stella / dogfight problems?

[Luke Wyrsta]

We went to Marion Reef. Don’t worry about windons or buying the starter bag. Turn up with a credit card. It is hard to buy the right tackle when you don’t know what is bitting. The prices they charge for tackle are very good. They do not try to rip you off. NOMAD is 150% professional and it is up there as the best trip of a lifetime. We will be going again. Call NOMAD and talk to the crew they are only interested in giving you the best. Value for Money. Appears like a lot, but when you see the facilities and food, mate, worth every cent. If you want to call me for more info Mobile 0427 467 541 Cheers Alan

Lumox,

You definately can prepare before the trip if you want to - but you would only want to do this if you really want to start doing this fishing often. 2k for a good popping or jigging outfit is a big investment.

It's not too hard to prepare with the right tackle if you have the right information.

Please feel free to ask more questions if you want.

[GPB]

As Luke suggested, supply some of your own tackle if you will use it more than on that trip only, a fair bit of HD terminal tackle used in local [SEQ] Jigging can also be used in Popping.

Lumox, I'm also on a May 08 Marion Reef trip, only 326 days to go , but who's counting.

[Alan TSV]

LOL - nothing in SEQ will compare to the fish at Marian Reef.

HEAVY DUTY IS REALLY HEAVY.

The STICK BAITS with single 9/0 Owner rear and twin 11/0 owner jig hooks front, that is heavy duty.

Keep counting GPB, it is awesome.

Al

[Luke Wyrsta]

LOL - nothing in SEQ will compare to the fish at Marian Reef.

HEAVY DUTY IS REALLY HEAVY.

The STICK BAITS with single 9/0 Owner rear and twin 11/0 owner jig hooks front, that is heavy duty.

Keep counting GPB, it is awesome.

Al

What about Fraser Island Amberjacks and GTs - that's South East Queensland?

Trust me - I'm sure GPB is aware of how HEAVY, HEAVY really is!

[Alan TSV]

come on, what about 90kg doggies ? 50kg GT's ? 2o kg trout ?

You been there Luke ?

[GPB]

Not quite 90kg, but good fun practicing in SEQ anyway.

[Alan TSV]

WOW nice fish.

Well done.

[GPB]

These two 'tackle testers' were jigged off Mooloolaba, the other two were caught by Nomad off Fraser Island.

[Luke Wyrsta]

come on, what about 90kg doggies ? 50kg GT's ? 2o kg trout ?

You been there Luke ?

I haven't had the pleasure yet

Awesome places

[Luke Wyrsta]

Alan,

The ex-unofficial GT popping record was taken at Fraser several years back - 68.5kg i think.

Many big AJs as well haunt around that area.

[GPB]

Here's a pic of the 68.5kg Fraser Island GT with John Olsen and Josh

[lumox]

am trying to get into the popping/jig scene around bris so have gone with a dogfight and komodo dragon rod. very nice and powerful (on my mates) as i havent tested it at all on a decent fish.
all this talk is getting the hart rate up i cant wait. thanks to everyone for the replys.
gpb any help on rough locations and water depth etc would be much appriecated.
my old man his mate and myself are going on the may 11 trip.
only 323 days to go

[Alan TSV]

323 days to get fit.

I was surprised how much work it was jigging and popping, then hooking up.

The skipper we had "Tim" had an estimated 110kg Doggie and his client hooked a 70kg GT. Both landed and released at Marion. When you go ask Tim about it. He is still smiling

[Kiktz]

Have used the Stella 10 and the doggy.......... would buy the Stella everyday.
Dont know what it is /was........ but personal preference is the Stella

AJ

[lumox]

i certinally need to get fit!!! have been down practicing from the shore with my hooks removed hard work, cannot wait to get hooked up
want to head out and try a few spots out thru south passage but the weather is against me big time at the moment.

alan im smilling at the story so can imagine his.
any hints on aproximate tackle losses?
also any pix would be great AND any dvds worth getting on this type of fishing would be great, i cant get enough.
thanks again guys im supper pumped dont know how ill last the 322 days that are left yeee haaaaa