Rods and reels for boating

I'm an experienced surf angler, but want to go boating. I want to buy all the gear and extra's first before bying a boat. What rod and reel combo's is suited the best for fishing around Perth and Rotto. I would be looking at bottom fishing, spinning and game fishing. I am a big shimano fan and am keaning towards TLD's or Tyrnos and T-curve rods. Do I go mono or braid? What additional extra's is needed and is a must have?


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 why not call into one of our

Sun, 2012-05-20 17:16

 why not call into one of our sponsors. firstly, mono is better for trolling and braid is better for bottom bncng. as far as combo,s go. everyone has their fave.

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RUSS and SANDY. A family that fishes together stays together

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 Tld 15 or 20 spooled  with

Sun, 2012-05-20 18:37

 Tld 15 or 20 spooled  with 15 kg mono for trolling, on a backbone elite and say a new 8000 stradic for spin work with braid.

No brainer.

Peter.

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 Tld50 2 speed matched with T

Sun, 2012-05-20 19:04

 Tld50 2 speed matched with T Curve is what I fish from boat both here and up north, it stops anything so I would say stick to your first thought. I use 2 spinning combos either my 1400 spheros with a  T Curve or my penn 950 with penn power stick I use the later to stop big rankins in shallow water and it works a treat. Hope these help 

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Rods and reels for boating

Sun, 2012-05-20 20:52

Thanks

That gives me a good idea what to go for