Thread: Fishing tomorrow!

Originally Posted by Ground Control

There is a lot of Top of the South fishing knowledge floating around this thread , so can I pick everyones brains for a minute .
I’m going to treat myself to a new Reel setup this Christmas and will be wanting to purchase it from somewhere in Nelson .
What Reel/line combo would you guys reccomend to get for boat fishing in the Marlborough Sounds for general use , chasing Cod / Snapper / Gurnard etc .
Budget of $400 max $300 would be better .
Also reccomendations of where to buy from in Nelson area ?

Ken

A bait runner of 6000 size and up would be most versatile.....my 12000d is the one rod reel setup that always goes in the boat.

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Like this. Altho I think I payed 300 bucks? A couple years ago.
A 6 or 8000 would do fine too I only got the 12000 cos it was on special.

https://www.marine-deals.co.nz/shima...ft-10-15kg-1pc

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Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Like this. Altho I think I payed 300 bucks? A couple years ago.
A 6 or 8000 would do fine too I only got the 12000 cos it was on special.

https://www.marine-deals.co.nz/shima...ft-10-15kg-1pc

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I reckon the 1200 is pretty big for most boat work, great for surf casting though. The 4000 is great as a cross over soft bait reel if needed but you'd want a bit more of you run into bigger fish often.

Id go 6 or 8000 as above if just after one. But why have one when you can aim to collect them all...

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Snapper fishing April . Have 10 days off & planning a fishing trip with my Daughter . Question is ,are the snapper still around in the marlborough sounds ?.

Originally Posted by Wildman

I reckon the 1200 is pretty big for most boat work, great for surf casting though. The 4000 is great as a cross over soft bait reel if needed but you'd want a bit more of you run into bigger fish often.

Id go 6 or 8000 as above if just after one. But why have one when you can aim to collect them all...

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yea I have the 4000d as well on a two peice soft bait rod and it also is one of my most used....it struggles a bit with bigger snapper but ok over sand if all the other lines are wound up.

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

yea I have the 4000d as well on a two peice soft bait rod and it also is one of my most used....it struggles a bit with bigger snapper but ok over sand if all the other lines are wound up.

https://www.anglerswarehouse.com.au/...nner_6000d_739

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Originally Posted by Munsey

Snapper fishing April . Have 10 days off & planning a fishing trip with my Daughter . Question is ,are the snapper still around in the marlborough sounds ?.

Get your passport sorted and shots, and come north!

7mins from ramp, and was catching good sized snapper this year in April,.... 30mins, enough for a feed

Cheers for the replies fellas , I will let you know what I end up purchasing .

Ken

While we’re talking reels, what do you guys use to protect them from salt water. Inox gets mentioned, so do you spray it on after washing in fresh water, or wipe it down with a cloth. Is it safe to use around the line, both braid and nylon, or keep it well away. I know some of the sprays around aren’t the best to use as they start attacking rubber and other materials.

Originally Posted by oraki

While we’re talking reels, what do you guys use to protect them from salt water. Inox gets mentioned, so do you spray it on after washing in fresh water, or wipe it down with a cloth. Is it safe to use around the line, both braid and nylon, or keep it well away. I know some of the sprays around aren’t the best to use as they start attacking rubber and other materials.

I use crc marine liberally around any moving part while moving said part and wipe off excess.

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5 rigged up, new rod and reel arrives tomorrow, fishing on Friday all day. Shaping up to be a good end of week.

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

I use crc marine liberally around any moving part while moving said part and wipe off excess.

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So you don’t think it affects the integrity of the line. Or do you avoid any overspray around it.

Originally Posted by oraki

So you don’t think it affects the integrity of the line. Or do you avoid any overspray around it.

It is not soppost to affect it tho I try not to get it on the line all the same in case the fish dont like the smell.

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Originally Posted by Munsey

Snapper fishing April . Have 10 days off & planning a fishing trip with my Daughter . Question is ,are the snapper still around in the marlborough sounds ?.

Yes in the outer sounds, and also in the deeper water in Tasman Bay.

Originally Posted by mikee

Yes in the outer sounds, and also in the deeper water in Tasman Bay.

Could well be kings in the pass and outer points of the sounds too.

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