barra rod setup?

[lowlux]

hello i know this has possable been ask before but couldn't find anything when searching i am heading to mondy for my first trip this easter and am going to have to buy a new rod (as light sp gear just wont do i hear) now i was wanting to know what size ( length and kg) and size of leaders and lines

am looking forward to the tirp but am a little unsure of where to start but will be fun

maybe i might catch some fellow aus fish members up there over easter

[robersl]

Lowlux
40-50 lb braid 80lb leader 4-8 kg rod or better still 5-10kg is a starting point strong leader as these fish have a mouth like sandpaper and will wear through 80lb as well

shane

[Awoonga]

Are you casting or trolling ? Spin or Overhead ?

[NAGG]

8-10kg (spin or cast) should keep you out of trouble

6'6" - 7' is a good length as it allows longer casts & makes handling a fish around the boat a little easier

Leaders - go 55lb Schneider Klear ( 0.8mm) - Braid 30lb is ideal

Basic guidelines ...... and every one has their own ideas .. but this would be a good start

Chris

[lowlux]

thanks for the info i will be doing a bit of both (trolling and casting)

also should i be doing some twist leaders or just straight leader

lets hope i can hook up to one of these great fish

[NAGG]

thanks for the info i will be doing a bit of both (trolling and casting)

also should i be doing some twist leaders or just straight leader

lets hope i can hook up to one of these great fish

Over the last couple of years a lot of work has been done on twisted leaders - General consensus is stick to a tough mono leaders (Schneider is the toughest)

Chris

[lowlux]

thanks chris for the info and where would i be able to buy Schneider leader from

[NAGG]

thanks chris for the info and where would i be able to buy Schneider leader from

Its actually not a specific leader material - Its mono line (just tough as nails) - ..... I bought mine from Tackle warehouse (Camp hill) - but you should be able to buy it at most good tackle stores .... Its much cheaper too (per meter)

Chris

[King_Kong]

hello i know this has possable been ask before but couldn't find anything when searching i am heading to mondy for my first trip this easter and am going to have to buy a new rod (as light sp gear just wont do i hear) now i was wanting to know what size ( length and kg) and size of leaders and lines

am looking forward to the tirp but am a little unsure of where to start but will be fun

maybe i might catch some fellow aus fish members up there over easter

Hi
I'll be there at Easter, I know it will be busy but I'll take any chance to get up there, can't wait to see a new looking dam. I use 15 kg braid and 80 lb leader . Mick