Line choice for bottom fishing for reds..

[Nicko_Cairns]

Hi,

Just wondering what trace line and strength people are using for bottom fishing for reds like nannys, trout and RE and if you recommend it? Tried a few different types this last couple of years and not particularly wrapped with any of them yet.

Thanks.

[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.

[Redhunter]

schnider 80lb

steve

[Nicko_Cairns]

Nah that's gold thanks Moffy. Daintreeboy recommended Black Magic too, so I'll give that a crack sometime. Thanks.

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.