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Title: Tribute to GT
Post by: Luke Wyrsta on July 05, 2009, 11:10:27 AM

Got this made a while back and have been meaning to post pics...here we go...

Title: Re: Tribute to GT
Post by: Sam Conacher on July 05, 2009, 12:10:49 PM

I like your GT'S in the first photo Luke and you making a cast with the rod loaded up.


the big GT in the middle,  what did you estimate it's weight at?

it would have to be easily 40kg plus wouldn't it?


what popper did you get that one on?

Title: Re: Tribute to GT
Post by: Luke Wyrsta on July 05, 2009, 12:38:24 PM

Thanks Sam. It was caught on a Craftbait GT3 Giant Trevally colour.

Title: Re: Tribute to GT
Post by: Sam Conacher on July 05, 2009, 12:52:20 PM

I am just wondering,    the Craftbait GT3 GT colour,  that is not the one in the top and bottom photo isn't it or is it?

Title: Re: Tribute to GT
Post by: Luke Wyrsta on July 05, 2009, 12:57:56 PM

Quote from: Sam Conacher on July 05, 2009, 12:52:20 PM

I am just wondering,    the Craftbait GT3 GT colour,  that is not the one in the top and bottom photo isn't it or is it?

Yes it is Sam. That's the reason why it is in the frame.

Title: Re: Tribute to GT
Post by: Scott Maybury on July 05, 2009, 01:31:57 PM

Cool set up Luke, I threatened to do the same, my wife then threatened to leave me if I put it in our house...at the moment she has the upper hand as I have not landed a GT worthy of the tribute, but once I do it will be interesting  ;D

Title: Re: Tribute to GT
Post by: jay currie on July 05, 2009, 01:37:24 PM

nicely done mate I'm in the process of getting the missus to do something similar with each trip we do

Title: Re: Tribute to GT
Post by: Brock Arifovic on July 05, 2009, 02:08:12 PM

Well done Luke Great idea to savor those memories.

Title: Re: Tribute to GT
Post by: Nathan Cefai on July 05, 2009, 03:29:54 PM

Looks great mate!!

Dose that popper still come out for a beating or has it been lost to the reefs ?

Title: Re: Tribute to GT
Post by: Sam Conacher on July 05, 2009, 10:00:02 PM

Hi Luke sorry i am not in any way trying to make this complicated at all.


can i ask you,


in regard's to using 2 single hook's vs 2 treble's, a stupid and dumb question from a newbie such as myself,  when using treble's and when you get a hit do you do the same thing you would do when using 2 single    single hook's as oppose to when using 2 treble hook's when you get a strike to set the hook?


or is this something which just come's with experience?


thanks. :)

Title: Re: Tribute to GT
Post by: Luke Wyrsta on July 06, 2009, 09:38:01 AM

Quote from: Sam Conacher on July 05, 2009, 10:00:02 PM

in regard's to using 2 single hook's vs 2 treble's, a stupid and dumb question from a newbie such as myself,  when using treble's and when you get a hit do you do the same thing you would do when using 2 single    single hook's as oppose to when using 2 treble hook's when you get a strike to set the hook?


or is this something which just come's with experience?


thanks. :)

Hi Sam,

It's not an easy thing to explain, and yes, timing of strikes and force can come with experience. Rigging styles vary - attaching singles via image shown, assists, swivels and combination of treble/baker/single etc....

Conversion rates can be lower than trebles but this can also vary with behavior of the fish. Retention rates are usually much higher and ideal for BIG GT.

Title: Re: Tribute to GT
Post by: Peter Morris on July 07, 2009, 09:52:41 AM

Looks the goods Luke,

Might do something similar soon.

Pete

Title: Re: Tribute to GT
Post by: John Westcott on July 07, 2009, 12:43:29 PM

Looks Awesome,

Now I just need to catch the trophy GT! ;D

Title: Re: Tribute to GT
Post by: Sam Conacher on July 07, 2009, 02:42:04 PM

I understand.


thanks Luke.

Title: Re: Tribute to GT
Post by: Nathan Cefai on July 07, 2009, 05:11:17 PM

Quote from: John Westcott on July 07, 2009, 12:43:29 PM

Looks Awesome,

Now I just need to catch the trophy GT! ;D

Luke u have brought ideas to us all..

Me to!!! ;D

Title: Re: Tribute to GT
Post by: Stan Konstantaras on July 07, 2009, 06:55:25 PM

Hi Luke,
Nice work, local guy did this for you?
Cheers
stan

Title: Re: Tribute to GT
Post by: Darren Cook on July 07, 2009, 07:21:50 PM

That is very cool.

I saw a little plaque on the wall in Sansui with a pic of Konishi with a big gt and a busted ass seafrog but it didnt compare to this one.. I like it.