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I'm a metric boy! Either way no where near 10lb, and their 'hand demonstration' measurement was off by about an arms length. PS. It was probably 10lb in scale next to that "legal" snapper.. Haha I still should gain the tag "swimmer boy" as you definetley needed mine! And net boy should be changed to 'net king' as they were swimming into my net to save themselves the embarrassment. Admit it, they're scared s#!tless of my ability hahaha! Daniel

After sorting out the drag washer stacks did it fix up the issue? When I pull apart a reel I usually do it over a box or a lipped tray so if I do acidentally drop something it can't go rolling off the table, and any part with springs I put an old money bag over it before pulling it off so it doesn't fly elsewhere. An old divided tackle box is great for pulling apart reels as you can place parts in step by step, and as slinky has told me photos are also a great reference tool.

Have been waiting for your post today! How was the bite after I packed up? That debris came in thick and spoiled the bit. Was a shame I wasn't there for the start of the hot bite, who knows what the bag could have tallied!(probably not much higher knowing my luck!) A mate of mine filleted the fish I kept for a free reel service so my hands were clean. Rick certainly knows the ropes to the art, and that spot just shows how even though the first couple of attempts produce bugger all that persistence pays off. I actually thought you and steve were pulling my leg when I called to hear 21 in the bag. Top effort gents!

I have never pulled apart a silstar before but by the sounds of things there must be something you have put in wrong to cause the drag knob to catch on the spool causing it to turn. Check to make sure the screws are countersunk in correctly to avoid them catching. Also remove the drag knob and check that the middle of the spool has no obstructions causing the centre piece of the drag knob to catch. Possibly could be a washer out of line or even a metal spring clip from the spool getting caught on the drag knob. The main shaft doesn't spin at all so there has to be something catching between the drag knob and spool. Sorry I could be more helpful, hard to paint a picture blind. Regards Daniel

By the looks of that plastic it might have taken it for some nice weed floating in the current. I reckon a light lead belly jighead would also work a treat. Interesting to see if a few more hookups of drummer/blackies are possible on those plastics. Top effort on light line! Did you get a measurement? (weight or length) Regards Daniel

Any specific mix ratio used for making the wax?

Nice fish, believe its a fishraider record. Is your friend a member? Congrats! Daniel

Hey arman I was under the impression accurate only did either side, but never seen a jig master strip down so I'm probably wrong!

Hey steve siglon fine float is the bright yellow stuff I was using the other week, floats for 1hr or so then completely useless, am stripping it off tomorrow. Rick has some nice line from global called v systems and it floated the whole Monday no issues. Only feedback he had was its knot strength wasn't the best. I will be buying some tomorrow in a heavier lb to compensate the knot strength. (14lb most probably).

Avet are starting to make a dual drag version (called raptor) of all models, but they are pricy. They already have the sx and hx model out. The downfall of the jigging master and avet dual drag reels are that both drag washers are on one side of the spool so when you crank it up it puts enormous pressure on one side of the reel and can cause unwanted twisting and tough to wind. Accurate reels have a dual drag system with a drag on either side of the spool, allowing a smooth drag even at high settings. Daniel

I can on 2 counts 1/ abu garcia 5600c - brought for my dad by my mums dad in 1986 I believe, he hated overheads and refused to use it, was given to me 14yrs later and I didn't use it til late 2001. 2/ mitchell spidermite baitcaster + mitchell spidermite 5'6 1-2kg rod. Parents got it for me for my 12th birthday after a lot of begging (a $450 setup for a 12yo...they must have been smoking some funky stuff!), birdsnested it in the backyard first cast, didn't touch it again till I was 19. Daniel

Never really checked if the level wind is centred when I cast, and my rod is a 1-2kg 5'6 so it shouldn't be my excuse, might have to get some better braid and some practice. My reel free spools for around 30seconds so no issue with that. Was looking for a reason to get another new toy but looks like I'll just have to do some upgrades. Very nice combo you have there anyway!

