Skippy /whiting combo
Submitted by joycey on Mon, 2013-04-15 13:13
Hi guys,
Looking to buy new combo for fishing for skippy/whiting etc off boat in depths ranging from 5-40m.
Want something light that makes it fun bit not too light in case get a bigger bycatch.
Budget - upto $250.
Cheers for advice.
Joycey
breamslayer
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Check out the Daiwa Aird
Check out the Daiwa Aird combos, great for the $200 mark.
tombstone
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Check out the Shimano
Check out the Shimano Raider/Elf combos too. Great value there aswell.
to fish or not to fish...as if there was an option.
BigV
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BCF
theres a special on at BCF at the moment Shimano Symetre Reel and SHimano Sahara rod for $149. I just bought the 2500 reel with 2-5kg rod, Great little combo and an even better price considering RRP is over $200 normally!
Always keen to fish
dant
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i happened to drop my combo
i happened to drop my combo in the drink over the wk end - fkn devastated watching it sink the bottom, the mrs was stoked, SO........going to get one of those Shimano Elf Combo this week some time, they look pretty good - maybe we can get a 2 for one deal joycey haha
joycey
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Cheers for ideas.So should I
Cheers for ideas.
So should I be looking for a rod in the 2-5kg class and a 2500 reel then for this type of fishing ?
Justo82
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Yep. I use a 2-5kg rod.
Yep. I use a 2-5kg rod. 2500 reel 8lb braid with 10lb leader. HEAPS of fun for skippy. They pull line and put a big bend in the rod. But if I bought another combo I'd go a 1-3kg rod, stick with the 2500, but switch to 6lb braid and 8lb leader.
anypuddle
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mm
only my experience, but remember when your chasing the good sandies in 30 m plus you have to have a decent sinker down. might consider something fairly solid...
Anywhere anytime
elliotbirch
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+1 for the Raider/Elf combo,
+1 for the Raider/Elf combo, they are a great little set.