Well now, barra and gear, where do we begin? Up in the Kimberlies 30 years ago, the gear I had was a glass rod of indeterminate quality, coupled to a Mitchell 487 and 15 lb tortue. Abu killers were the No.1 lure.
Now, having retired to Mackay, I have a Strudwick Sikstik 17lb 5'6", Abu Record 60, 20 lb Platypus superbraid and 1 metre of Jarvis Walker 40 lb leader.
Then, there is the Samurai my son made up for me, tied on to An Abu Ambssadeur 5000C and 20 lb Platypus superbraid with same type JW leader.
And an uglytick Gold with an Abu Ambassadeur 5500 C4 with, you guessed it 20 Platypus.....
The Abu Record/Strudwick combo.