fishing arsenal up North

Submitted: Sunday, Apr 13, 2008 at 17:37
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We're heading up north with the van and kids in June and i'm wondering how heavy my fishing arsenal needs to be.Is there a couple of rod/reel combo's that suit most situations?Terribly open ended question i know due to the hundreds of variables ,but if something works for you i'd love to hear about it.
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Reply By: darrell.QLD - Sunday, Apr 13, 2008 at 18:27

Sunday, Apr 13, 2008 at 18:27
STATE OF ORIGIN is coming up soon,,,,,QLD V NSW.......
So you need 10000lb handline ,wrapped around your neck,,,,,,
annnnddddd fish of the CARDWELL jetty/////////////////////////
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Reply By: Member - Willie , Sydney. - Sunday, Apr 13, 2008 at 20:28

Sunday, Apr 13, 2008 at 20:28
How far north ? Do you have a tinnie ?
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Follow Up By: Member - 7Keads (NSW) - Monday, Apr 14, 2008 at 08:04

Monday, Apr 14, 2008 at 08:04
As far nth as we can go in a caravan across thru NT to the kimberly and Broome.I have a portabote on the roof but not sure if thats going to be safe enough in croc rivers
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Follow Up By: Steve from Top End Explorer Tours - Monday, Apr 14, 2008 at 13:53

Monday, Apr 14, 2008 at 13:53
Ok forget the porta boat, the crocs up here will eat it.

All you need for Barra is a good quality bait caster rod and reel, a Gold Bomber lure, and don't forget No wobble No gobble.

Cheers Steve
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Reply By: Batt's - Wednesday, Apr 16, 2008 at 00:21

Wednesday, Apr 16, 2008 at 00:21
For fishing of the beach i use 20 to30 pound line and 30 pound on one rod and 50 pound on the other from a boat with 1metre of wire trace over reef areas.The Penn GT330 is a great overhead real you can buy this as a combo very cheep but they are very good and will serve you well for years. 330 means 300 yards of 30 pound line. I use eggbeater reels off the beach with a two piece rod for ease of packing combo"s available also decide what line size you want to use then buy the rod.Don"t give the kids a big rod with heavy line or you won"t have it for long my 9 year old uses 10 pound line. BCF is a good place to start ask the staff , good luck.
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Follow Up By: Member - 7Keads (NSW) - Wednesday, Apr 16, 2008 at 07:39

Wednesday, Apr 16, 2008 at 07:39
Thanks for the reply,very informative.Most of my gear is set up for lighter fish..bream,whiting,trout,yellowbelly etc so i'm hoping i will need the heavier gear for a decent fish!
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