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Tackle/accessories you just can't get right!

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Mark Harris:
I just wish airlines were consistent.  One set of rules for baggage size and weight would be great. In my dim and distant memory I seem to remember it used to be that way with internationally agreed baggage allowances and dimensions?

I suspect the perfect GT angler kit bag is yet to be invented. I do really like Malcolm's modified rod case which he talks about  in the tackle bag thread.

A bit like Jay, footwear does not bother me too much and more often than not on a boat I am barefoot (even after putting hooks through toe - old habits die hard!).  Footwear is a tricky issue when it comes to fishing off the stones though.

On a more technical tackle note, my single biggest wish would be an innovation in braided line which prevented wind-knots.  Wouldn't that be just brilliant?

Ben Rivers:
I've always found Crocs or Shimano Evair's to be good footwear for boating etc. Good in all weather conditions. I also bring wetsuit socks if I know it's going to be particularly wet, to avoid blisters from wet skin rubbing.

Jay Burgess:

--- Quote from: Mark Harris on September 16, 2012, 06:52:20 PM ---On a more technical tackle note, my single biggest wish would be an innovation in braided line which prevented wind-knots.  Wouldn't that be just brilliant?

--- End quote ---

I'm with you on that... how annoying are they!!

And tip wrap...   right on that crucial cast and your lure only goes half as far as it needs to  >:(

Nick Bowles:
Hi Brandon, totally agree, the earlier posts and threads have had me thinking and searching around the web for new gear and solutions. It has been really great to read what everyone does and also to learn a few new possibilities. I think through this season I'm going to see what clients bring and try figure out as close as possible to the perfect set up, but I fear this will never happen! I'm luckily about to move into a bigger place so will have more room for failed gear!

I always have a problem with luggage and shoes. I always seem to take way to much and end up feeling like a sherpa carrying way to much gear and actually ruining the trip a bit! I think Malcolms rod tube idea is a very good one and might give it a try, for bags I'm still all over the show. But I'm going to try the Shout Gear to see if this can work but hope to read a few more ideas!

I generally don't use shoes on the boat as this is how I was brought up fishing but it is not safe and I have had some spectacular wipe outs which lucky has not left any damage except for the ego. But I always recommend clients wear shoes for a couple of reason, mainly safety when moving around the boat with swell, currents and a wet deck. then there is the obvious hazard of hooks and sharp objects but mostly also went clients are fighting fish to enable them to grip and be secure when fighting fish with high drag and not slipping under the pressure which has happened and resulted in broken knee cap, dislocated shoulder, broken nose and worst case going overboard loosing gear!

I only really started wearing shoes when i fished in the USA and in Japan were the sea is big and you get bashed around a lot so you need to have the grip when casting and fighting not to fall out of the boat! I have tried the Columbia Powerdrain shoes and they have worked well, but be warned wear some secret socks otherwise when you take your shoes off after a couple of days the rest of your team might linch you, they get smelly without socks! On most trips the most popular foot wear is by far Crocs and they work very well and very cheap but you need to be careful that they have still got grip and not worn down as they do become very slippery after a while and become more of a hazard on the boat.

Mark, totally agree on the wind knots! I had a big problem in the US. I think the braid I use for our hot weather and high salinity over here is great but when I got to the US with colder water and conditions everything went haywire!! I think I even threw a bit of a tantrum at one stage!! Also the type of braid for the location you fish seems to work, for us here something like Verivas SMP does not work well and has more problems than something like Sunline Monster, but in colder water I noticed the Verivas SMP worked very well and had less problems than the Sunline Monster I was using? Just a thought might be a case to match the braid to the conditions and temp?? A bit more of a waxier line and thicker diameter for hot conditions and thinner less waxier lines for cold conditions? Just a thought?

Cheers,
Nick

Luke Wyrsta:
Giant treble hook management   :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ I'm never happy with how I store them (Sistema containers). They just become a mess and surely, their points become dull.

Another hate, is the actual cleaning and storing of used trebles whilst on the fishing trip. Still can't get it right and discard questionable hooks.

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