donjuarez Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Raiders... Just wondering what people are using for snapper on plastics? Rod Length? Rod class? reel size? line class? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray R Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 G'day matey, I 'll start you off with one of my set-ups, 7' Pflueger Supreme, 3-6 kg, Daiwa Sol 3000' 15lb Stren braid, 15-20lb Sunline FC Rock flurocarbon leader. You can go either side a little lighter or heavier .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abecedarian Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I don't fish for snapper but I have a snapper setup I'm starting to use for heavier estuary work. It's a 5-8 kg snapper raider (only about $110 now, bloody cheap imo) paired up with a twinpower 4000. I'd had the twinpower for a while when I bought the rod, I picked it up just before the big price jump, it's the FC model and I got it over $100 cheaper than what they are now! But if it wasn't for the fact that I had a reel I would have probably picked up a stradic 4000, they're a pretty good reel and a lot less money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donjuarez Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 Gday Ray... How good are the Sol's?!?!?! I'm a big fan of the Sol 3000... I'm leaning towards a slightly longer rod.. Between 7'6 and about 8'... There are Live fibre's in 8' & 4-6kg range... what are your thoughts on Live Fibre's? any good? abecedarian, is the Snapper Raider the 7'2 or the 7'6? I'm assuming it's the 7'6... anyone played around with both a 7'6 compared to an 8'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abecedarian Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Gday Ray... How good are the Sol's?!?!?! I'm a big fan of the Sol 3000... I'm leaning towards a slightly longer rod.. Between 7'6 and about 8'... There are Live fibre's in 8' & 4-6kg range... what are your thoughts on Live Fibre's? any good? abecedarian, is the Snapper Raider the 7'2 or the 7'6? I'm assuming it's the 7'6... anyone played around with both a 7'6 compared to an 8'? I got the 7'6" rod, it was the middle weight and I prefer a bit more length. I think for the price it's a pretty good rod, but you'd easily find something better if you're willing to part with more money... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregL Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 The SOL 8ft Heavy is the go if you want to land big fish. 8ft gives you the casting distance you want as boat noise scares fish! The guys that fish with me all use the SOL's and I have seen a 90cm+ landed on one in 6m of water 3000 reels are good as they are light enough and have better cranking power than a 2500. Most fish 20lb quality braid but I fish 30lb silicon braid, it's thinner than standard 15lb braid but it is very expensive! We do still get smoked every few trips. My mate last week got done like nothing I have seen, On a full 50m+ cast forward of the boat he gets nailed on the drop, has 3 stalemates with the fish and in the time I got the sea anchor up a boat turned to chase, it had taken a stack of line but now was 50m out the back of the boat! It was 100% snapper with head shakes all the way threw like only snapper do. I hate leaving jigheads in fish, it's just not right Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donjuarez Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 Thanks for the responses guys Wow sounds like a serious smoking!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewdreamer Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 If you want something really nice, they are having a little run out sale on Shimano fireblood outfits. Have a look around and see ... I got a stoker deal on mine! Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashed crab Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 (edited) samaki zecton 7' and a diawa certate 3000, 15#iron braid and a noble super vee centre cab (asalt weapon)haha.. luke Edited November 18, 2009 by smashed crab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The President Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Have a look at the G-loomis 7'7 (10 17lb) Bronzeback, awsome rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the one that got away Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Dont they make a SOL 4000 now?? Or is that old, never noticed it before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishaman Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 i got a shimano t curve tournament rod, 5-10kg shimano stella 4000 20lb momoi braid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now