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Title: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Chigger on November 29, 2012, 01:14:28 PM
First and foremost a belated intro to UA, I have been lurking for some time and even replied to a few posts, so this is a bit ass about face - apologies. I always look forward to the unselfish info, wisdom and humor shared by the UA members.

 I have fished for many species from  :carp: , :krpr: , :tgr: , :trout: , :cout: , :gt: , :grk: , :yft: :shd: , :blktl: , :shrk: , :pylie: oh and bass with bait, on fly and lure, with varying success over the years, and Ill try anything that might give me that indescribable excitement of the tug and take at the end of a fishing line. Its so bad that if I were locked away in solitary I would fish for larvae in the puddles I make with my own water supply.

That being said, I must also make a confession, with the fishing especially offshore being so poorly of late (some might use stronger Afrikaans), I find myself drawn towards the tackle shops as some form of relief to the depression or itch. I have also had to come to the realization that  I suffer from a severe and chronic condition called TA (tackle addiction). Unfortunately I dont think Im alone, I see and hear of many with the same symptoms. Over the past 30 odd years of trolling tackle store isles, Ive come up with a few coping mechanisms that dilute or partially offset this addiction, but unfortunately I have found no cure ....or maybe I dont want to...  :hnthnt:


The following are rules I try and stick to when the tackle store starts to play its lustful tune,

1- Dont go to the tackle store!

2- If its too late for#1, then DONT grab a basket.

3- If you miss #1 & 2, at least take the small basket.

4- Head straight for the sinker section and buy some sinkers, the more money you think youve got the more sinkers you buy. This will have the effect of weighing down your basket (or hands if you remembered #2), and has the added psychological benefit of making you think the basket is full.

5- Leave now!

6- You cant leave can you!  Find the bargain bucket, you might find what your looking for at a discount....or just a bargain in all the colours that dont work.....

7- Avoid at all costs the rod and reel combo special section - you will end up with a rod and/or reel that wasnt on special.

8- Now go to the swivel and hook isle, you will always lose some of those, this should keep you busy at a low cost to your credit facility.

9- If you now find yourself looking at Rapala, Halco, Mann ,Norman, Yazuri (which you promised yourself you wouldnt ) think of all the funky colours you have and never use that just sit in your tackle box..... then turn it around and look at the price (try not to swear too loudly)

10- At this stage you are terminal, take yourself over to the womens clothing section IMMEDIATELY! You  know you wont buy anything there (this doesnt work if you are a woman!). Here you should start feeling uncomfortable and jittery, the strange glances dont help - make a dash for the till.

I hope there are a few tricks I havent thought of that someone out there knows, anyway I do always appreciate the talking to I give myself in the car when I leave :blush: .

Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: lebaka on November 29, 2012, 01:19:09 PM
eish its a problem i should post i picture of our tackle store since we started offshore lees than a year ago
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: WalkersKiller on November 29, 2012, 01:20:34 PM
 :hehe: :hehe: awesome post and  :welc:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on November 29, 2012, 01:23:37 PM
A belated (http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/Smileys/goodsmiles/welcome_TO_uA.gif)


We all suffer from TA ...  the question is: why would you try and find a cure? It's what keeps us going in this mad world....
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: MIKE PIKE on November 29, 2012, 01:27:16 PM
 :welc: .. Chigger , great intro  :appr:  , tried steps 1 to 10.. some work some dont ... :hyst:  ... and the worst is the inland guys are even more  :craz:  when it come to the dreaded TA , I think some of us could actually re-stock local tackle shops up here when there stocks run low....  :rotfl 
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on November 29, 2012, 01:36:10 PM
Hi My Name is Seventenths, I am a Tackle addict, it has been 3 days since my last purchase.....

Welcome Chigger... this is the place for this problem....

 :hnthnt:

Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on November 29, 2012, 01:39:37 PM
good advice there!


My strategy is to check what I have before I go to the tackle store and know exactly what I want....however this DOES NOT always work - I still buy way too much.....


In my fishing store room (my wife calls it the "tackle shop annex") there is stuff I have never used and most probably wont use.


I get rid of stuff when I go fishing where there are gillies- and assemble a bag full of goodies for them - which includes old rods and reels


Since using braid, I must admit that I no longer have extra line piling up - and since I now mainly do lure fishing, I dont buy sinkers.


Dont talk to me about flies - I have at least 500.....


However, I still manage to spend a fortune before any big expedition - and com back with tons of unused stuff


I am thinking of therapy...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Half-Pint on November 29, 2012, 01:42:11 PM
Let's not get on to tackle collections! A year ago I had money in my bank account and no lures but thanks to this forum I now have many pretty plastic fish but no money :blush:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: jaenswart on November 29, 2012, 01:45:40 PM
STOP FIGHTING IT.

Resistance is futile.

Are you crazy, it's the best kind of addiction there is.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Lenny on November 29, 2012, 01:46:27 PM
 :welc: :welc: Very original Post !


Lockable , storage from your Missus is a MUST , you should have a small area to keep warrantees , slips ect , Diagrams [Best is to keep all the boxes IMO ] This is hard evidance , in Most cases she is gonna want something in return. :hehe:


Look , theres no getting away with it. The one thing is you   are not alone  :hyst:


Another Rookie mistake is to visit more than one shop on a day , find out what you need , go in , PAY , have a chat AFTER you have paid ... make your way to your car ASAP  w;k
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Chigger on November 29, 2012, 01:48:51 PM
Thanks guys, Ja I got it bad, Im only 2 days "dry". Ive converted the "servants quarters" into a shrine for all my fishing and hunting necessities its like a mini Basspro or Cabela's. Its the only room the dogs are allowed, and the kids are not - "because the dogs dont move my precious :unhap !!"
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: MIKE PIKE on November 29, 2012, 01:53:45 PM
Pssst Chigger , theres a year end tackle sale on at Kingfisher in Durbz ...you posting from your i-pad whilst browzing ....  :hyst:   :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on November 29, 2012, 02:04:17 PM
I have posted this pic before - maybe its an appropriate avatar for most of us
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on November 29, 2012, 02:09:56 PM
I bought a bakkie to help with the fish...but it no good, once the tackle is in there, there is no space for the fish!!!!

had to buy the wife a new car to shut her up... that felt bad, so went tackle shopping to get over the shock... retail therapy!

Viscious circle!!

 w;k
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Capt. Hook on November 29, 2012, 02:11:57 PM
 :hehe: :rotfl :hyst:
 
Its a terrible problem. I try keep away from tackle shops and manufacturers and send a friend or family member with an empty sample packet or I phone through an order and get them to collect. Other wise my bank account get serious withdrawl symptoms and its is a very serious matter, especially when you use the grocery money and end up eating green bread toasted to make the rest of the month.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Capt. Hook on November 29, 2012, 02:21:49 PM
I am glad I am not alone with this TA and am sure a large variety of "itus" syndromes
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Happy Dog on November 29, 2012, 02:24:14 PM
I have the same problem with Kings. It's so beautiful I can't help myself, have to shop!! Converted one side of garage to fishing tackle, the only problem is I realise I don't have enough(to fill the garage).
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Capt. Hook on November 29, 2012, 02:29:28 PM
I have the same problem with Kings. It's so beautiful I can't help myself, have to shop!! Converted one side of garage to fishing tackle, the only problem is I realise I don't have enough(to fill the garage).
You still lucky then.
 
Last year I sold about 80 rods and reels and after it was all gone it did not look like anything was missing.....
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on November 29, 2012, 02:37:09 PM
Therapy centres:

http://meltontackle.com/ (http://meltontackle.com/)
http://www.excalibur-tackle.com (http://www.excalibur-tackle.com)
http://www.streamxflyfishing.co.za (http://www.streamxflyfishing.co.za)
http://www.scentblazer.com (http://www.scentblazer.com)
http://www.basilmanning.co.za (http://www.basilmanning.co.za)
www.fishing (http://www.fishing)tackleshop.com.au
http://www.motackle.com.au (http://www.motackle.com.au)
http://www.wmjmarine.com (http://www.wmjmarine.com)
http://www.captharry.com (http://www.captharry.com)...........


Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on November 29, 2012, 02:40:09 PM
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Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Capt. Hook on November 29, 2012, 02:40:39 PM
Therapy centres:

http://meltontackle.com/ (http://meltontackle.com/)
http://www.excalibur-tackle.com (http://www.excalibur-tackle.com)
http://www.streamxflyfishing.co.za (http://www.streamxflyfishing.co.za)
http://www.scentblazer.com (http://www.scentblazer.com)
http://www.basilmanning.co.za (http://www.basilmanning.co.za)
www.fishing (http://www.fishing)tackleshop.com.au
http://www.motackle.com.au (http://www.motackle.com.au)
http://www.wmjmarine.com (http://www.wmjmarine.com)
http://www.captharry.com (http://www.captharry.com)...........

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Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on November 29, 2012, 02:42:39 PM
Nice lists of therapy centres - the other one is the bankruptcy court!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Half-Pint on November 29, 2012, 02:44:15 PM
I don't know if anyone else has this "itus" but I have organizeitus duh I think I have spent a decent rod and reel on my tackle storage! From individual stackable containers for all my sinkers to trying to find some way to store all my traces from 16/0 circle hook traces to #7 bronze bream scratching traces. My name is Half-Pint and I have a problem :blush:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Lenny on November 29, 2012, 02:44:42 PM
Nice lists of therapy centres - the other one is the bankruptcy court!


I know a good Laywer  :hyst: :hyst: :hyst: :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on November 29, 2012, 02:54:40 PM
Nice lists of therapy centres - the other one is the bankruptcy court!


I know a good Laywer  :hyst: :hyst: :hyst: :hyst:


I am a lawyer!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on November 29, 2012, 02:56:53 PM
my name is dodger and I've not been to a tackle shop for 8 days and I'm going cold turkey .....  :crzy
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on November 29, 2012, 02:59:03 PM
Great post!!
seems a lot of us are terminal!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Chigger on November 29, 2012, 03:03:24 PM
 :hyst: :hyst: :hyst: Im glad its not only me!!


......Gees, luckily I didnt mention my fleet of watercraft........
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on November 29, 2012, 03:04:33 PM
John F here... my last purchase was some weeks ago! Got a couple of nice ilanders (Thanks Shag).

Now, I'm just about to pull the plug and go absolutely bankrupt! And guess what: Prego (yes, you Prego!) is helping me go down!!!!

I'm sure this will be my LAST EVER tackle acquisition....  :nuts:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on November 29, 2012, 03:17:52 PM
My confession - this year (I am not going to talk about last year or the year before!) I spent on:






As a result of this thread (and to begin to chart a route to being cured) I have decided to sell my boat, clean up my storeroom and sell excess tackle (that is going to be heartbreaking), not visit a tackle shop while in the USA over Xmas........
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on November 29, 2012, 03:25:34 PM
Selling your boat is not the answer, I did that and lasted 3 weeks before I bought a replacement and I do miss the old boat.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on November 29, 2012, 03:28:11 PM
Selling your boat is not the answer, I did that and lasted 3 weeks before I bought a replacement and I do miss the old boat.


I agree - the past week I have been searching for a 3m boat with 15hp for durban harbour to replace....this addiction never ends!!!


I still have a kickboat and a big canoe (had an extra pair of paddles made before I went to the zambezi)!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on November 29, 2012, 03:32:44 PM
Darn you Trevor.... just got whole pile of Big T "UV" Lures from David and Ted.... all your fault! almost made 4 days!!!

My Name is Seventenths, I am a Addict.... I have not made a purchase in 24 mins......

Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Chigger on November 29, 2012, 03:58:39 PM
@ Ziggy - Ooooh there is nothing like a planned fishing excursion, to quadruple your tackle stock holding within days!!

 I once got caught at the airport for excess baggage, flying to Zambia to tigerfish....in my suitcase was 23kgs of tackle, a pair of undies.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on November 29, 2012, 04:05:27 PM
@ Ziggy - Ooooh there is nothing like a planned fishing excursion, to quadruple your tackle stock holding within days!!

 I once got caught at the airport for excess baggage, flying to Zambia to tigerfish....in my suitcase was 23kgs of tackle, a pair of undies.


Does quadruple mean 8 times?


taking a pair of undies means that you are well on the road to recovery!


Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Chigger on November 29, 2012, 04:18:40 PM
.......The undies had a tiger pattern, I was going to use them as a teaser  :blush:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: peterblace on November 29, 2012, 04:22:52 PM
I don't consider myself a TA....
solution is ask someone else to get the stuff for you...I am lucky to have Prego spending my bucks and buying me stuff
rsrs
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Moolies on November 29, 2012, 04:26:22 PM
 :hehe: :hehe: :rotfl :rotfl :hyst: :hyst: :hyst:  this has surley been a great laugh. i feel you okes. every time i am on here and look at boats, jetskis, canoes  and all other tackling stuff to add to this addiction. Hi i am Moolies its been 5 mins since i purchased on line.
Oh by the way a huge belated :welc: :yipee: [size=78%] [/size]
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Homie on November 29, 2012, 04:32:31 PM
I have the right to remain silent...

anything i say (online) can and will be used against me in the court of "her majesty" should she find out......
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: PH on November 29, 2012, 04:36:07 PM
My name is PH. I also have problems. Everytime I lose a lure I go and buy 2 to take "revenge".
I also have many lures that have never seen water.  :blush:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Capt. Hook on November 29, 2012, 05:18:47 PM
Everytime I lose a lure I go and buy 2 to take "revenge".
I also do that...... :hyst: :hyst: :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: PH on November 29, 2012, 05:21:01 PM
Everytime I lose a lure I go and buy 2 to take "revenge".
I also do that...... :hyst: :hyst: :hyst:

Great minds think alike  :hnthnt: (Or is it "Fools never differ"  :creep: )
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Capt. Hook on November 29, 2012, 07:05:05 PM
Ok here are some of my confessions.....
 
Sometimes at night when its hot I struggle to sleep, I then rig up one of my spinning rods complete with a lure and then hold it in my hands whilst I take a dos on the Verandah. Makes for very good dreams and I always catch a good fish like that.
 
My girlfriend calls all the stuff I buy at Kingfisher my looney tablets........  :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Capt. Hook on November 29, 2012, 07:08:50 PM
I just realised why all the guys at the Kingfisher give me good smiles and a warm welcome when I come to their shop.  :hehe:
 
They saw me coming and they know  :crzy
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Chigger on November 29, 2012, 07:33:48 PM
Ha, you know there is a problem when the guys at the tackle shop know your first and last name and your birthdate, and that's the only place you see them.... prty


FA - sometimes I take a lures off one of the peg boards in the shrine and start stroking the packaging just to sooth the fishing tension.


Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on November 29, 2012, 09:35:31 PM
Now what am I to say, I have it so bad that I even make my own lures in addition to buying craploads of other fishing stuff each time I leave the house..... i don't have a problem.......................    I am completely messed up!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on November 29, 2012, 10:23:18 PM
I think that Super Admin should create a Confessional Forum - password protected so that wives cant snoop  - otherwise we are all in that du du that was being thrown around in another thread
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Prego on November 30, 2012, 12:05:12 AM
 :hehe: :hehe:  a good laugh this thread.
@ John F and Peterblace I really enjoy buying kit for you guys and spending your sheckles wisely but boy does it hurt my pocket too as I always seem to leave with something I don't really need.  :unhap
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Rory mundy on November 30, 2012, 06:25:30 AM
i Have a garage that the wife does not know about
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Capt. Hook on November 30, 2012, 07:05:17 AM
i Have a garage that the wife does not know about
:shk :hyst: :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Capt. Hook on November 30, 2012, 08:38:53 AM
good advice there!


My strategy is to check what I have before I go to the tackle store and know exactly what I want....however this DOES NOT always work - I still buy way too much.....


In my fishing store room (my wife calls it the "tackle shop annex") there is stuff I have never used and most probably wont use.


I get rid of stuff when I go fishing where there are gillies- and assemble a bag full of goodies for them - which includes old rods and reels


Since using braid, I must admit that I no longer have extra line piling up - and since I now mainly do lure fishing, I dont buy sinkers.


Dont talk to me about flies - I have at least 500.....


However, I still manage to spend a fortune before any big expedition - and com back with tons of unused stuff


I am thinking of therapy...

I have over 500 Konas, and way more than that many flies, am scared to count my Halcos and Rapalas
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on November 30, 2012, 08:59:37 AM
My tackle was the real reason I bought a Cruiser, purely cause well, you know the story.....
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on November 30, 2012, 10:37:30 AM
aaah crap just ordered some more stuff!! 4 rods and some lures!!  :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on November 30, 2012, 11:15:33 AM
i Have a garage that the wife does not know about

ahhhh a newbie.... I have several she does not know about!!! don't worry time will help....
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Chigger on November 30, 2012, 11:26:43 AM
My tackle was the real reason I bought a Cruiser, purely cause well, you know the story.....
i Have a garage that the wife does not know about
aaah crap just ordered some more stuff!! 4 rods and some lures!!  :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

ahhhh a newbie.... I have several she does not know about!!! don't worry time will help....

Eish some serious cases of TA out there........ :rck"
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on November 30, 2012, 12:23:53 PM
aaah crap just ordered some more stuff!! 4 rods and some lures!!  :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

You in trouble Sir! You just got new rods a few weeks back on your way to Maputo!!!  :craz:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Spickerish on November 30, 2012, 12:51:15 PM
When I bought my house the beginning of the year one of the things I was looking for was an out side "office" where I can go and do my work and not bother the misses! Now I've got a house with a long pool to test the different lures in and a "office" where I hide my tackle and model airplanes. Now my biggest concern is that when I die some day my wife is gonna sell everything for what I told her it was worth!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: super_daav on November 30, 2012, 01:01:34 PM
Gents, from an entirely unbiased view point I would like to say... don't fight it! Thats like trying to stop the rain from pouring!
 
I personally dont recommend Chigger's steps but find it far more productive to find and the nearest salesman ask him to show you what's new...  :creep:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: PH on November 30, 2012, 01:15:03 PM
Gents, from an entirely unbiased view point I would like to say... don't fight it! Thats like trying to stop the rain from pouring!
 
I personally dont recommend Chigger's steps but find it far more productive to find and the nearest salesman ask him to show you what's new...  :creep:
No prizes for guessing where you work. (bat :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Prego on November 30, 2012, 02:29:21 PM
Gents, from an entirely unbiased view point I would like to say... don't fight it! Thats like trying to stop the rain from pouring!
 
I personally dont recommend Chigger's steps but find it far more productive to find and the nearest salesman ask him to show you what's new...  :creep:

Did you get a bonus for that post  :hehe: :hehe:  try as we may those 10 steps never seem to work.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: super_daav on November 30, 2012, 03:12:08 PM
hehe merry X-mas!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Chigger on November 30, 2012, 03:15:52 PM
@ super daav -.... if you see any one buying sinkers, looking at the back of Rapalas or standing sheepishly in the womans clothing section, you must know they've got TA w;k
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: super_daav on November 30, 2012, 03:21:56 PM
Haha classic!! Does trying on woman's clothing count?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Chigger on November 30, 2012, 03:24:03 PM
.......No, thats a whole different problem :craz: ........
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on November 30, 2012, 05:35:33 PM
.......The undies had a tiger pattern, I was going to use them as a teaser  :blush:
tiger pattern or skid marks  :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on November 30, 2012, 05:44:25 PM
Haha classic!! Does trying on woman's clothing count?
Nope! Not unless its an Orvis fly fishing vest!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on November 30, 2012, 09:45:50 PM
UA ADMIN must see if they cannot start a support group for our better halves that always seem to have issues with our fishing equipment, seriously I don't have a problem, it is merely a problem because she cannot understand the necessity of all the stuff and so i have to hide it and there's the problem.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: PH on December 01, 2012, 05:08:08 AM
UA ADMIN must see if they cannot start a support group for our better halves that always seem to have issues with our fishing equipment, seriously I don't have a problem, it is merely a problem because she cannot understand the necessity of all the stuff and so i have to hide it and there's the problem.
:hehe: My  wife does fish from time to time and supports my fishing additiction to an extent. But when I first started fishing, I think she thought "fishing" meant having a rod, a reel, a hook, a lure and some line for all styles of angling. Nowadays she actaually approves of my lures being displayed in the living room but when I talk about visiting a tackle shop, I need to motivate very carefully. :creep:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Half-Pint on December 01, 2012, 10:17:24 AM
This morning on the way to the shops I managed to drive past my local fishing store without turning in .... Unfortunately I had to pass it again on the way home duh
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Capt. Hook on December 01, 2012, 10:20:12 AM
This thread is not helping  :shk  It making me think of getting a fix....... Admin please help
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: PH on December 01, 2012, 10:25:28 AM
This thread is not helping  :shk  It making me think of getting a fix....... Admin please help
Ja, Mike. I bought 3 great rods from you many moons ago and I've only used one of them once so far.. duh
The problem is not too much tackle - the problem is that we don't fish often enough to use all the tackle.
Now we feel guilty. :cnfzd
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on December 01, 2012, 11:24:04 AM

I bought 3 great rods from you many moons ago and I've only used one of them once so far.. duh
The problem is not too much tackle - the problem is that we don't fish often enough to use all the tackle.



now this is a developing idea - a way to solve our addiction..... Why dont we create a virtual tackle shop   - and we trade our excesses with each other instead of going into tackle shops. We dont use those excesses anyway.


We could do it just by displaying our excess wares by posting pics - and then "purchasing" from others by down loading the pics and stashing them into a discreet folder on your hard drive. When you "sell" you delete the pic from the folder. Everything valued in UA$


that way you can buy as much as you like - and never spend a rand. You can go into your folder and admire all the things you have bought!


@FA - you can start by selling Fat Lady - I am a willing buyer
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Capt. Hook on December 01, 2012, 11:43:57 AM
OK..... We can call it the tackle game........ He He. Need a few rulz and at how much UA$$$ do we each start with, perhaps UA$1000.00 + your credits = Your starting point.  :hehe:
 
We will also have to define the value of UA$1.00
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on December 01, 2012, 12:13:02 PM
Go out and wet a line instead!!!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on December 01, 2012, 12:22:52 PM
OK..... We can call it the tackle game........ He He. Need a few rulz and at how much UA$$$ do we each start with, perhaps UA$1000.00 + your credits = Your starting point.  :hehe:
 
We will also have to define the value of UA$1.00


You value your goods in UA$  - which is the value at which you told your wife it cost
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Chigger on December 01, 2012, 12:26:10 PM
OK..... We can call it the tackle game........ He He. Need a few rulz and at how much UA$$$ do we each start with, perhaps UA$1000.00 + your credits = Your starting point.  :hehe:
 
We will also have to define the value of UA$1.00


You value your goods in UA$  - which is the value at which you told your wife it cost
:hyst: :hyst: :hyst: :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Capt. Hook on December 01, 2012, 02:49:35 PM
OK..... We can call it the tackle game........ He He. Need a few rulz and at how much UA$$$ do we each start with, perhaps UA$1000.00 + your credits = Your starting point.  :hehe:
 
We will also have to define the value of UA$1.00

You turkey... I have no wife...


You value your goods in UA$  - which is the value at which you told your wife it cost
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on December 01, 2012, 02:59:58 PM
[
You turkey... I have no wife...




get a wife (plenty "vis vroutjies" available in that column in farmers weekly) - then you will understand the value of UA$
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Capt. Hook on December 01, 2012, 03:02:01 PM
[
You turkey... I have no wife...




get a wife (plenty "vis vroutjies" available in that column in farmers weekly) - then you will understand the value of UA$

Hmmmmf  w;k
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on December 01, 2012, 04:03:51 PM
Told the wife I was going to Solly's in Booysens this morning, duh  to check for a rod,she said enjoy and kept on painting the lounge  w;k  ended up buying lots pf plastics, line and hooks, now I haven't got any crimps or trace wire  :cry: so I will have to go back  duh
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Hammer on December 01, 2012, 09:18:16 PM
 
Hi Guy's, after reading all this last night I got a itch. By mistake on purpose I went to Mias after work for 2....only 2 Konas for St Lucia at the end of Dec.
Well an hour and a half later walked out with 3 packets of STUFF and most of is STUFF but very important STUFF. The funny thing is I didn't even get the Konas because they didn't have the colours I wanted, but they had  GREAT STUFF.
Anyway, I am man enough to admit that I am a right off and have TA bad  swr . However it's a nice bad.
Tight lines gents and don't forget to use your old STUFF or your new STUFF.  :lolo:     
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Happy Dog on December 03, 2012, 10:31:04 AM
Glad I got my fix yesterday at Kings. Awesome our dealer is now open on Sundays. Now for the weather to play its part!!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Chigger on December 03, 2012, 10:55:37 AM
 :rotfl Good stuff HD, yip I hope the weather plays the the game so I can use the sinkers piling up at my place.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on January 27, 2013, 10:15:20 AM
Darn this TA has reared it's ugly head again but this was just soooo beautiful..... I could not help myself and it did not stop there............. :blush: ............... those pretty little birds, I just gotta have em!
http://www.meltontackle.com/products/marlinstar-hydrohawk-daisy-chain.html (http://www.meltontackle.com/products/marlinstar-hydrohawk-daisy-chain.html)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on January 27, 2013, 10:18:37 AM
bother.. it gets worse they sell dacron in 1800m spools...i cannot resist....
 
My name is 7/10, I am an addict it has been 3 mins since my last purchase..... :cnfzd
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on January 27, 2013, 10:24:57 AM
I've even taken up making lures as well  :dunno:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Chigger on January 27, 2013, 01:27:01 PM
I've even taken up making lures as well  :dunno:


Haha, making lures also adds to the dredged TA. You find halfway through a build, you need a bigger this, more of that, or a different size this disting......
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: MIKE PIKE on January 27, 2013, 08:08:57 PM
bother.. it gets worse they sell dacron in 1800m spools...i cannot resist....
 
My name is 7/10, I am an addict it has been 3 mins since my last purchase..... :cnfzd


 :hyst:   :hyst:   7/10 , you've really got to go for re-hab ............ i recommend a day out on the ocean with all the tackle should keep the addiction in check for a day or two.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Capt. Hook on January 27, 2013, 08:19:36 PM
The worst is if you lose a brand new lure, especially if it was expensive on the first cast and you never even got a chance to get a fish on it....... That just grinds me and then I want to stock up on them........
Revenge tackle purchases are the worst.....
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on January 28, 2013, 07:24:35 AM
part of the problem.... I can never just buy one, always gota have spares...... man it gets expensive :nuts: :dunno: :craz: :crzy :cry: :cnfzd
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on May 03, 2013, 04:49:53 AM
Hi, my name is Shaun, i am an addict and it's been 2 minutes since my last purchase  :blush:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Capt. Hook on May 03, 2013, 05:15:33 AM
Hi, my name is Shaun, i am an addict and it's been 2 minutes since my last purchase  :blush:
:hyst: :hyst: :hyst: :hyst: :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Fish Carnivore on May 03, 2013, 05:26:40 AM
A belated (http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/Smileys/goodsmiles/welcome_TO_uA.gif)


We all suffer from TA ...  the question is: why would you try and find a cure? It's what keeps us going in this mad world....
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Cam Mundy on May 03, 2013, 06:32:45 AM
You guys think you have problems I work for a Tackle shop & charter company I permanently have something on order, waiting to be paid for or recently purchased. Looking at racks of high end Japanese spinning gear and lure's is seriously detrimental to your bank balance.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on May 03, 2013, 06:37:10 AM
You guys think you have problems I work for a Tackle shop & charter company I permanently have something on order, waiting to be paid for or recently purchased. Looking at racks of high end Japanese spinning gear and lure's is seriously detrimental to your bank balance.

I think you need to send some care packages my way...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Cam Mundy on May 03, 2013, 06:40:06 AM
You guys think you have problems I work for a Tackle shop & charter company I permanently have something on order, waiting to be paid for or recently purchased. Looking at racks of high end Japanese spinning gear and lure's is seriously detrimental to your bank balance.

I think you need to send some care packages my way...

I'm sure we can work something out!  :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on May 03, 2013, 09:18:34 AM
Shaun, we saw you the other morning on the M4, we were going tother way, nice looking boat, pity about the tow car :hehe:  Your TA. you buddy never contacted Nikao about that silver and blue Halco, it is still in Warner beach
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on May 03, 2013, 09:58:03 AM

Contacted Richard this week, but got tied up at Tomcat... will make a plan next week!!!  :jeep:  forever!!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on May 07, 2013, 04:52:05 PM
Hi, my name is Shaun and i'm an addict. It's been 5 hours since my last purchase...
 
