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 Feb 11 2008, 02:57 PM
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 " Master of Black Fish"(alias The Criminal)"  Group: Moderator Posts: 1,422 Joined: 7-May 07 From: Engadine NSW Member No.: 30  |
Having just returned from up north, I would like to buy my brother in law a new outfit. Bearing in mind the need to get the fish in fairly quickly, I am thinking of a 7kg - 10kg outfit. Any recommendations in the Viva range, Jumpus?
The gear will be used in the boat, and a threadline will be the go for him. |
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Feb 11 2008, 07:59 PM
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 *The Manilla Gorilla* Group: Moderator Posts: 865 Joined: 14-April 07 From: Manilla NSW Member No.: 13 |
KK,
for the way he is fishing and the fish targetted up there I would suggest a VIVA Gold Stick 31008 6'6" 8-10kg Boat rod combined with a Nereus NT 4000 or 5000 double drag Reel -------------------- I WANNA GO: FISHIN WITH SUMO.
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Feb 11 2008, 09:06 PM
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 *Bi Catch* Group: Members Posts: 442 Joined: 14-April 07 From: Sydney, NSW Member No.: 11 |
I'd go something like a Shimano Starlo Stix or similar. I don't fancy glass rods, and prefer graphite or graphite composites.
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Feb 11 2008, 09:15 PM
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*The Manilla Gorilla* Group: Moderator Posts: 865 Joined: 14-April 07 From: Manilla NSW Member No.: 13 |
Hey Goldfish,
I don't think that you can buy Shimano Combo's from VIVA. -------------------- I WANNA GO: FISHIN WITH SUMO.
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Feb 11 2008, 09:28 PM
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 the yack man Group: Donator Posts: 2,165 Joined: 13-April 07 From: paradise beach Member No.: 4 |
QUOTE (SUMOFISHIN @ Feb 12 2008, 04:15 PM)  Hey Goldfish, I don't think that you can buy Shimano Combo's from VIVA. funny that 
-------------------- bugger it's sold,got meself a house instead
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Feb 12 2008, 12:04 AM
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 His Eminance Group: Administrators Posts: 5,725 Joined: 13-April 07 From: Sydney Member No.: 2 |
Not a great loverof combo's think you're scraping the bottom of the barrel.
Much beter off picking out a rod then a reel to suit that way you get what you want & not what someones put together for you & told you it's a good deal. QUOTE I am thinking of a 7kg - 10kg outfit. Any recommendations in the Viva range I'd have to have a looky but think only glass rods are still available reels no probs with those can recomend a few. But really need to know rod length prefered , line capacity on reel etc etc Did have a play around with the new full alloy body spin reels 2day & was very impressed dont know when they're going to be released but if I get the go ahead I'll take a photo & post the specs on them. --------------------  Save The Fish, Eat a Pussy |
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Feb 12 2008, 12:11 AM
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" Master of Black Fish"(alias The Criminal)" Group: Moderator Posts: 1,422 Joined: 7-May 07 From: Engadine NSW Member No.: 30 |
Jumpy, that is what I meant when I asked you about the combo. I didn't mean a pre selected one, but rather, one that you could recommend. I think a 6.5 to 7ft rod. Line strength - 15lb and a reel to suit. Have the mats or bags come in yet?
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Feb 12 2008, 12:14 AM
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the yack man Group: Donator Posts: 2,165 Joined: 13-April 07 From: paradise beach Member No.: 4 |
there is one good thing about the old glass rods, they can take a lot of knocking around and still preform well.
-------------------- bugger it's sold,got meself a house instead
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Feb 12 2008, 12:59 AM
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His Eminance Group: Administrators Posts: 5,725 Joined: 13-April 07 From: Sydney Member No.: 2 |
I'll have a looky next time I'm there kk.
Think I'm spoilt with the graphite blanks & never looky @ the grass rods 
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