what gear do i need? i'm new to beach fishing

[Gorilla_in_Manila]

The hardest thing most novices find is to ensure you wind the line back on firmly & evenly passing it thru your index & middle finger (like holding a smoke) to achieve the tension.

chris

What did you tell him that for! How's he going to learn what a "bunch of grapes" is, if you give everything away at the start.

[CHRIS_aka_GWH]

you'll notice Mr Gorilla I failed to mention the need in the surf for a particular "cod conservation device" or rod bucket - I think the English refer to them as Bullocks perhaps -

Some nice rashes & bruises in the lower abdominal area of a lilly white tourist should act as revenge for that damn Rugby thing.

chris


ps oh that's right - its just a game !!!

[uk_dabbler]

thanks!

ps. do those rashes and bruises normally look red and white in a kind of rose shape?

[imported_admin]

uk_dabbler

If you are only going to be in Australia for a month and need to buy gear for surf fishing you would be better off buying 2 piece rods. As you will be looking at rods of about 13' to 14' 6" you will have a hard time getting them on the plane and home in one piece.

I would suggest you have a look at the Magagraphite Surf Whitetip 136, 13foot 6 inch (4.2m) rod and match it with a 6500BCV or 6500BCVRR
They are at http://www.ausfish.com.au/alvey/4.htm & http://www.ausfish.com.au/alvey/13.htm if you wish to order them.

If you only need gear for a few weeks I can lend you some of mine if you like. Waders, beach seat, rods, reels, etc. Just let me know.

[jaybee]

Steve i reckon everyone on this board should get behind you and nominate you for Australian of the year. your heart is as big as this site. AND THATS HUGE
cheers
Joe.

[Gorilla_in_Manila]

Yep, too right jaybee.
Even after that rose shaped bruises comment, Steve still offers to lend gear.
Better hope Uk doesn't turn up in a rented troopie with the rest of the soccer team looking to get kitted out.
Cheers,
Jeff

[jaybee]

Wont go there after losing the cup to England eh

[uk_dabbler]

Thanks Steve, that's a really really great offer! I'd hate to risk trashing your gear, but i'd really appreciate taking you up on some advice if were around. Where abouts you based?

[imported_admin]

UK

Am about 20mins drive south of the city. Contact details on home page http://www.ausfish.com.au

No risk of trashing the gear, pretty hard to kill an Alvey, if I can't kill them no one can