 
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: isivuba on May 07, 2013, 05:17:03 PM
OOook now I'm getting a nervous twitch in my left eye just looking at those rods and not to mention the " wall of rods".....thanks bud for pimping your smack  :craz:
 
But awesome rod and reel combo Shaun  :envy :happ:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on May 07, 2013, 05:20:18 PM
OOook now I'm getting a nervous twitch in my left eye just looking at those rods and not to mention the " wall of rods".....thanks bud for pimping your smack  :craz:
 
But awesome rod and reel combo Shaun  :envy :happ:
Shot man, if you look to the right of the pic there's another wall of those bad boys... On my wife's instruction i was sent to the garage to tidy up my tackle after showing her Fritz's latest hook-up....
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: isivuba on May 08, 2013, 05:51:24 PM
After Shaun pimping his wears just had to go to the tackel shop today and I swear I heard angles sing as I entered and a bright light..... now I know how heaven feels. Is it just me or are other guys out there that when you walk into a tackle shop all the strees and worries disapear ( and your money ). Who needs a Doctor  :hehe: :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on May 08, 2013, 07:19:31 PM
After Shaun pimping his wears just had to go to the tackel shop today and I swear I heard angles sing as I entered and a bright light..... now I know how heaven feels. Is it just me or are other guys out there that when you walk into a tackle shop all the strees and worries disapear ( and your money ). Who needs a Doctor  :hehe: :hehe:

So what was the damage???
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: isivuba on May 08, 2013, 07:23:26 PM
After Shaun pimping his wears just had to go to the tackel shop today and I swear I heard angles sing as I entered and a bright light..... now I know how heaven feels. Is it just me or are other guys out there that when you walk into a tackle shop all the strees and worries disapear ( and your money ). Who needs a Doctor  :hehe: :hehe:

So what was the damage???
Shaun my wife checks out this site so would rather not say...... :creep: 2 tanks from no 1 is about spot on  :hnthnt:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on July 03, 2013, 03:46:29 PM
Seems like Shaun and I have been casted a TA spell by the same dealer!

My name if John F and it's been 1 min since my last purchase!!!!!

No way I'm gonna miss Ponta now!  :yipee:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Homie on July 03, 2013, 03:48:18 PM
Well...

I've started flyfishing.... That's a whole lot more tackle that's needed.....
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Prego on July 03, 2013, 03:57:11 PM
My TA is on hold a little till we find a new rig  :cry:

Guess I will be with the R&S crew stuck on the beach holding lightning conducters
 
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: MIKE PIKE on July 03, 2013, 04:01:07 PM
I dont even count the time span between visiting tackle shops im down to the time span between purchases and thats in minutes as well... :shk
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on July 03, 2013, 07:29:15 PM
I'm making lures and things, is sorta theraputic? but not like the 'reel'(sic) thing :crzy

Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on July 03, 2013, 08:48:38 PM

Does fishing apparel count? If so i fell of the wagon :blush: more bling shirts have I !!!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Happy Dog on July 04, 2013, 08:18:21 AM
I will be visiting my dealer again today. I have seen him 3 times this week. I know I am weak but I can't help myself.... Need just 1 more kona, Halcos and another Onda . The other 8 are all lonely !
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: lebaka on July 04, 2013, 08:36:54 AM
lol our dealer phoned to see whats wrong havent bought a thing for 2 months now
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Rory on July 04, 2013, 09:14:24 AM
I dont even count the time span between visiting tackle shops im down to the time span between purchases and thats in minutes as well... :shk

Too true, if I ever go to Mias and don't bump into Mike, I sms him to make sure he's OK!  :lolo:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: MIKE PIKE on July 04, 2013, 09:19:10 AM
I dont even count the time span between visiting tackle shops im down to the time span between purchases and thats in minutes as well... :shk

Too true, if I ever go to Mias and don't bump into Mike, I sms him to make sure he's OK!  :lolo:
:hyst:   :hyst: .. was there Sunday , where were you .. ?? :crzy 
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: krissi on July 04, 2013, 09:44:38 AM
Just read this thread - we were watching American Pickers last night and I chirped about the state of one of the storerooms.  Hubby chirped back: it looks like our fishing room.  I also have a dedicated little stone building outside just for fishing stuff.  Hubby makes sure I have a limited amount in my credit card when I go to a tackle store  :blush: .  My excuse - I hate shopping for clothes, etc etc but eish, a tackle store ....  :cnfzd
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: CLS on July 04, 2013, 01:38:26 PM
What make it worse for me is when your son works for a fishing wholesaler and comes home to show me all the latest things. Just bought a new cupboard for the garage to store all the stuff in  :-)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: krissi on July 04, 2013, 04:17:17 PM
What make it worse for me is when your son works for a fishing wholesaler and comes home to show me all the latest things. Just bought a new cupboard for the garage to store all the stuff in  :-)

I'd be dead -broke and divorced  :-(
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: kingslide on July 04, 2013, 04:43:15 PM
It is winter time...
Fishing has been slow...
Normally I buy all my tackle line / hooks / etc in the off slow season.
So that when summer arives you do not have to run to the shops.
Before i make this trip I normally make a stock count of what I have and what is needed. (Normally this list gets left at home on the big day) So I have to go on memory. Now any new rod / reel on the market have an effect on my memory - what is on the list as well as what is in the bank account.
Now Athur at Fishing Specialist is a lovely man. He treads me with respect - my bank manager hates Athur.
 
So ja my name is Kingslide and I made a purchase an hour ago (it was not yet on the list)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: isivuba on July 05, 2013, 06:06:30 PM
Yes it happend again.......just drove past the tackel shop minding my own buisness and wham!!!!. Met a beautiful lady today her name was Stella.... But alas she is way out of my league may be some day she will be mine  :hnthnt:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on July 05, 2013, 06:23:17 PM
It is winter time...
Fishing has been slow...
Normally I buy all my tackle line / hooks / etc in the off slow season.
So that when summer arives you do not have to run to the shops.
Before i make this trip I normally make a stock count of what I have and what is needed. (Normally this list gets left at home on the big day) So I have to go on memory. Now any new rod / reel on the market have an effect on my memory - what is on the list as well as what is in the bank account.
Now Athur at Fishing Specialist is a lovely man. He treads me with respect - my bank manager hates Athur.
 
So ja my name is Kingslide and I made a purchase an hour ago (it was not yet on the list)


Your lucky my wife doesn't know Athur or shop guys either
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: PH on July 06, 2013, 03:07:06 AM
It is winter time...
Fishing has been slow...
Normally I buy all my tackle line / hooks / etc in the off slow season.
So that when summer arives you do not have to run to the shops.
Before i make this trip I normally make a stock count of what I have and what is needed. (Normally this list gets left at home on the big day) So I have to go on memory. Now any new rod / reel on the market have an effect on my memory - what is on the list as well as what is in the bank account.
Now Athur at Fishing Specialist is a lovely man. He treads me with respect - my bank manager hates Athur.
 
So ja my name is Kingslide and I made a purchase an hour ago (it was not yet on the list)
I can't escape the TA even in winter.
Went to the Dbn Boat show last week, Did not see any tackle for sale but bought a book: "Artificial Lure Guide - Saltwater" knowing very well that it will probably outdated by Summer.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on July 06, 2013, 06:31:35 AM
Hey PH, that's literature, not tackle! It doesn't count! :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on July 16, 2013, 02:50:37 PM
 :oops: I did it again!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on July 16, 2013, 05:22:59 PM
:oops: I did it again!
x2  :blush:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Rory mundy on July 17, 2013, 05:24:56 PM
got my HOTS 83h long cast GT rod today thanks to my bro hope the deep burn comes soon off mission rocks with a whopper GT
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on August 22, 2013, 12:02:31 PM
 :blush: I fell off the wagon.. Rod, reel and braid... And the lures were just so pretty got them too and oh my gloves shot too.. Dont know how i am gonna wear 3 pairs  and just a few bits to fill up the parcel... sry
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on August 22, 2013, 12:05:05 PM
 :hnthnt: and more on backorder......the tuna and marlin gonna be scared this season!!!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Spieks on August 22, 2013, 12:58:19 PM
Best addiction to have...... :fshn: ! :creep:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on August 22, 2013, 01:14:14 PM
:blush: I fell off the wagon.. Rod, reel and braid... And the lures were just so pretty got them too and oh my gloves shot too.. Dont know how i am gonna wear 3 pairs  and just a few bits to fill up the parcel... sry


You have a set of custom shag n release marlin lures coming soon as well, SAFISH won them in the raffle and donated them to you, will contact you when they are done!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on August 22, 2013, 02:36:44 PM
Thanks Greg,

Hermann PM to tell me and i am supper stoked about them and look forward to getting them and taking them for a swim in the two oceans marlin compo in feb!!

Thanks a million to you and Hermann (safish).

Will PM u....

7/10
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: CLS on August 22, 2013, 03:38:26 PM
Going tiger fishing at Jozini weekend so popped into Basil Manning, say no more   :rck"
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Debbie on August 22, 2013, 05:36:24 PM
Ive been looking for a reason to go shopping ...... its been two weeks since my last trip to Tackle Store.

Im fishing my first Club Comp this weekend ...... im sure I need something  w;k .... maybe another rod and reel ???? fishing shirt ??????
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on August 22, 2013, 06:12:08 PM
It was almost 6 hours since my last purchase... Then Greg came along.... Shagnrelease lures here I come.... :cnfzd
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on August 22, 2013, 07:02:27 PM
It was almost 6 hours since my last purchase... Then Greg came along.... Shagnrelease lures here I come.... :cnfzd
w;k w;k w;k Feeding the addiction!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: isivuba on August 22, 2013, 08:08:36 PM
It was almost 6 hours since my last purchase... Then Greg came along.... Shagnrelease lures here I come.... :cnfzd
w;k w;k w;k Feeding the addiction!
You pimp you..... :blush: and good one to now I want some of your goodies.....basturd. (bat
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on August 23, 2013, 11:59:56 AM
I ended up the tackle shop yesterday (some how my garmin ALWAYS takes me there) amd all I bought was a packet of 10 hooks - I really tried hard to buy another rod, but somehow couldn't - do you think I may be getting ill?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on August 23, 2013, 01:29:34 PM
 :shk

Ziggy.... There must be a problem... Go to the doctor!!!

We will have fund raiser if needed to cure you of this horrendous ailment!!

 sry to hear..... :cry:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Charles on August 23, 2013, 01:50:55 PM
You need a doctor boet!! Shame poor shop keeper..........
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Weedeater on August 23, 2013, 01:53:37 PM
I have to buy an Saltiga 50 HKP... not want to, HAVE to!  :blush:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on August 23, 2013, 03:10:05 PM
@charles and 7/10


I called my doctor - he was not available, apparently he was in Basil Manning tackle shop.....I am really feeling poorly
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Capt. Hook on August 23, 2013, 03:11:42 PM
@charles and 7/10


I called my doctor - he was not available, apparently he was in Basil Manning tackle shop.....I am really feeling poorly
:hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Debbie on August 23, 2013, 08:44:20 PM
@charles and 7/10


I called my doctor - he was not available, apparently he was in Basil Manning tackle shop.....I am really feeling poorly

 :rotfl :hyst: :rotfl
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: victorius on August 23, 2013, 08:56:32 PM
Recently gave a Reel in for minor repairs in Centurion- Cost for Repairs -----R 30.
Week later Wife and I (she also fishes) go in to pick it up.
Ahem ......... about R 3500 later - we both walk out withe the repaired reel and a complete new Rod and reel set with extras,  for each of us ............Man that was a costly repair job!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on August 28, 2013, 10:34:36 AM
 :blush:  had a relapse, found this unused rod (still had the tag through the first eye) in the garage, yes I know it should not even be mentioned!!!! anyhow, I immediately realised that I will need a reel for this new found rod, so I had to buy two new reels and some line and some sinkers and lures and hooks......
 
Think I need to relinquish this effort of combatting this recurring addiction
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on August 28, 2013, 10:57:21 AM
:blush:  had a relapse, found this unused rod (still had the tag through the first eye) in the garage, yes I know it should not even be mentioned!!!! anyhow, I immediately realised that I will need a reel for this new found rod, so I had to buy two new reels and some line and some sinkers and lures and hooks......
 
Think I need to relinquish this effort of combatting this recurring addiction


After this little post - I am off to Basil Manning - I have the shivers and just need to get a fix, something new......
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Debbie on August 28, 2013, 11:00:24 AM
 :lolo: .... due to a sudden change of plans for the up coming long weekend ( im footing the bill at St Lucia for the family ) i have to put off the new rod and reel I have been planning to buy  :-(
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on August 28, 2013, 11:07:26 AM
:blush:  had a relapse, found this unused rod (still had the tag through the first eye) in the garage, yes I know it should not even be mentioned!!!! anyhow, I immediately realised that I will need a reel for this new found rod, so I had to buy two new reels and some line and some sinkers and lures and hooks......
 
Think I need to relinquish this effort of combatting this recurring addiction


After this little post - I am off to Basil Manning - I have the shivers and just need to get a fix, something new......

Really sorry about that Ziggs, hope you feel better very soon, I did and do, but I feel I might have forgotten something, will have to return, well think I'm on my way..... just need to post something for Dodge and then I need to go check before getting home......... and before the WifeBoss gets home too
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on August 28, 2013, 09:10:25 PM
Went to Basil Manning and left with a new rod (for trolling for garrick in the harbour) and a range of hooks, flouro, scissors etc......spent more than I thought I would  - and fortunately had R250 in my "frequent buyer card"  - so that lessened the blow on my credit card - as usual, I left the till slip in the shop - its way to dangerous putting it into my pocket or wallet where the missus can find it!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on September 09, 2013, 03:45:54 PM
I need to take these for a little swim next week!!!! can't wait for Shag's lures to join them!!! :hnthnt:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on September 09, 2013, 03:53:12 PM
I need to take these for a little swim next week!!!! can't wait for Shag's lures to join them!!! :hnthnt:
Very Nice!! the tomahawk blue flys and the hi viz hydro hawks!! they are lovely !!
 
Cant wait to get the lures to you mate, Cant deny I have had a bit of frustration along the way, its a lot more work than I thought, the polishing is taking time, But your gonna love em all!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on September 09, 2013, 04:23:21 PM
No Worries Greg... you just let us know when they ready.... Marlin are really only up in Dec and Feb.. have time... will try the Hydrohawks (jip - TA got me good - got more than one!!!!) on the tuna next week, bit early in the season but SST looking hopeful!! :clwn
 
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on September 09, 2013, 06:48:05 PM
No Worries Greg... you just let us know when they ready.... Marlin are really only up in Dec and Feb.. have time... will try the Hydrohawks (jip - TA got me good - got more than one!!!!) on the tuna next week, bit early in the season but SST looking hopeful!! :clwn
:shk :shk Next time buy them local  :crzy :hehe:
http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?topic=13557.msg213642#msg213642 (http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?topic=13557.msg213642#msg213642)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on September 13, 2013, 01:31:54 PM
My name is Shaun, it's been 9 minutes since my last purchase  :blush:
 
The Dealer works in mysterious ways...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Charles on September 13, 2013, 01:42:05 PM
In the name of sanity you need to come clean and divulge what caused the insanity.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on September 13, 2013, 01:45:38 PM
 http://www.raymarine.com/view/?id=8239 (http://www.raymarine.com/view/?id=8239)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: lebaka on September 13, 2013, 01:47:38 PM
lekka shaunie those things are cool
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on September 13, 2013, 02:04:34 PM
Can always count on your to keep the economy going shaun :hehe:

Now you can start rigging those beaks properly...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Charles on September 13, 2013, 02:05:47 PM
Awesome!!! You gonna fly!!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on September 13, 2013, 03:41:19 PM
In the name of sanity you need to come clean and divulge what caused the insanity.


It is this thread, I vote that it be closed and removed completely, that way most will not have constant relapses and if ever the wives gets hold of our  UA logon credentials, I and most other members won't face serious personal difficulties !!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on September 13, 2013, 03:44:25 PM
My name is Shaun, it's been 9 minutes since my last purchase  :blush:
 
The Dealer works in mysterious ways...
He must be a good fellow! w;k
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Toppie on September 13, 2013, 04:06:13 PM
http://www.raymarine.com/view/?id=8239 (http://www.raymarine.com/view/?id=8239)

Shaun, that's a fix you don't have to feel bad or apologise about. Going to be great - also saving for one but will only be able to buy it one day when I am big!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on September 13, 2013, 04:37:07 PM
I'm not even consider dreaming about it... Don't want to spoil  my crew... They are lazy enough! :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on September 14, 2013, 08:44:31 AM
Be warned... I feel and acquisition coming on!!! :hnthnt:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on September 14, 2013, 08:47:14 AM
Be warned... I feel and acquisition coming on!!! :hnthnt:


Hahahaha!! watch ya getting? :happ: :happ: :happ:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on September 14, 2013, 02:38:49 PM
 :blush: ummmm errrr just two 30w tiagras to complete my sets of tiagras... Now I will have a set in ea h size  :happ: ....  Hope my wife never joins this forum or i am dead !!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on September 14, 2013, 02:43:19 PM
:blush: ummmm errrr just two 30w tiagras to complete my sets of tiagras... Now I will have a set in ea h size  :happ: ....  Hope my wife never joins this forum or i am dead !!
Very nice...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Rory mundy on September 15, 2013, 07:40:01 AM
I'm not even consider dreaming about it... Don't want to spoil  my crew... They are lazy enough! :hehe:

the easiest way to justify a auto pilot is that it lets you fish again instead of skippering all day
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on September 19, 2013, 09:20:23 PM
http://www.raymarine.com/view/?id=8239 (http://www.raymarine.com/view/?id=8239)
Were almost done, dockside commisioning tomorrow!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on September 19, 2013, 10:14:36 PM
http://www.raymarine.com/view/?id=8239 (http://www.raymarine.com/view/?id=8239)
Were almost done, dockside commisioning tomorrow!!
:yipee:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on October 17, 2013, 01:19:28 PM
Had to provide proof of tackle to the insurance...  :blush:


Missing 2 Ultegra's though :unhap
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: CLS on October 17, 2013, 01:33:59 PM
Very nice indeed.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Prego on October 17, 2013, 01:48:41 PM
Very nice collection Shaun :resp: , I haven't fished for so long that I have hit a serious bout of Tackle addiction the last few months, if my wife see's 2 of the 6 reels I have bought recently I guarantee I will be castrated  :shk
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on October 17, 2013, 01:53:23 PM
Very nice collection Shaun :resp: , I haven't fished for so long that I have hit a serious bout of Tackle addiction the last few months, if my wife see's 2 of the 6 reels I have bought recently I guarantee I will be castrated  :shk


I heard tales of a girl called Stella....  :envy  One day when i can afford her...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Prego on October 17, 2013, 01:56:45 PM
Very nice collection Shaun :resp: , I haven't fished for so long that I have hit a serious bout of Tackle addiction the last few months, if my wife see's 2 of the 6 reels I have bought recently I guarantee I will be castrated  :shk


I heard tales of a girl called Stella....  :envy  One day when i can afford her...

Try Stella X 2  :blush:

Now just to get out and hear those drags scream off and try hold onto 30kgs of drag :shk
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: isivuba on October 17, 2013, 02:00:04 PM
Shaun lekka lure wall  :envy . Could you be so kind and let us know from what or how you made the "lure wall" from.  w;k
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on October 17, 2013, 02:05:53 PM
Mike, Fritz made both the lure rack and the rod rack!! Top quality stuff, just running out of space...


Prego... twins??  :udman:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on October 18, 2013, 10:04:58 AM
......mmmmm :cg: I almost got divorced over a Stella...my wife was not happy!!! She asked me who I love more and did not like the answer... :blush: . Then she found another Stella in my secret hiding place.... and then she realised I had a secret hiding place....
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: peterblace on October 18, 2013, 10:28:44 AM
eish scary secret hiding
the only thing I don't like on that secret hiding is seeing all that gear lying against the walls....eish 7/10...it's about time to get a proper rod holder base
http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?topic=13848.0 (http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?topic=13848.0)

everytime JohnF enters my shed and sees a rod hanging against the wall gives me a big hidding...he already gave me 2 rod holder bases and there's no reason not to use them
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on October 18, 2013, 10:32:28 AM
Had to provide proof of tackle to the insurance...  :blush:


Missing 2 Ultegra's though :unhap
Smashing rod tube  w;k
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on October 18, 2013, 10:36:06 AM
......mmmmm :cg: I almost got divorced over a Stella...my wife was not happy!!! She asked me who I love more and did not like the answer... :blush: . Then she found another Stella in my secret hiding place.... and then she realised I had a secret hiding place....
Had some friends around years ago, and my wife asked me why I had named the dog stella, I responded with "I call everything I love Stella, Charlotte?"
 
Eish  :unhap :unhap :unhap :shk :shk (bat (bat (bat (bat (bat (bat (bat
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on October 18, 2013, 10:47:19 AM
eish scary secret hiding
the only thing I don't like on that secret hiding is seeing all that gear lying against the walls....eish 7/10...it's about time to get a proper rod holder base
http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?topic=13848.0 (http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?topic=13848.0)

everytime JohnF enters my shed and sees a rod hanging against the wall gives me a big hidding...he already gave me 2 rod holder bases and there's no reason not to use them

That is a winner... I am def gonna do myself something like that!! thanks PB...Now I just need to get back to SA again!!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on October 18, 2013, 11:04:23 AM
Hey 7/10... I'd suggest you make tow.... one trolley rod holder to wash/transport and one single row screwed into the wall to store your rods. This way you would not waste valued space in the middle!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on October 18, 2013, 11:05:31 AM

Had some friends around years ago, and my wife asked me why I had named the dog stella, I responded with "I call everything I love Stella, Charlotte?"
 
Eish  :unhap :unhap :unhap :shk :shk (bat (bat (bat (bat (bat (bat (bat

 duh
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on October 18, 2013, 12:24:11 PM
Had to provide proof of tackle to the insurance...  :blush:


Missing 2 Ultegra's though :unhap
Smashing rod tube  w;k
T'is indeed, should have got one ages ago! Thinking of getting another but will wait until i have another trip planned!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: CLS on October 18, 2013, 12:31:03 PM
Going to put my TA to the test on the big blue tomorrow.  w;k Sorry Shaun. :-(
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on October 18, 2013, 04:31:15 PM
my name is Ziggy and today my GPS let me to The Complete Angler in Kloof ....I am still hurting still hurting after losing my stradic in the harbour .....I picked up a sustain 2500, put it down, picked it up and then wrenched myself away from the reels ....and wandered off into the fly tying section....and dropped a small load of dosh.....


what to do about that stradic?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Chigger on October 18, 2013, 04:39:01 PM
Gingle bells, gingle bells
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shivaan on October 19, 2013, 06:14:45 AM
my name is Ziggy and today my GPS let me to The Complete Angler in Kloof

How are their prices compared to basil M?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shivaan on October 19, 2013, 06:17:25 AM
With all thats said... who is going to do some "necessity" tackle shopping this weekend?  :hehe: I just need to pick up a few things... must resist picking up a basket...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on October 19, 2013, 07:03:30 AM
my name is Ziggy and today my GPS let me to The Complete Angler in Kloof

How are their prices compared to basil M?


I think my GPS is going to take me there today - somehow!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shivaan on October 19, 2013, 07:23:06 AM
I always seem to end up at d shops during weather like this... "need" some mcarthys so heading down to kings.
ziggy I think your gps is more likely to be a fish (shop) finder than a road gps  :crzy
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Bwana on October 19, 2013, 07:45:13 AM
I had a relapse yesterday, must be the k*k weather but I walked into Luckys in Manaba yesterday and ordered my Christmas "from me to me" type presents.....


1 x sustain 10000FG (light jigging and stickbait)
1x sustain 5000FG (replacing my light spinning reel on flick stick and for shoregame)
1x shimano symetre 2500FL (light estuary spinning and bass)
1x Shimano Travala 7ft ML (replaces my 7ft flick stick)
1x Shimano Talavera 7ft Heavy Spin (light stickbait and popping)
1x Shimano Clarus 6ft6" spinning rod (estuary spinning)
Plus new braid on all.


Trying not to think about the price but seriously excited to get my new gear in time for the summer season  :dor: :sailf: :gt: :yft: :wahoo: :cout:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on October 19, 2013, 08:19:29 AM
Geez Mark, nicely done!!!
 
 
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shivaan on October 19, 2013, 08:55:17 AM
Bwana since your feeling generous  :hnthnt:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on October 19, 2013, 09:08:56 AM
:hehe: well done Mark. Go big or stay home!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Rory mundy on October 19, 2013, 09:17:31 AM
My Bud Sarel got his first shipment of Bahama lures in and they are some of the best made lures i have seen so could not help myself. The dorries and hopefully a billy or two will not be able too swim past these this December.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on October 19, 2013, 09:40:57 AM
Yummy......... w;k  good luck!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Bwana on October 19, 2013, 09:41:40 AM
My Bud Sarel got his first shipment of Bahama lures in and they are some of the best made lures i have seen so could not help myself. The dorries and hopefully a billy or two will not be able too swim past these this December.


Congrats Rory those look lethal especially the smaller sizes = Dorado and Saily candy
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on October 19, 2013, 04:44:43 PM
TA struck me badly today and I fell off the wagon......


I bought a Shimano Crucial paired with a 7ft Stradic 2500FJ and spooled with Gosen 12lb braid (reel was on special)


not to mention a few "neccesary" odds and ends
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Backline on October 20, 2013, 10:28:15 AM
 :dor: :sailf: :billf: :yft: :wahoo:
My Bud Sarel got his first shipment of Bahama lures in and they are some of the best made lures i have seen so could not help myself. The dorries and hopefully a billy or two will not be able too swim past these this December.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on October 21, 2013, 12:59:20 PM
My Bud Sarel got his first shipment of Bahama lures in and they are some of the best made lures i have seen so could not help myself. The dorries and hopefully a billy or two will not be able too swim past these this December.
Those look really pretty!!
 
yip we spent the saturday rigging, re-rigging and re-checking!! But all the tools are in place now!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on October 21, 2013, 01:08:14 PM
yip we spent the saturday rigging, re-rigging and re-checking!!

Nice.... you guys look really serious into this... no  :beer: in sight!?!?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on October 22, 2013, 02:54:12 PM
my good lady will be visiting Australia April / May next year, so what lures can you get there that you can't get here that are worth buying?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on October 24, 2013, 03:58:31 PM
New Range of Ilanders!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on October 24, 2013, 04:09:06 PM
And it's only Oct now, can you's imagine what this thread will look like at the end of Dec?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on October 24, 2013, 10:30:08 PM
my good lady will be visiting Australia April / May next year, so what lures can you get there that you can't get here that are worth buying?
Dodger, I got some awesome Shimano stickbaits that I haven't seen in SA as well as a few other Shimano lures from Bluewater tackle. Apart from that and a few bits and pieces, our big tackle stores have better stock and are WAY cheaper!!
New Range of Ilanders!
Curse you...  <:
 
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on October 25, 2013, 01:32:02 AM
New Range of Ilanders!

Eish, too much of prettiness!
 
 :sailf: watch out...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on October 25, 2013, 10:14:30 AM
Just a BIG thanks to Shag and Ryan Hansen for getting my auto-pilot commissioned. It's the first Evolution that's been done in SA so we had a small learning curve, but i'm pleased to say all is sorted now!!
 
Below is test on the Figure 8 function and a pic of the Control Head
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on October 25, 2013, 10:18:50 AM
Also had the VHF linked to the GPS, as well as the Fusion sound system connected through the MFD so everything can be controlled from the MFD.
 
Will link the i-Pad to the MFD when i'm home in December!!

Awesome service by Shag 'n release and Durban Yamaha!! Thanks guys!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: CLS on October 25, 2013, 10:27:12 AM
Saved a handfull of bucks by fixing my remote gates myself  so am getting myself a Stradic 5000 tomorrow  :-) as my son seems to have taken over my one.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on October 25, 2013, 12:33:02 PM
Just a BIG thanks to Shag and Ryan Hansen for getting my auto-pilot commissioned. It's the first Evolution that's been done in SA so we had a small learning curve, but i'm pleased to say all is sorted now!!
 
