clutch Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 (edited) Was wondering if soft plastics like the ones you guys use are available in Japan or do you just buy rods and reels in JPN. Over here in NZ we have a VERY limited supply and just realised that since my is going to Japan on wednesday I could get her to get me some. Like thos ones that Swoffa recommended ...the 3" Bass Minnows in watermelon and I guess you need jig heads.......what size ? any assistance would be appreciated as I am a SP virgin. If you dont recommend Japan for plastics , I will be at Bass Pro Shops Las Vegas in September so can use any info you give me there thanks guys Edited July 11, 2005 by clutch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_lure Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 GDay Clutch I woud also suggest 3" Bass Minnows, and for your snapper go to a 4" Bass Minnow, Pearl Watermelon is my favorite colour. As for jigheads, try about a 3/8oz for the 4" in deeper water. cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch Posted July 11, 2005 Author Share Posted July 11, 2005 GDay ClutchI woud also suggest 3" Bass Minnows, and for your snapper go to a 4" Bass Minnow, Pearl Watermelon is my favorite colour. As for jigheads, try about a 3/8oz for the 4" in deeper water. cheers Chris 57541[/snapback] Thanks heaps Chris, I appreciate that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken A Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Clutch for snapper try to get some Ecogear/Marukyu Powershads in the 5" model & some Ecogear 3D jigheads. I'm sure if you send Tony S a PM & ask he could help you out with info on purchasing in Japan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch Posted July 11, 2005 Author Share Posted July 11, 2005 Thanks for the info guys. Will put it to good use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch Posted July 12, 2005 Author Share Posted July 12, 2005 (edited) Sure does thanx Beef, not sure I can entrust the to handle the complete shopping list; might keep it simple until I get to Vegas While I'm on the subject of lures; swoffas report with Ko-i and Windy I think, they were trout fishing in some lakes now what kind of lures do you use for that? I've never fished fresh water but we have lakes nearby for trout and thought thatr would be a good winter pursuit when I get my Kayak. Any suggestions Edited July 12, 2005 by clutch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogo Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 I get some of my SPs in japan, anything made in japan is cheaper than here (AUS) most of the american Sps are about the same there as here but are sometimes on special which is good. If youre not going along to Japan, I'ld save up for a big effort at the Basspro at the Silverton Casino in Vegas. Another good tip would be to get online with Basspro and get them to send you their fishing catalogues, the freshwater and the saltwater, there is a lot of overlap between the two but there is stuff in each that is not in the other. They charge you 9 USD for each, but there is hours of looking at gear in each of them and they will help you put together a shopping list and to do some comparison pricing before you get there. The other problem with japan is that most of the guys in the tackle shops have no english so unless your wife knows exactly what you want the staff wont be able to help much if at all Regards POGO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch Posted July 12, 2005 Author Share Posted July 12, 2005 If youre not going along to Japan, I'ld save up for a big effort at the Basspro at the Silverton Casino in Vegas. Another good tip would be to get online with Basspro and get them to send you their fishing catalogues 57736[/snapback] Yes, the shopping list is getting quite extensive . I think that is good advice Pogo. I've taken onboard all the recommendations and will have a good buy in Las Vegas Put the on the plane this a.m. .........2 weeks on my own................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch Posted July 13, 2005 Author Share Posted July 13, 2005 I'll take a photo of my trout lure box and post it here for you. 57774[/snapback] That would be great Swoffa. Thanks for that great information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bluecod Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 I thought I posted this earlier today... I distinctly remember typing the reply... 58013[/snapback] I get like that too, but my doctor reckons it is ....... forget what it is called, but us old folk often get it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch Posted July 14, 2005 Author Share Posted July 14, 2005 I thought I posted this earlier today... I distinctly remember typing the reply...Anyway, here's my very basic trout box. I on;y carry Tassies and Celtas because it's the trout thing to do, I don't use them. The metals and bibbed lures have been the most succesful. The rapala LC in rainbow trout colour was what worked for me yesterday. 58013[/snapback] Thanks alot Swoffa, I look forward to giving trout a go and that pic will be agreat help to this newbie for lure selction Cheers mate, Clutch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mottyman Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Hey Swoff, I notice some Spanyid Maniacs there! They're my faviourite metal at the moment. I troll, jig and cast them and they've been most productive in close to the cliffs and through washes. Hoping to "upsize" this little guy tomorrow. He took a 12g Maniac on the troll last time out: Good to see they work in the fresh as well. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmar560 Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Nice Kingie Motty Next season I'm gonna try to catch them with lures. Cheers, Mario Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keenist Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 nice fish. motty mate you get much twist when trolling metal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mottyman Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Thanks Mario - he was great fun!! Hi Keenist - mate, no problems with twist on the maniacs at all. I'm using braid to a swivel then a mono leader rather than joining the leader strait to the braid. The maniacs have a great action... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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