costello Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Hi guys. Just after some recommendations on good rod and reel for catching Kingies without blowing out the bank. I can fish and have patients so just after the bare minimum without going cheapo. Also like to know the best line and kilo recommended as well as hook size. Any help would be much appreciated. Cheers, Costa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Saqa Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Hi guys. Just after some recommendations on good rod and reel for catching Kingies without blowing out the bank. I can fish and have patients so just after the bare minimum without going cheapo. Also like to know the best line and kilo recommended as well as hook size. Any help would be much appreciated. Cheers, Costa. I might be able to hook you up with a quality custom rod which wont break the bank. Give me a call if interested. My E-glass LIVEBAIT series range from 10-24kg and $180-$270 depending on blank and choice of components and the graphite jigging and casting styles are under $230-$350 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy0884 Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Mate i would start at 30lb gear and move upwards, that is the bare minimum to have a good chance of boating a good size king... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namesay Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Start with 30lb braid as the minimum as Sammy suggested. I use 50lb braid most of the time and go upto 80lb . You just don't know when that big one will turn up. However, it is the leader that is MOST important and I use 50lb fluorocarbon as the minimum....normally use 60lb. Hooks are personal but I use 7/0 or8/0 gammie live baits. I am trialling a stinger treble hook by owner. So far a100% catch rate. As for rods and reels, one of the best budget type reels for kings is the Shimano Charter special. This reel is indestructable!!! It is also a lever drag...not sophisticated but gets the job done. Costs about $180. My favourite kingie reel is the Shimano Tyrnos. It is tough and has a PHENOMENAL drag. Great for the price-$300. With rods if you are on a budget, you should look at glass blanks. I picked up a 15kg shimano stroker for under $150 for my son. Has roller guides! You can go a bit cheaper with the 15kg silstar crystal pro for about $100. If you want spinning reels then you WILL have to spend up as most won't last too long with kingies. I use Shimano Stellas, Shimano Twin power, Daiwa Saltiga , Daiwa Certate. I also have a couple of bait runner style reels in the Shimano Thunnus and SHimano BIG Baitrunner. Last week I literally smoked my Daiwa Certate. I had a good fish and the drag smelled like smoke! Still works OK. Most good spinning reels cost about $400 UPWARDS. I had a stack of Okuma gear and I don't use them any more. They sit at home to quietly rust! Hey Saqa you gotta show me a good kingie rod that I can use. Graphite will be nice! CHeers Kelvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 (edited) Hey Costa, keep an eye out on the "Swap and Sell" section. I'm cleaning out my closet and will post up some quality rods at budget prices in the coming days. Some excellent kingy rods will be up for grabs. Cheers Red Edited October 31, 2006 by Red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costello Posted October 31, 2006 Author Share Posted October 31, 2006 Hey! Apologies for the late reply guy's, sure you'd be sleepin by now but was on-call for work and actually got called in (for the first time in 3 months). Appreciate the tips, should have specified didn't really want to spend much over the $300 mark as i have to bye a couple of outfits for me and the old man and i'm really adjusted to the egg-beater reel. Have never put my hands on an overhead but if i have to spend the dosh then so be it because i really don't know to much although the info helps heaps, cheers. Costa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rzep Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Costa, You really have to decide how serious you are going to get into king's. As you don't want to buy something that will only just be able to do the job and then find that you will have to replace it all in the near future if you get more serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidgie Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 I couldnt see where you mentioned if you were land based or a boatie....depending where you fish from will dictate the rod length how you want to fish (jigging, spinning, live baiting) will also influence the combo you get.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FletcherG1991 Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 ill be using 30lb braid and 70lb leader for jigging ..... probably not enough if that big XOS king comes along but atleast im in with a chance ..... ill also be using 10lb braid with SP (kind of stupid but will be fun) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costello Posted October 31, 2006 Author Share Posted October 31, 2006 I am a boatie squidgie so i guess nothing to much in the lengthy department. I have a live bait tank for yakka's and slimies so will mainly be live baiting and will eventually get a down rigger down the track when finances allow, and will try and master the art of squidding so i will be getting serious rzep therefore i definately don't want something that's going to just give up the ghost after a bit of action. I'm also heading down Narooma over christmas and would love to get amongst the action off Montague Island. Costa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidgie Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Shimano spheros is an affordable eggbeater ($230 or so) reel that can be modified by Dunphys as well and can run 50-80lb braid . Then use a leader off 60lb upwards. Rod wise..lots to chose from , just depends on how much you want to spend . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netic Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 If your looking for an eggbeater you cannot go past a Spheros or a penn 8500, strong reels Personally i much prefer overheads but that comes down to whatever you like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namesay Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 If your looking for an eggbeater you cannot go past a Spheros or a penn 8500, strong reels Personally i much prefer overheads but that comes down to whatever you like I like overheads for trolling as you don't have to fiddle with a lot of line twist and most overheads have better drags.Cheers Kelvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidgie Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Depends how much you want to spend ...as not all overheads have better drags. eg....saltiga threadlines have more drag capacity than my tld , and modififed torium 30... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costello Posted November 2, 2006 Author Share Posted November 2, 2006 Appreciate the input fella's. That will get me well on the way to catching my first king. Cheers, Costa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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