Below is test on the Figure 8 function and a pic of the Control Head
Yip once the Hydrolic ram was changed it was dead easy, she is working like a pro now bud. Lekker stuff and thanks for the support!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Umpa Lumpa on October 25, 2013, 01:49:06 PM
Eeish the 2.5k i spent today is nadda compared to the toys you boys have ( really  sad face)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: CLS on October 25, 2013, 01:58:52 PM
Eeish the 2.5k i spent today is nadda compared to the toys you boys have ( really  sad face)
Denzil dont worry you have the tuna slayer as your skipper, what more do you need  :rotfl
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on October 25, 2013, 01:59:49 PM
Eeish the 2.5k i spent today is nadda compared to the toys you boys have ( really  sad face)
Do share....  :hnthnt:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Umpa Lumpa on October 25, 2013, 02:41:15 PM
Eeish the 2.5k i spent today is nadda compared to the toys you boys have ( really  sad face)
Do share....  :hnthnt:

A 9ft Elbe bottom stick, anothe TLD 25 for those bigger Tuna!, and a handful of Halcos as FFF kindly gave Gregf mates some new jewelry on Wednesday.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: isivuba on November 05, 2013, 05:18:32 PM
Sorry guys it's happend again  :blush: 
saw this and just had to have it. It's the new "UV bright" Rapala x-rap magnum. They say fish can see better if the lure is UV bright go figure  :dunno: . Must see this littel sucker under a ultra violet light.......It glows.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Peter Gordon on November 05, 2013, 05:27:04 PM
Sorry guys it's happend again  :blush: 
saw this and just had to have it. It's the new "UV bright" Rapala x-rap magnum. They say fish can see better if the lure is UV bright go figure  :dunno: . Must see this littel sucker under a ultra violet light.......It glows.
Hey Mike that looks awesome, THE DOGS BOLLOCKS. That's real and proper VALUE, just saying :happ: :crzy :hehe: :rotfl :hyst:  Sure U gonna have :fshn: :sreel:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on November 05, 2013, 08:31:49 PM
Eeish the 2.5k i spent today is nadda compared to the toys you boys have ( really  sad face)
Do share....  :hnthnt:

A 9ft Elbe bottom stick, anothe TLD 25 for those bigger Tuna!, and a handful of Halcos as FFF kindly gave Gregf mates some new jewelry on Wednesday.
those Elbe sticks look the business :corrct:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Umpa Lumpa on November 05, 2013, 08:51:37 PM
Eeish the 2.5k i spent today is nadda compared to the toys you boys have ( really  sad face)
Do share....  :hnthnt:

A 9ft Elbe bottom stick, anothe TLD 25 for those bigger Tuna!, and a handful of Halcos as FFF kindly gave Gregf mates some new jewelry on Wednesday.
those Elbe sticks look the business :corrct:


And at a bargain price Dodger R250-00, just need to get out and get a decent bottom to get a good feel of it.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on November 05, 2013, 09:00:43 PM
Eeish the 2.5k i spent today is nadda compared to the toys you boys have ( really  sad face)
Do share....  :hnthnt:

A 9ft Elbe bottom stick, anothe TLD 25 for those bigger Tuna!, and a handful of Halcos as FFF kindly gave Gregf mates some new jewelry on Wednesday.
those Elbe sticks look the business :corrct:


And at a bargain price Dodger R250-00, just need to get out and get a decent bottom to get a good feel of it.
I couldn't agree more, nothing like a bit of decent bottom, where did you get them from?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Umpa Lumpa on November 05, 2013, 09:03:40 PM
Eeish the 2.5k i spent today is nadda compared to the toys you boys have ( really  sad face)
Do share....  :hnthnt:

A 9ft Elbe bottom stick, anothe TLD 25 for those bigger Tuna!, and a handful of Halcos as FFF kindly gave Gregf mates some new jewelry on Wednesday.
those Elbe sticks look the business :corrct:


And at a bargain price Dodger R250-00, just need to get out and get a decent bottom to get a good feel of it.
I couldn't agree more, nothing like a bit of decent bottom, where did you get them from?


There is a shop of Chattsworth Higginson Highway called Township  Hyper, there is a few things that are fair priced.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: tkei on November 06, 2013, 08:18:48 AM


I couldn't agree more, nothing like a bit of decent bottom,

Geez dodger, every man to himself hey. I hope u use your big stick on the bottoms
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Umpa Lumpa on November 06, 2013, 08:36:02 AM


I couldn't agree more, nothing like a bit of decent bottom,

Geez dodger, every man to himself hey. I hope u use your big stick on the bottoms
:rotfl :hyst: :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on November 06, 2013, 09:19:54 AM
Sorry guys it's happend again  :blush: 
saw this and just had to have it. It's the new "UV bright" Rapala x-rap magnum. They say fish can see better if the lure is UV bright go figure  :dunno: . Must see this littel sucker under a ultra violet light.......It glows.

Hmmmm, I bought some clear UV paint and tried it on several lures, yes it looks awesome under a blacklight (UV), BUT, it surely did not work with regards to upping the strike rate. Now here's the thing, I took lures that I knew that work, covered one with the UV paint and left the other as is. Both produced fish, but the UV lure actually seemed to scare the fish rather than atracting them,  admitting that it was Bass lures and obviously fished in fresh water, but again I am not conviniced that there should be such a huge diff between salt and fresh. Perhaps the salt fish will react to the UV coating better than the fresh water fish?
Having said that, the lure still looks GR8 and so  :cnfzd to hear of your relapse. Think we must start a support group and call it "TJA" "Tackle Junkies Annonymous" or "UTAA" "Ultimate Tackle Addicts Annonymous". We will have to have at least two meetings per week, if we stand any remote chance to assist with rehab.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: ianf on November 06, 2013, 11:03:03 AM
I was in Fourways yesterday, at Fourways Crossing, right there where Solly's Fishing Shop is, and I did not even go in....................is there something wrong with me?  :dunno:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ettienne on November 06, 2013, 11:11:41 AM
I was in Fourways yesterday, at Fourways Crossing, right there where Solly's Fishing Shop is, and I did not even go in....................is there something wrong with me?  :dunno:

Your missus was pointing a gun at your head? :vio
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Lofty on November 06, 2013, 04:43:53 PM
(http://cdn1.bigcommerce.com/server4500/c7bfe/products/1186/images/1147/HalcoHammaR40Coppa__13184.1348501759.1280.1280.jpg)hope this works... :blush: lost one last Tuesday at Gouritzriver on a bus leerie or kob... :cry: had to replace it...R125,00.. :shk it's a Halco hamma R40 123mm copper colour... :hnthnt: 2 lips,used the 1m diving lip...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Charles on November 08, 2013, 07:08:42 AM

He decided to buy an Avet
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on November 10, 2013, 01:19:10 PM
tackel junkies sometimes get a "pay back"!


Bought a rod for R1300  three weeks ago form my usual tackle shop


Last week I was walking through another (newly opened) tackle shop and noticed the exact rod marked at R900!


I went back to the place I bought it at (I am a regular there and they know me well)


The salesman was shocked and spoke to the boss man....who 10 minutes later came and spoke to me. He apologized, saying that there was a problem with the supplier and how the rods were bought etc...something about specials and timing...and that the suppliers had not acted correctly. He was p***ed off as anything with the supplier


The end result - I was refunded the difference in price and an extra R50. I was not even asking for any "correction because my purchase was done and dusted - I was just telling the salesman what I had seen in the other shop!


Now that's what I call customer care!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: CLS on November 10, 2013, 04:50:36 PM
Ziggy, I am glad they helped you out, just shows the mark up on some of these items, and it pays to shop around.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on November 11, 2013, 11:26:04 AM
Ziggy, I am glad they helped you out, just shows the mark up on some of these items, and it pays to shop around.

You will virtually shed tears if you knew, I had a freind who owned a tackle shop and on some items the mark-up was 400%, yes 400% on most other items which included rods and reels the general mark-up was around 150%. This excludes the mark-ups the suppliers had  already added from getting it abroad and distributing locally.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on November 12, 2013, 04:20:16 PM
Wow LGF that makes me depressed... depression leads to retail therapy.... I feel a purchase coming on.....!!!! :hnthnt:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on November 14, 2013, 11:02:30 AM
Wow LGF that makes me depressed... depression leads to retail therapy.... I feel a purchase coming on.....!!!! :hnthnt:

Ies true, I just wish that I could buy the stuff I actually need and not just stuff that will gather dust in some forgotten corner, case in point, my recent discovery of two shimano rods, yes TWO and the one still had the price tag on when I took it out the rod-sock.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on November 22, 2013, 01:26:34 PM
John F here... My last purchase was 10 min ago! 
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on November 22, 2013, 01:33:31 PM
John F here... My last purchase was 10 min ago!


Gonna need more info than that!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on November 22, 2013, 01:45:11 PM
:hehe:

PE harbour, commercial marine...

S/s bits and pieces;

Columbia gear;

Terminal tackle;

Williamson deep divers;

Others bits and pieces

Eish, it was a bit rushy (only had 15 min to do it - blasphemy!) but ended up with almost R1,000 damage...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Willie on November 22, 2013, 01:46:51 PM
R1000 in 15 minutes wow imagine you are there for 8 hours :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on November 22, 2013, 01:57:11 PM
Yeah, but I tell you what Willie it feels gooooood!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Willie on November 22, 2013, 02:11:46 PM
I know that this T/A is even worse then saying no to a  :2m:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Toppie on November 22, 2013, 02:30:49 PM
:hehe:

PE harbour, commercial marine...

S/s bits and pieces;

Columbia gear;

Terminal tackle;

Williamson deep divers;

Others bits and pieces

Eish, it was a bit rushy (only had 15 min to do it - blasphemy!) but ended up with almost R1,000 damage...

Marcos, this thread is not going to help you much!
 
I suggest you go the whole way and join Alcoholic's Anonymous, or the Lighthouse Mission.
 
Perhaps you have heard of me and my nationwide campaign in the cause of temperance. Each year for the past fourteen years I have made a tour of South Africa and Mozambique and delivered a series of lectures on the evils of drinking and fishing tackle addiction.
 
On this tour I have been accompanied by a young friend and assistant, David Powell. David, a young man of good family and excellent background, is a pathetic example of a life ruined by excessive indulgence in alcohol, fishing tackle addiction, and women. 
David would appear with me at the lectures and sit on the stage, wheezing and staring at the audience through bleary, bloodshot eyes, sweating profusely, picking his nose, passing wind and making obscene gestures, while I would point him out as an example of what debauchery would do to a person. 
 
Last summer, unfortunately David died.
 
A mutual friend has referred me to you and I have taken the liberty of observing you for a few years now. In my opinion, you are a natural, and a perfect replacement for David, and therefore I wonder if you would care to take David's place on my next tour.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on November 23, 2013, 08:25:02 AM
Toppie, if you're recruiting new "David's" from this thread, you could soon be on tour with  a whole team of messed up addicts. Think it's a great idea, that way you can illustrate all the stages of this terminal illness. (clap)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on November 23, 2013, 01:18:06 PM
:hehe:

PE harbour, commercial marine...

S/s bits and pieces;

Columbia gear;

Terminal tackle;

Williamson deep divers;

Others bits and pieces

Eish, it was a bit rushy (only had 15 min to do it - blasphemy!) but ended up with almost R1,000 damage...

Marcos, this thread is not going to help you much!
 
I suggest you go the whole way and join Alcoholic's Anonymous, or the Lighthouse Mission.
 
Perhaps you have heard of me and my nationwide campaign in the cause of temperance. Each year for the past fourteen years I have made a tour of South Africa and Mozambique and delivered a series of lectures on the evils of drinking and fishing tackle addiction.
 
On this tour I have been accompanied by a young friend and assistant, David Powell. David, a young man of good family and excellent background, is a pathetic example of a life ruined by excessive indulgence in alcohol, fishing tackle addiction, and women. 
David would appear with me at the lectures and sit on the stage, wheezing and staring at the audience through bleary, bloodshot eyes, sweating profusely, picking his nose, passing wind and making obscene gestures, while I would point him out as an example of what debauchery would do to a person. 
 
Last summer, unfortunately David died.
 
A mutual friend has referred me to you and I have taken the liberty of observing you for a few years now. In my opinion, you are a natural, and a perfect replacement for David, and therefore I wonder if you would care to take David's place on my next tour.

I dunno.. what's with the women?? :dunno:  or does she own a Tackle shop!!!! :hnthnt:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on November 23, 2013, 01:21:39 PM
:hehe:

PE harbour, commercial marine...

S/s bits and pieces;

Columbia gear;

Terminal tackle;

Williamson deep divers;

Others bits and pieces

Eish, it was a bit rushy (only had 15 min to do it - blasphemy!) but ended up with almost R1,000 damage...

Marcos, this thread is not going to help you much!
 
I suggest you go the whole way and join Alcoholic's Anonymous, or the Lighthouse Mission.
 
Perhaps you have heard of me and my nationwide campaign in the cause of temperance. Each year for the past fourteen years I have made a tour of South Africa and Mozambique and delivered a series of lectures on the evils of drinking and fishing tackle addiction.
 
On this tour I have been accompanied by a young friend and assistant, David Powell. David, a young man of good family and excellent background, is a pathetic example of a life ruined by excessive indulgence in alcohol, fishing tackle addiction, and women. 
David would appear with me at the lectures and sit on the stage, wheezing and staring at the audience through bleary, bloodshot eyes, sweating profusely, picking his nose, passing wind and making obscene gestures, while I would point him out as an example of what debauchery would do to a person. 
 
Last summer, unfortunately David died.
 
A mutual friend has referred me to you and I have taken the liberty of observing you for a few years now. In my opinion, you are a natural, and a perfect replacement for David, and therefore I wonder if you would care to take David's place on my next tour.

I dunno.. what's with the women?? :dunno:  or does she own a Tackle shop!!!! :hnthnt:
maybe her dad owned a brewery :frid
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: MIKE PIKE on November 24, 2013, 08:15:21 PM


 
Marcos, this thread is not going to help you much!
 
I suggest you go the whole way and join Alcoholic's Anonymous, or the Lighthouse Mission.
 
Perhaps you have heard of me and my nationwide campaign in the cause of temperance. Each year for the past fourteen years I have made a tour of South Africa and Mozambique and delivered a series of lectures on the evils of drinking and fishing tackle addiction.
 
On this tour I have been accompanied by a young friend and assistant, David Powell. David, a young man of good family and excellent background, is a pathetic example of a life ruined by excessive indulgence in alcohol, fishing tackle addiction, and women. 
David would appear with me at the lectures and sit on the stage, wheezing and staring at the audience through bleary, bloodshot eyes, sweating profusely, picking his nose, passing wind and making obscene gestures, while I would point him out as an example of what debauchery would do to a person. 
 
Last summer, unfortunately David died.
 
A mutual friend has referred me to you and I have taken the liberty of observing you for a few years now. In my opinion, you are a natural, and a perfect replacement for David, and therefore I wonder if you would care to take David's place on my next tour.


 :rotfl   :rotfl  classic Clive and perfect  , a woman whos oldman owns a tackleshop and a brewery , where do i sign up for the next tour.. :hyst: [size=78%]  [/size]

Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on December 13, 2013, 12:23:38 PM
Man fell off the wagon again.....http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?topic=12812.new#new (http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?topic=12812.new#new)
 
But I can blame it on others, so not 100% my fault  :hnthnt:
 
Werries, toppie , spiker, lofty and all the rest of you have to accept liability on this one but especially Werries for posting those darn nice pics....
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: kevf on December 28, 2013, 04:18:51 PM
Oh No!!!
Assasian Amia and Stradic 5000 with 25lb Gosen 8x
Never felt so good seeing my bank account violated like that though, roll on Vidal in feb  :sreel:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: MIKE PIKE on December 28, 2013, 07:06:37 PM
 (clap) .. nice set up kevf... :Like:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Spickerish on December 31, 2013, 01:01:57 PM
I'm not an addict!!! I can stop when ever my bank manager feels like it!! Visited Gani's in Witbank yesterday and walked out with 2 Penn squall 60 ld's plus penn rods, 2 Iland lures, 4 Rapala X raps, 4 Halco lazer pro 160's, crimping tool with a whole set of crimps and other odd's and ends like cuta dusters, sea spooks, nylon ext!

Gents please make sure to take a non fishing friend with you to your next TA outing because taking a fishing friend can ruin your bank balance!!!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Lofty on January 09, 2014, 11:43:35 PM
had to go get a  :shmno: stradic 5000fj today(for my b.day which was on 01/01/2014,got a very good wife... :hehe: she understands my addiction and is helping me get better... :crzy )Stradic is going on my new poseidon ultralight spinning 1-3 ounce(which I got for christmas,also from wifey... w;k )...and had to get some 20lb braid and fluoro leader....and some bucktails....and some goodies for my lighties...each got their own little tackle box with a selection of hooks,swivels,cotton,sinkers etc....eventhough they used mine when we went fishing :blush: :hehe: :happ: :yipee: now for the weather to clear... :rain: :hnthnt: :fshn: my boys already asked to go fishing tomorrow...weather permitting.. :clwn so I'm giving the younger one my daiwa regal 3000(15 lb braid) and a 7"rod,and my eldest either my penn fierce 4000(with 20lb braid) or shimano sienna 4000 and a 9" rod as he doesn't like fishing with braid yet... :win:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: victorius on January 10, 2014, 02:39:15 AM
Does it ever end............ Somehow got my eye on a Amia 11 Ft with Microguides and a Stradic 5000 FJ and 15 lb Gosen Braid.
 
Problem is the Wife fishes as well so I will have to double up on this order ------------ which is going to cost a whack. So the good old credit card will be talking ......loudly pretty soon.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Chigger on January 10, 2014, 06:59:45 AM
Does it ever end..........


...NOPE.... :rck"
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Half-Pint on January 10, 2014, 07:54:05 AM
With the birthday bash coming up ny local shops are already salivating duh
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: MIKE PIKE on January 10, 2014, 07:57:29 AM
Does it ever end..........


...NOPE.... :rck"
:rotfl ... it never ends .. :nail:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Lofty on January 13, 2014, 10:34:11 PM
as mentioned on other threads,I got a poseidon ultralight 10"6 spinning and Stradic 5000FJ....after casting with it I came to the conclusion that I will need more spoons,plugs,bucktails and leadheads to name a few,in the 2-2,5 ouce weight range...so back to the "store" for me SOON... :hnthnt: :hehe: :happ: ... :blush:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: lebaka on January 22, 2014, 04:38:30 PM
sigh it was hard work

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af345/lebaka/IMG-20140122-WA0015_zps220d9572.jpg) (http://s1022.photobucket.com/user/lebaka/media/IMG-20140122-WA0015_zps220d9572.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: REEFMAN on January 22, 2014, 04:40:42 PM
 :shk Gary!

You got it bad bru....!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: REEFMAN on January 22, 2014, 04:41:44 PM
Finally got my Amia and some pretty little Shiver sticks... roll on Mappies!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Prego on January 22, 2014, 04:43:33 PM
sigh it was hard work

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af345/lebaka/IMG-20140122-WA0015_zps220d9572.jpg) (http://s1022.photobucket.com/user/lebaka/media/IMG-20140122-WA0015_zps220d9572.jpg.html)

Now that's lekker  w;k
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: jaenswart on January 22, 2014, 04:55:33 PM
Does it ever end............

Its like a diet...it always starts again on a Monday
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on January 22, 2014, 04:55:33 PM
I got the bug two days ago - and went to buy a few hooks and things - walked out with a Shimano Clarus 6'6 and a Symetre 2500 and 15lib Gosen, a range of lures and leaders etc  - I needed that 7th rod for my little boat (really!)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: tkei on January 22, 2014, 04:56:27 PM
sigh it was hard work

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af345/lebaka/IMG-20140122-WA0015_zps220d9572.jpg) (http://s1022.photobucket.com/user/lebaka/media/IMG-20140122-WA0015_zps220d9572.jpg.html)
Eish. Too much of niceness.


One thing I noticed this weekend on the marlin whilst skippering. I dont know about shag, Rory, Reel Magic etc say but lumo yellow high vis line is the way to go. Trying to follow blue or white line on other fish on blue water is nearly impossible, the marlin was on double x 50lb yellow. you could see it clearly whenever you needed to.




My lures from S&R tackle are on the way. My tackle addiction has its fix coming.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: jaenswart on January 22, 2014, 04:56:51 PM
Gary thats insane
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on January 23, 2014, 03:44:45 AM
sigh it was hard work

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af345/lebaka/IMG-20140122-WA0015_zps220d9572.jpg) (http://s1022.photobucket.com/user/lebaka/media/IMG-20140122-WA0015_zps220d9572.jpg.html)
So what are their names... very nice!!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: victorius on January 23, 2014, 06:26:03 AM
Hi Tony
 
Question did you get the Amia 11 ft Heavy with Micro Guides and If I may ask - where and what cost ? Cause I am also looking for a similar one .
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: REEFMAN on January 23, 2014, 07:31:07 AM
Hi Tony
 
Question did you get the Amia 11 ft Heavy with Micro Guides and If I may ask - where and what cost ? Cause I am also looking for a similar one .

Yup that's the one. 1.5oz rating. Got it from Basil's. Price is on their site. Their service is brilliant, by the way. Door to door courier within 2 days.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Homie on January 23, 2014, 07:49:15 AM
Hi Tony
 
Question did you get the Amia 11 ft Heavy with Micro Guides and If I may ask - where and what cost ? Cause I am also looking for a similar one .

Yup that's the one. 1.5oz rating. Got it from Basil's. Price is on their site. Their service is brilliant, by the way. Door to door courier within 2 days.

Man am I tempted......
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: REEFMAN on January 23, 2014, 07:55:05 AM
You can have a chuck with it at the social Homes... I'm still very sceptical that a rod so long will be able to load a 1oz lure. Proof will be in the pudding...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Homie on January 23, 2014, 07:57:36 AM
Thanks Tony.. would love to !
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on January 23, 2014, 08:12:42 AM
sigh it was hard work

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af345/lebaka/IMG-20140122-WA0015_zps220d9572.jpg) (http://s1022.photobucket.com/user/lebaka/media/IMG-20140122-WA0015_zps220d9572.jpg.html)

You think?!?! All your back hooks are a tad too short into the lure. You need to rig them all over again!!!!  :crzy

Great selection! And the blue over gold? Priceless...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Charles on January 23, 2014, 09:19:01 AM
You can have a chuck with it at the social Homes... I'm still very sceptical that a rod so long will be able to load a 1oz lure. Proof will be in the pudding...
I am looking forward to some feedback REEFMAN. I am also tempted to pair one with my Sustain but am a bit sceptical and those rods are a bit pricey.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Rory mundy on January 23, 2014, 11:24:37 AM
just have different rods and line colour for each spot

corner blue line
riggers yellow line  slightly longer rods 2 inches to clear corner rod tips if all rods are in gunnel rod holders
japan  clear

Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Rory mundy on January 23, 2014, 11:27:59 AM
are those 2 silver head lures in the middle legends ??? 
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Gerhard on January 23, 2014, 12:29:26 PM
After arriving back in SA from Saudi after 4.5 months....


I guess my gear for popping and jigging is sorted... :blush:


Bunch of new lures going back for those Cuta and Queens from the rocks...


Flying down to Dbn for the weekend and might just pop into Kingfisher... w;k
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: jaenswart on January 23, 2014, 12:33:17 PM
just have different rods and line colour for each spot

corner blue line
riggers yellow line  slightly longer rods 2 inches to clear corner rod tips if all rods are in gunnel rod holders
japan  clear



or just wrap the rods with cricket grips with those colors...works a charm
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on January 23, 2014, 02:35:08 PM
are those 2 silver head lures in the middle legends ???
Think they are the Demons.
http://www.demontackle.co.za/products-page/lures/large-trolling-lures/jet-head/ (http://www.demontackle.co.za/products-page/lures/large-trolling-lures/jet-head/)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: lebaka on January 23, 2014, 02:40:08 PM
are those 2 silver head lures in the middle legends ???
Think they are the Demons.
http://www.demontackle.co.za/products-page/lures/large-trolling-lures/jet-head/ (http://www.demontackle.co.za/products-page/lures/large-trolling-lures/jet-head/)

you think !!!!!!!! you know very well they are  :clwn
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: isivuba on January 23, 2014, 02:41:26 PM
are those 2 silver head lures in the middle legends ???
Think they are the Demons.
http://www.demontackle.co.za/products-page/lures/large-trolling-lures/jet-head/ (http://www.demontackle.co.za/products-page/lures/large-trolling-lures/jet-head/)

you think !!!!!!!! you know very well they are  :clwn




 :hyst: (bat
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: lebaka on January 23, 2014, 02:45:30 PM
actually love those lures relatively inexpensive and smoke more than bob marley in the 70's and they catch fish
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on January 23, 2014, 02:46:17 PM
And what are the first 4 or 5…  :dunno:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: lebaka on January 23, 2014, 02:48:04 PM
mold crafts
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Rory mundy on January 23, 2014, 02:49:02 PM
just have different rods and line colour for each spot

corner blue line
riggers yellow line  slightly longer rods 2 inches to clear corner rod tips if all rods are in gunnel rod holders
japan  clear



or just wrap the rods with cricket grips with those colors...works a charm

I have done that but more to stop metal on metal in the rod holders
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: tkei on January 23, 2014, 04:37:42 PM
Hi I'm Adam and I have TA.


Received these from the post man today from S&R (just glad greg isnt my postman making "deliveries" at my house)


Pakula Lumo Sprocket and S&R sweet 16. I think i need to visit the tackle store for some chains, leader line, a few more crimps and whatever else I may need to rig them.  :-)

Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on January 23, 2014, 04:43:00 PM
Hi I'm Adam and I have TA.


Received these from the post man today from S&R (just glad greg isnt my postman making "deliveries" at my house)


Pakula Lumo Sprocket and S&R sweet 16. I think i need to visit the tackle store for some chains, leader line, a few more crimps and whatever else I may need to rig them.  :-)
:Like:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Homie on January 23, 2014, 04:48:11 PM
Now if only SnR Tackle would produce something for the Shore anglers.......
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: tkei on January 23, 2014, 04:53:27 PM
I believe he has a very nice demo model Borat speedo. Only 1 skid mark. Homie, you will look awsome fishing in it at the Birthday bash.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Homie on January 23, 2014, 04:59:24 PM
I believe he has a very nice demo model Borat speedo. Only 1 skid mark. Homie, you will look awsome fishing in it at the Birthday bash.

 :rotfl
He decided the Borat Speedo was too mainstream.... hes now doing these
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: tkei on January 23, 2014, 05:00:53 PM
Nice tackle covers.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Homie on January 23, 2014, 05:04:11 PM
Nice tackle covers.

Yup, Greg bought one for this reel.... Its a bit big for his "tackle" though...
 :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: tkei on January 23, 2014, 05:05:02 PM
Nice tackle covers.

Yup, Greg bought one for this reel.... Its a bit big for his "tackle" though...
 :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Cam Mundy on January 23, 2014, 05:10:40 PM
Getting some of my gear ready for a spot of fishing :gt:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: lebaka on January 23, 2014, 05:11:41 PM
i see a another trip to the pro shop in my not to distant future  :happ:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Homie on January 23, 2014, 05:12:35 PM
Cam,
Whats that stick on the far right ?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Prego on January 23, 2014, 05:19:18 PM
Getting some of my gear ready for a spot of fishing :gt:


Just wet my pants  :blush:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: isivuba on January 23, 2014, 05:20:42 PM
Getting some of my gear ready for a spot of fishing :gt:

 :shk A rack full of Stella's.......You are truly my Hero  :bow:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Cam Mundy on January 23, 2014, 05:32:28 PM
Cam,
Whats that stick on the far right ?

My battered and bruised aerocast 8ft
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: REEFMAN on January 23, 2014, 05:33:30 PM
Cam,
Whats that stick on the far right ?

Special Tiger, Beastmaster would be my guess?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Cam Mundy on January 23, 2014, 05:34:52 PM
I hace one of them as well Tony use my 4k stradic with it
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Cam Mundy on January 23, 2014, 05:41:17 PM
From left to right
Race point 200- 18k
Carpenter Monster hunter 80H-18k
Carpenter Endless Passion 86/40 - 14K
Yamaga Blanks Atlas 76/6- 10 K
Yamaga Blanks Blue Sniper- 5k
Hots Fake Lez 54m 8k PG
Shout long Cast 8k Stradic
Aerocast ft - 4K- Stradic
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Cam Mundy on January 23, 2014, 06:10:31 PM
While I'm having my self imposed intervention I better come clean about my lures  :-(
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Cam Mundy on January 23, 2014, 06:18:22 PM
Getting some of my gear ready for a spot of fishing :gt:

 :shk A rack full of Stella's.......You are truly my Hero  :bow:

Its easy to do mate provided you have no kids, wife, Mortgage, Car payments ect and work for a company that watches you dump your salary into the company till each month!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Spickerish on January 23, 2014, 06:28:57 PM
That's like being a drug addict and working for a drug dealer! I'll keep you in my thoughts you poor man!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: isivuba on January 23, 2014, 06:40:53 PM
Getting some of my gear ready for a spot of fishing :gt:

 :shk A rack full of Stella's.......You are truly my Hero  :bow:

Its easy to do mate provided you have no kids, wife, Mortgage, Car payments ect and work for a company that watches you dump your salary into the company till each month!