What sort of distance were you getting with the small lures? Obviously you were only casting the length of the pool but did it feel like it had a lot more potential? I have a tiny mitchell spidermite baitcaster with a 5'6 rod, get around 15m out of it (my casting needs some tweaking also) but think I need a new reel and longer rod as the setup I have seems to be more of a yak rod (had it since I was 12 so was perfect back then). Saw the pics you put up of this reel and it sure is damn sexy.

I use my htc android based phone to access when out and about, goes striaght to the full website (reading previous comment a mobile based site was mentioned, but have never seen). Only issue I have is I can't upload photo's from my mobile but not a biggies

Cheers for the reply slinky, I am acually unsure on the line I got on it, it was already spooled and was to far under the weather to remember. Ill have to check it out but guessing its floating. Will get it changed to sinking. I've never fly fished before just wanting to get some use out of it and have some fun. Will have a look at the flies you've mentioned and see how I go knocking some up. Thanks again Daniel

I have a fly rod a brought 6months ago after a cracker night at the casino (to many beers and a fish shop open at 4am!) And have decided I need to get some use out of it, and am wanting to set it up for dollies for next summer at the FADs. Its 9ft 7-8w, most places I've searched recommend a 9-10w but think it will be ok unless I hook a thumper. The questions I have what sort of leader/tippet should I run? Also is there anywhere I can get some good flies from? Planning to make my own but just want to get an idea of size/style. Any other pointers anyone can offer? Cheers Daniel

Long weekend next weekend so people will have other plans. Don't worry about the rain it builds character haha

Yeah I spoke to him about it, was initially going to get the stx20 but his comment on the weight made me change my choice. I had other options but this was a steal. Abu are top reels I own some old school cardinals and ambassaduers and they are still doing their job, just a shame the prices didn't drop a lot when manufacturing moved to china. Can't wait to test the rod and reel out (still haven't cristened the rod!)

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Been looking into a reel for my lox 1-3kg rod, have been looking around at a fair few reels, yesterday was in a tackle shop in my area and they had 50% off all their stock. Hiding down the bottom I noticed an abu soron stx10, and for $130 I could not resist! The reel is a little bit heavier then other brands in its class, but for that price with all the features I could not resist! Will strip it down over the next couple of days and suss it all out, one thing I noticed is its a 11 bearing reel, but only 8 on the exploded map of it, so guessing 3 are in the handle!

Count me in but will have to run into work soon after the meeting. Ricks gonna need a professional netboy to help him out . Stewie slide me a cheek $10 and ill make sure my netting skills suffer on the day...

I recently brought myself a martini filleting knife and am very impressed. Cuts through flesh like butter (one finger found out the hard way). Depending on size and handle between $50 - $100 but well worth the investment. Have filleted blackies, flathead and whiting just to name a few with it and there is very minimal wasted flesh, and does not hack at it. Owned a rapala one that set me back $50 and was one of the worst decisions I made, after 3 fish the blade was blunt and starting to chip. I also own a large vitorinox knife which I use to gut and slice through the backbone when needed. Daniel

Hello everyone, As the topic says I'm looking to get a key for the handle nuts for penn/shimano reels. I don't own any but service a few and have lost the one I own, and the tackle shops I've been to don't have spares and can't be bothered ordering one in for me (one store has had one on order for me for over a month). I'm happy to pay for it if anyone has one. Cheers Daniel

Yeah I stopped fishing because I felt bad arriving 1 1/2hrs late and scoring the first fish. tell you what number 20 was the hardest fish to hook of the day! Is the blackie challenge still on for next Sunday?

I have been playing around with nori (dried seaweed used for sushi) for a while, have only caught one using it, used it as burley 2 fridays ago, burleyed hard while I rigged up, as soon as a bait hit the water I was getting downs but am unsure if the bite was already hot or if it was the burley. Got the idea because I use to use it to feed my tangs in my aquarium. Am going to keep playing with it and hopefully I will have some better findings. Rick has also told me parsley does the trick Daniel