

I was there on Saturday, so unless it happened between then and today it is still there. It's not just the temporary ramp that is dodgey, the permanent one is terrible as well.

When cubed and stir fried with some asian vegies and a dash of sesame oil Bonito is actually really nice. Has to be really fresh though.

I use the 5 turns surgeons not for light line like that and have never had a problem with line breaking, and being a smalling knot it goes through the guides well.

Does anyone have info on the Flathead Classic?

Couldn't agree more. I have a Vapor matched up with a TD Advantage and a mate has one with a TD Sol and they are awesome outfits. Don't be fooled by the 1-3kg rating, although I use it mainly for bream and fltties I have caught kingies and salmon on it with light line without a problem. They are very light and cast a mile.

How effective is downrigging a sluggo or a deep diver. I have been tossing up the idea of buying a downrigger, just not sure how effective they are when using lures.