I have all the above......Guys like you make our dreams come true.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on January 27, 2014, 05:29:55 AM
 duh
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on January 27, 2014, 08:25:18 AM
duh

What The Fluff!!! looks like a toy box!!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on January 27, 2014, 08:51:04 AM
Pakula Witchdoctor.... apparently going to tease all the big boys closer to the spread!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on January 27, 2014, 08:54:36 AM
IDK..... I think it will catch more fishermen! :dunno:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on January 27, 2014, 08:58:53 AM
Boys this side swear by them, they actually laughed when i mentioned i'd never heard of it!! Not sure if any of the guys on UA have used/had success with them but might as well give it a bash!!
 
http://www.pakula.com.au/index.php/witchdoctor-exciter (http://www.pakula.com.au/index.php/witchdoctor-exciter)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: peterblace on January 27, 2014, 09:45:35 AM
plenty boats in Maputo use it...and Marcos has a DIY version that was posted here on UA...we even filmed the action under the water
and Marcos one in one occasion had a strike...must definetely work
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on January 27, 2014, 10:33:45 AM
plenty boats in Maputo use it...and Marcos has a DIY version that was posted here on UA...we even filmed the action under the water
and Marcos one in one occasion had a strike...must definetely work


 :corrct: had a bill hitting it hard! It definitely works!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on January 28, 2014, 10:32:10 AM
Boys this side swear by them, they actually laughed when i mentioned i'd never heard of it!! Not sure if any of the guys on UA have used/had success with them but might as well give it a bash!!
 
http://www.pakula.com.UA/index.php/witchdoctor-exciter (http://www.pakula.com.UA/index.php/witchdoctor-exciter)
UNLEASH THE SHINY PLANK!!!!! AAAARGGGHH!!!
 
yip they do work well, pull them slowly when your trolling for cuda as well, the flash is awesome!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: iNdlovu on January 28, 2014, 10:16:48 PM
Do you sell them Greg?


Why wouldn't a few old CD's strung together on a sinker do the same job?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on January 29, 2014, 11:33:06 PM
I dont sell them, but they do have a swimming action which is quite cool.
 
never dragged the cd's on a weight, I do use them when we are sailfishing sometimes as a surface teaser.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on January 29, 2014, 11:42:30 PM
Had a bit of a lapse today...
A couple of light fenwick DS rods to match up with some 4000 size reels, these are rated for 1 to 1 1/2oz. Will they be ok for those size reels on 20lb, for general light lure fishing of the boat?
 
and then thought to try the new penn conflict 5000, any suggestions on rods for this reel? its loaded with 30lb
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: jaenswart on January 30, 2014, 06:29:33 AM
Boys this side swear by them, they actually laughed when i mentioned i'd never heard of it!! Not sure if any of the guys on UA have used/had success with them but might as well give it a bash!!
 
http://www.pakula.com.UA/index.php/witchdoctor-exciter (http://www.pakula.com.UA/index.php/witchdoctor-exciter)

I have 2. Have had some success on them, but they swim tough on the small boats
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on January 30, 2014, 08:30:28 AM
Vidal prep well underway...   :shmno:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: lebaka on January 30, 2014, 04:52:59 PM
ooooh la la....... big boy toys
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: isivuba on January 30, 2014, 05:00:15 PM
Look what my pimp got me today.  :hnthnt:


Just like to thank Reefz for recommending this reel   :rck" , Homes and Mike Pike for phoning/ Picking it up. Homie got such a good price I just could not resist.


you guys rock :+ cred:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: iNdlovu on January 30, 2014, 05:09:04 PM
Congrats Mike and big  :+ cred:   to the guys for their assistance. Man, but UA has a great bunch of people.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Homie on January 30, 2014, 05:38:40 PM
Look what my pimp got me today.  :hnthnt:


Just like to thank Reefz for recommending this reel   :rck" , Homes and Mike Pike for phoning/ Picking it up. Homie got such a good price I just could not resist.


you guys rock :+ cred:

 :rck" :rck" :rck"
Only a pleasure bro !

Now if only you spooled the line on the right way ! duh gonna have sore arms redoing it ! :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Half-Pint on January 30, 2014, 06:17:02 PM
 :cgrts: Mike! What Homie says is correct. Do a search on the forum I think Reefz posted an article on how to spool mono for surf casting
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: isivuba on January 30, 2014, 06:22:26 PM
Guys it was spooled by the tackle shop just after picking it up from Homie's place on one of those fancy spooling machine's  :hnthnt: .
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Homie on January 30, 2014, 06:24:58 PM
Guys it was spooled by the tackle shop just after picking it up from Homie's place on one of those fancy spooling machine's  :hnthnt: .

Mike, did you tell them what rod you going to use it on ? Cant believe a tackle shop would do that ! :unhap
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: isivuba on January 30, 2014, 06:27:00 PM
Guys it was spooled by the tackle shop just after picking it up from Homie's place on one of those fancy spooling machine's  :hnthnt: .

Mike, did you tell them what rod you going to use it on ? Cant believe a tackle shop would do that ! :unhap




Yip 1224 Shimano, what you oke's on about  :dunno:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Homie on January 30, 2014, 06:42:01 PM
Guys it was spooled by the tackle shop just after picking it up from Homie's place on one of those fancy spooling machine's  :hnthnt: .

Mike, did you tell them what rod you going to use it on ? Cant believe a tackle shop would do that ! :unhap


Yip 1224 Shimano, what you oke on about  :dunno:

The lines spooled back to front.... If the reel is on the rod, The lineneeds to come out from the top... Not the bottom..
Hope that makes sense..
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: isivuba on January 30, 2014, 06:50:27 PM
Guys it was spooled by the tackle shop just after picking it up from Homie's place on one of those fancy spooling machine's  :hnthnt: .

Mike, did you tell them what rod you going to use it on ? Cant believe a tackle shop would do that ! :unhap


Yip 1224 Shimano, what you oke on about  :dunno:

The lines spooled back to front.... If the reel is on the rod, The lineneeds to come out from the top... Not the bottom..
Hope that makes sense..


Then I will just catch upside down fish then  :rck" :creep: :creep:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Homie on January 30, 2014, 07:00:13 PM
Think about how the line was on Reefz reel mike....
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on January 30, 2014, 07:01:58 PM
Guys it was spooled by the tackle shop just after picking it up from Homie's place on one of those fancy spooling machine's  :hnthnt: .

Mike, did you tell them what rod you going to use it on ? Cant believe a tackle shop would do that ! :unhap


Yip 1224 Shimano, what you oke on about  :dunno:

The lines spooled back to front.... If the reel is on the rod, The lineneeds to come out from the top... Not the bottom..
Hope that makes sense..


Then I will just catch upside down fish then  :rck" :creep: :creep:


that must have been a guateng papgooier guy in the tackle shop! He would have been gaffed one time finished if he worked in a Durban tackle shop!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: isivuba on January 30, 2014, 07:28:55 PM
See Homie now you got the locals rowdy. 


Homes you got to try harder bru  :crzy


Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: MIKE PIKE on January 31, 2014, 10:22:51 PM
Nice isivoobs , now u got a proper R&S reel , when u need some more practice at LK  , let me know  , Homie , what u on Champix or something.. ?? , the line is on the right way  :crzy 
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: isivuba on January 31, 2014, 10:45:11 PM
Nice isivoobs , now u got a proper R&S reel , when u need some more practice at LK  , let me know  , Homie , what u on Champix or something.. ?? , the line is on the right way  :crzy




Now you talking  :rck" just let me know when.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on February 01, 2014, 02:32:01 PM
Nothing like a clearance sale…


A few Big T's, some Ilands, Moldcraft and BBi Capt Morgan. :yipee:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Cam Mundy on February 01, 2014, 04:45:53 PM
One more can't hurt? New Salty Water Tackle el Maestro for chasing sails and couta on stickbait gonna pair it with an 8k and pe4
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Prego on February 03, 2014, 10:41:47 AM
One more can't hurt? New Salty Water Tackle el Maestro for chasing sails and couta on stickbait gonna pair it with an 8k and pe4

Nice Cam, what's the Stella count at currently  :hnthnt:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on February 05, 2014, 06:51:52 AM
 :shmno: ... Vidal here we come!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: maganything on February 05, 2014, 07:43:03 AM
 
awesome shaun!
 
very jealous!!!  :envy
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on February 05, 2014, 07:51:25 AM
:shmno: ... Vidal here we come!
Im looking forward to this one! However may I suggest I drive the boat instead of fighting the fish because I am fed up of cranking line onto tiagras!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on February 05, 2014, 07:57:34 AM
:shmno: ... Vidal here we come!
Im looking forward to this one! However may I suggest I drive the boat instead of fighting the fish because I am fed up of cranking line onto tiagras!!
Suits me fine Skipper....  :spinwheel:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on February 05, 2014, 07:59:41 AM
Nice Shaun... enjoy and good luck at Vidal.... :billf: :billf: :billf: :billf:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Bwana on February 05, 2014, 08:38:47 AM
Eish! What can I say apart from - YOU GUYS NEED PROFESSIONAL HELP! these are some proper relapses going on here!  :nuts:


@Mike nice reel there bud
@Shaun - serious bling there boet those are the weapons of choice
@Cam - that rod is a beast!



Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Cam Mundy on February 05, 2014, 08:54:02 AM
One more can't hurt? New Salty Water Tackle el Maestro for chasing sails and couta on stickbait gonna pair it with an 8k and pe4

Nice Cam, what's the Stella count at currently  :hnthnt:

yup need one for this rod as well now an 8k  :-( ?  :-)
Then I'm done with stella's for a while I still want a heavier jigging outfit but I think I'm gonna go conventional with a PE6 Maxel for the rod I'm keen on a Medusa Custom Works Southern Blue 556 but I need to steal a few more Handbags before I can afford it.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Prego on February 05, 2014, 09:28:33 AM
Awesome Shaun  :rck"


Yeah also keen on an 8K at the moment  :craz:

Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: REEFMAN on February 05, 2014, 01:04:02 PM
Arrrgghhhhhhhh!!!  <:
Went to MIAS to pick up some hooks for Sylvester.
Things didn't go according to plan....

(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=16672.0;attach=115754;image)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: krissi on February 05, 2014, 01:05:50 PM
Arrrgghhhhhhhh!!!  <:
Went to MIAS to pick up some hooks for Sylvester.
Things didn't go according to plan....

(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=16672.0;attach=115754;image)
:hyst: :hyst:  and I thought I was bad with a credit card in a tackle shop  w;k
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: MIKE PIKE on February 05, 2014, 01:08:50 PM
 :rotfl .. thats a lot of moolah for a couple of hooks ... :hnthnt: :hnthnt: :hyst: :hyst: .
 Says he who is back with a "Vengance"..  :hnthnt:   :hnthnt:   :rotfl
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on February 05, 2014, 01:08:55 PM
Arrrgghhhhhhhh!!!  <:
Went to MIAS to pick up some hooks for Sylvester.
Things didn't go according to plan....

(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=16672.0;attach=115754;image)


Classic... My name is Tony and it's been a few minutes since my last purchase
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shivaan on February 05, 2014, 01:18:42 PM
Arrrgghhhhhhhh!!!  <:
Went to MIAS to pick up some hooks for Sylvester.
Things didn't go according to plan....

(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=16672.0;attach=115754;image)


Classic... My name is Tony and it's been a few minutes since my last purchase


What we dont see is whats at the top half of the till slip  :crzy
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: REEFMAN on February 05, 2014, 01:26:49 PM
Hahaha spot on Mike! You know me too well!
Finally got my dream dropshot setup... 6ft Shim Vengeance, 2500 Sedona, 6lb Nanofil... eish gonna have to practice the knots on this again....
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shivaan on February 05, 2014, 01:29:34 PM
awesome setup Reefs!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Bwana on February 05, 2014, 01:45:53 PM
Nice setup! Well worth the extra TA..... I've got a 6'6" Clarus with 2500 Symetre and 10lb Gator braid and it fishes really well on the light lures. Enjoy, you'll love it!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Half-Pint on February 05, 2014, 01:48:11 PM
Looks like my slip from Basil Manning :rotfl I didnt even buy any rods and reels. Just "a few odds and ends" somehow I still hit 4 figures :cnfzd
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on February 06, 2014, 05:35:03 PM
One more can't hurt? New Salty Water Tackle el Maestro for chasing sails and couta on stickbait gonna pair it with an 8k and pe4

Nice Cam, what's the Stella count at currently  :hnthnt:

yup need one for this rod as well now an 8k  :-( ?  :-)
Then I'm done with stella's for a while I still want a heavier jigging outfit but I think I'm gonna go conventional with a PE6 Maxel for the rod I'm keen on a Medusa Custom Works Southern Blue 556 but I need to steal a few more Handbags before I can afford it.

make sure you don't get caught with the handbags, it will be tricky fishing with one hand  :crzy
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on February 06, 2014, 06:03:43 PM
Had a little slip today... Got a 'gosa 8k for a nice price and I couldn't ignore her whispering my name from a distance... Damn this TA thing is a wicked beast! 
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Willie on February 06, 2014, 06:32:33 PM
Eish I must start a TA counselling process can make a lot of money
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: MIKE PIKE on February 06, 2014, 10:55:00 PM
 :rotfl .. Willie , you wont make money on the counselling ... the okes would have spent it all on tackle already ... :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Spickerish on February 07, 2014, 03:58:54 PM
Gents I have a big problem!!

Went to Gani's to pick up my Garmin Echo 50s paid for last year December and walked out with the fishfinder and another Penn Squall 60 LD which was unplanned! Damn this TA of ours!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: isivuba on February 07, 2014, 04:41:13 PM
Gents I have a big problem!!

Went to Gani's to pick up my Garmin Echo 50s paid for last year December and walked out with the fishfinder and another Penn Squall 60 LD which was unplanned! Damn this TA of ours!!


Anton you Tackle Sl*t. :new:  and my name is Anton.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Spickerish on February 07, 2014, 05:36:15 PM
But I needed it!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: isivuba on February 08, 2014, 12:46:14 PM
SO ?......what did you Aunties buy today. :hnthnt:  Had to work today.  :-(
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on February 08, 2014, 12:54:16 PM
312hours 14mins and some change then I will be in heaven errr I meant at the fishing specialist in CT....... :-) not that I am counting...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on February 08, 2014, 12:55:07 PM
and I WILL resist TA... well at least a little bit!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Half-Pint on February 08, 2014, 12:55:52 PM
Some more swivels, a couple of little boxes to store hooks and swivels in because my old ones don't fit in my new small tackle bag. Some tubes to makr stiff rigged scratching traces   a casting glove thingymajig and some braid scissors. The funniest part was getting a demo from the sales assistant on how to use the scissors :hyst: :hyst: how dumb do I look (don't answer that please  (bat )
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: REEFMAN on February 08, 2014, 01:14:42 PM
PS... MIAS has some stock of beautiful fresh Mullet from Baitman... hurry, hurry!!
While I was there, one of the salesmen came up to me and asked me to advise a customer going up to Moz... eish, you know things are bad when they think you're part of the staff!!  :hyst:
I was finished.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: tkei on February 08, 2014, 01:25:12 PM
Nothing too spectacular today. A box of crimps, some leader line and a fixed rod. Still a few hundred bucks and didn't even need a packet. Things are.getting sad.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: deepblu on February 10, 2014, 01:42:12 PM
So I went shopping the weekend got some med/heavy shimano beast masters for the boat nice looking rod cant wait to get some :sreel:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: lebaka on February 10, 2014, 02:57:34 PM
what you gonna pair them with ? tld's ?

Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on February 27, 2014, 02:32:58 PM
 :blush:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: lebaka on February 27, 2014, 02:36:37 PM
haha thats a proper purchase
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on February 27, 2014, 02:40:49 PM
What do you okes reckon about these, quality is outstanding? Want to give them a bash in the wash instead of the Halco Max.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on February 27, 2014, 02:42:03 PM
Shag, your Valentines Day present is in the bottom right...  :rotfl
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: lebaka on February 27, 2014, 02:43:24 PM
greg you can send some of those my way btw  (bat
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on February 27, 2014, 02:51:58 PM
Shag, your Valentines Day present is in the bottom right...  :rotfl
:blush: why thank you!! A way to a mans heart is through his shackles....
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on February 27, 2014, 02:52:37 PM
greg you can send some of those my way btw  (bat
There is room for some negotiation....
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: lebaka on February 27, 2014, 02:55:17 PM
greg you can send some of those my way btw  (bat
There is room for some negotiation....


ill swop you for lead  :clwn
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: deepblu on February 27, 2014, 02:56:35 PM
what you gonna pair them with ? tld's ?
yeah Lebs some 25's
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: lebaka on February 27, 2014, 02:57:37 PM
what you gonna pair them with ? tld's ?
yeah Lebs some 25's

cool lekka little set ups
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Prego on February 27, 2014, 02:58:40 PM
This TA is a bad bad thing even to ashamed to post

My name is Prego and I have TA  :blush:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: lebaka on February 27, 2014, 03:02:22 PM
This TA is a bad bad thing even to ashamed to post

My name is Prego and I have TA  :blush:

oh come on you big girl.....show us show us
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Rory mundy on February 27, 2014, 03:05:35 PM
let me Join in, my 10kg competition reels
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: REEFMAN on February 27, 2014, 03:14:31 PM
Alutechnos? Avet? Look awesome!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: chrisquinton on February 27, 2014, 03:28:46 PM
I dont think this thread is good for me......knowing I am not alone.
Whenever I pop in to get one or two small things........you know........well, I astound myself even.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: tkei on February 27, 2014, 03:39:40 PM
Please excuse me from this group. I ashamed us all today. i walked into a tackle shop and left 30min later EMPTY HANDED. Please help me to fall off the wagon again. what must I do.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Hammer on February 27, 2014, 03:52:48 PM
tkei, go back there tomorrow with your credit card in your hand not in your wallet and I am sure you will get back on track. Good luck and happy shopping :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Kevinm40 on February 27, 2014, 03:54:17 PM
I went in for a finger protector and....went  :craz: :craz: :craz:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Rory mundy on February 27, 2014, 04:12:27 PM
Alutechnos? Avet? Look awesome!

Accurate
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: REEFMAN on February 27, 2014, 04:18:06 PM
Beautiful Rory!
Nicee finger guard Kevin :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: deepblu on February 27, 2014, 04:19:00 PM
I went in for a finger protector and....went  :craz: :craz: :craz:

what model gosa did u buy Kev
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Kevinm40 on February 27, 2014, 04:28:58 PM
I went in for a finger protector and....went  :craz: :craz: :craz:

what model gosa did u buy Kev

6000, can't wait to try it out this weekend.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Kevinm40 on February 27, 2014, 04:30:24 PM
Beautiful Rory!
Nicee finger guard Kevin :hyst:

so i told the wife i only spent R99 :hnthnt:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Spickerish on February 27, 2014, 04:57:23 PM
Beautiful Rory!
Nicee finger guard Kevin :hyst:

so i told the wife i only spent R99 :hnthnt:

If only we can pay the prices we tell our wifes we've paid there would be no need for this thread!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: deepblu on February 27, 2014, 04:59:07 PM
Beautiful Rory!
Nicee finger guard Kevin :hyst:

so i told the wife i only spent R99 :hnthnt:
theres a good saying for that Kevin   "when I die, may my wife not sell my toys for what I told her I paid for it" :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Spickerish on February 27, 2014, 05:04:44 PM
@ Deepblu

Do yourself a favour and look at the Penn Squall 60's before you buy the tld 25. I was in the same boat and wanted to buy the 25's before I saw the Penn and now I have 3 with the forth coming end of the month. I'm a die hard Shimano fan and I've got 2 tld 15's but I think the Penn squall's are a bit beter.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on February 27, 2014, 06:00:29 PM
sigh it was hard work

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af345/lebaka/IMG-20140122-WA0015_zps220d9572.jpg) (http://s1022.photobucket.com/user/lebaka/media/IMG-20140122-WA0015_zps220d9572.jpg.html)
So what are their names... very nice!!!

nice set up Marcos, what hooks are you using?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on February 27, 2014, 06:07:09 PM
I am dreading going in to B Manning tomorrow to buy some bait...I know what is going to happen!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on February 27, 2014, 06:10:49 PM
sigh it was hard work

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af345/lebaka/IMG-20140122-WA0015_zps220d9572.jpg) (http://s1022.photobucket.com/user/lebaka/media/IMG-20140122-WA0015_zps220d9572.jpg.html)
So what are their names... very nice!!!

nice set up Marcos, what hooks are you using?

apologies Marcos I didn't track the thread, but anyway lebaka, what are the hooks?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on February 27, 2014, 06:12:01 PM
I am dreading going in to B Manning tomorrow to buy some bait...I know what is going to happen!
 


I though you were going artificial lure or is that what you mean :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Patches on February 28, 2014, 08:01:18 AM
Hi my name is Patrick... and I'm and addict.
Right! Formalities out of the way look what arrived at my door yesterday! :happ: :crzy
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: lebaka on February 28, 2014, 08:04:36 AM
sigh it was hard work

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af345/lebaka/IMG-20140122-WA0015_zps220d9572.jpg) (http://s1022.photobucket.com/user/lebaka/media/IMG-20140122-WA0015_zps220d9572.jpg.html)
So what are their names... very nice!!!

nice set up Marcos, what hooks are you using?

apologies Marcos I didn't track the thread, but anyway lebaka, what are the hooks?

owner jobu's
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Kevinm40 on February 28, 2014, 02:15:11 PM
Beautiful Rory!
Nicee finger guard Kevin :hyst:

so i told the wife i only spent R99 :hnthnt:
theres a good saying for that Kevin   "when I die, may my wife not sell my toys for what I told her I paid for it" :hyst:

last will and testament....please contact UA members, these guys will know what to do with my toys! :hehe: :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Kevinm40 on February 28, 2014, 02:18:11 PM
I was at BM earlier today, the place was  buzzing, I saw a lot of  :craz: :craz: :craz: looking guys at the cashier, Oh by the way i was one of them :craz: :lolo:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shivaan on February 28, 2014, 02:53:46 PM
Heres a tip guys.
The next time you buy tackle, pay for the cheaper items separately and keep the invoice slip.
Pay for the expensive items and hide that slip.
When you get home, conveniently leave the slip for the cheaper items on the counter top  :nuts: .


When the wife sees this, she will not panic and probably say "Ag shame. I thought the tackle costs more. You should have bought more"
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: chrisquinton on February 28, 2014, 03:12:51 PM
my wife is too sharp to fall for that.
and she knows I am faulty....or bossies as she concedes.
so i just make sure there is no slip. ever.

oh, and always but at least one R15 item. let that one fall out onto the floor when you get back so she gets an idea what this stuff really costs.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Homie on February 28, 2014, 03:20:20 PM
Heres a tip guys.
The next time you buy tackle, pay for the cheaper items separately and keep the invoice slip.
Pay for the expensive items and hide that slip.
When you get home, conveniently leave the slip for the cheaper items on the counter top  :nuts: .


When the wife sees this, she will not panic and probably say "Ag shame. I thought the tackle costs more. You should have bought more"

LOL, I do something similar....

I take out the pricey stuff and leave the packet of cheaper stuff on the table...

NO slips...... EVER !
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Cam Mundy on February 28, 2014, 03:22:46 PM
let me Join in, my 10kg competition reels

Campaigning for best brother of the year award!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Half-Pint on February 28, 2014, 09:54:19 PM
Heres a tip guys.
The next time you buy tackle, pay for the cheaper items separately and keep the invoice slip.
Pay for the expensive items and hide that slip.
When you get home, conveniently leave the slip for the cheaper items on the counter top  :nuts: .


When the wife sees this, she will not panic and probably say "Ag shame. I thought the tackle costs more. You should have bought more"

You get cheap items of tackle :dunno: :dunno:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Bwana on March 01, 2014, 08:38:24 AM
I agree, slips = divorce
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on March 02, 2014, 06:09:03 PM
Aussie lures....

The missus and her mate are going to Adelaide to see her mates Mom who isn't to well, then up To the Sunshine coast north of Brisbane to see more family.

She is taking a big suitcase so there is room for a few 'trinkets' so the questions

Pakula lures come to mind but what is recommended?

Anything other lures that we can't get readily get here
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on March 02, 2014, 06:30:48 PM
Aussie lures....

The missus and her mate are going to Adelaide to see her mates Mom who isn't to well, then up To the Sunshine coast north of Brisbane to see more family.

She is taking a big suitcase so there is room for a few 'trinkets' so the questions

Pakula lures come to mind but what is recommended?

Anything other lures that we can't get readily get here


Pakula Lumo Sprocket a must for me.... I've bought a few Polo Kai lures which I've yet to swim. Some good Shimano stick baits, Black Magic jigs and other odds and ends that we don't get in SA.


Honestly though, I've tried 4 different tackle shops in Perth and have yet to find one that comes close to Kings or BM for both selection or price.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on March 02, 2014, 06:46:17 PM
Thanks Shaun, there is really nothing advertised in the way of tackle shops in OZ
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: tkei on March 03, 2014, 07:54:48 AM
Dodger,
I looked at the Pakula lures in Aus, but they are cheaper here in SA through Shag or The fishing Pro Shop. Think a lumo sprocket was $65 and R495 here. Everything I looked at over there was more due to exchange rate.

Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on March 03, 2014, 08:05:23 AM
I built these at the weekend.....for a certain trip coming up....
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on March 03, 2014, 08:16:21 AM
I built these at the weekend.....for a certain trip coming up....


Too smart... Greg, you planning on doing a lumo type colour?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on March 03, 2014, 08:26:18 AM
I built these at the weekend.....for a certain trip coming up....


Too smart... Greg, you planning on doing a lumo type colour?
I can do....must admit the sprocket has not been succesfull for me really but cant despute its effectiveness.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on March 05, 2014, 09:52:57 AM
Forgive me father for I have sinned......again.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: jball7204 on March 06, 2014, 06:47:14 AM
Went into Basil Manning the other day to pick up a March copy of RSD, only to find they were already sold out.
 
So instead I got a new Shimano Trevala 7' Light Medium. Its a beauty....
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Zetti on March 06, 2014, 06:55:47 AM
Went into Basil Manning the other day to pick up a March copy of RSD, only to find they were already sold out.
 
So instead I got a new Shimano Trevala 7' Light Medium. Its a beauty....

 :hehe: That's like going out for milk and coming back with a Porsche. Nice bud, hope they have the magazine next time you go otherwise you are in trouble.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Bwana on March 06, 2014, 08:46:03 AM
Forgive me father for I have sinned......again.


Haha, eish Shag that is a proper relapse! I see a bit of rigging coming up in your immediate future? Did you go and get the rod we discussed as well?


Went into Basil Manning the other day to pick up a March copy of RSD, only to find they were already sold out.
 
So instead I got a new Shimano Trevala 7' Light Medium. Its a beauty....


 :hyst:  Thats proper TA bud!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on March 06, 2014, 09:01:07 AM
Forgive me father for I have sinned......again.


Haha, eish Shag that is a proper relapse! I see a bit of rigging coming up in your immediate future? Did you go and get the rod we discussed as well?


Went into Basil Manning the other day to pick up a March copy of RSD, only to find they were already sold out.
 
So instead I got a new Shimano Trevala 7' Light Medium. Its a beauty....


 :hyst:  Thats proper TA bud!

Luckily for me Mark there was no stock.....but I have ordered one  :happ:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: tkei on March 06, 2014, 09:25:30 AM
Shag, are those Owner Jabu hooks? I see you sometimes use them in your lures. I tend to go S/S but hell at 250 per 3 10 mustads they steep.


How are those owners against rust? The cost of rigging with cable thimbles etc adds up, and if the hooks wont last a season due to corrosion (no matter how you wash spray etc) its annoying, not to mention the stains on the lures. Aklso if the crimp and hook eye is under shrink wrap you cant see the corrosion.

Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on March 06, 2014, 09:54:54 AM
Shag, are those Owner Jabu hooks? I see you sometimes use them in your lures. I tend to go S/S but hell at 250 per 3 10 mustads they steep.


How are those owners against rust? The cost of rigging with cable thimbles etc adds up, and if the hooks wont last a season due to corrosion (no matter how you wash spray etc) its annoying, not to mention the stains on the lures. Aklso if the crimp and hook eye is under shrink wrap you cant see the corrosion.
I also prefer stainless, but doing some experimental stuff at the moment. I would say these jobus last 2 seasons. They do corrode even with salt off etc, and they are by no means cheap. Far from it actually. The new jobu comes with a sacrificial anode to assist with corrosion but I am not 100% confinced as yet. But the jobus are fantastic hooks. The best hooks I have used are the hays hooks, they are pricey and a bugger to sharpen but they are super strong and do hold an edge once you get them sharp.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: lebaka on March 12, 2014, 01:56:07 PM
ooooops
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shivaan on March 12, 2014, 02:00:58 PM
Heres a tip guys.
The next time you buy tackle, pay for the cheaper items separately and keep the invoice slip.
Pay for the expensive items and hide that slip.
When you get home, conveniently leave the slip for the cheaper items on the counter top  :nuts: .


When the wife sees this, she will not panic and probably say "Ag shame. I thought the tackle costs more. You should have bought more"

You get cheap items of tackle :dunno: :dunno:


Rephrase... Cheapest of the lot, you leave those on display for the vrou to see lol!
if its rods and reels, HIDE IT!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: lebaka on March 12, 2014, 02:02:08 PM
took some reels to the pro shop for a service then this happened

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af345/lebaka/tackle_zpsb142e13b.jpg) (http://s1022.photobucket.com/user/lebaka/media/tackle_zpsb142e13b.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on March 12, 2014, 02:37:22 PM
two trips  to the devils den- and I don't even want to talk about it (in case the wife is listening)! Getting ready for exploring some estuaries starting friday
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: tkei on March 12, 2014, 02:47:54 PM
Thats some good TA there guys.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Rory mundy on March 12, 2014, 02:54:36 PM
Went into Basil Manning the other day to pick up a March copy of RSD, only to find they were already sold out.
 
So instead I got a new Shimano Trevala 7' Light Medium. Its a beauty....

how much they going for at basil i have ordered up here
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on March 12, 2014, 03:05:31 PM
 :-) wow that all looks jummy!!! feel a purchase coming on......
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: No-Pro on March 12, 2014, 05:45:22 PM
My wife loves the casino and I hate it, so we hardly ever go.
The times we do go is because I spent a little bit too much money at the tackle shop.
Last year I came on leave after 3mnth out of country, and decided I earned my dollars and I am going to spoil myself for my birthday. I bought a nice camera with the wife's blessings.
Then I bought a Shimano Beastmaster with less blessings and took the aunty to the casino as a truce. And I won lekker money too. Then I got all cheeky and told the missus, you know what, my camera and rod was actually free.
I now tell her, I am such a pro, I fish with sponsors, the casino "sponsored" my rod.
I gave her a 1K of the casino money, so she is at peace  :yipee:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Cam Mundy on March 13, 2014, 05:01:38 PM
Shag, are those Owner Jabu hooks? I see you sometimes use them in your lures. I tend to go S/S but hell at 250 per 3 10 mustads they steep.


How are those owners against rust? The cost of rigging with cable thimbles etc adds up, and if the hooks wont last a season due to corrosion (no matter how you wash spray etc) its annoying, not to mention the stains on the lures. Aklso if the crimp and hook eye is under shrink wrap you cant see the corrosion.
I also prefer stainless, but doing some experimental stuff at the moment. I would say these jobus last 2 seasons. They do corrode even with salt off etc, and they are by no means cheap. Far from it actually. The new jobu comes with a sacrificial anode to assist with corrosion but I am not 100% confinced as yet. But the jobus are fantastic hooks. The best hooks I have used are the hays hooks, they are pricey and a bugger to sharpen but they are super strong and do hold an edge once you get them sharp.

Owner actually sells an aluminum tape that you apply  to your  hooks to act as an anode I'm trying it on some of my GT trebles as they are dame expensive and some of them are only made once every 2 years or so I'll let you know how it goes
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: jball7204 on March 15, 2014, 07:02:33 AM
@ Rory Mundy

They going for R1000 down here.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Rory mundy on March 15, 2014, 08:05:32 AM
1200 up here rather steep
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: tkei on March 15, 2014, 08:42:41 AM
Don't walk into the grocery store that has a very good fishing section after a few beers after work.I forgot most of the groceries I was supposed to get but new 3000 sized grinder and a few rapalas found their way into my basket. At least the slip says spar on it.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: jball7204 on March 15, 2014, 02:32:35 PM
We've been battling to find the little Yozuri EBA poppers anywhere recently, which is quite disappointing as they're deadly for anything in estuaries. My last one was taken by a pickhandle which I was a tad upset about. Visited Freespool at Gateway earlier and found a couple of the favoured pattern, and plenty other colours, and the best news was that all Yozuri lures were 50% off! So we bought 18. Apparently they dont sell so well......Strange....
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shivaan on March 16, 2014, 08:52:37 PM
We've been battling to find the little Yozuri EBA poppers anywhere recently, which is quite disappointing as they're deadly for anything in estuaries. My last one was taken by a pickhandle which I was a tad upset about. Visited Freespool at Gateway earlier and found a couple of the favoured pattern, and plenty other colours, and the best news was that all Yozuri lures were 50% off! So we bought 18. Apparently they dont sell so well......Strange....

jball... you could have left a few for me   :crzy
popped by there today and guess what... all sold  :cry:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Rory mundy on March 17, 2014, 02:17:43 PM
Shimano Trevala 7' Light Medium does this only come in coffee grinder but or do you get for multiplier
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: jball7204 on March 17, 2014, 04:07:28 PM
Will check & let you know.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: jball7204 on March 17, 2014, 04:11:42 PM
Just checked with Basil Manning. They do....shorter butts smaller eyes.....
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Rory mundy on March 17, 2014, 04:13:52 PM
Just checked with Basil Manning. They do....shorter butts smaller eyes.....

I spoke to them this morning and the sales chap said no they dont have  were you in the shop by any chance
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Prego on March 17, 2014, 04:19:59 PM
You don't get them for multipliers Rory but Jaen uses his TLD's on them, I also use my old poseidon jigging sticks as live bait sticks
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: jball7204 on March 17, 2014, 05:27:24 PM
Mmm, some confused sales okes. He did say the 6.6 did though, but I havent had a look at them in the main branch...

people swearing by them for their versatility though. Im super happy with mine.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: kapenta on March 18, 2014, 09:47:09 AM
Long time TA. I have sinned regularly, but getting on top of it now.  Realize that there is something sneaky  going on here.   


I still have a rod I built from a blank when I was 14, still use it 40 years on.  I learned to use a KP and use a KP by preference.  So what is TA all about then?  After many silent pondering moments in my shed I realized that the sales of tackle has nothing to do with catching fish, but about making the purchaser happy by belonging to one or the other group - eg friends by association, with undertones of personal freedom, respect.  In some ads survival  in a post apocalyptic world is also for sale plus associated boats, cars and drinks. 


Marketing hype is really quite insidious and when it intersects with boredom elsewhere in life they have your money that should be spent on fishing trips, not bits.


So - to TA sufferers ask yourself the question - is it possible that I can be happy without the purchase of this EXXY widget?  If there are conceivable circumstances, then you will find it easy to walk away. 
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: jball7204 on March 18, 2014, 01:39:39 PM
@ Rory

Answer from BM (I asked about 7' light medium):

This particular model does not come in a multiplier configuration. The 7' Heavy comes in a multiplier configuration with smaller eyes but the same butt length as it is designed for jigging.


Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on March 18, 2014, 02:22:17 PM
Shag, are those Owner Jabu hooks? I see you sometimes use them in your lures. I tend to go S/S but hell at 250 per 3 10 mustads they steep.


How are those owners against rust? The cost of rigging with cable thimbles etc adds up, and if the hooks wont last a season due to corrosion (no matter how you wash spray etc) its annoying, not to mention the stains on the lures. Aklso if the crimp and hook eye is under shrink wrap you cant see the corrosion.
I also prefer stainless, but doing some experimental stuff at the moment. I would say these jobus last 2 seasons. They do corrode even with salt off etc, and they are by no means cheap. Far from it actually. The new jobu comes with a sacrificial anode to assist with corrosion but I am not 100% confinced as yet. But the jobus are fantastic hooks. The best hooks I have used are the hays hooks, they are pricey and a bugger to sharpen but they are super strong and do hold an edge once you get them sharp.

Owner actually sells an aluminum tape that you apply  to your  hooks to act as an anode I'm trying it on some of my GT trebles as they are dame expensive and some of them are only made once every 2 years or so I'll let you know how it goes
There is the silver Jobus with that anode already on them but I must say they do rust quite quickly as well.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: strandloper on March 18, 2014, 11:49:45 PM
Thanks Shaun, there is really nothing advertised in the way of tackle shops in OZ

Guys,
Try MO Tackle. They're in Queenslland and probably the best prices in Oz overall.
Claim that if you get it cheaper anywhere in Oz it's free.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: tkei on March 25, 2014, 02:59:50 PM
I avoided the tackle shops for a while, last week I managed to fall off the wagon and bought 4x xraps, which I converted into a few yellowfin on friday.
I then feel for gumtree and am now the proud owner of an unused tld 50 2 spd and custom built purglas BG 50 for a bargain.  I am a sucker.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shivaan on March 30, 2014, 11:31:26 AM
You know you have a tackle addiction problem when you go to to a clothing store and hesitate to pay for a tshirt on sale but would gladly spend 10x that amount on tackle in a flash
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: CLS on March 30, 2014, 01:23:11 PM
You know you have a tackle addiction problem when you go to to a clothing store and hesitate to pay for a tshirt on sale but would gladly spend 10x that amount on tackle in a flash
Shivaan a shirt cannot bring as must joy as some new tackle  :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shivaan on March 30, 2014, 07:53:32 PM
No argument there Chris  :hnthnt:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: MIKE PIKE on March 30, 2014, 07:57:46 PM
You know you have a tackle addiction problem when you go to to a clothing store and hesitate to pay for a tshirt on sale but would gladly spend 10x that amount on tackle in a flash
  :rotfl ... whats a t shirt .. :hyst: ... buy them in the tackle shop as well , all under one roof shopping , t shirts , tackle ..... :rotfl
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on March 31, 2014, 03:19:06 PM
 
 :ldrag: :cg: :sreel: :fshn: :ldrag:
Shaun17 and I fell off the bus together!!! new rods, reels and more...... :nuts:
Hi My Name is Seventenths, It has been 2 days since my last purchase... ......
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: CLS on March 31, 2014, 07:13:09 PM
You don't get them for multipliers Rory but Jaen uses his TLD's on them, I also use my old poseidon jigging sticks as live bait sticks
You know you have a tackle addiction problem when you go to to a clothing store and hesitate to pay for a tshirt on sale but would gladly spend 10x that amount on tackle in a flash
  :rotfl ... whats a t shirt .. :hyst: ... buy them in the tackle shop as well , all under one roof shopping , t shirts , tackle ..... :rotfl
  :hyst: too true, they will start selling fishing tux soon  :rotfl
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: OMT on March 31, 2014, 07:33:12 PM

Shivaan a shirt cannot bring as must joy as some new tackle  :hehe:


I disagree, If the lady who takes off the shirt is in fine form the tackle can wait. On the other hand tackle only demands minimal maintenance.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on March 31, 2014, 08:01:21 PM

 :ldrag: :cg: :sreel: :fshn: :ldrag:
Shaun17 and I fell off the bus together!!! new rods, reels and more...... :nuts:
Hi My Name is Seventenths, It has been 2 days since my last purchase... ......
Thanks for the support bud, we'll beat this together  :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on March 31, 2014, 08:25:47 PM

 :ldrag: :cg: :sreel: :fshn: :ldrag:
Shaun17 and I fell off the bus together!!! new rods, reels and more...... :nuts:
Hi My Name is Seventenths, It has been 2 days since my last purchase... ......
Thanks for the support bud, we'll beat this together  :hyst:
You guys need to come and see me....to lie on the couch as it were!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: MIKE PIKE on March 31, 2014, 08:33:28 PM

 :ldrag: :cg: :sreel: :fshn: :ldrag:
Shaun17 and I fell off the bus together!!! new rods, reels and more...... :nuts:
Hi My Name is Seventenths, It has been 2 days since my last purchase... ......
Thanks for the support bud, we'll beat this together  :hyst:
You guys need to come and see me....to lie on the couch as it were!
Make sure its a beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeg couch , cos its gonna fill up with plenty addicts.. :rotfl
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shivaan on April 01, 2014, 07:57:16 AM

Shivaan a shirt cannot bring as must joy as some new tackle  :hehe:


I disagree, If the lady who takes off the shirt is in fine form the tackle can wait. On the other hand tackle only demands minimal maintenance.


If the tackle looks like anything like those 2 stick baits and if i were that blob bait in your picture i think it would bring much pleasure  :crzy
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Half-Pint on April 01, 2014, 10:42:35 AM
Oooops :blush: my name is Half-Pint and its been 2 minutes since my last purchase. Before that I had been clean for 5 minutes or roughly the time it takes to drive between my dealers
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shivaan on April 01, 2014, 10:51:39 AM
Oooops :blush: my name is Half-Pint and its been 2 minutes since my last purchase. Before that I had been clean for 5 minutes or roughly the time it takes to drive between my dealers


Come on Mr. HP... Please do share what you have mistakenly purchased
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Half-Pint on April 01, 2014, 10:58:28 AM
Bought myself a dropshot/ estuary bait set up. Knysna is calling! Also bought a clone lure but he looked so lonely so I bought another one :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Lofty on April 01, 2014, 01:05:25 PM
Bought myself a dropshot/ estuary bait set up. Knysna is calling! Also bought a clone lure but he looked so lonely so I bought another one :hyst:
I heard that some of the clone lures are being "cloned",hope the one I have is a Clone and not a clone...how do one know the difference... :blush: :dunno: perhaps my tackleshop only stocks the cloned Clones... :cnfzd in which case I won't buy them anymore... (bat
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Half-Pint on April 01, 2014, 01:27:24 PM
The copies were made by Triton. A company that seems to specialize in copying others ideas. It should be branded as a Clone lure
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Bwana on April 01, 2014, 03:50:39 PM
Damn it Damn it! Went into the tackle store for some swivels and came out with a whole pile of other stuff including new buffs, 600m of line, new leader line, dusters etc etc. Ouch...... but oh so lekker
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Hammer on April 01, 2014, 04:28:01 PM
Fell off the bus to again today, went to the tackle shop by mistake and bought 4 scotty striker rod holders :blush:.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: deepblu on April 03, 2014, 08:50:05 AM
forgive me, as I have sinned its not even 9 o clock yet and I have ordered 2 caiman's from willie cant wait to see them :hyst: :happ:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Willie on April 03, 2014, 09:03:24 AM
Deepblue Thank you for your support see you later glad I could help with the T/A issue  :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Hammer on April 03, 2014, 09:05:56 AM
Ed, well done on supporting Willie, are they going to go into the boat house with DEEPBLUE and stay dry for a long time as well ?  :hyst: :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: deepblu on April 03, 2014, 09:34:32 AM
 (bat Mike I actually don't like fishing I just buy boats and tackle  :cry: :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on April 03, 2014, 11:38:40 AM
(bat Mike I actually don't like fishing I just buy boats and tackle  :cry: :hyst:

And there I was thinking I am alone in feeling that way
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: deepblu on April 03, 2014, 01:22:13 PM
lol LGF maybe we should start a fishing tackle  rental, just got my reels from willie what great service nice to meet you looking forward to getting some :sreel:  on the lill caiman's
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Willie on April 03, 2014, 04:04:04 PM
My pleasure Edi happy  :fshn: Again thanks for your support
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: deepblu on April 08, 2014, 07:36:00 PM
And i am the proud owner of a Penn conflict 8000 :happ:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Hammer on April 08, 2014, 08:41:36 PM
Awesome Edi, just think in 10 years time you can sell as new or unused  :hyst: :hyst: :hyst: :hyst: :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: deepblu on April 08, 2014, 09:31:31 PM
Mike told u I'm gonna start a tackle rental ,u need anything  for the cuta comp, :rotfl
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Hammer on April 08, 2014, 09:33:37 PM
No boet, because you will be there using it yourself............... :crzy :crzy :crzy :crzy :crzy
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on April 09, 2014, 08:00:16 AM
And i am the proud owner of a Penn conflict 8000 :happ:

Whats your impression,  I think they are very good reels. Im yet to put one through its paces but What I see I like!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: deepblu on April 10, 2014, 09:35:18 PM
And i am the proud owner of a Penn conflict 8000 :happ:

Whats your impression,  I think they are very good reels. Im yet to put one through its paces but What I see I like!
Greg my first impression the black mat finish is really nice! The over size EVA knob is  comfi the braid ready spool makes life abit more easy the drag for a 8000 size reel is great at 30lb  also braid capacity is really good for this size reel. And most of all the price is very good for what the reels as to offer hope to test it asap... will be buying another in 5000 size soon  :happ:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on April 10, 2014, 10:27:39 PM
Got these lovelies gifted to me.....sigh so beautiful.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: MIKE PIKE on April 12, 2014, 06:48:41 PM
CURED ...!!! spent 3 hrs in Mias ................... didnt buy a thing .... :craz: .
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: mozhunter on April 12, 2014, 07:11:27 PM
Spend 1 hour in Mias and spend 4k  :dunno: :creep: shhhhh don't tell the missus!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: PH on April 13, 2014, 05:02:21 AM
CURED ...!!! spent 3 hrs in Mias ................... didnt buy a thing .... :craz: .

Bad news for you Mike. The mere fact that you went to Mias is proof that you have not been cured completely.  :crzy :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on April 13, 2014, 05:18:27 AM
CURED ...!!! spent 3 hrs in Mias ................... didnt buy a thing .... :craz: .
Very sorry to hear that, hope you get well soon!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: REEFMAN on April 13, 2014, 08:37:29 AM
CURED ...!!! spent 3 hrs in Mias ................... didnt buy a thing .... :craz: .

I don't believe that for a second....
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: MIKE PIKE on April 13, 2014, 05:32:35 PM
CURED ...!!! spent 3 hrs in Mias ................... didnt buy a thing .... :craz: .

I don't believe that for a second....
Seriaaas ... not even a swivel , hook , rod ,reel ... nothing .... felt actually sick when i walked out there ... must be from the withdrawal ..... did spot a rod though... hmmmmm busy formulating a plan .... :craz: [size=78%] [/size]
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: MIKE PIKE on April 13, 2014, 05:35:13 PM
CURED ...!!! spent 3 hrs in Mias ................... didnt buy a thing .... :craz: .
Very sorry to hear that, hope you get well soon!!
:rotfl ... as soon as i move some tackle and get what i had my eye  on , then i should be well on the road to recovery ... :hyst: .
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Willie on April 14, 2014, 08:48:42 AM
CURED ...!!! spent 3 hrs in Mias ................... didnt buy a thing .... :craz: .
Very sorry to hear that, hope you get well soon!!
:rotfl ... as soon as i move some tackle and get what i had my eye  on , then i should be well on the road to recovery ... :hyst: .

Mike come and speak to me I can have a cure for you  :hehe: a nice little reel
Title: SWAMBO returned from her Oz trip & I got some good head...............s
Post by: dodger on May 05, 2014, 07:18:20 PM
SWAMBO got back safely, I am so glad,  :hnthnt: .


She had a good trip and I managed to find some tackle shops in her way  :blush:  and I ordered these lure heads and she paid and collected them for me,


The first 2 are a flat faced lure total length 75 mm, drilling is offset so should duck and dive like a looony.


No 3 is a small jet head with a slant cup face, should make plenty of action, overall length 45 mm
Title: Re: SWAMBO returned from her Oz trip & I got some good head...............s
Post by: dodger on May 05, 2014, 07:23:42 PM
I also got some solid cup face heads 40 mm long, which will also be a bit looony I think.


I was being very strict about what I bought but exchange rate versus a very old bottle of 15 year dimple haig, I now have some Pakula mini sprockets, zippers and flusi's ... ho hum


I think that is TA defined :craz: (clap)
Title: Re: SWAMBO returned from her Oz trip & I got some good head...............s
Post by: dodger on May 05, 2014, 07:39:19 PM
just the last bit of TA :blush:
Title: Re: SWAMBO returned from her Oz trip & I got some good head...............s
Post by: dodger on May 05, 2014, 07:52:45 PM
I also got a bush hat with swinging corks, so we are sorted for the hat eating shark on No 1 as well :fshn: :shrk:
Title: Re: SWAMBO returned from her Oz trip & I got some good head...............s
Post by: BETTYS on May 05, 2014, 08:11:58 PM
Really nice Dodger, I like the part where she paid for it :hehe: 
Now just to go and test these new baby's
Title: Re: SWAMBO returned from her Oz trip & I got some good head...............s
Post by: Mike on May 05, 2014, 08:38:49 PM
Really nice Dodger, I like the part where she YOU paid for it :hehe: 
Now just to go and test these new baby's
Corrected  :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on May 06, 2014, 08:16:26 AM
That was a good one, some proper spend there.

Like the look of those jets.....
Title: Re: SWAMBO returned from her Oz trip & I got some good head...............s
Post by: LGF on May 06, 2014, 10:49:21 AM
Really nice Dodger, I like the part where she YOU (She paid with YOUR money) paid for it :hehe: 
Now just to go and test these new baby's
Corrected  :hyst:


correction Explained!
Title: Re: SWAMBO returned from her Oz trip & I got some good head...............s
Post by: dodger on May 12, 2014, 07:03:36 PM
Really nice Dodger, I like the part where she YOU (She paid with YOUR money) paid for it :hehe: 
Now just to go and test these new baby's
Corrected  :hyst:


correction Explained!


The range of available skirts for the jet heads is not brilliant, the size of the head where the skirt goes on is 18 mm . I've tried Solly's and WA but they don't have a great range, any ideas where I can get say Yo-zuri skirts from around here?


the urge is getting to me  :blush: yet again

Title: Re: SWAMBO returned from her Oz trip & I got some good head...............s
Post by: shagnrelease on May 12, 2014, 07:09:49 PM
Really nice Dodger, I like the part where she YOU (She paid with YOUR money) paid for it :hehe: 
Now just to go and test these new baby's
Corrected  :hyst:


correction Explained!


The range of available skirts for the jet heads is not brilliant, the size of the head where the skirt goes on is 18 mm . I've tried Solly's and WA but they don't have a great range, any ideas where I can get say Yo-zuri skirts from around here?


the urge is getting to me  :blush: yet again
Pretty sure I can hook you up Dodger....
Title: Re: SWAMBO returned from her Oz trip & I got some good head...............s
Post by: dodger on May 12, 2014, 07:15:03 PM
Really nice Dodger, I like the part where she YOU (She paid with YOUR money) paid for it :hehe: 
Now just to go and test these new baby's
Corrected  :hyst:


correction Explained!


The range of available skirts for the jet heads is not brilliant, the size of the head where the skirt goes on is 18 mm . I've tried Solly's and WA but they don't have a great range, any ideas where I can get say Yo-zuri skirts from around here?


the urge is getting to me  :blush: yet again
Pretty sure I can hook you up Dodger....


wonderful how do we proceed?
Title: Re: SWAMBO returned from her Oz trip & I got some good head...............s
Post by: shagnrelease on May 12, 2014, 07:27:55 PM
Really nice Dodger, I like the part where she YOU (She paid with YOUR money) paid for it :hehe: 
Now just to go and test these new baby's
Corrected  :hyst:



correction Explained!


The range of available skirts for the jet heads is not brilliant, the size of the head where the skirt goes on is 18 mm . I've tried Solly's and WA but they don't have a great range, any ideas where I can get say Yo-zuri skirts from around here?


the urge is getting to me  :blush: yet again
Pretty sure I can hook you up Dodger....


wonderful how do we proceed?
I will have a look what I got and give you a shout.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: No-Pro on May 13, 2014, 12:17:07 PM
You know you have a tackle addiction problem when you go to to a clothing store and hesitate to pay for a tshirt on sale but would gladly spend 10x that amount on tackle in a flash
Shivaan a shirt cannot bring as must joy as some new tackle  :hehe:
Don't know about you guys, but I use old t-shirts to fish in, which means I don't need a new t-shirt, but one always need new tackle :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: PH on May 13, 2014, 03:21:30 PM
You know you have a tackle addiction problem when you go to to a clothing store and hesitate to pay for a tshirt on sale but would gladly spend 10x that amount on tackle in a flash
Shivaan a shirt cannot bring as must joy as some new tackle  :hehe:
Don't know about you guys, but I use old t-shirts to fish in, which means I don't need a new t-shirt, but one always need new tackle :hehe:

It's about time you get an :ult: fishing shirt.  :hnthnt:      It then becomes part of your TA  :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on May 14, 2014, 08:21:35 AM
I feel a purchase coming on.......... :hnthnt: ................
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: jball7204 on May 14, 2014, 07:10:49 PM
What UA shirts available? At what cost and how do we get?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: PH on May 14, 2014, 07:23:44 PM
What UA shirts available? At what cost and how do we get?

See http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?topic=16472.0 (http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?topic=16472.0)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on May 14, 2014, 07:30:40 PM
I feel a purchase coming on.......... :hnthnt: ................
Pray tell.....
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: jball7204 on May 14, 2014, 07:53:02 PM
Thanks PH!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on May 14, 2014, 10:57:10 PM
 :cnfzd resistance is futile...
   
Adhek Cuttle 160 (130g) Yellow/blue X 1Adhek Gecko 140g X 1Long Penipen 160g X 1
Venus 225mm (125g) GB01 X 1
Venus 225mm (125g) PSM01 X 1Venus 225mm (125g) PSP06 X 1Buffalo C  (pink/white red) X 1
Buffalo D (Blue Nemo) X 1
   
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Lofty on May 15, 2014, 04:33:40 AM
wow,those look so good I wanna lick'em... :blush: without the hooks obviously... :craz: w;k
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: No-Pro on May 15, 2014, 03:02:25 PM
Wind blowing sand in your face and the sun scorching down, no, not a summers day in Fish Hoek......
Iraq, with no ocean in sight.
You guys just cause trouble :envy
I was thinking, seeing as I must sit here and suffer to earn my $$ and I wont be home for my birthday either, I should get myself a belated birthday prezzy when I get home in July.
Shimano Technium comes to mind... :shmno:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on May 23, 2014, 09:08:13 AM
mmmmmmmmmmm Fly Rod Sage Xi3 12wt ordered with ET for Musandam 2104!!!
 :blush: :-( :cnfzd :unhap :happ: mixed emotions... wifey gonna be pissed!!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: No-Pro on May 23, 2014, 09:57:23 AM
mmmmmmmmmmm Fly Rod Sage Xi3 12wt ordered with ET for Musandam 2104!!!
 :blush: :-( :cnfzd :unhap :happ: mixed emotions... wifey gonna be pissed!!!

I told wifey about the Technium I want to buy and then at some later stage a Grandwave/Saltist.... Her response was priceless, just buy them both, you sacrifice a lot to earn money for us :yipee:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on May 23, 2014, 10:27:31 AM
mmmmmmmmmmm Fly Rod Sage Xi3 12wt ordered with ET for Musandam 2104!!!
 :blush: :-( :cnfzd :unhap :happ: mixed emotions... wifey gonna be pissed!!!

I told wifey about the Technium I want to buy and then at some later stage a Grandwave/Saltist.... Her response was priceless, just buy them both, you sacrifice a lot to earn money for us :yipee:
Does she have a twin sister (wanna do a trade-in)  :shk or does she give counselling/consulting to other wivey's :hnthnt: to understand better, I DO NOT CARE WHAT PRICE SHE ASKS FOR CORRECTIVE TUTORING :nobs:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: No-Pro on May 23, 2014, 11:01:45 AM
mmmmmmmmmmm Fly Rod Sage Xi3 12wt ordered with ET for Musandam 2104!!!
 :blush: :-( :cnfzd :unhap :happ: mixed emotions... wifey gonna be pissed!!!

