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Title: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Ken Best on February 14, 2009, 09:04:19 AM
Gents,

How about letting us know about your wish list for the coming year?
Might see something in someone elses list I need as well ;D
I'll kick off.....

Smith Keyolhu
Shimano SW10000
Ripple Fisher 55 Amberjack or 5215
Fisherman Game Pliers, or maybe Accurate
Trailcraft 610 Centre Cab
More Poppers....
More Stickbaits....

Phew, that should do.....

Ken

Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Geoff Volter on February 14, 2009, 10:23:41 AM
Great topic.

I am after a reel to match my WV80XH and some full scale poppers to lob off them. Probably the fusilier, pink and white and cherry head colours fom his max carnage range.

I still cant decide between stella and saltiga...
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Luke Wyrsta on February 14, 2009, 11:42:25 AM
10-15 knots of prime wind and 70 kegs of GT.
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Mick Cunningham on February 14, 2009, 11:55:50 AM
Great topic.

.

I still cant decide between stella and saltiga...

go for the stella   ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Darren Cook on February 14, 2009, 12:02:52 PM
I'd like a 20+Kg GT from my local waters,(Northern NSW).........if I could just stop targeting kings.

Oh and half a dozen carpenter Gammas........I can dream.
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Geoff Volter on February 14, 2009, 01:34:19 PM
Great topic.

.

I still cant decide between stella and saltiga...

go for the stella   ::) ::) ::)

why's that Mick?
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Jay Burgess on February 14, 2009, 03:05:35 PM
I need a stickbait rod, so probably a Carpenter TBL 711/35 and a Stella SW10000XG. Wouldn't mind some sea frogs too  ;D
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Jordan Hack on February 14, 2009, 05:02:46 PM
I still want a coral viper but i can't see that happening in the near future.

Jay, slightly off the topic but why is there such a cult following of sea frogs?
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Brandon Khoo on February 14, 2009, 05:36:45 PM
I just want to go fishing!
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Colin P on February 14, 2009, 05:57:59 PM
I just want to go fishing!

Me too!

Last time was early December :( - looking forward to The Andamans 1-8 March. :)
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Brock Arifovic on February 14, 2009, 07:04:15 PM
WOW some of you guys want some serious gear, best of luck to you all.

Voltsy go for the Saltiga, much better reel, end of story!!!

Brandon don't you get enough fishing in? you are always going fishing. Unless the weather turns bad.

Jay there are plenty of TBL711/35RF's around so it shouldn't be that hard to get 1, but the sea frogs well that is a different story.

Personally i would like some rain to put out these fires that are way to close to my house, but that isn't going to happen soon enough, fires will be going for atleast another few weeks, just hope the wind doesn't change direction to soon. that would spell real trouble for myself, wife, kids, & all my fishing gear. Now that would be a disaster!!!!!!!!

Please someone do a rain dance............
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Greg Burt on February 14, 2009, 07:56:06 PM
I just want to go fishing!

 Just 7 weeks to Bugatti mate, so hang in there :-\. Better check on him Malcolm ;)


 Brock, it's the old story with the rain, you need it and we've got it ::)

Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Chris Young on February 14, 2009, 08:11:25 PM
Bun .... you bringin that reel in your avatar to Bugatti???
I'm gunna need somethin' like that when I land the big'n  ;D ;D :-*

Crusty
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Brock Arifovic on February 14, 2009, 08:26:17 PM
Chris,

Which group are you going to Bugatti with?
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Rob Ciotucha on February 14, 2009, 08:42:04 PM
Just clicked on that you where coming in our group Chris. Not to long to go now.

Greg you better hope the Booby birds are not around this time *giggles*


Cheers
Rob
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Brandon Khoo on February 14, 2009, 10:06:12 PM
shouldn't be any boobies at Bugatti
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Brandon Khoo on February 14, 2009, 10:10:34 PM
For the sake of peace on the forum, I humbly request that we refrain from this topic.


Great topic.

.

I still cant decide between stella and saltiga...

go for the stella   ::) ::) ::)

why's that Mick?
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Andrew Poulos on February 14, 2009, 10:53:53 PM
I would like to get my hands on some more poppers from Japan...if only they didnt sell out so quick. Maybe another rod/reel outfit as well....
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Peter Morris on February 15, 2009, 02:43:50 PM
I would like to get my hands on some more poppers from Japan...if only they didnt sell out so quick. Maybe another rod/reel outfit as well....

Better speak to Fishhead Andrew.
They are in Japan NOW loading up on goodies...!!!

