2.5 Inch Mini Tanks

[Ravin]

I was just sent some 2.5 inch Ecogear Mini Tanks & they look great! I reckon the local bream will go them hard so I can't wait to get out & test them. I also have some of the new powerscent capsules to try as well. Will let you all know how they go.

[Mick]

I have been using the larger tanks for a while and they seem to attract a larger variety of bream. I was saving a couple of packets as my secret weapon for the second day up at Forster but as we know it was cancelled:mad: :mad: :)

[Ravin]

I tried them out this morning for the first time & I had also put some of the new prawn scent on them as well. I got a 32cm bream first cast :D Then another about the same a short while later & a 44cm flathead. Getting a fish first cast on a new type plastic is the way to go :) Instant confidence :D

[Ravin]

Heres a 2.5 Mini Tank & a 34cm bream.

[pw-bream]

At that larger size they look like yabbies/nippers, they should work well. The smaller ones are a bit ambiguous looking, I'd thought they were most likely taken for crabs.
One day I'll get some of each to try.

[Ravin]

I have been using the small ones as well for a while & get good results too but I get a lot of small fish as well on them. These bigger ones seem to get nailed quickly by the bigger fish. I watched a 32cm bream charge past the small ones to grab it. The bream season is just starting here at last so I'll be doing some experimenting.

[mark savage]

Hey Ravin,
How big are the 'heads' - would they be a similar size to a 10c piece? maybe bigger?
The reason being is that i'd consider using them as crabs by cutting off the body - the rock crabs in the swan are around that size.

cheers

[panger]

I was thinking the same thing about cutting them down. Maybe on a small standup jig with it's claws up so it looks like a crab that's trying to fend of a big hungry bream. I reckon chuck that near some structure and just let it sit on the bottom.

[Ravin]

The head section is a long as a $2 coin is wide & about half the width. Funny you should mention taking the body off :D I tried that after the body of one was torn up & I put it on a Gamakatsu Round 211 in size 2 & it sits perfectly. I got a fish that way as well.:D

[mark savage]

Thanx Ravin,
Is the 2.5" a new release here in Oz? - I'll see GeoffP or check with Warren if they'll be getting em in the store (they've got the lil ones)

[Mad fisho]

Regards to 2.5 Tank. I have lots of good feedback on them for guys who are tracing big bream :p

[Ravin]

There have been a few around but I think they have been ordered from OS. Tony from Ecogear has brought a heap in so they will be more available here now. I hope BM will stock them they are going great. I have done well on the little ones as well. It is a bit too early to comment much on the prawn scent but without saying too much too early its looking very good to me. More testing to be done but I like it.

[Mad fisho]

Hi Ravin,

2.5 Tank is available since the first time I brought in Ecogear into Australia along with Grass Minnows, Paramax etc.
I think at that time people still don't have faith on it. I think now more and more people are aware these tanks are fish taker and work just as good as Grass Minnows and Paramax single tail for bream.

It is just a matter of time to test all the methods and technique for different style of soft plastic lure fishing.:)

I have been testing them really hard !!

enjoy fishing :cool:

;)

[Ravin]

They are really hard to find to buy & none of my local tackle shops have any at all :confused: They haven't heard of them which is a worry.

[pw-bream]

Same story in Geelong, I've never seen Ecogear stuff except in online shops.

[MATTY]

d.o.a make a little crab softie,a bit bigger than a 2 dollar coin though,but looks pretty life like

[mark savage]

Matty,
That lil crab looks just right! - they're pretty expencive tho: 12 for USD$33 :eek: - blowies would have them ripped to bits in short order :(