I told wifey about the Technium I want to buy and then at some later stage a Grandwave/Saltist.... Her response was priceless, just buy them both, you sacrifice a lot to earn money for us :yipee:
Does she have a twin sister (wanna do a trade-in)  :shk or does she give counselling/consulting to other wivey's :hnthnt: to understand better, I DO NOT CARE WHAT PRICE SHE ASKS FOR CORRECTIVE TUTORING :nobs:

 :hehe: I am very fortunate. Besides tackle, when I get home on leave, I spend most nights fishing and sleeping in the day like a vampire. I told her, leave is there to fish, spend time with my dogs and to say hi to her :hehe:. She is a gem, but unfortunately one of a kind. Think there is a market for "wife tutoring"? My wife is always looking to make money. Maybe she can become like a female Dr Phil :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on May 23, 2014, 04:55:18 PM
mmmmmmmmmmm Fly Rod Sage Xi3 12wt ordered with ET for Musandam 2104!!!
 :blush: :-( :cnfzd :unhap :happ: mixed emotions... wifey gonna be pissed!!!

WOW only saw that now... make that 2014...wont be able to wait that long and probably be renting a box by then at 134 years old.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Cam Mundy on May 25, 2014, 06:30:32 PM
We all have our vices mine are for pretty ladies called Stella.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: MIKE PIKE on May 25, 2014, 06:40:05 PM
 :rotfl  , nice looking "Stella" Cam .... yep she has been the fishermens downfall for a long time and the cause of sleepless nights , no food on the table and pending divorce cases ................. but she's worth it ... :Like: 
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on May 25, 2014, 07:39:22 PM
Can this brilliant travel boat cover be considered TA? Made by Ben of Coverworx this week while he was in Durban.


I am really pleased with this new one  - and very sorry I wasted my money last year on a crappy PVC one made here in Durban - after less than a year, it is all stiff. it is also useless for travelling and weighs  much more than the new one.


And the nicest thing this new one is that it quick to put on and tighten up. Fits my boat like a glove


Fantastic!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Toppie on May 25, 2014, 07:56:35 PM
Looks nice Ziggy.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Cam Mundy on May 25, 2014, 08:58:39 PM
Can this brilliant travel boat cover be considered TA? Made by Ben of Coverworx this week while he was in Durban.


I am really pleased with this new one  - and very sorry I wasted my money last year on a crappy PVC one made here in Durban - after less than a year, it is all stiff. it is also useless for travelling and weighs  much more than the new one.


And the nicest thing this new one is that it quick to put on and tighten up. Fits my boat like a glove


Fantastic!

Ziggy can I ask you a favour please send me the manufacturer's detail I need one for an old school 16 foot kiss cat.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on May 25, 2014, 09:16:43 PM
Can this brilliant travel boat cover be considered TA? Made by Ben of Coverworx this week while he was in Durban.


I am really pleased with this new one  - and very sorry I wasted my money last year on a crappy PVC one made here in Durban - after less than a year, it is all stiff. it is also useless for travelling and weighs  much more than the new one.


And the nicest thing this new one is that it quick to put on and tighten up. Fits my boat like a glove


Fantastic!

Ziggy can I ask you a favour please send me the manufacturer's detail I need one for an old school 16 foot kiss cat.


http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?topic=17485.msg295796#msg295796 (http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?topic=17485.msg295796#msg295796)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on May 25, 2014, 09:26:54 PM
Can this brilliant travel boat cover be considered TA? Made by Ben of Coverworx this week while he was in Durban.


I am really pleased with this new one  - and very sorry I wasted my money last year on a crappy PVC one made here in Durban - after less than a year, it is all stiff. it is also useless for travelling and weighs  much more than the new one.


And the nicest thing this new one is that it quick to put on and tighten up. Fits my boat like a glove


Fantastic!

Ziggy can I ask you a favour please send me the manufacturer's detail I need one for an old school 16 foot kiss cat.


http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?topic=17485.msg295796#msg295796 (http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?topic=17485.msg295796#msg295796)


his email affress is worng n the post - the "r" in coverworx is missing
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: No-Pro on June 04, 2014, 07:10:52 PM
I was weighing my options for a Grandwave 40 or the Saltist BG40, couldn't decide over the internet, have to check, feel and weigh both in my hands......
Then I saw a practically brand new Fathom 40 (of which I have one and love it) for a massive bargain.
Easy decision, I know the Fathom 40 and from the prices I got, it is more expensive than the BG40, so I bought it  :hehe:
When I get home in July, it will already be waiting for me at home :happ:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: No-Pro on July 05, 2014, 04:11:27 PM
Yesterday's shopping:
Grandwave 40
Shimano Technium
Braid
Few hooks and small items....


R6000  :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: ALGARVE on July 05, 2014, 07:05:51 PM
'll have, to dismiss all, I emigrated from Portugal, to heal me, and now I find the AU, started all over again
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on July 06, 2014, 12:02:14 PM
I think i've been cured.... nothing to report since March  :shk
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on July 06, 2014, 12:26:32 PM
 :blush: I won a R1000 voucher from the Fishing Pro Shop in Pretoria in the Manzini church raffle. What a lovely shop and things were well priced, but  :blush: I spent a lot lot more than that  :blush: , lots of Ilander lures, Pulsator lures and lots of jig heads  :blush:
I haven't lost my touch :yipee:


Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: isivuba on July 06, 2014, 12:28:25 PM
I think i've been cured.... nothing to report since March  :shk


Oh I think not you will never ever ever be cured of this one Shaun :hnthnt: :creep:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: MIKE PIKE on July 06, 2014, 07:07:52 PM
 :shk .. yikes Shaun , 4 months no tackle ... serious withdrawal symptons  , i'd be in a  straight jacket and on serious meds by now .... :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shivaan on July 07, 2014, 08:34:55 AM
Last Purchase was....... last week  :blush: .
Went in for the new crossfire 7ft, 1/8 - 3/4oz rod... came out with a crossfire 2000, 10lb braid, jig heads, paddle tails and the rod.....


Oh and not long before that, bought a dream of an Assassin lite HMG  from Mike Pikes tackle emporium.... Love that rod!


oh and not long before that an SL30.... I needed the assassin to match the reel to
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: MIKE PIKE on July 07, 2014, 09:44:56 AM
Nice little rods those Crossfire's , glad u enjoying the Assassin Lite  :rck" 
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shivaan on July 07, 2014, 09:52:07 AM
They are Mike. Got it for my yozuri lures. I used the rod last weekend with a 1/8oz jighead and constantly cast over the blue lagoon mouth, with a side wind. didnt expect that distance.


As for the Assassin... I am in love! didnt catch anything with it but the whole feel of the rod is just silky.... smooth.... a-sassy-in...
Title: Couldn't help myself!!
Post by: dugong on July 07, 2014, 03:52:47 PM
I needed some new braid for the Salina55 (the Mustard Dynema has had it after 6 years) and had to help myself to a few extra lures w;k
Title: Re: Couldn't help myself!!
Post by: MIKE PIKE on July 07, 2014, 04:18:07 PM
Only 2 lures ..??.... :-)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dugong on July 07, 2014, 04:58:44 PM
(Thanks for redirecting)only two but it's two every flipping time w;k, there are some more goodies that I got but they are at work.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on July 14, 2014, 11:55:54 AM
I think this qualifies as "tackle". I will certainly be using this for fishing as well as for work.

Got myself one of these babies... crazy to give it a try...

(http://www.steves-digicams.com/camera-reviews/XP200_Yellow_Front_Left.jpg)

It felt great to buy some "tackle"  :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on July 14, 2014, 12:20:33 PM
I think this qualifies as "tackle". I will certainly be using this for fishing as well as for work.

Got myself one of these babies... crazy to give it a try...

(http://www.steves-digicams.com/camera-reviews/XP200_Yellow_Front_Left.jpg)

It felt great to buy some "tackle"  :hehe:

 :corrct:  It is for fishing..... thus it Qualifies John... you have sinned!!! w;k  REPENT!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: tkei on July 26, 2014, 06:23:49 PM
I got my fix. I walked in to the store to get a few hooks etc and left without the hooks bit had a Penn slammer 560 and 30lb braid. I never got as far as the hooks. Boy I feel better. It's been a while since I fell off the wagon.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on July 26, 2014, 06:29:31 PM
I hear you tkei! This morning I went to the club with firm intentions of cleaning my boat shed.... spent about 5 h there...

Did a lot of talking, helped peterblace fix maguro's jockey wheel and out of nothing closed a deal on a fighting chair that was gathering dust in a friends shed! Never got a chance to clean anything in my own shed! The fighting chair got my head spinning! Damn you TA!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on July 27, 2014, 09:49:17 AM
I went to the Blou Meul in Alberton North yesterday, to get some Kariba worms to fatten up for Jozini and Loskop and they never had any, but  :blush: they do have lots of Spider-wire braid at very good prices, so I purchased a few of these.


Not to be deterred I then went into Booysens to Solly's, where I got my worms and some  :blush: hooks n things
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shivaan on July 27, 2014, 10:01:57 AM
Thats half of what we pay here in Durbs for spiderwire Dodger  :cry:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on July 27, 2014, 03:42:11 PM
Finding that visiting friend's sheds is quite dangerous!!! :hehe:

Went to see peterblace at his shed this morning and came out with an exage surf 80EXSF. Gonna pair it with a stradic 8k for some spinning escapades in Ponta!

Eish!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: No-Pro on July 28, 2014, 07:05:20 AM
My latest bit of tackle :yipee:
A Jeep Cherokee CRD.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: No-Pro on July 28, 2014, 07:10:55 AM
Cherokee
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Krystyna on July 28, 2014, 07:37:40 AM
I am urgently in need of a fix right now - on my watch list is a Towing vehicle for a 21 ft Butt Cat , Trim and Tilts for the Butt Cat , Tuna and Marlin Tackle , a 15 hp motor for the small boat I got for  my son to use in the Poort (a man's got to start with a small boat )  - my only consolation is that he can use some of my old tackle - Hopefully (and not get catch the disease)  Look , my wife has always been happy with the fishing story - but she told me the other day that in my life my priorities are all wrong - she said that  the rods and reels and boats stand in line before her - I quickly corrected  her and told her she cannot be more wrong - first the boat , then the rods... silly woman... :billf:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: isivuba on July 28, 2014, 10:15:27 AM
I am urgently in need of a fix right now - on my watch list is a Towing vehicle for a 21 ft Butt Cat , Trim and Tilts for the Butt Cat , Tuna and Marlin Tackle , a 15 hp motor for the small boat I got for  my son to use in the Poort (a man's got to start with a small boat )  - my only consolation is that he can use some of my old tackle - Hopefully (and not get catch the disease)  Look , my wife has always been happy with the fishing story - but she told me the other day that in my life my priorities are all wrong - she said that  the rods and reels and boats stand in line before her - I quickly corrected  her and told her she cannot be more wrong - first the boat , then the rods... silly woman... :billf:


 :hehe: Rods and then the boat.....DUh!!!  duh :hyst: :hyst: :hyst: [size=78%] [/size]
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Big B on July 28, 2014, 12:40:40 PM
I think i've been cured.... nothing to report since March  :shk
Not so in my case, just flat broke......... :uarocks
................. ok, must confess, bought a 11 foot rod last week @ ganis.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shivaan on July 28, 2014, 04:00:41 PM
For all you tackle addicts... Some new products:


http://www.saltwatersportsman.com/gallery/icast-2014/2014/07/new-fishing-rods-and-reels-icast-2014?image=199870 (http://www.saltwatersportsman.com/gallery/icast-2014/2014/07/new-fishing-rods-and-reels-icast-2014?image=199870)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: jball7204 on July 28, 2014, 07:26:54 PM
All this upgrading all the time.....driving me nuts!!


Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Charles on August 01, 2014, 07:12:04 AM
 :happ: Order done and payment made for a DC Oval with KR concept guides. Now to convince mama that the TA treatment is a necessity. 
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: iNdlovu on August 01, 2014, 10:32:42 AM
My name is Tony and I'm an addict......
Had some time to kill this morning so I popped into our local Solly's, R1250 bucks later and I feel much better. Now to sneak the stuff into the garage :blush:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: PeterCox on August 11, 2014, 03:40:18 PM
My name is PeterCox and I have a problem, its been 2 days since my last instinct buy and 6 months since my last fishing trip :(
 
I have rods I have never even used but wont sell, and reels that have never even seen what a fish looks like (this may be more my fault than theirs)
 :cry: :cry: :cry:
Im going to have to go shopping after this post  (clap)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on August 13, 2014, 03:10:15 PM
My name is Shaun and it's been a few hours since my last purchase...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Charles on August 13, 2014, 03:24:40 PM
 (clap) Awesome Shaun17! Wishing you many happy hours of  :fshn: with her. Tell us more? Specs?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shivaan on August 13, 2014, 03:35:38 PM
Beautiful Match-een Shaun! One day when im big....  :blush:


Whats her specs? Many happy hours fishing with her  :sreel:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Lichia amia on August 13, 2014, 03:38:32 PM
Nice man  :cgrts:  Shaun  :wahoo: :dor: :sailf:
 
 
 
PS: Mr Reefz how about a crotch rocket emoticon  :dunno:  ?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: No-Pro on August 13, 2014, 03:45:09 PM
Shaun, thats a beaut,  :cgrts:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Prego on August 13, 2014, 03:47:13 PM
Very nice Shaun, perfect for those days when there is no crew   :cgrts:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on August 13, 2014, 03:52:41 PM
Thanks chaps!!


2013 FX1800 with 2 hours on the clock. Ski is on an RMR trailer with electric winch and nose cone.


Fitted with Racetech tubbies and HDS 5 Gen 2 with P66 transducer (which are up for sale and being replaced with Raymarine Dragonfly). Livebait well also fitted...


Really chuffed and looking forward to being able to fish on days when I can't get crew...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: MIKE PIKE on August 13, 2014, 03:55:30 PM
 (clap) .... nice Shaun , that should keep the TA in check for a day or two .. :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Bwana on August 13, 2014, 04:08:14 PM
Thanks chaps!!


2013 FX1800 with 2 hours on the clock. Ski is on an RMR trailer with electric winch and nose cone.


Fitted with Racetech tubbies and HDS 5 Gen 2 with P66 transducer (which are up for sale and being replaced with Raymarine Dragonfly). Livebait well also fitted...


Really chuffed and looking forward to being able to fish on days when I can't get crew...


Haaibo! That sounds like a lekker scooter you got there bud!! Congrats, hopefully you can get some blood on deck soon!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Hammer on August 13, 2014, 04:28:52 PM
Congrats on your crotch rocket mate, now there is no excuse not to fish  :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: jball7204 on August 13, 2014, 04:37:55 PM
Wow, that is a thing of beauty.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Rory mundy on August 13, 2014, 08:52:15 PM
besides vetchies were can one launch a ski by yourself?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Rory mundy on August 13, 2014, 08:58:14 PM
very cool ski
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Zetti on August 14, 2014, 06:54:13 AM
besides vetchies were can one launch a ski by yourself?

If the sand is hard enough you can launch on your own almost anywhere. If there is a nasty shore dump you just have to be prepared to get wet and possibly pick up a bruise or two while pushing into the water.

Gets a bit difficult to turn the ski and push/pull it on your own if the sand is very soft but if you eat your pap you will manage eventually.

Easiest when you are alone is launching out a river like Umkomaas, no pushing and pulling, just drop into the water.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Zetti on August 14, 2014, 07:17:06 AM
Lovely machine that Shaun!  :envy

Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on August 27, 2014, 07:53:20 PM
DAMN you TA!

Could not resist a fantastic deal on a 1 year of age, pair of  :ldrag: 50WLRSA with 80lb dacron, etc... eish!!!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on August 27, 2014, 11:37:38 PM
My name is tony and I am an addict it has been 7 days since my last acquisition... But damn I am safe... Just gotta show wifey what Shaun got and she will forget about my 2 rods, 1reel, 22 lure, braid, hooks, roll of floro, new pliers, side cutters.......


Thanks Shaun .... My wife Is sympathizing with your wife and she don't even know if you married!!!


Nice ride bud...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on August 27, 2014, 11:40:50 PM
DAMN you TA!

Could not resist a fantastic deal on a 1 year of age, pair of  :ldrag: 50WLRSA with 80lb dacron, etc... eish!!!!


John.... It's that damn gold Tiagras.... I see one new or S/H and I just gotta have it... It's like a fever.... It's TA. :cnfzd
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on August 28, 2014, 06:12:40 AM
DAMN you TA!

Could not resist a fantastic deal on a 1 year of age, pair of  :ldrag: 50WLRSA with 80lb dacron, etc... eish!!!!
Eish, where'd you find those Marcos...  :envy
 
7/10... need specifics on the rods and reels. As for the ski, already been thinking that its going to require a different approach in terms of tackle storage and gear  duh
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: PH on August 28, 2014, 07:55:50 AM
 (clap) Fantastic Shaun!!.  May you always have  :tite on her.
(Sympathies with seemingly severe case of TA)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: PH on August 28, 2014, 08:20:49 AM
With this rainy/windy weather we're having in the Western Cape, it's probably a good time to challenge my resolve to fight tackle addiction and ability to dodge my wife's eagle eyes and visit a tackle shop or two. I only know the shop near Somerset Mall. We are staying in Kuilsrivier at the moment. Any other shops worth a visit nearby?. Thanks!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on August 28, 2014, 08:26:28 AM
DAMN you TA!

Could not resist a fantastic deal on a 1 year of age, pair of  :ldrag: 50WLRSA with 80lb dacron, etc... eish!!!!
Eish, where'd you find those Marcos...  :envy
 
7/10... need specifics on the rods and reels. As for the ski, already been thinking that its going to require a different approach in terms of tackle storage and gear  duh
The rods have been posted - Euan (Harvard16) made me a custom popping stick with a 8" Black hole nano blank and Koos did me a Sage Xi3 12wt fly rod... and the reel - another Stella - you can never have enough.
I cant sleep and keep looking at these links - only 7 weeks and I will be with them....
 
http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?topic=18212.0 (http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?topic=18212.0)
http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?topic=18212.0 (http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?topic=18212.0)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on August 28, 2014, 08:30:33 AM
With this rainy/windy weather we're having in the Western Cape, it's probably a good time to challenge my resolve to fight tackle addiction and ability to dodge my wife's eagle eyes and visit a tackle shop or two. I only know the shop near Somerset Mall. We are staying in Kuilsrivier at the moment. Any other shops worth a visit nearby?. Thanks!

I don't know many shops in CT but the best ones are The fishing Specialist in Voortrekker road, Fred Tuckers in Main Road Diep River and Suburban Tackle... I can list you some more if you need but fishing specialist are good and relatively near you in Kuilsriver.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Willie on August 28, 2014, 08:44:53 AM
Ph in the main road of Kuilsriver opposite Midas is a very friendly nice tackle shop.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on August 28, 2014, 08:47:20 AM
Eish, where'd you find those Marcos...  :envy


Was dreaming with a pair of 80s to close my collection. Then out of nowhere I got a call from a local friend who imported 6 of these from the US last year... he has 3 x 80s as well.... was wondering if I knew anyone who might be interested. Closed the deal like in 10 seconds!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on August 28, 2014, 09:19:02 AM
Eish, where'd you find those Marcos...  :envy


Was dreaming with a pair of 80s to close my collection. Then out of nowhere I got a call from a local friend who imported 6 of these from the US last year... he has 3 x 80s as well.... was wondering if I knew anyone who might be interested. Closed the deal like in 10 seconds!

 :corrct: well done and good luck with them...  :billf:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Lofty on August 28, 2014, 01:41:34 PM
Ph in the main road of Kuilsriver opposite Midas is a very friendly nice tackle shop.
that shop is tiny with very little variety..good for T.A... :-( Fishing specialist has everything and more(like the Builders warehouse of fishing)bad if suffering from T.A... :happ:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: No-Pro on August 28, 2014, 02:18:16 PM
When you go to Fishing Specialist, it is best to take only cash for whatever you need to buy or maybe an extra R100.
DONT take your cards with, once there, you see so many things that you think you need, few swivels, some more hooks, a few more floats... damn that is a nice fishing knife etc...
Went to get a rod and reel, which was supposed to work out R4000. Then i saw the braid and additional rod stand and small bits and bobs and it was R6000 at the till  :shk :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on August 28, 2014, 02:23:37 PM
Ph in the main road of Kuilsriver opposite Midas is a very friendly nice tackle shop.
that shop is tiny with very little variety..good for T.A... :-( Fishing specialist has everything and more(like the Builders warehouse of fishing)bad if suffering from T.A... :happ:


don't forget Midas they sell the Okuma stuff
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: PH on August 28, 2014, 06:25:46 PM
Thanks 7/10 and Willie
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: iNdlovu on August 30, 2014, 08:31:05 PM
My PA is getting the hell in, I have a second tackle and rod storage in my office, stuff that my special other doesn't know about.........yet. Will have to ease it into the garage at home, bit by bit.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Cam Mundy on September 03, 2014, 12:04:09 PM
Had to get a new Jigging rod after breaking my Hot's 54m on a GT like a poepol.

MC Works Southern Blue 535ss its a beast of a rod!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: tkei on September 03, 2014, 12:31:09 PM
Nice cam, bit of High stick there?

Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on September 04, 2014, 08:42:41 PM
After the last thread on bucktails I could not resist.... so this is my latest slip...

I'm certain those YFT would resist these babies either!

Thanks to my bruder Manuel Jr.  :tkx:

Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Prego on September 05, 2014, 08:37:58 AM
John F just check if those hooks have been improved, the first time I saw those I thought the hooks were a little thin and not up to standard IMO
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on September 05, 2014, 08:39:58 AM
John F just check if those hooks have been improved, the first time I saw those I thought the hooks were a little thin and not up to standard IMO

 :tkx:

Will inspect them properly... was it the same brand?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on September 05, 2014, 08:53:06 AM
John F just check if those hooks have been improved, the first time I saw those I thought the hooks were a little thin and not up to standard IMO
Don't you have an update for this thread...  :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Prego on September 05, 2014, 09:15:35 AM
John F just check if those hooks have been improved, the first time I saw those I thought the hooks were a little thin and not up to standard IMO

 :tkx:

Will inspect them properly... was it the same brand?

Yebo KF

John F just check if those hooks have been improved, the first time I saw those I thought the hooks were a little thin and not up to standard IMO
Don't you have an update for this thread...  :hehe:

Hmmmmmmmmmm :blush:

2 x Tyrnos 20's 2 speed
2 x Tyrnos 30's 2 speed
1 x Stella 8k
1 x Jigging Master power knob
1 x Air ticket to ST Laz in October  :yipee:
And a few odds and ends here and there  :blush:

Please forgive me father for I have sinned

Okay I feel better now, your turn Shaun
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on September 05, 2014, 09:20:58 AM
Wow beautiful.... shiney....  :-) ...I feel the need to spend coming on... :craz:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on September 05, 2014, 09:27:07 AM
John F just check if those hooks have been improved, the first time I saw those I thought the hooks were a little thin and not up to standard IMO

 :tkx:

Will inspect them properly... was it the same brand?

Yebo KF

John F just check if those hooks have been improved, the first time I saw those I thought the hooks were a little thin and not up to standard IMO
Don't you have an update for this thread...  :hehe:



Okay I feel better now, your turn Shaun
Can only comment once i've seen her...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on September 05, 2014, 09:29:17 AM
BTW Pregs... nicely done bud!!  :envy , especially on the air ticket!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Prego on September 05, 2014, 09:41:46 AM
Shot, she is safe sitting next to Peterblace's one too...........oops I've said to much  :rotfl
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shivaan on September 05, 2014, 11:10:16 AM
 :vio
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on September 07, 2014, 11:38:10 AM
got the boat all ready for the  :tgr:  trip and found my digital scale / boga grip don't work, the LCD is cracked, so need to get one during the week, so a last minute bit of TA coming on any suggestions on where to look and pricing?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Cam Mundy on September 08, 2014, 01:08:10 PM
Nice cam, bit of High stick there?

Yup Zigged when I should have Zagged unfortunately. The Rod was never intended for GT's it's very light I bout it to try target Couta but all i every did was catch Geets and eventually my luck ran out!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on September 29, 2014, 10:40:04 PM
 :the sHPLAT TA has again found me.. Hydro hawks and Pakula witch doctor ordered with Greg..... SNR is gonna be the death of me....Marlin fever has me in its grip, so does GT's popping,jigging and spinning ... Not to mention. I think wifey needs a bigger house to store all the gear in....
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on September 29, 2014, 10:46:43 PM
Nicely done bud, SNR has damaged a few of us... Hurts so good  w;k



Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shaunyboy on September 30, 2014, 07:21:41 AM
 :cgrts: rocking post.....all I can say is how I wish I had a cure for this
 
it is amazing how we fisherman have so much and though our gut might say know our brain says but what if .....
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on September 30, 2014, 07:35:46 AM
That's it chaps, the only way to make you feel better is to chat with me regularly. ....There has been some great progress of late...keep up the good work. w;k
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: isivuba on September 30, 2014, 08:06:32 AM
Shags this ones for you  :hyst: You tackle PIMP.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: tkei on September 30, 2014, 08:10:13 AM
Shag, you not doing my ta any good, you havnt said what cup and blows you got in stock. I'm up in jhb on Thursday and again next Friday enroute to kruger. I repaired tiagra and a few extras coming up I hope.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on September 30, 2014, 08:12:46 AM
Shag, you not doing my ta any good, you havnt said what cup and blows you got in stock. I'm up in jhb on Thursday and again next Friday enroute to kruger. I repaired tiagra and a few extras coming up I hope.
I'm waiting for you sir ....All good.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on September 30, 2014, 08:13:39 AM
Shags this ones for you  :hyst: You tackle PIMP.
I like  :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on October 01, 2014, 02:55:38 PM
Hi everybody... my name is Martin and it's been a full 30 minutes since my last acquisition  :blush:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on October 01, 2014, 02:58:32 PM
Very nice acquisition indeed...  :envy
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Prego on October 01, 2014, 02:59:56 PM
Hi everybody... my name is Martin and it's been a full 30 minutes since my last acquisition  :blush:


You beat me to that one you bugger, congrats
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on October 01, 2014, 03:05:38 PM
Hi everybody... my name is Martin and it's been a full 30 minutes since my last acquisition  :blush:


You beat me to that one you bugger, congrats


Thanks bud... The machine is in pristine condition. I almost feel guilty for taking it off Frikkie. He's a real gentleman! If he were on this site, I'd shower him with cred.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: gavin erwin on October 01, 2014, 06:59:00 PM
Hi everybody... my name is Martin and it's been a full 30 minutes since my last acquisition  :blush:
How much was this bad boy  :hnthnt: :cgrts:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on October 01, 2014, 07:35:31 PM
Felt a bit like i stole it. Came loaded with Gosen PE1.5 with an extra new spool of Gosen for slightly the wrong side of 3k. Man I'm chuffed. She's going on my Berkley Air  :-)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: MIKE PIKE on October 01, 2014, 07:43:24 PM
Niiiice Martin , now just to get to the waters edge and fish with that baby .... :Like: 
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on October 01, 2014, 07:49:41 PM
You have no idea how badly I need that right now Mike... It's been 18 months since my last little outing and it's starting to show... Getting really cranky when I smell the salt at dinner time. :craz:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Steenie on October 01, 2014, 08:30:55 PM
Very nice! And you simply cannot go wrong with that Gosen braid either!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on October 02, 2014, 07:21:59 AM
My name is John F and lately I have been misbehaving terribly! While others have been involved the responsibility is all mine!

I have recently acquired:
* a brand new bling Tiagra80WA which is now being spooled with 600 m of dacron + topshot;

* another 2nd hand but very good condition Ti80 combo with dacron+topshot;

* a sexy Alutecnos fighting jacket;

* a sweet Daiwa Saltist 4500H with braid which I'll pairwith the Exage surf, for some spinning sessions at Ponta;

* and to top it all, the long awaited and drop-dead gorgeous, SnR lures C-cup and Sweet 16 - 2 of each!!!!

Eish... it feels gooood!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on October 02, 2014, 08:09:42 AM
Marcos, that's not misbehaving, that's tearing the ring right out of it.


As Ultimate Anglers in the TA program, we are all proud of you  (clap)


I really like my Saltists. I think they are terribly underrated reels.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: gavin erwin on October 02, 2014, 08:14:43 AM
My name is John F and lately I have been misbehaving terribly! While others have been involved the responsibility is all mine!

