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Tackle & Techniques / Re: FEED SaltworX GT83H Popping Rod

« Last post by Damian Fantozzi on September 03, 2018, 12:29:49 PM »

Hey Benjamin Yaw,

Bait tackle store in Underwood, Brisbane stocks them so I have handled one. I own its little brother the 75H which is a lovely PE3 stick.

Anyway, In my view the GTH wouldn't balance as well with an 18k. It would feel perfect with a 600-700 gram reel like the 14k.

 Its hard to find specs on the rod, if you emailed Ivan at Bait he would weigh one for you. I suspect it would be mid 300g range for rod mass. The Major Craft Giant Killing GKC-86 Tuna is a similar rod, and that weighs 329 grams.

My understanding is that FEED are manufactured by Major Craft, and having loaded the GT83H and GKC86 Tuna and also the Crostage rods side by side, they are pretty similar in many respects, perhaps that helps.

cheers

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General Topwater & Jigging Discussion / Re: Barbless hooks

« Last post by Ryan Keith on August 14, 2018, 06:55:42 PM »

I use barbless single hooks, Doug. Safer, and better for the fish. Doesn’t change the lure’s action either if you play with hook size and weight. I’ve never missed/lost a fish and thought “that’s cos I’m not using trebles”. Plus, you’ll only drop a fish on a barbless hook if you let the line go slack (which shouldn’t happen). Overall, I see only benefits and no significant costs!

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Reports & Expeditions / Re: Aitutaki - January 2018

« Last post by Ryan Keith on August 13, 2018, 11:06:41 AM »

Nice Ryan, I am bound there later this year, what did you think the fish liked most? Poppers or sticks?

Hi Ming, because you’re fishing through the waves, I imagine poppers would be difficult to work. Mike thinks the same. You could work some of the really deep areas with big poppers but not many people have tried. Small to medium stickbaits are the go!

I’m jealous, Byron! Hope you get to visit often.

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General Topwater & Jigging Discussion / Re: Barbless hooks

« Last post by Brandon Khoo on August 05, 2018, 08:48:56 AM »

.... and that is exactly the point, Rob. The pricks who refuse to remove their barbs are taking a risk with everyone they fish with, not themselves.

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General Topwater & Jigging Discussion / Re: Barbless hooks

« Last post by Rob Pados on July 31, 2018, 04:28:19 PM »

Yep i only buy barbless where i can now days and crush any barbs i come across, Getting fish back in the water quickly and unharmed is a priority and also removing hook from someones body in a very remote area is way easier when there's no barbs to deal with. We do a lot of remote boat camping so its much safer for the angler and the fish!

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Tackle & Techniques / Re: Tackle Requirements Southern Oman

« Last post by Rob Pados on July 30, 2018, 08:44:29 PM »

Hi Mark,

I did the trip last year and got all the good info from Ed and the team after i booked they we run you through all you need to know, The info below is spot on also.....

I took a PE 10, Pe 8 Pe 4 and pe 2 outfits.... only thing i would have done differently is a bit more training although i did chuck the heavy gear all week and survived i could have been in better casting form. But its the things we learn on the way huh!

Enjoy mate trip of a lifetime.

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Tackle & Techniques / Re: Tackle Requirements Southern Oman

« Last post by Mark Crowther on July 01, 2018, 10:14:40 PM »

Thanks for replying, I'm sure my wife will be surprised when she opens the credit card statement!

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Tackle & Techniques / Re: Tackle Requirements Southern Oman

« Last post by Tyson Pagura on June 30, 2018, 12:40:23 PM »

Hi Mark

The link that Ming posted pretty much explains all the gear requirements for Southern Oman.

I was there back in March and my GT kit consisted of:

Ripple Fisher Longcast 82 - dual purpose rod
Ripple Fisher Powerfight 711 - popping rod
FCL Labo MH81 Extreme - stickbait rod

Reels were stellas - x2 18000, x1 14000 with SOM 16000 spool

Braid - Tasline PE10
Leader - YGK 200lbs
Hooks - 7/0 GT recorder,  7/0 BKK GT Rex, 9/0 Shout Kudako
Split rings - Carpenter 350lbs
Swivels - NT 2/0

Also don’t forget to bring a PE3 casting and a jigging outfit for when you’re tired of casting for GT or you’re restricted to inshore due to weather.  Lastly a few miscellaneous things you’ll need are casting gloves, split ring pliers, knot tensioners and a good fighting belt.

I also wouldn’t make the mistake of taking only one GT outfit.  My powerfight blew up on day 2 of the trip while punching out a cast so bring a backup.

Get ready to hide the credit card statements from the missus as you’re about to go down a very expensive rabbit hole

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Tackle & Techniques / Re: Tackle Requirements Southern Oman

« Last post by Ming Choi on June 29, 2018, 02:43:19 PM »

There's a great post on Ebb Tide Blog

Although a few years old it gives you a place to start, not much would have changed though.

http://ebbtideadventures.blogspot.com/2014/12/gearing-up-for-your-oman-expedition.html

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Tackle & Techniques / Re: Tackle Requirements Southern Oman

« Last post by Chris Dennis on June 28, 2018, 01:26:22 AM »

If you do a search you'll find plenty of trip reports from S Oman. They may be a few years old but nothing much has changed. You will need PE10 gear for the GTs.