Originally Posted by
Moffy
Hi Nicko,
I use a different set up for Trout as opposed to Reds. I have a standard rod/reel i use for all - basically a 4500J daiwa with 50lb braid (sometimes its a bit light...65lb better (when i upgrade to the stella this is what i'll use) - 80lb is nice when the reds are in some rougher country or the big trout have come in - (borrow Daintree Boys saltiga or back to the 80 lb handline........) with a double tied to a few metres of 80lb mono leader (black magic or whatever else is in the boat). Reel sits on a T-Curve Deep Jig 200.
For trout i run this straight through a running sinker to an 8/0 - 10/0. Which means i might have to retie the leader during the day depending on dust ups/sharks etc - but usually i don't have too much drama - just check for frays ever so often (and definitely every trout) - but only need to retie the hook every so often .
For reds i will run a paternoster dropper off the bottom of the "leader" (use a swivel) - saves me having to retie the leader all the time when sharks hit or i get dusted - just redo the dropper - I use either 80lb black magic leader or 120lb jinkai for the dropper - depending if i'm running a multiple hook paternoster or not.
Probably more detail than what you were asking - but hope that paints the picture anyhow.
Cheers Moffy.