I have recently acquired:
* a brand new bling Tiagra80WA which is now being spooled with 600 m of dacron + topshot;

* another 2nd hand but very good condition Ti80 combo with dacron+topshot;

* a sexy Alutecnos fighting jacket;

* a sweet Daiwa Saltist 4500H with braid which I'll pairwith the Exage surf, for some spinning sessions at Ponta;

* and to top it all, the long awaited and drop-dead gorgeous, SnR lures C-cup and Sweet 16 - 2 of each!!!!

Eish... it feels gooood!
I purchased a lure the other day  :hehe: :hehe: :hehe: :blush:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on October 02, 2014, 08:20:40 AM
Marcos, that's not misbehaving, that's tearing the ring right out of it.


As Ultimate Anglers in the TA program, we are all proud of you  (clap)


:hehe:

Well, thank you!  :bow:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shivaan on October 02, 2014, 08:27:25 AM
They should make jelly / liquorice sweets that look like those lures. Id be addicted to them and they will keep me occupied until i can afford a boat to use those lol
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Poenie on October 02, 2014, 09:14:22 AM
My name is Christo and I'm an addict... but I think I might have taken things a LITTLE BIT too far!
My garage is getting a bit small for my liking and I cannot fit all my tackle neatly without falling over stuff (apparently there has to be space for the missus' car  duh). I could not think of any other option, so I bought a new plot and will be building a new house WITH a separate tackle store-room off the garage, as well as a fish cleaning station.
At least that way my stuff will be stored neatly again!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on October 02, 2014, 09:27:56 AM

I purchased a lure the other day  :hehe: :hehe: :hehe: :blush:


 w;k as long as you get your fix!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on October 02, 2014, 09:39:40 AM
My name is Christo and I'm an addict... but I think I might have taken things a LITTLE BIT too far!
My garage is getting a bit small for my liking and I cannot fit all my tackle neatly without falling over stuff (apparently there has to be space for the missus' car  duh ). I could not think of any other option, so I bought a new plot and will be building a new house WITH a separate tackle store-room off the garage, as well as a fish cleaning station.
At least that way my stuff will be stored neatly again!


Mancave... Nice. We want pics  :clwn
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: MIKE PIKE on October 02, 2014, 09:41:40 AM
My name is Christo and I'm an addict... but I think I might have taken things a LITTLE BIT too far!
My garage is getting a bit small for my liking and I cannot fit all my tackle neatly without falling over stuff (apparently there has to be space for the missus' car  duh ). I could not think of any other option, so I bought a new plot and will be building a new house WITH a separate tackle store-room off the garage, as well as a fish cleaning station.
At least that way my stuff will be stored neatly again!
  :rotfl   :rotfl  thats a classic , building a whole new house and mancave to accomodate the tackle .... :Like:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Poenie on October 02, 2014, 10:03:15 AM
You're gonna have to wait a LONG time for pics... transfer is only June next year, then we have 2 years to build, but believe you me, I'm already playing with ideas in my head, scribbling bits and pieces on paper for the architect!
Imagine reversing into the garage, canopy opens into a door which leads to a tackle-store with a slightly angled floor and drain (like a shower, effectively a WET ROOM), with a concrete/stainless cleaning table (hosepipe, sink, bin, tools, hand-gaffs, knives, , vacuum-sealer, the works). All tackle stored on the "higher side", fitted neatly against the wall, curtain-rails for all lures, whilst fish and gear are cleaned on the lower side, and a slide connecting the bakkie-canopy to the cleaning station for the bigger tuna!
I'll put the design up once it's finished!! ...oh and don't forget the bar-fridge and BIG box-freezer!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on October 02, 2014, 10:07:24 AM
...and a music system and computer with fast interwebs.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on October 02, 2014, 10:18:05 AM
You're gonna have to wait a LONG time for pics... transfer is only June next year, then we have 2 years to build, but believe you me, I'm already playing with ideas in my head, scribbling bits and pieces on paper for the architect!
Imagine reversing into the garage, canopy opens into a door which leads to a tackle-store with a slightly angled floor and drain (like a shower, effectively a WET ROOM), with a concrete/stainless cleaning table (hosepipe, sink, bin, tools, hand-gaffs, knives, , vacuum-sealer, the works). All tackle stored on the "higher side", fitted neatly against the wall, curtain-rails for all lures, whilst fish and gear are cleaned on the lower side, and a slide connecting the bakkie-canopy to the cleaning station for the bigger tuna!
I'll put the design up once it's finished!! ...oh and don't forget the bar-fridge and BIG box-freezer!

Every angler's dream!  :geet
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: comm29 on October 02, 2014, 10:56:47 PM
I can definitely join this topic, just received my completed custom Race Point 200 popping rod and a customised 8 foot Berkley air, plus a few pricey black and gold reels.
Im really happy with how they turned out, specs are as follows
Racepoint has KSWG guides, with shrink wrap over EVA, plain Fuji reel seat - very stealthy
Berkley air - I found a really banged up 9 foot and had it built with black Fuji reel seat and KR series guides with shrink wrap over shaped EVA
All will hopefully do duty in Oman this month, got a few lures as well - really love the Orions
This really is a disease, I agonised for 6 months when I bought my first Stella, now if I add up the what my tackle costs I feel a little sick - ha ha
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: comm29 on October 02, 2014, 10:58:19 PM
pics
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: comm29 on October 02, 2014, 11:00:06 PM
pics
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on October 03, 2014, 06:24:47 AM
Sheeeeez Mark... That's like seriously slutworthy  :shk  You're gonna have to go into rehab for this.


Awesome bud. Who did the builds for you?


You must be super G'd about the upcoming trip. Hope you return with longer arms.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on October 03, 2014, 07:29:46 AM
Very nice!!! :hnthnt:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on October 03, 2014, 08:16:24 AM
Oh bugger I seemed to have purchased 4800 mtrs of 80 lb Dacron.....let the big wind begin....
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on October 03, 2014, 08:20:32 AM
Oh bugger I seemed to have purchased 4800 mtrs of 80 lb Dacron.....let the big wind begin....


You planning on fishing international waters Shag?... Careful, the Chinese will cook you  w;k
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on October 03, 2014, 08:28:23 AM
Oh bugger I seemed to have purchased 4800 mtrs of 80 lb Dacron.....let the big wind begin....

 :shk
May the force be upon you Sir!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: comm29 on October 03, 2014, 09:33:19 AM
Thanks Guys
Howzit Martin - ja Craig built them for me (he has done a lot of rods for me, I'm always happy with the result)
Super excited for the trip, glued to OA's facebook at the mo.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Half-Pint on October 04, 2014, 12:02:00 PM
Whoooops
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Harvard 16 on October 04, 2014, 12:08:05 PM
Nice job on the baker rigging HP, look like they ready to be used soon?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Half-Pint on October 04, 2014, 12:14:10 PM
Haha thanks Harvard to be honestI am embarrased by my baker rig! Tape looks like a dogs breakfast :blush:

I definitely prefer the baker rig  on the belly, it is quite easy to fold a single flush on the belly and effectively hide the point. Considering the fish taken on a belly single maybe its in my head but what is fishing if not a head game with yourself!

As for using them soon :blush: only in December!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on October 04, 2014, 12:24:44 PM
Totally agree HP, baker rig works best for me. My preference though is to not use tape or shrink tube because it's difficult to flush salt water out after a days fishing. I just put on a small white or clear cable tie and a dab of superglue gel to keep the cable tie from sliding up the hook shank.


What brand of inline did you use? I bought some VMCs the other day to try out.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Half-Pint on October 04, 2014, 01:40:12 PM
These were the VMC inlines on one of the Williamson stick baits.
I have not seen them available in store yet
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on October 04, 2014, 02:15:54 PM
Kay... If you do need, I found these at one of my dreaded trips to Mias Randburg about 2 weeks ago.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Rory mundy on October 04, 2014, 03:28:04 PM
Whoooops

my inline VMC after a hour fight
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on October 04, 2014, 03:33:16 PM
Eish... What were the rod. reel, line and beast?... and did you win?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Rory mundy on October 04, 2014, 03:36:11 PM
18kg long tail stella 5000 8foot airocast 30pound braid 1 hour fight other single on mouth
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on October 04, 2014, 03:43:33 PM
Nice one!


Not in anyway discounting an awesome catch and an obviously intense fight, but it doesn't say much for VMC. What size hook was it?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Rory mundy on October 04, 2014, 04:48:57 PM
think 3/0 or maybe a 2/0
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Rory mundy on October 04, 2014, 04:55:07 PM
trebels also took strain but they stayed in the fishes mouth
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Cam Mundy on October 05, 2014, 04:35:17 PM
Man those lures kicked some ass in the Musandam! good thing I had two with me or we may have had a barney on the boat.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Lofty on October 07, 2014, 10:18:35 PM
Some goodies I bought at Fishing specialist when I was in C.Town a while back...pink glow needlenose,a casting glove for braid and a gold & silver Iron candy foil bullet spoon...they haven't been used as yet,but it won't be long... :rck" I love the colour of the GT Icecream,it's pearl-white,hope the fish like it too... duh
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Bwana on October 08, 2014, 08:15:26 AM
Man those lures kicked some ass in the Musandam! good thing I had two with me or we may have had a barney on the boat.


Cam what make and model is that lure (how many ounces), looks like a winner?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Poenie on October 14, 2014, 04:09:08 PM
Off to the tackle shop to prep for Tuna comp starting next week... this could hurt!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on October 14, 2014, 04:33:03 PM
Cut the card up first boet... go with a few small denomination notes  :creep:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: tkei on October 15, 2014, 08:32:09 AM
My latest purchase unfortunately just a repair on my tiagra (thanks shag) but the reel box does have a little SNR lure hidden in there as well.  :hnthnt:  i see a fair number of trips to the store coming up with a trip to kenya in Feb 2105 just having been confirmed. Now to change the banks sms for my card from going to my wife.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: CLS on October 19, 2014, 06:35:39 PM
Got myself a Finnor offshore to go challenge some of those yellow fin. And also purchased an Asassin spin for some shore angling this supper. My son got the latest Seierra man that is one awesome rod, I will defiantly be borrowing that.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: lebaka on October 21, 2014, 10:52:23 AM
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af345/lebaka/rappies_zps7d161a3f.jpg) (http://s1022.photobucket.com/user/lebaka/media/rappies_zps7d161a3f.jpg.html)

needed to replenish some rappies the uv colors look to pretty
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on October 21, 2014, 10:59:30 AM
As they say... go big or go home  :-)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on October 21, 2014, 11:29:25 AM
Nicely done lebs!!! You've done well in the past week...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Prego on October 21, 2014, 11:31:04 AM
 :shk :shk :shk I don't even own that many rapalas  :blush:


That's some serious TA Lebs
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Bwana on October 21, 2014, 11:40:12 AM
As they say... go big or go home  :-)


 :corrct: Nice work there Gary!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Spickerish on October 21, 2014, 11:57:25 AM
The prettiest things I've seen all day! Think I'm going to have to go and look for some of those pink ones!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: gavin erwin on October 21, 2014, 12:07:11 PM
 :shk  Fisherman porn  :hehe: :hehe: . Are those the go to lures and what do you target on them?  :dunno:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: lebaka on October 21, 2014, 12:16:26 PM
:shk  Fisherman porn  :hehe: :hehe: . Are those the go to lures and what do you target on them?  :dunno:

we have found they swim very well at high speeds (marlin trolling) and we will put two out over the motors so they swim under the prop wash,sometimes get some decent bait that way and we are 2-2-1 on sailys with the x raps
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on October 21, 2014, 12:43:28 PM
sometimes get some decent bait that way and we are 2-2-1 on sailys with the x raps


Translate please  :dunno:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on October 21, 2014, 02:37:10 PM

needed to replenish some rappies the uv colors look to pretty

 (clap) proper TA there! well done!

Try to get this one if you can... deadly (at least here in S Moz!)
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(http://cdn3.volusion.com/jgznf.otkvg/v/vspfiles/photos/XRAP-GOSC-2.jpg)

sometimes get some decent bait that way and we are 2-2-1 on sailys with the x raps


Translate please  :dunno:

2 (strikes) - 2 (hookup) - 1 (released)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on October 21, 2014, 02:53:26 PM
@ JohnF


Thx M... What is that lure? Name model etc?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on October 21, 2014, 03:11:52 PM
@ JohnF


Thx M... What is that lure? Name model etc?

Rapala X-Rap Magnum GOLD SCAD
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on October 21, 2014, 03:12:59 PM
Noted.. Thx
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: peterblace on October 21, 2014, 10:54:01 PM
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af345/lebaka/rappies_zps7d161a3f.jpg) (http://s1022.photobucket.com/user/lebaka/media/rappies_zps7d161a3f.jpg.html)

needed to replenish some rappies the uv colors look to pretty
in my opinion there's one missing color there....uppps...just realised JohnF already mentioned that
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: lebaka on October 22, 2014, 08:41:23 AM
dammit that means another trip to the tackle shop
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Bwana on October 22, 2014, 11:40:30 AM
@ JohnF


Thx M... What is that lure? Name model etc?

Rapala X-Rap Magnum GOLD SCAD


 :corrct: That is a beauty - looks just like a Maasbanker (Mozzie) will get eaten by everything!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Spickerish on October 22, 2014, 08:11:06 PM
@ JohnF


Thx M... What is that lure? Name model etc?

Rapala X-Rap Magnum GOLD SCAD


 :corrct: That is a beauty - looks just like a Maasbanker (Mozzie) will get eaten by everything!

Because of you guys I couldn't just drive past Gani's today, I had to stop and buy myself one of these! Damn TA
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on October 28, 2014, 07:00:24 PM
Finally spooled her...

(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/MGalleryItem.php?id=2326)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: isivuba on October 28, 2014, 07:08:52 PM
Arg!! That looks awesome  :envy  lekka bud......oh thanks for the reels  :+ cred:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on October 28, 2014, 07:12:33 PM
No problem boet, got to send up a few things to JHB for yourself, Greg and Gavin so will take Pete up on his offer when he comes down to Durbs...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: carll on October 28, 2014, 07:14:00 PM
Finally spooled her...

(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/MGalleryItem.php?id=2326)




Shes a beauty !  :-) [size=78%] [/size]
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on October 28, 2014, 07:27:20 PM
Pure poetry Shaun... pure poetry!


 :Like: :Like: :Like: :Like:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: David Taylor on October 28, 2014, 08:35:12 PM
Not in the class of all the stuff on this thread, but I just got myself a fathom 30 which I am very excited to use. Considering I make pocket money by being a farm labourer twice a week its to me what a stella is to most of you :D
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on October 29, 2014, 08:13:38 AM
David...it not so much what you got but what you do with it!!! :sreel:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on October 29, 2014, 08:23:02 AM
David...it not so much what you got but what you do with it!!! :sreel:


Good comment... just like size doesn't count  w;k
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on October 29, 2014, 08:23:31 AM
David...it not so much what you got but what you do with it!!! :sreel:
I tell my wife the same thing...... :blush:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on October 29, 2014, 08:24:11 AM
David...it not so much what you got but what you do with it!!! :sreel:


Good comment... just like size doesn't count  w;k
And That  :blush: :blush: :blush:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Bwana on October 29, 2014, 08:43:11 AM
Looking good Shaun! Now bring it to Shelly and let's bend it on an AJ!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Poenie on October 29, 2014, 09:20:07 AM
Some serious TA here!! Desperately needing a Stella14-18k - anyone with one to sell, let me know please!! I'll also look at any heavy jigging/popping tackle for mates doing a trip to Mafia in Feb.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on October 29, 2014, 09:43:59 AM
Wifey says I can blame this on the Shagman....... :blush:
 
But I tried... my new secret weapon to replace my old one. I do like that the new one has screws so you can strip and repair it!! :-)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on October 29, 2014, 09:48:44 AM
Scuze my ignorance here .7  but what on earth is that?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on October 29, 2014, 09:49:50 AM
Wifey says I can blame this on the Shagman....... :blush:
 
But I tried... my new secret weapon to replace my old one. I do like that the new one has screws so you can strip and repair it!! :-)

I have broad shoulders....I can take the blame anytime.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: CLS on October 29, 2014, 09:54:54 AM
Just ordered myself a Shimamo Trevala MH from BM  :happ:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on October 29, 2014, 09:55:31 AM
Wifey says I can blame this on the Shagman....... :blush:
 
But I tried... my new secret weapon to replace my old one. I do like that the new one has screws so you can strip and repair it!! :-)

I have broad shoulders....I can take the blame anytime.

actually she said I CAN'T... typo... :hnthnt:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on October 29, 2014, 09:57:10 AM
Just ordered myself a Shimamo Trevala MH from BM  :happ:


Congrats bud, now go bend it.


I called them, the XXH is not on special... still R2k
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: lebaka on October 29, 2014, 10:00:22 AM
Scuze my ignorance here .7  but what on earth is that?

http://www.pakula.com.au/index.php/2014-09-13-01-43-38/witchdoctor-teaser (http://www.pakula.com.au/index.php/2014-09-13-01-43-38/witchdoctor-teaser)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on October 29, 2014, 10:02:45 AM
Scuze my ignorance here .7  but what on earth is that?
It is a Pakula Witchdoctor and prob the best marlin FAD/ Teaser you can get... the difference between when I use it and when I don't is noticeable.
I have an old one which is so beaten up it does not work anymore....The old ones were wood and become waterlogged but the new ones are different and can be repaired and stripped down... they invariably get bad bill rash. I don't know what it is but the needle noses love them.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on October 29, 2014, 10:04:22 AM
Eish... I love this forum  :-)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Zetti on October 29, 2014, 10:08:12 AM
Eish... I love this forum  :-)

And the forum loves you


 :hehe: sorry, just jumped into my head and had to dot it down
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on October 29, 2014, 10:10:31 AM
Eish... I love this forum  :-)

And the forum loves you


 :hehe: sorry, just jumped into my head and had to dot it down


YAY!!! I will sleep well tonight :tkx:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: lebaka on October 29, 2014, 10:14:05 AM
what i like about it is that it is out of the way and does interfere with your spread unlike the spreader bars and other teasers we have tried.
just secure it properly to the boat can imagine the long stares on the deck if it had to come undone

oh btw i sure it had something to do with the 3  :billf:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on October 29, 2014, 10:26:14 AM
Watched the vid on the Pakula site... interesting indeed. I've never been bill fishing (or even tried trolling for that matter) so yeah...  :uarocks  and I become even wiser (hard to believe but true ) w;k
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on October 29, 2014, 10:30:35 AM
what i like about it is that it is out of the way and does interfere with your spread unlike the spreader bars and other teasers we have tried.
just secure it properly to the boat can imagine the long stares on the deck if it had to come undone

oh btw i sure it had something to do with the 3  :billf:

I was wondering if you okes were running it...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Prego on October 29, 2014, 10:42:24 AM
Finally spooled her...

(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/MGalleryItem.php?id=2326)

What did you end up putting on her?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on October 29, 2014, 10:46:17 AM
55lb Gosen
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on November 12, 2014, 08:09:37 AM
I had a slight blip yesterday...just stopped to get some Dacron because I had run out, and ended up with a few Rappies. ....I'm so weak.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: tkei on November 12, 2014, 08:31:31 AM
And I don't see the dacron, you will have to go back.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on November 12, 2014, 08:43:40 AM
And I don't see the dacron, you will have to go back.

Will have to they didn't have!!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on November 12, 2014, 10:04:54 AM
I had a slight blip yesterday...just stopped to get some Dacron because I had run out, and ended up with a few Rappies. ....I'm so weak.


Et tu, Shagus??? :hehe:

(http://s3.amazonaws.com/rapgenius/1376326573_brutus_palmas.jpg)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Poenie on November 12, 2014, 11:05:58 AM
Sometimes photo's speak a thousand words... :blush:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on November 12, 2014, 11:10:19 AM
Sometimes photo's speak a thousand words... :blush:


We'll have one of our friendly counsellers pop round for a session
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Spickerish on November 12, 2014, 11:18:31 AM
Sometimes photo's speak a thousand words... :blush:


Hi I'm spickerish and from now on I'll take up the roll of your best friend!!

Feel free to phone me anytime if you need space to store your reels, as best friends do, I'll store it for you now problem!

 :envy
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Prego on November 12, 2014, 11:20:25 AM
Sometimes photo's speak a thousand words... :blush:


Please excuse me while I change my shorts  :blush:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Poenie on November 12, 2014, 11:29:07 AM
Prego, it's for myself, Graeme and Deon though - you'll know them form another forum!!
Spickerish, new friends are always welcome! What are you "bringing to the friendship?  :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on November 12, 2014, 11:38:48 AM
Prego, it's for myself, Graeme and Deon though - you'll know them form another forum!!
Spickerish, new friends are always welcome! What are you "bringing to the friendship?  :hehe:
probably safe storage  :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Prego on November 12, 2014, 11:39:52 AM
Prego, it's for myself, Graeme and Deon though - you'll know them form another forum!!
Spickerish, new friends are always welcome! What are you "bringing to the friendship?  :hehe:


Aaaargh bud, don't remind me, wished I could of joined you buggers. Still haven't been refunded  :cry:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Poenie on November 12, 2014, 11:50:11 AM
Prego, it's for myself, Graeme and Deon though - you'll know them form another forum!!
Spickerish, new friends are always welcome! What are you "bringing to the friendship?  :hehe:
probably safe storage  :hehe:
:rotfl - I'm not toooo convinced it's SAFE storage though!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Spickerish on November 12, 2014, 12:19:59 PM
Prego, it's for myself, Graeme and Deon though - you'll know them form another forum!!
Spickerish, new friends are always welcome! What are you "bringing to the friendship?  :hehe:
probably safe storage  :hehe:
:rotfl - I'm not toooo convinced it's SAFE storage though!!

Safe as a house! I'm also a mean drinks pourer as I was a barmen back in varisty days and can even listen to your problems although my wife would disagree! There is of course a tackle storage fee but as my new best friend I'll let it slide for you and just "borrow" the reels once a year which is fine according to the unwritten best friends rule book.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Mr AceCraft on November 12, 2014, 01:00:49 PM
Sometimes photo's speak a thousand words... :blush:

Poenie , Julle manne moet Stadig ........
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Poenie on November 12, 2014, 01:03:19 PM
Los my uit... kan jy nie sien ek maak maaitjies nie!!! w;k
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on November 12, 2014, 01:13:17 PM
Los my uit... kan jy nie sien ek maak maaitjies nie!!! w;k


What... by introducing them to your new girlfriends Sara & Stella  :hyst: :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: CLS on November 12, 2014, 01:19:38 PM
I feel ill
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Charles on November 12, 2014, 03:17:02 PM
I feel ill

Ditto. After seeing the contents of that box I'm feeling rather green...........
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: iNdlovu on November 21, 2014, 02:38:29 PM
I didn't really mean to do it, I tried to ignore the feelings but something made me do it.
Two matched rigs on the boat. :-)
On a more serious note, a huge thanks to the Shagman for sourcing the goods and making the "damage" more bearable.  :+ cred:  and  :resp: to you mate
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on November 21, 2014, 02:40:00 PM
 :bow: nice!!!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: tkei on November 21, 2014, 03:07:23 PM
so much beauty in my eyes looking at that rod and reel. i like those v series, the 50 is so much lighter than the tiagra for the same capacity etc.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: iNdlovu on November 21, 2014, 03:47:43 PM
Ja tkei, they are a beauty to behold. Actualy it was Shaun that started this whole thing by corrupting me to buy a few of the Pakula lures, then I needed the rigs to pull them with :the sHPLAT
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on November 22, 2014, 04:16:03 AM
Ja tkei, they are a beauty to behold. Actualy it was Shaun that started this whole thing by corrupting me to buy a few of the Pakula lures, then I needed the rigs to pull them with :the sHPLAT
That's like buying mag wheels and then looking for a car to put them on... Lovely setups bud, those lures were just the start...  w;k
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: iNdlovu on November 22, 2014, 07:51:14 AM
 :hehe:  Or like buying a red Coca Cola cooler box and then building an Apache to carry it around on  :hehe: :rotfl :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on November 22, 2014, 08:00:17 AM
Fail to plan is a plan to fail... it's a Chevy cooler box though. A Coca Cola one would just look ridiculous...  :hehe: 
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on November 22, 2014, 08:27:38 AM
Ja tkei, they are a beauty to behold. Actualy it was Shaun that started this whole thing by corrupting me to buy a few of the Pakula lures, then I needed the rigs to pull them with :the sHPLAT


Maybe that's the real reason why a Pakula is called a teaser  :dunno:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on November 22, 2014, 08:31:14 AM
I didn't really mean to do it, I tried to ignore the feelings but something made me do it.
Two matched rigs on the boat. :-)
On a more serious note, a huge thanks to the Shagman for sourcing the goods and making the "damage" more bearable.  :+ cred:  and  :resp: to you mate

You were actually very lucky to recieve these, I almost put them into my personal stash.....such lovely set ups!!

Appreciate the support guys! :tkx:

PS : No warranty on the aussie plait doubles  w;k
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: iNdlovu on November 22, 2014, 08:44:17 AM
PS : No warranty on the aussie plait doubles  w;k


I'll take my chances mate :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on November 22, 2014, 08:47:14 AM
PS : No warranty on the aussie plait doubles  w;k
I have 2 wind ons here for you.I laid them out to put them on and forgot in the rush to get them to you. I will get them to you when you come up for the social through a trusty courier type chap!

I'll take my chances mate :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: iNdlovu on November 22, 2014, 08:50:58 AM
Aren't you going to be at the social Greg?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on November 22, 2014, 08:58:51 AM
Aren't you going to be at the social Greg?
I found out yesterday that I need to be in Durban that Saturday. ..so sadly not. Super bummed
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: iNdlovu on November 22, 2014, 09:00:06 AM
Eish, that's not good news
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: maganything on November 24, 2014, 03:22:01 PM
 
I have been looking to buy myself an early chritmas present! Saw these bad boys and after consulting with shag and indlovu, i had no option but to buy them!
 
arent they beauties...??
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: tkei on November 24, 2014, 03:24:13 PM
Better than porn I tell you. You guys hitting it big. Nice work
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Mr AceCraft on November 24, 2014, 03:27:51 PM
There are 2 Tiagra 30's that said something very bad about my mother !!!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on November 24, 2014, 03:29:04 PM
There are 2 Tiagra 30's that said something very bad about my mother !!!!


Go take 'em down bro
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: iNdlovu on November 24, 2014, 06:36:52 PM
maganything, you're da man. Well done boet, now tell me that was not the right decision. Those are beautiful reels. Now get out there pronto and put them to work.


Mr Acecraft, you cannot stand for that kind of insubordination, you need to sort them out big time
 :hehe: :rotfl :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on December 12, 2014, 12:18:55 PM
i have just bought a Trevela 6'6'' medium heavy rodn now I need to sort out a reel and line, any recommendations?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on December 12, 2014, 12:21:49 PM
Spin or overhand Dodge?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on December 12, 2014, 12:23:26 PM
...and what will you be targeting?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on December 12, 2014, 12:28:39 PM
I'm looking for a grinder, and will be targeting my favourite  :tgr:  and I will use it offshore, so looking for an alround reel  :dunno:  With 2 spools I can change the line depending on what I target
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Poenie on December 12, 2014, 12:33:36 PM
Sustain 5000 maybe, Saragosa 5000 - you could go 6000-8000 size Shimano grinders for off-shore, but for Tigers and up to 10kg size fish off-shore, I'd go 5000 with 30lb Suffix832
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on December 12, 2014, 12:35:23 PM
Sustain 5000 maybe, Saragosa 5000 - you could go 6000-8000 size Shimano grinders for off-shore, but for Tigers and up to 10kg size fish off-shore, I'd go 5000 with 30lb Suffix832


 :corrct: I used a Spheros 6k on mine. Worked like a treat.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on December 12, 2014, 12:57:32 PM
Thanks Guys Santa is coming  :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on December 12, 2014, 01:02:09 PM
Last time I bought a Stradic (not the Ci4) it came with 2 spools. Stradic is pretty decent as well. prefer it to my Spheros'.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Gerhard on December 12, 2014, 01:07:02 PM
Sustain 5000 with Sufix 832 would be my choice,


My 5K has proven itself up to the 30kg Sailfish earlier this year.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Poenie on December 12, 2014, 01:15:40 PM
The Stradic5000 is a GREAT little reel, but only comes with one spool. Upgrade to carbon drag and you've got a little MACHINE of a reel! The sustain however would be that "one step up" - not sure if they come with 2 spools. On a slightly tighter budget, the new Spheros is very nice, though slightly slower (more geared for jigging)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Gerhard on December 13, 2014, 09:39:33 AM
Walking around Singapore tackle shops... All with in 250m off each other...