Watch ya wallet....I know mine may cop a hammering soon. :D

Pete
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Andrew Poulos on February 15, 2009, 06:03:47 PM
My poor wallet...

Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Zac Chilvers on February 15, 2009, 08:46:52 PM
I wouldn't mind a few things tackle wise, 18000 sw Stella ,L120 Blueheaven Jig reel
and maybe a Smith Komodo Dragon.Would also like a few more fishing trips like Chrissy Is (W.A.),
Rankin Bank and Montes and maybe a Nomad trip.
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Brock Arifovic on February 15, 2009, 09:16:57 PM
Zac,

I could help you with a Smith Tokara 60 & a 18K SW Stella, but nothing else sorry mate.
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Brandon Khoo on February 15, 2009, 09:24:52 PM
you're selling an 18000SW already?!   ???

Zac,

I could help you with a Smith Tokara 60 & a 18K SW Stella, but nothing else sorry mate.
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Kasey Leong on February 16, 2009, 02:13:30 AM
10-15 knots of prime wind and 70 kegs of GT.

Amen.

Less gear, more fishing!
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Brandon Khoo on February 16, 2009, 07:38:08 AM
have you replaced your WV80XH yet, Kasey?
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Ashley Cotter on February 16, 2009, 02:14:41 PM

 I want more trips popper fishing.
 And a Daiwa Saltiga 86GT.
And alot more calm weather to go with the trips.

cheers
Ash
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Brandon Khoo on February 16, 2009, 04:06:07 PM
I want more trips too!!
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Jon Li on February 16, 2009, 04:13:13 PM
I want more Carpenter rods allocation ! ;)

Jon .
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Kasey Leong on February 16, 2009, 05:05:28 PM
have you replaced your WV80XH yet, Kasey?

Hi Brandon,
Not yet. I'm still waiting on the RF 78H prototypes to be finalised. Last I heard was May...

Richard mentioned he was on a trip with Konishi - was that the one that was cancelled?
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Sachin Chaudhry on February 16, 2009, 05:21:28 PM
Stella 10000 XG, 50KG GT & 70KG Dogtooth
Good Weather
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Brandon Khoo on February 16, 2009, 06:01:13 PM
the prototype is actually a 79H
Unfortunately, that was the trip that was cancelled


have you replaced your WV80XH yet, Kasey?

Hi Brandon,
Not yet. I'm still waiting on the RF 78H prototypes to be finalised. Last I heard was May...

Richard mentioned he was on a trip with Konishi - was that the one that was cancelled?
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Brandon Khoo on February 16, 2009, 06:02:08 PM
Jon, there are many of us here who would like you to get more Carpenter allocation too!!  :D



I want more Carpenter rods allocation ! ;)

Jon .
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Jon Li on February 16, 2009, 06:56:13 PM
Hi Brandon ,

If I can get away from my clan members who are travelling to Japan in late April , I may go to Shiga n meet the man , wish me luck guys .

Jon .

Jon, there are many of us here who would like you to get more Carpenter allocation too!!  :D



I want more Carpenter rods allocation ! ;)

Jon .
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Mick Cunningham on February 16, 2009, 07:37:33 PM
i argee with you brandon and jonli .

and yes we do need more carpenter rod here  ;D ;D

and i am still chasing two or three more  ;) ;) ;D

and there is so many i want to buy
but sorry too many to list  ;) ::)
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Brandon Khoo on February 16, 2009, 07:59:21 PM
Jon - you go with all our best wishes!!
A 78H would be quite nice - it's the only GT stick I want that I don't have




Hi Brandon ,

If I can get away from my clan members who are travelling to Japan in late April , I may go to Shiga n meet the man , wish me luck guys .

Jon .

Jon, there are many of us here who would like you to get more Carpenter allocation too!!  :D



I want more Carpenter rods allocation ! ;)

Jon .
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: George Pang on February 16, 2009, 08:00:53 PM
Just a couple of things..

A new, very fast boat!
Time to go fishing..
A tokara 60 to replace my shoalwater casualty.
A 18000SW
A DF6500
A custom RF PF or RF H
A custom RF Aj55
the carpenter here and there
Some more poppers

And maybe some gear, did I mention more gear...
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Jon Li on February 16, 2009, 08:05:28 PM
Hi Brandon ,

Unfortunately it's not in the production list of the first half of 2009 , hopefully it is in the second half .

Jon .

Jon - you go with all our best wishes!!
A 78H would be quite nice - it's the only GT stick I want that I don't have




Hi Brandon ,

If I can get away from my clan members who are travelling to Japan in late April , I may go to Shiga n meet the man , wish me luck guys .

