gam90 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Haven't been beach fishing since I was a kid, really keen to get back into it but wanna try this time with metal/plastic lures. Types of fish? salmon, tailor, bonito, mackerel, trevally etc most from the surf/rocks Looking at this rod/reel combo Daiwa Crosscast Surf Combo - 11', 10-20Kghttp://www.bcf.com.au/online-store/products/Daiwa-Crosscast-Surf-Combo-11-10-20Kg.aspx?pid=326688&menuFrom=30305#Recommendations Most likely will pick it all up from BCF. Just a few questions I need answered. Mono or braid lines ? If so weight, brand etc ? Best type of rigs for metal lures? Cheaper better rods/reels? also would it be better to go for a 9 - 10' rod for surf/rock? Best metal lures? weight, brand etc Want gear that will last, I've done some research but still want to be sure that I'm getting the best setup for the surf/rocks. Appreciate any advice thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krause Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 For lures grab something light and around 10ft. You can longer if you want really, though it does become hard to manage cast after cast. I like braid, but you will get wind knots and will have to learn to control your slack. Spinning slugs on braid is damn well effective, but is also the number one way to get tangled if you don't know what your doing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gam90 Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 For lures grab something light and around 10ft. You can longer if you want really, though it does become hard to manage cast after cast. I like braid, but you will get wind knots and will have to learn to control your slack. Spinning slugs on braid is damn well effective, but is also the number one way to get tangled if you don't know what your doing do you replace the mainline that comes with the reel with a new line like mono/braid? or just tie it on to the mainline with a swivel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossfire63 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 That's a pretty heavy rod you've picked out for what you chasing, but it will do the job. You'd be better off with something lighter in the 6 to 10kg range. Braid has very little use in the surf, not just my opinion, ask the guru's like Al Bellisimo or Michael Guest, they'll tell you the same thing. As for lures Gillies Pillies and Spanyards work well in the surf as do Halco Twisters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krause Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 If I'm honest I just like that little casting potential that braid offers. However I will admit it has negatives. It as you would know has no stretch, so use a good 5-8m long mono/floro leader to aid in stretch. It's important to have that stretch with bigger fish if they get stuck in the shore wash and dump. Each to their own though, get what you're comfortable using. I second the spanyard and halco lure suggestions. Just move them fast and walk with them, don't sit in one spot, pack light and cover some ground. There's always a school of something somewhere along a decent beach, you just got to find them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krause Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 And if you do use braid re-spool the reel on top of some mono backing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gam90 Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 alright so braid for main line followed by 5-8m fluorocarbon leader? With the metal lures do you need any particular rigging? sorry trying to learn been looking up rigs but theres so much out there gets a bit confusing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossfire63 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Just some small snap or ball bearing snap swivels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gam90 Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 think I'm just gonna go with a mono 20lbs line with a fluorocarbon leader. Make it as simple as possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossfire63 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 think I'm just gonna go with a mono 20lbs line with a fluorocarbon leader. Make it as simple as possible Good idea....Doesnt have to be complicated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krause Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Good luck and let us know how you go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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