outdoordan Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Acording to my family, I'm mad. But i couldn't be happier with my purchase. I wanted an outfit mainly to spin for big Mulloway off breakwalls and during floods, but also be able to throw lures at kings off the stones. The combo had to be light enough to cast for extended periods but capable of fishing a genuine 50lb. Its a pretty big ask of of any tackle to fish drag pressures in excess of 10kg, especially in a 9ft spin rod!! But i think i fit the bill nicely. Though, with very little change out of 2 grand, you would expect to be happy. I decided on a 2010 model Saltiga 5000 with 4.4:1 ratio And a limited edition Xzoga, Taka Pi 9025. It is 9ft, rated for PE 5-6 and 12kg max Drag!! So what do you reckon? Am i mad or just a tackle junkie? Happy New Year!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davemmm Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Maybe not quite mad but obsessive is the first step towards madness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest twitchie(U-Make-Em ) Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 HI Dan . You won't be the first to spend money on good tackle and won't be the last .most keen fishos are a little O.C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Geez Dan you could have been coming to Bali with us for that !!!!!! WOFTAM lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkymalinky Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Absolutely Bonkers!! Congrats on the new toys. Slinky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregL Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 I hope for your family's sake that you don't get smoked on it, then you'll have to buy a 80lb outfit to match! LOL from one tackle junkie to another! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpie Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Good on ya Dan - I always buy my own Xmas present - I wrap it up & put it under the tree with a card on it from Keith, then I open it in front of him on Xmas Day - I figure one of us should get a surprise!!! Usually it is a fishy present - this year, it was a beautiful locally made ukukele (well, almost local - Wingham) all mad out of Aussie Native Timbers & a joy to play!! Next year, I should be back to Fishy things again! Hope you catch & land MANY biggies on it! Cheerio Roberta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outdoordan Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 Good on ya Dan - I always buy my own Xmas present - I wrap it up & put it under the tree with a card on it from Keith, then I open it in front of him on Xmas Day - I figure one of us should get a surprise!!! Usually it is a fishy present - this year, it was a beautiful locally made ukukele (well, almost local - Wingham) all mad out of Aussie Native Timbers & a joy to play!! Next year, I should be back to Fishy things again! Hope you catch & land MANY biggies on it! Cheerio Roberta I'm planning to do a road trip up your way and beyond for the mullet run. Hopeully i'll get a chance to put a serious curve in my new gear. I'll let you know before hand and hopefully we can catch up for a beach worm or a fish. I might even bring the guitar up for a jam. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBG. Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Yep, got myself the same Xmas pressy... With an 80TN. Justified it by telling her it's a 'Forever reel' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewdreamer Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Hiya Dan, That's one hell of an outfit! All you need now is the mother of all codpieces otherwise you will be in whole new world of pain when you hook that 40Kg Mulloway or 50Kg Kingfish! Best of luck buddy! Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hottyscotty Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Seeing its got a heavy lure rating...i'd be getting some uzu lures. They're great on kings from the stones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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