My first rod & reel ready to learn!

[justtri]

Hey everyone,

I thought I might just throw a message out there to see if anyone has some good tips for a beginner.

I watch youtube videos and read threads but i guess sometimes its good to get that personal advice.

Just bought a 2 rods and a reel from Fish 'r' us in Auburn.

Equipment

Rods: 8ft 2 piece ugly stick and a 7ft graphite shakespeare rod

Reel: abu garcia cardinal C103i

Line: 8pnd braid

Other:

2 blade lures, Minnow SP, Grub SP.

Location: Sydney

Targeting:

Anything hahaha. Bream - using sz 8 long shanks 40cm trace to a swivel and ball sinker

Dont know anything else hahaha.

21 December 2013

Going to the entrance this afternoon - hopefully get some bream. I'll be using prawns.

I'll try peeling them apparently that works.

Any tips that anyone can help with would be appreciated especially spots to go.

[shak4g63]

Good to see mate, go size 0 sinker or the smallest you can go, prawn works good. Good luck with your fishing.....practice and experience will get you far..

Tight lines!, Shakeel

[justtri]

Just got back from the entrance. Got a few little breams. Then tried out the graphite rod with some blades and caught small tailor.

Going again tonight lol. Hopefully catch some bream or a flathead tonight

[SMn]

Just got back from the entrance. Got a few little breams. Then tried out the graphite rod with some blades and caught small tailor.

Going again tonight lol. Hopefully catch some bream or a flathead tonight

Awesome mate well done, take a few pics and post a report.

[justtri]

Got a few hours in at northbridge and got a few little snappers < 20cm. Check out my report.

I might try some beach fishing this afternoon. Ill do some research of beaches with close to shore drop offs that my 7ft rod can handle.

Anybody got advice for fishing palm beach, protected side?

Can i fish with a 7ft rod on the beach. I will try pilchards on gang hook. Should i use a paternoster rig?

Thanks all

Edited December 22, 2013 by justtri