Show us ya bling!

[MattS]

Originally Posted by -Pivot-

Thinking about buying a baitcaster set-up for bream very shortly.

Really considering finding a TD-Z ito and kitting it up for bream.

Do you think the TD-Z would be too much of an overkill, that I should look at something smaller like an Alphas/Pixy/Core?

Thanks.

Nice rod in you dp, much mojo?

[-Pivot-]

Originally Posted by MattS

Nice rod in you dp, much mojo?

Haha, haven't even used it yet!

Been wanting too, but got a spot in mind for it.

Hopefully I can re-christen it this weekend..

[tuan]

Originally Posted by DaiwaFreak

Presso spool, Sic-BB's and Carbontex upgrades for my Pixy arrived today Tested it in the backyard with my 5'9" HLZ casting a Chubby (no hooks and split rings), I was easily getting 25m (according to line markers) with magforce on 50% braking force. It could do a lot better with less magforce, more practice and a longer rod. Can't wait to test it on the water.

ooh lefty as well .. are u casting further than a spin combo ? 25 metres is a 1/2 olympic pool .. that's pretty darn far !

[DaiwaFreak]

Originally Posted by tuan

ooh lefty as well .. are u casting further than a spin combo ? 25 metres is a 1/2 olympic pool .. that's pretty darn far !

I'd say it can match or even cast further than a spin, but I'm not too sure as I haven't tested both at the same time. It's a lot more accurate than a spin though, and using a baitcaster is so much more fun.

About the "25m" figure I mentioned before... When I was testing it in my backyard, the lure landed on the roof. Assuming it would hit the ground in a real situation, the real distance would be about 30-35m.

[tuan]

that's crazy! very nice .. no issue with it being for freshwater only ?

[DaiwaFreak]

It has fished in brackish waters on several occasions, no issues yet. A simple wash after every session and regular servicing keeps it running well.

[nagz]

Just one more member of the jackson 5 to go. saltiga dogfight, pixy r or z2020 who knows?
all 3 sounds good lol

terrible photos. sorry

[stella fella]

They're OK I guess....

[MattS]

Originally Posted by nagz

Just one more member of the jackson 5 to go. saltiga dogfight, pixy r or z2020 who knows?
all 3 sounds good lol

terrible photos. sorry

Nice bling mate! They must really get a raping up your way?? Any cool photos?

[nagz]

Hi matt
I have put a couple up in the nt section. No monsters.
I'm actually a bit scared to take them out and about too much on boats.
That's not to say they haven't been put through their paces.
I tend to take other gear on boat trips, and for good reason.
I nearly lost an outfit when trolling the Adelaide. I was in my own little world, then boom. Needless to say I didn't land the fish
I'm normally too under the pump when I get a big fish on land based to take photos. I go out a lot by myself, so it gets tricky

[nagz]

Only just received the zillion type r today. Can't wait to see how it goes

[tug speedman]

This rocked up on monday.
10wt glx crosscurrent and Nautilus nv 10/11. Also 110 ft of s/a sharkskin tarpon wf10s. Still waiting for my backing to arrive.
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[Rocksy]

is that the giga arbor, or large arbor?

edit: scratch that, it's not.

You should grab a G-8 spool for it, turn it into a 8 weight reel if need be.

[tug speedman]

Yeah mate large arbor. Was looking at the g8 spools but i'll prob just buy a fwx 7/8 or a ccf for my 8wt.

[Rocksy]

yeah roger that i have an fwx 3/4 and it is awesome.
getting a fwx 5/6 soon.