Estuary fishing for Flathead, Bream Whiting - Which rig

[jhmtaylor]

I'd be going a 1-2kg or 1-3kg rod. Otherwise it will just be skull dragging them in with the target species you mentioned.

That was a thought in the back of my mind. I will drop it down a size

[jhmtaylor]

You could also look at the quantum catalyst range of spin reels. I have a Pt20 and a pti 30 and they are as strong as an ox and will leave you with spending money for braids, jigheads, plastics etc

I have looked at the PT20 and PTI 30. They are too heavy for what I have in mind. I am favouring reels weighing closer to 200 gms hence the carbon infused models suggested

[alleycat]

Do yourself a favour and get a feel for the 2-4kg first, i have a 1-3kg pflueger as well as the 2-4 and its the 2-4 i always grab for my plastic flicking for bream and flathead using 3kg braid..

That was a thought in the back of my mind. I will drop it down a size

[jhmtaylor]

I went into Tackle shop today to look at some of the gear suggested here and the salesperson was pushing pretty hard on the Revo Premier Spin reel. I tried it an it feels good but I can't find any reviews or comments on this reel.

[jhmtaylor]

Decision has been made. A Stradic Ci4 2500 (I find the 1000 size too small) and I will get two trions. A 1-3Kg 7' and a 2-4Kg 7' 2 piece. A spare rod is always handy for visitors. I haven't got a clue about the reel for the other rod but it will be a cheaper model than the Stradic.
Thank you all for the advice and comments. It was very helpful.

[notenoughsickies]

Mate just fish as light as possible all above advice is great. Zman plastics are the best . Price , durability and success. Just make sure if you want to get a fish on there FB page you are using TT jig heads . Snobby pricks. Won't post my Coral trout.

[notenoughsickies]

Also mate if you want a bit of fun try small poppers in shallows for whiting.

[kingcray]

I have looked at the PT20 and PTI 30. They are too heavy for what I have in mind. I am favouring reels weighing closer to 200 gms hence the carbon infused models suggested

They do have a smaller size "10" in that range. I dont know why but i love them.
As for not knowing what other reel to get, a few have suggested the symetre. I have a 2500 symetre on my 2-4kg trion and use it for throwing plastics. Prob my fav combo it never leaves my boat. Have a look at the berkley nanofil in 6lb too i cant fault the stuff

[jhmtaylor]

I am considering the Symetre but now that I have sorted out the fishing rig I have bigger issues to resolve like do I drag my custom made tinny (which I love) to SEQ and fit a new motor & sounder of flog it off here in the Top End.