Broome Jetty combo advice
Submitted by Matt T on Mon, 2013-05-06 18:41
G'day all, I would appreciate some advice on a combo for use at the Broome Jetty.
Basically, I get to go up there a couple of times a year for only a few days at a time for work. My mate has a house up there where I want to leave a rod and reel combo so I can have a crack at the jetty. I've been down to the jetty quite a few times, mainly for lunch at the wharf though, but there always seems to be some action with people catching threadfin, trevs and macks.
What would be a cheap combo, preferably 2 piece for travel there, that would hold up to the odd sesh at the jetty?
Any help would be really appreciated!
C.Gfishing
Posts: 27
Date Joined: 13/02/13
a shamano starlo classix rod
a shamano starlo classix rod and im not sure about a reel ive got a diawa laguna spin reel 4000 and i reccomend the berkley fireline braid the best
C.Gfishing
Posts: 27
Date Joined: 13/02/13
or berkley mono line your
or berkley mono line your choice mate
C.Gfishing
Posts: 27
Date Joined: 13/02/13
sorry mate i wrote the wrong
sorry mate i wrote the wrong reel ive got a diawa 4000BI
Ryan C
Posts: 1575
Date Joined: 08/07/10
penn combo
mate go into your local tackle store and get a penn spinfisher combo a 750 or 850ss will do they usually pair them with a fibreglass 7'0 rod and it will last forever and not break the bank, you can usually get free braid(50lb would suit) with these combos. cheers
Matt T
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Date Joined: 19/11/07
Cheers
Ryan, yes the Penn 850SS was already on my radar, tough reel apparently and pretty cheap.
CG - not sure that the Laguna would be up to the task.
blakey
Posts: 38
Date Joined: 22/03/11
Gear
After a few years up there I would go for the Penn as well!
What ever you go don't go fancy!
just need a solid rod and reel that can take a bit of abuse!
dont muck around with the fish there! They will either brick you on a reef/pylon or a shark will smash you!
50lb braid should be your minimum unless you like donating gear to the ocean!not that sporting but you will get the fish in!
also a cliff gaff is a must have!
hope that helps