Trolling combo

[TimD]

Hi guy's i am after a trolling combo which will mostly be used for trolling big x-raps and skirts for pelagics in summer and maybe a bit of live baiting in winter whilst i chuck plastics around, i won't be doing any bottom bashing with stinky dead bait as i don't like that sort of fishing. I have had a bit of a play with goldfinch's live fibre and tyrnos 30 two speed which didn't feel to bad but im just wondering what other rods and reels i should consider.


My budget is around $600-$700


I'm prepared to buy the reel from the states if i can save some $$$ too


cheers tim :)

[jaredluke]

You might go a little bit over, but you could get either a trinidad or a talica sent over and match it to a rod like the live fibre. The new daiwa saltist ld 2 speed reels are also quite good.

[Horse]

I'm finding that i'm using my light jig outfit (Torium 16 /Tcurve 200 & 65lb braid) for just about everything. I have dedicated trolling outfits but the Tcurve is just a joy to use and the braid is great fun on pelagics

[TimD]

Does anyone use large spin reels for trolling, like the saragosa 18000 etc or are overheads the best for this sort of work ???


cheers tim :)

[timddo]

Why don't you get a stella like goldfinch. I prefore spin reels to overheads

[TimD]

Why don't you get a stella like goldfinch. I prefore spin reels to overheads


Nar i don't wanna spend around $1300 for a rod and reel, $600-$700 max


I am the same, i much prefere using spin reels than overheads, only because i get this weird shock feeling in my arm when fighting big fish with overheads, not sure why this happens maybe because i broke my wrist years ago.


cheers tim :)

[LostNearBribie]

Mate I have just ordered a Saragosa 18000F and have Stu at Precision Rods building a rod for me.
Will be well under your budget even spooling with braid.
20kg of drag out of the box.
I plan on having two rods for the reel and getting a second spool.
So it can troll on the way to a spot, then swap rods and spool for jigging etc.
Just a thought.

[the baker]

Tyrnos Reels :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Dave

[TimD]

I decided i'm going to get a T Curve deep jig 400 rod and bolt a 18000 Saragosa to it, it's main use will be trolling hardbodies and skirts and occasionaly some knife jigging.


cheers tim :)

[Gator]

How about a second hand TLD combo. That would be perfect for all the jobs you want it to do!;D

[LostNearBribie]

Nice one Tim.
Hope it serves you well...