SBT on stickbaits Portland Victoria

[Kyle Stacey]

I fished with a couple of mates wednesday and thursday out of Portland south west Victoria. We started trolling to locate the fish and after some fun on the light tackle we started to cast stick baits (mainly saltiga dorado sliders). Some of the best fun  I have had in ages with great surface takes from bluefin and albies to around 20kgs. I was casting using a light saltiga jigging rod and although it worked fine the casts were short and we would have done better with longer casts. My question is what reasonable priced rod would be ideal for casting to bluefin to 30 odd kgs using a saltiga 4500 and 50lb braid.

Cheers

Kyle

[Ben Furness]

Saltiga 80tn there are still a few around if you are quick.

[Mark Harris]

Sounds like a tailormade task for a Daiwa Saltiga 80TN.

Very reasonably priced: http://www.7seasproshop.com/product_detail.php?keyword=daiwa_daiwa_saltiga_sg_dorado_80tn

I am not aware of any forum sponsor who sells this rod.

[Chuen Fan]

Uglystik Kyle.. Won't break the bank and won't break at all..! 

No.. Seriously, whats your buget at? I'll swing past tomorrow with some rods and the prototypes for u to have a play with. Then you'll be able to have a clearer idea on what rod suits you more.

[Ben Furness]

Thanks for posting that link. That shop has some great bargains.

[Kyle Stacey]

Sunny, will be out all day tomorrow, we will try for monday and we can do some work on the FLS

[Peter Childs]

Kyle, if you cant get an 80TN check out the Temple reef Black devil 100.  Try JDM, 8'8"a reel distance caster.

[Kyle Stacey]

Checked out an 80TN today and like most of the saltiga stuff it looked nice, I have considered the temple reef 100 but without being able to handle one it would be hard to lay down the dollars but I am leaning towards the saltiga but sunny may sway me

[Chuen Fan]

So... What's the decision?? Should I place an order for full custom for you Kyle?   

[Kyle Stacey]

MC Works Sunny I liked that the most buddy, I mean they were all awsome rods but I think I will get more use out of the MC Works you showed me just have to see how long a wait it is, if its too long then the Yamaga one you mentioned will be worth a look! Thanks again mate

[Damian Fantozzi]

i know of a shop in melbourne that has 3 in stock for $599 let me know if youd like details

[Chuen Fan]

Which rod are we talking about damian?

[Andre van Wyk]

Which rod are we talking about damian?

If its the MC Works there are none left now!!! 

[Chuen Fan]

I'd be very surprised if any tackle shop around Melbourne stocks or even carries MC Works! Truth is, they probably wouldn't even have heard of the name before! Maybe Smith and Ruler of the Seas, but definately not MC Works.

[Mark Harris]

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I predict Damian meant the 80TN. If that's the case, that's not exactly a bargain price.

If on the other hand a mystery shop in Melbourne is stocking MC Works, I will join the queue .