Mixed Bag

[trueblue]

you don't need any feel when using a circle hook...... she just loads up

I also use a lighter leader (as stated), this way you can break off the leader if snagged and get your main line back.

Most handlining I do now is 200 miles offshore where I work, in 80 to 100m water depth. we have caught cobes on handlines there, and trust me, with 70 lb your hands would be in shreds.......

Off Townsville and Lucinda, we used to get the big handline out when we started being bricked on heavy rod and reel.

[GBC]

I'm with trueblue - did a fair bit of handlining up the Torres Straights for trout.
We drifted over the reef sight fishing below the boat for them. Whoever was on driving duty kept an eye out for the resident G.T./Turrum and once to call went out the race was on to get your gear OUT of the water - cause if you're too slow your fingers are be praying for 20mm hemp rope not 150 lb mono when a dining room table with gills shows up. Friggin funny to watch though.........
Also no need to spool the line each time with heavy gear.

[Spot82]

Thanks for the report it was a great read ) good pics too!

Keen to do another trip to lucinda in the not to distant future, went up there a few years ago and had a ball!

Anthony