Jon .

Jon, there are many of us here who would like you to get more Carpenter allocation too!!  :D



I want more Carpenter rods allocation ! ;)

Jon .
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Brandon Khoo on February 16, 2009, 08:22:18 PM
George - you win the prize so far for having the most extensive list!  :D

Just a couple of things..

A new, very fast boat!
Time to go fishing..
A tokara 60 to replace my shoalwater casualty.
A 18000SW
A DF6500
A custom RF PF or RF H
A custom RF Aj55
the carpenter here and there
Some more poppers

And maybe some gear, did I mention more gear...

Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Chris Young on February 16, 2009, 08:30:59 PM
I got dizzy just looking at the dollars on that list :o
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Chris Young on February 16, 2009, 08:34:10 PM
Only one thing on my wish list....



Major prize in Lotto :P :P ;D
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Brandon Khoo on February 16, 2009, 08:41:41 PM
he wants a big Contender!

I got dizzy just looking at the dollars on that list :o
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Chris Young on February 16, 2009, 09:01:06 PM
And the truck to tow it ;D
he wants a big Contender!

I got dizzy just looking at the dollars on that list :o


Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Michael Gordon on February 17, 2009, 10:52:17 AM
Just want one thing & that is to catch my first GT please.
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Brandon Khoo on February 17, 2009, 09:27:54 PM
Michael - I think you've put it all into perspective

Just want one thing & that is to catch my first GT please.
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Matt Kilpatrick on February 18, 2009, 10:06:57 AM
Hi Jon,

Do you know if the Carpenter Hyper Lifter TUNA HL-TN 87 is scheduled in the upcoming production runs? Thanks.

Matt
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Jon Li on February 18, 2009, 01:19:10 PM
Hi Jon,

Do you know if the Carpenter Hyper Lifter TUNA HL-TN 87 is scheduled in the upcoming production runs? Thanks.

Matt

Hi Matt ,

Sent you a p.m. .

Jon .
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Aaron Concord on February 18, 2009, 11:15:54 PM
George,

You are a sick man!
Was that why you studied medicine all these years. ;D

Mick,

S'pose you are after a 78UHL still :'(

As for me....well, Janelle still won't let me lay-buy Fish Head. :'( :'( :'(
thats my wish list......

Aaron.
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Andre van Wyk on February 19, 2009, 03:02:46 AM
Hi Jon,

Do you know if the Carpenter Hyper Lifter TUNA HL-TN 87 is scheduled in the upcoming production runs? Thanks.

Matt

Hey Matt,

I know of a near brand new condition ( 10/10 ) thats going for $575 USD plus shipping ( $775 USD at PLAT ) if you're looking for one seriously.....
Its obviously in the US, with a great guy who is a solid seller, and if he says rod is 10/10, its 10/10....
He's upgrading to another rod as he won one so has no need for the TN....

Let me know and I'll put you in touch with him.

Cheers
Andre
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Andre van Wyk on February 19, 2009, 03:05:42 AM
Oh... I forgot my wishlist....  ;D

More fishing time, and thats about it really....  8)

I could of course do with a couple other bits and bobs...

OR Black Devil 200
OR Black Devil 100
OR STK76

Stella 18K

More fishing time....

Twinpower 5000

More fishing time....

 :P

Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Brock Arifovic on February 19, 2009, 07:44:48 AM
Andy,

Have a look in new & used popping gear, i have an 18K for sale there.
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: jay currie on February 21, 2009, 08:01:16 PM
To do some overseas trips
Catch a 20kg plus longtail
Catch a 20kg plus Gt in hervey bay
A dorado 8ft stick
Convince wife to let me go on nomad trip early next year
Earn lots of money to pay for it all
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Brock Arifovic on February 21, 2009, 08:32:19 PM
Jay,

Hahahaha best of luck, if all fails leave your wife & have fun.
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Brock Arifovic on July 01, 2009, 08:57:29 PM
45+kg GT, You up for it Joey? :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: Chuen Fan on July 01, 2009, 09:20:40 PM
wow~~ 45kg.. too big to handle..  :P 15-25kg GT for me... bigger than that and they are too hard work..  ;) ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2009 Wish List...
Post by: luke peters on July 07, 2009, 10:59:48 AM
I want great weather for Bugatti in 7 days time and a couple of nice GT's. I have been coached by the master for about the last 2 months,now all i need to do is catch one.

I'll will also take a contender. I would then feel alittle more confident to attempt the Break Sea Straight run in 4 weeks time but i to cant see that happening. Will have to settle for fishing from the beach at the cape. You never know