hornet435 Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Hi - first time on so hope this works. My son and I are going to Townsville in June July and amongst other things, want to catch a Mangrove Jack - or 2 or 3 even . Our gear now is either bream or murray cod bank fishing based. We will be fishing from a Hornet 435 with lures, soft plastics and bait - lot's of good info out there about that. But less so on rods and reels. Seeking your advice please - we like Shimano and Daiwa - most familiar there. Gear would be spinning - just learning baitcasters at this stage. Thanks Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 to the site Jim and that works fine The Raiders will help you out with plenty of tips on tackle you will need to turn the JACKS out of the snags. Cheers Stewy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornet435 Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share Posted May 13, 2008 to the site Jim and that works fine The Raiders will help you out with plenty of tips on tackle you will need to turn the JACKS out of the snags. Cheers Stewy Thanks Stewy - looking forward to that. Cheers Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Most good reels from shimano or daiwa in the 2500 to 4000 size loaded with 20 lb braid will get you most fish you are after and a nice 6 to 8 kg threadline stick off the rack will serve you well. The thing that will make your choice easier is drag capacity for 20lb braid and most of the better reels will handle that much drag easily. Certates,twinpowers and even the new stradics will work great and have more than adequate stopping power for the species you are after. Cheers Stewy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iceman Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I use a shimano SFS Barraspin with a shimano 4000 seido spooled with 14lb fireline when up north chasing jacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornet435 Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share Posted May 13, 2008 Most good reels from shimano or daiwa in the 2500 to 4000 size loaded with 20 lb braid will get you most fish you are after and a nice 6 to 8 kg threadline stick off the rack will serve you well. The thing that will make your choice easier is drag capacity for 20lb braid and most of the better reels will handle that much drag easily. Certates,twinpowers and even the new stradics will work great and have more than adequate stopping power for the species you are after. Cheers Stewy Thanks Stewy - I had a Stradic in mind - the Certates looks good but well above current budget, and the twin - closer - but I like the idea of the the Stradic weight and price wise. The 3000 has drag of 15 lbs while the 4000 has 20lbs - when you speak of "drag capacity for 20lb braid" do I need to have a 20lb drag, or does the lighter 3000 stradic measure up OK. And would it be strong enough? Hope this is not all too dumb - with my only decent cod - 11.5 lbs - my reel stuffed up and I pulled him hand over hand - infinitely variable drag!! Re the rod - most of the Shimanos I have seen in the 6-8 kg are either very expensive, or about 7'- my bream rod is that but seems manageble - felt that might be too long for Jack so found a Daiwa Procaster 601 XHFS - 5-8 kg, 6' and good price - $90.00. Would you have any other suggestions please. Thanks again Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornet435 Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share Posted May 13, 2008 I use a shimano SFS Barraspin with a shimano 4000 seido spooled with 14lb fireline when up north chasing jacks Thanks Iceman - the Barraspin is no longer made - what are your thoughts on length and line weight. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iceman Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I like a 6ft6in rod with plenty of grunt as we fish locked drags for jacks Make sure it has large guides so 30lb leaders will cast Most of the jacks up that way are small sub 40cm but still pull hard I will use 14lb or 20lb fireline you dont need any more than that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornet435 Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share Posted May 13, 2008 I like a 6ft6in rod with plenty of grunt as we fish locked drags for jacks Make sure it has large guides so 30lb leaders will cast Most of the jacks up that way are small sub 40cm but still pull hard I will use 14lb or 20lb fireline you dont need any more than that Thanks very much Iceman - off to do some business now. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newatthegame Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Thanks very much Iceman - off to do some business now. Cheers I use the daiwa saltwater series rod, 7ft 15-19lb rod and daiwa 4000 terria. Caught jacks, barra and reef fish. Doubles as a snapper and light kingys back home as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davester28 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Thanks Iceman - the Barraspin is no longer made - what are your thoughts on length and line weight. Jim Go the T-Curve Power Spin - 6'7", 5-10kg. About $240. Match it with a Stradic 4000 with 20lb braid and you should be sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornet435 Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 Go the T-Curve Power Spin - 6'7", 5-10kg. About $240. Match it with a Stradic 4000 with 20lb braid and you should be sweet. Many thanks - good advice - it just seems the budget goes up! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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