The slow pitch jigging jig stash grew as well as Varivas Slow Jig PE 2 braid and a few other odds and ends


(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y62/Jakkals/Fishing/93158C09-6501-4B7C-AC1C-C00DC81A2374_zps3nqqpmat.jpg) (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/Jakkals/media/Fishing/93158C09-6501-4B7C-AC1C-C00DC81A2374_zps3nqqpmat.jpg.html)


(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y62/Jakkals/Fishing/AF33B442-22B4-4068-BBE6-91AD5032951E_zps5lkfkg2o.jpg) (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/Jakkals/media/Fishing/AF33B442-22B4-4068-BBE6-91AD5032951E_zps5lkfkg2o.jpg.html)


(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y62/Jakkals/Fishing/AD67ECB1-B418-4CE9-9AC0-5626C9FEE384_zpsoa9hkcv3.jpg) (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/Jakkals/media/Fishing/AD67ECB1-B418-4CE9-9AC0-5626C9FEE384_zpsoa9hkcv3.jpg.html)


(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y62/Jakkals/Fishing/D812729D-9792-4074-94DC-2F869BE5BA2B_zpsqinwiszt.jpg) (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/Jakkals/media/Fishing/D812729D-9792-4074-94DC-2F869BE5BA2B_zpsqinwiszt.jpg.html)


(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y62/Jakkals/Fishing/904861C0-2279-4757-8085-767C9B3866D3_zpsaoiogdmc.jpg) (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/Jakkals/media/Fishing/904861C0-2279-4757-8085-767C9B3866D3_zpsaoiogdmc.jpg.html)


(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y62/Jakkals/Fishing/8FE087B0-BC43-4AAD-B677-E8B660ACF656_zps7llzo4hy.jpg) (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/Jakkals/media/Fishing/8FE087B0-BC43-4AAD-B677-E8B660ACF656_zps7llzo4hy.jpg.html)


(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y62/Jakkals/Fishing/472FCBB2-EE17-4870-966F-B3DD9BB32291_zpsladpoab7.jpg) (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/Jakkals/media/Fishing/472FCBB2-EE17-4870-966F-B3DD9BB32291_zpsladpoab7.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Bwana on December 15, 2014, 08:25:51 AM
Eish some very nice bling there Gerhard!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on December 16, 2014, 01:45:00 PM

Always good when The Dealer has some TA of his own... sorry I couldn't get them to you in time bud but our new  :wahoo: snacks are here...

(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/MGalleryItem.php?id=2401)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on December 17, 2014, 07:44:39 AM

Always good when The Dealer has some TA of his own... sorry I couldn't get them to you in time bud but our new  :wahoo: snacks are here...

(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/MGalleryItem.php?id=2401)

The dealer is the easiest to sell to!!!

Those are awesome Shaun thanks for organising them mate, can't wait to get the hoo all riled up!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: SAfish on December 19, 2014, 11:04:57 AM
I woke up this morning feeling terrible and I just knew it was TA.  :cry: I just had to go out and buy myself the Stradic that I have been dreaming about. Luckily for me they were sold out and I got myself a Sustain 5000FG. Loaded with some 20lb Sufix 832 and now I am ready to go chase some Leeries!  :yipee:

Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on December 19, 2014, 11:21:31 AM
I woke up this morning feeling terrible and I just knew it was TA.  :cry: I just had to go out and buy myself the Stradic that I have been dreaming about. Luckily for me they were sold out and I got myself a Sustain 5000FG. Loaded with some 20lb Sufix 832 and now I am ready to go chase some Leeries!  :yipee:


Score!!!! Nice one bud. Hope you hear what the drag sounds like soon.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: SAfish on December 19, 2014, 11:38:13 AM
Thanks, I hope to get my +10kg Leerie soon.  :fshn: :grk:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Bwana on December 19, 2014, 12:06:44 PM
Congrats! I love this reel you'll have no regrets........ not that us addicts ever do  :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: SAfish on December 19, 2014, 12:22:00 PM
 :hehe: Thanks Bwana, my wife was not very impressed.  :creep:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Bwana on December 19, 2014, 12:37:19 PM
Are they ever??  :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on December 19, 2014, 01:46:38 PM
Very nice reel Meneer!!  :shmno:

Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: SAfish on December 19, 2014, 02:06:11 PM
 :tkx:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: deezynking on December 27, 2014, 07:55:07 PM
for some reason my gut told me avoid this page.... after checking some of the posts out now.... credit card itching to go buy something  duh duh duh
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on December 27, 2014, 09:21:43 PM
Resistance is futile!!!!!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Charles on December 28, 2014, 09:07:40 AM
Wifey really spoiled me.

(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/MGalleryItem.php?id=2423)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on December 28, 2014, 09:11:26 AM
Wifey really spoiled me.

(http://[url=http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/MGalleryItem.php?id=2423]http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/MGalleryItem.php?id=2423[/url])


Now now... this is a family site... keep it clean bud  w;k
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Charles on December 28, 2014, 09:15:52 AM
Wifey really spoiled me.

(http://[url=http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/MGalleryItem.php?id=2423]http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/MGalleryItem.php?id=2423[/url])


Now now... this is a family site... keep it clean bud  w;k

 :hehe: Posting from the tablet is not for the technically challenged, had to borrow wifey's laptop!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on December 31, 2014, 02:00:55 PM
Spotted these sweeties a while back on another forum and felt they needed a good home. After a bit of courier failure, they finally arrived today.


Then wandering the streets of Jhb a week or two ago, I came across the little JM Power Spell PE4 selling 2nd hand. When it saw me it begged and pleaded with me, and me being the old softie that I am...


So it will pair with the Killersword 200-400g  :-)



Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: SAfish on December 31, 2014, 02:12:07 PM
 (clap) Very nice, now go see your doctor!  :crzy :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on December 31, 2014, 02:18:27 PM
The Doc told me I can collect my prescription from Solly Kramers once a fortnight  :creep:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Gerhard on January 05, 2015, 10:23:30 AM
My name is Gerhard...


I have T/A... :nuts:


Its been 10min since my last purchase... :blush:


I have added a Stella SW 5k to my collection ... :happ: :craz: :hnthnt:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on January 05, 2015, 10:28:38 AM
Beeyatch!!! Nice one G...  (clap)


Question... do you have a warm fuzzy feeling?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on January 05, 2015, 10:44:53 AM
I just couldn't help myself... got a couple of 80 Lbs bent butts, reels covers and bits and bobs... just to start the new year...

Feeling somehow relieved, but still have some itches here and there....
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on January 05, 2015, 11:05:09 AM
I just couldn't help myself... got a couple of 80 Lbs bent butts


That wouldn't have anything to do with the recent bumper crop of marlin off Maputo would it?  w;k
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Gerhard on January 05, 2015, 11:18:58 AM
Beeyatch!!! Nice one G...  (clap)


Question... do you have a warm fuzzy feeling?


She needs to ship from the US...


She is loaded with 40lb JB Hollow.






That warm fuzzy feel will come when she goes out for her 1st session probably the last weekend before she goes with to Mafia Island  :hnthnt:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on January 05, 2015, 12:24:45 PM
I just couldn't help myself... got a couple of 80 Lbs bent butts


That wouldn't have anything to do with the recent bumper crop of marlin off Maputo would it?  w;k


Yes and no :hehe:... all part of a larger master plan... Been upgrading boat, trailer and tackle to a more serious level overall... step by step...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on January 05, 2015, 01:51:25 PM
... and just becase ....

... got ergonomic power handles for my Ti30, Ti50 and Ti80 (thanks peterblace!)...

 
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: tkei on January 05, 2015, 02:13:31 PM
John, what are power handles for the tiagra 30 coasting? I ned one (once I can get my tiagra working properly again)
I may (ok I did)  have bought myself some new exciter birds just now. I had one week of the 2 holiday with terrible weather, now 1st day back int he office is an absolute pearler, mates just lost a marlin, and Im at my desk so TA was required.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on January 05, 2015, 02:27:29 PM
I got it from Melton... all three cost the same (US79.99).
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Nepptune on January 05, 2015, 07:42:29 PM
I have added a Stella SW 5k to my collection ... :happ: :craz: :hnthnt:


And I have the other... Stella collection now closing in on double figures.... :-)


SWB 5000XG
SW 5000
SWB 6000HG
6000FA with 2 spools
8000FA with 2 spools
10000FA with 2 spools
20000FA
SW 10000 with 2 Spools
SW18000 HG with 2 spools
SWB 14000 HG....


Only one more to go before I hit double figures...


I really do have a problem ... actually I have a serious problem, I just recounted, and seems I actually have 10 now.... my maths is as bad as my TA... :-(



Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on January 05, 2015, 08:24:58 PM
I have added a Stella SW 5k to my collection ... :happ: :craz: :hnthnt:


And I have the other... Stella collection now closing in on double figures.... :-)


SWB 5000XG
SW 5000
SWB 6000HG
6000FA with 2 spools
8000FA with 2 spools
10000FA with 2 spools
20000FA
SW 10000 with 2 Spools
SW18000 HG with 2 spools
SWB 14000 HG....


Only one more to go before I hit double figures...


I really do have a problem ... actually I have a serious problem, I just recounted, and seems I actually have 10 now.... my maths is as bad as my TA... :-(


That qualifies you as a slut Nepps... No help available, you've got serious TA. Awesome!!!  (clap)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Peter Gordon on January 05, 2015, 09:02:52 PM
You see that's why I don't post on this thread  :hehe: :rotfl
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: peterblace on January 05, 2015, 10:23:52 PM
You see that's why I don't post on this thread  :hehe: :rotfl
I don't know what's worst...posting or reading
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on January 05, 2015, 10:43:45 PM
The worst would be posting and then have the wrong person reading it :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Gerhard on January 06, 2015, 05:56:14 AM
I have added a Stella SW 5k to my collection ... :happ: :craz: :hnthnt:


And I have the other... Stella collection now closing in on double figures.... :-)


SWB 5000XG
SW 5000
SWB 6000HG
6000FA with 2 spools
8000FA with 2 spools
10000FA with 2 spools
20000FA
SW 10000 with 2 Spools
SW18000 HG with 2 spools
SWB 14000 HG....


Only one more to go before I hit double figures...


I really do have a problem ... actually I have a serious problem, I just recounted, and seems I actually have 10 now.... my maths is as bad as my TA... :-(
Awesome collection Nepps,


I now have the following:


SW 5000
FA8000HG
10 000 FA with 16K spool and power handle
SWB 14 000 HG with power handle


When I bought my 1st Stella I was told she would not be the last one...
And looked how the collection grew the past year...


Now I need to make them scream in Mafia with joy this coming Feb
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: tkei on January 07, 2015, 10:17:42 AM
Hi my name is adam and its been 5 minutes since my last Buy. I am a sucker and came across this not so little beauty. Got it for 4500 ised once
Penn int 80stw with 80lb rod. Now to upgrade the boat as more rods than holders, and they all gold.
Yes i feel much better now thanks
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on January 07, 2015, 10:18:51 AM
Thought I was cured :toppie: , haven't bought tackle in just over two years now :shk , except the odd, pack of lures, hooks etc. Then yesterday i had a relapse :blush: :blush: :blush: , bought a pitching rod I needed it!!!!!! and I was doing so good...... well sort of, as the money I saved from not buying tackle for all these many years, went into me building my CNC machine (to cut Molds, so it's fishing related :blush: ) maybe I should have bought some rods and reels rather  :hnthnt:  Could've have bought a few pieces with the 50K i've spent on the machine :nobs: ....... never realised i had a problem, purely because it always seemed that there is just no other way..................... :shk
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on January 07, 2015, 10:20:32 AM
@tkei... that warm feeling when you know you've hit a bargain!!! :geet
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on January 07, 2015, 10:40:24 AM
I suppose this qualifies as TA...

I concluded an interesting transaction yesterday... traded 2 unused Daiwa Sealine 900H reels spooled with 80 Lb chinese mono and rods, for 1 spooled Tiagra 30 WLRSA on a standup Tiagra 3050 rod ...

I'm all smiles!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on January 07, 2015, 10:44:51 AM
I suppose this qualifies as TA...

I concluded an interesting transaction yesterday... traded 2 unused Daiwa Sealine 900H reels spooled with 80 Lb chinese mono and rods, for 1 spooled Tiagra 30 WLRSA on a standup Tiagra 3050 rod ...

I'm all smiles!


That goes down as theft bud  w;k
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on January 07, 2015, 10:51:50 AM
That goes down as theft bud  w;k


Kinda feels like it! :hehe:

Was actually discussing this with peterblace last night... felt a bit guilt but hey... the guy CAME to me with the proposal!!!!

We shook hands and both went our merry ways happy as pigs in  :turd !!!!

So all's good!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on January 07, 2015, 10:53:58 AM
Definition of a successful negotiation is 2 happy parties on either end of the deal. Awesome score bud.  :billf: beware!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on January 07, 2015, 10:58:26 AM
John - you have one of the best set ups there - I have two identical 30W setups with the same rods and they are my goto setups for marlin pitch baits - I would possibly like a more flexible rod but otherwise LOVE them to bits...they are ideal for the Stripeys in the Cape. Mine are rigged at 50lbs as was suggested by a top marlin guy.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on January 07, 2015, 11:00:17 AM
I know Tony... it's my 3rd Ti30W  :blush:

Building my arsenal slowly but steadly!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on January 07, 2015, 11:05:23 AM
WOW has the  :shfan wifey has had a valuation on our household and my fishing gear and when she discovered that the gear was worth more that the household contents and the boat she had a meltdown!! Luckily some of the gear was not at the house and in the boat shed.....Phew...now after such a big uitK@K I need some stress relief... mmm maybe retail therapy would help... I think I need a new Stella... or maybe a pair of Saragosas for the boys flick sticks...mmm ... TA - I love you. ( and Stella honey you are  also up there!)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on January 07, 2015, 11:07:35 AM
Eish, my worst nightmare!

Got get it! Stress can kill you!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Willie on January 07, 2015, 11:16:00 AM
Due to some great friends I got a FinNor 12 ft spinning rod and a Stradic 5000 FJ as a present.  :happ:  Hope to try it out at the Vidal bash.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: tkei on January 07, 2015, 11:25:27 AM
Usually all this TA occurs before the dec holiday, for the Notoriously hard jan, there seems to be a serious dose of TA going around. It must be contagious.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on January 07, 2015, 11:28:58 AM
Usually all this TA occurs before the dec holiday, for the Notoriously hard jan, there seems to be a serious dose of TA going around. It must be contagious.


Therapy... brought on by post holiday depression  :blush:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on January 08, 2015, 01:04:35 PM
I've been doing so well... bad weather had us out with the kids yesterday and I finally stumbled across Luckys which Bwana is always raving about.... 2 more Tiagra 30 combos and a Terez MH later...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Half-Pint on January 08, 2015, 01:25:46 PM
I've been doing so well... bad weather had us out with the kids yesterday and I finally stumbled across Luckys which Bwana is always raving about.... 2 more Tiagra 30 combos and a Terez MH later...

Luckys is a dangerous place! Stuff for me and the missus :cnfzd
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Bwana on January 08, 2015, 03:00:26 PM
I've been doing so well... bad weather had us out with the kids yesterday and I finally stumbled across Luckys which Bwana is always raving about.... 2 more Tiagra 30 combos and a Terez MH later...


 :happ: Paul is the master discounter so I know you got a good deal......
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on January 31, 2015, 04:06:39 PM
Reporting a seriaaassss case of TA....

Got a pair of Zukes 90;

A set of 'riggers from the Shag; and...

Simply because I'm a cheap bastid, I bought a pack of bandit hooks 7/0 wide gap for R9.99 :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on February 02, 2015, 11:26:50 AM
Stoped at Shoprite the other day for some veggies and bumped into these....

Let's just say, Shoprite just got a bit wealthier...  w;k
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Bwana on February 02, 2015, 11:39:32 AM
Eish Marcos you relapsed in style bro! :rck"
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Hypershark on February 02, 2015, 11:52:51 AM
So i have a friend who is leaving for the UK for work permanently ....

Purchased the tackle as a christmas present for himself and cant use it now soooooo ......He offered me the following for only 7K !!!!   :shk :happ:

Shimano sustain 3000 & 4000
Shimano Trini 30A x 2
Technium Heavy


Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on February 02, 2015, 11:55:18 AM
So i have a friend who is leaving for the UK for work permanently ....

Purchased the tackle as a christmas present for himself and cant use it now soooooo ......He offered me the following for only 7K !!!!   :shk :happ:

Shimano sustain 3000 & 4000
Shimano Trini 30A x 2
Technium Heavy


... and you said?!?!?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Lenny on February 02, 2015, 11:56:48 AM
So i have a friend who is leaving for the UK for work permanently ....

Purchased the tackle as a christmas present for himself and cant use it now soooooo ......He offered me the following for only 7K !!!!   :shk :happ:

Shimano sustain 3000 & 4000
Shimano Trini 30A x 2
Technium Heavy


... and you said?!?!?


Bwhahahaha :-) :-)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Hypershark on February 02, 2015, 11:58:16 AM
So i have a friend who is leaving for the UK for work permanently ....

Purchased the tackle as a christmas present for himself and cant use it now soooooo ......He offered me the following for only 7K !!!!   :shk :happ:

Shimano sustain 3000 & 4000
Shimano Trini 30A x 2
Technium Heavy


... and you said?!?!?

Lets just say that the picture is of the tackle sitting on my dinning room table at home ....  :blush: :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: SAfish on February 02, 2015, 12:06:24 PM
 :hehe: You guys are sick!  :envy
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on February 02, 2015, 12:07:20 PM
So i have a friend who is leaving for the UK for work permanently ....

Purchased the tackle as a christmas present for himself and cant use it now soooooo ......He offered me the following for only 7K !!!!   :shk :happ:

Shimano sustain 3000 & 4000
Shimano Trini 30A x 2
Technium Heavy


... and you said?!?!?

Lets just say that the picture is of the tackle sitting on my dinning room table at home ....  :blush: :hehe:


Good man!  :cgrts:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Weedeater on February 03, 2015, 07:40:20 AM
Ok... I admit. Bought a beauty of an Assassin S6 HMG last week (2nd hand but in like-new condition)  :clwn . Just going to redo the flash (no flash at present) and get the previous owner's name taken off. Otherwise, brand new S6 HMG to replace my Std Assassin Blade.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Capt. Hook on February 03, 2015, 09:24:24 AM
Eish another  :ldrag:  :creep: was a bargain  :shk
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: tkei on February 03, 2015, 09:36:45 AM
Eish another  :ldrag: :creep: was a bargain  :shk
Detail on it?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Capt. Hook on February 03, 2015, 09:41:26 AM
Eish another  :ldrag: :creep: was a bargain  :shk
Detail on it?
Midas has sold Okuma to Sensation, so I just got a Demo Makaira 50 on an 80lb rod that was left at Midas.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Capt. Hook on February 04, 2015, 07:01:02 AM
Thought this was appropriate
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on February 08, 2015, 12:17:51 PM
Thought this was appropriate

So that's why my financial claims at work never balance duh :rotfl
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Capt. Hook on February 18, 2015, 02:00:38 PM
Liar Liar Liar
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: maganything on March 04, 2015, 09:03:43 AM
They were on my birthday list and the in-laws obliged!!!


2 x Fathom Calico Jacks
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on March 16, 2015, 03:56:54 PM
Been wanting the Mann Stretch 25 in Dorado colours for a while... finally sorted!!


Rand/Dollar exchange rate is assisting tremendously with combatting this TA...


(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/MGalleryItem.php?id=2468)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Chigger on March 16, 2015, 04:04:49 PM
 :rck"
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on March 22, 2015, 02:52:55 PM
An angler is never safe from TA.... went to shoprite this morning to get some veggies... saw at the corner this shelf full of tackle... couldn't help but get some spares :hehe:

Some small mustad circle hooks for live baiting for game fish with balloons and kites, some 1.5 Oz plugs to spin off the boat for the YFT, and some wire...

Feels good!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Lenny on March 22, 2015, 06:35:16 PM
Thought this was appropriate


Seems fair . Lol
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on March 22, 2015, 07:46:27 PM
Thought this was appropriate


I should be in the line as well
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Poenie on May 15, 2015, 10:33:07 AM
So TA go the better of me again this week... Stella 14k with Temple Reef Reefer 711-10  :blush: But that balance feels incredible! ...now to convince the missus that it's time for a  :gt: trip again (with baby due in 3weeks)! I must be  :nuts:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on May 15, 2015, 12:21:29 PM
Awesome boet... Any time is a good time to arrange a trip... baby will love it!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on June 21, 2015, 08:36:00 AM
I'm shocked  :the sHPLAT

 It's winter and no TA for more than a month?!?! Eish something is definitely wrong here :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on June 29, 2015, 11:47:22 PM
×2 ... need I say more?!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Harvard 16 on July 07, 2015, 02:13:44 PM
A couple of light tackle upgrades, baitcaster for the freshies and a '15 Twinpower 4000 for light SW spin.


(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag369/harvard16/IMG_1643_zpshplhlo2u.jpg)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: j.s.smith on July 12, 2015, 02:26:31 PM
That reel looks awesome JF ready for combat? They can say of okuma what they want I just got myself 2 trio 40 for spooning for tigers and 1 40 BF for live bait unrivaled stopping power and smooth with the dual dragg system. I still have some of my okuma bass combo rod and reels left from many moons ago all plastic but still working.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on July 12, 2015, 03:09:50 PM
Been away for a few days in Botswana and these were delivered in my absence and my good lady took them in, not a word or a question about them, she really is a star I really have married a star  :happ:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: colin on July 12, 2015, 03:53:07 PM
dodger 
link Been away for a few days in Botswana and these were delivered in my absence and my good lady took them in, not a word or a question about them, she really is a star I really have married a star 

Did she show you what she had delivered.  :hehe: w;k
 :toppie:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on July 12, 2015, 04:43:14 PM
That reel looks awesome JF ready for combat?

Reels have been spooled and lugs fitted. All sorted!

Okuma really stepped up and is now producing top quality gear. Got these at a steal so I'm pretty happy.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on July 12, 2015, 07:24:03 PM
dodger 
link Been away for a few days in Botswana and these were delivered in my absence and my good lady took them in, not a word or a question about them, she really is a star I really have married a star 

Did she show you what she had delivered.  :hehe: w;k
 :toppie:




hmm an interesting point Colin :toppie:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on July 12, 2015, 07:26:29 PM
That reel looks awesome JF ready for combat?

Reels have been spooled and lugs fitted. All sorted!

Okuma really stepped up and is now producing top quality gear. Got these at a steal so I'm pretty happy.

Marcos, did you get 30's? How would you rate them against the Tyrnos 30's?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on July 12, 2015, 07:51:14 PM
Yes. I got the 30 2 speed special edition. I have the 50w 2-speed and needed the 30s to complete my mid range collection. Which at the moment is composed of 3 x Ti30 and these 2x Makaira 30.

I've very limited experience with the Tyrnos, but have been using the Ti30 for a long time. I'd say the Makaira is on par with the Tiagra (with stronger drag and at a much better price!). It certainly feels more solid and stronger than the tyrnos.

I got mine at R3,250 each! Can't beat that!





Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on July 12, 2015, 09:57:24 PM

"Okuma really stepped up and is now producing top quality gear." John F



I'm gobsmacked at the quality of my 2 Cedros 10 LD reels... craftsmanship is fantastic, solid feel... and one has been tested and found to be smooth as a baby's bum. Both came in at under R2k a piece.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: L Hooker on July 13, 2015, 10:10:28 AM
I've got 2x Cedros 20s and 1 x makaira 502speed all are  awesome reels , sturdy well made.. Lekker reels those Marcos. I prefer my Cedros too my Tyrnos 30 2 speeds, would have liked the 2 speed option on my Cedros thou!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on July 13, 2015, 10:15:24 AM
Been away for a few days in Botswana and these were delivered in my absence and my good lady took them in, not a word or a question about them, she really is a star I really have married a star  :happ:
Are those shimano sticks?? What lengths do they come in, I presume those are shorties being stand ups?  Any idea if they do a 7ft
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on July 13, 2015, 10:31:01 AM
Been away for a few days in Botswana and these were delivered in my absence and my good lady took them in, not a word or a question about them, she really is a star I really have married a star  :happ:
Are those shimano sticks?? What lengths do they come in, I presume those are shorties being stand ups?  Any idea if they do a 7ft

Looks like it's just the one length...

http://fish.shimano-eu.com/content/eu/en/Home/products0/rods/boat/tld-stand-up.html (http://fish.shimano-eu.com/content/eu/en/Home/products0/rods/boat/tld-stand-up.html)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on July 13, 2015, 10:39:59 AM
Been away for a few days in Botswana and these were delivered in my absence and my good lady took them in, not a word or a question about them, she really is a star I really have married a star  :happ:
Are those shimano sticks?? What lengths do they come in, I presume those are shorties being stand ups?  Any idea if they do a 7ft

Looks like it's just the one length...

http://fish.shimano-eu.com/content/eu/en/Home/products0/rods/boat/tld-stand-up.html (http://fish.shimano-eu.com/content/eu/en/Home/products0/rods/boat/tld-stand-up.html)
Shot, they look very nice. I am a bit surprised in a full roller for 20lb gear....
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Poenie on July 13, 2015, 01:01:41 PM
Guys fishing league for BIG yellowfin on 10kg line all want FULL ROLLERS, but then again, very few fish 20lb rods.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on July 17, 2015, 04:08:12 PM
Went looking for jigs for the boys and couldn't resist these two babe's winking at me....

Damn you TA!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Hammer on July 17, 2015, 05:01:47 PM
I found a bargin, bought a bargin  :blush:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on July 17, 2015, 05:03:26 PM
Congrats Mike! (clap)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on July 18, 2015, 01:39:55 PM
Been away for a few days in Botswana and these were delivered in my absence and my good lady took them in, not a word or a question about them, she really is a star I really have married a star  :happ:
Are those shimano sticks?? What lengths do they come in, I presume those are shorties being stand ups?  Any idea if they do a 7ft

Looks like it's just the one length...

http://fish.shimano-eu.com/content/eu/en/Home/products0/rods/boat/tld-stand-up.html (http://fish.shimano-eu.com/content/eu/en/Home/products0/rods/boat/tld-stand-up.html)
Shot, they look very nice. I am a bit surprised in a full roller for 20lb gear....




theyare Shimao rods and only have a top roller the code is TLD STP 10A. I'm pairing them with a 2 speed TLD 20 and 30
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Rory mundy on July 19, 2015, 04:55:21 PM
what length are those rods they look very nice paired with the tld 2 speeds will be a great package.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: mafutha on July 19, 2015, 06:39:53 PM
I think I might have found the cure guys!!


Ask your doctor to prescribe....2 Small little bottles.


Bottle 1 - GET RIGHT


Used it for 2 weeks..felt better


Bottle 2 - STAY RIGHT


Have been using it for 3 months now...works great!! I now only experience 2 relapses per month! The main thing is I accepted the fact that I am a "Tackle Holic" When i feel the urge comming on, i start with bottle one again. My doctor had the same problem. He still experiences relapses now and then....busy with his final stage at the moment...he opened a tackle shop!! He said I shouldn't worry, I will also get well again.



Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Poenie on July 19, 2015, 06:45:23 PM
My illness has gone to a whole new level this week when I bought...Stella 18000SW, new, with braid
 Stella 5000SW, incl braid, box and bag, used once
 Stella 8000SW, incl braid, box and bag, brand new, never used
 Stella 6000FA, incl braid, box and bag, brand new, never used
 Twin Power 5000SW-A, incl braid and bag, used once
 Saltiga Dogfight Z6500H,
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on July 20, 2015, 08:53:58 AM
what length are those rods they look very nice paired with the tld 2 speeds will be a great package.


Rory, they are 1,67 long,
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Rory mundy on July 20, 2015, 11:38:32 AM
perfect were did you get them from
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on July 20, 2015, 02:40:20 PM
perfect were did you get them from


I ordered them from Solly's in Booysens, I deal with Luki
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Rory mundy on July 20, 2015, 02:47:47 PM
thanks and price?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on July 20, 2015, 02:57:43 PM
thanks and price?


they are marked at R1450 each, I got them for R1000 each, I've spent a lot of money there
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Capt. Hook on July 22, 2015, 10:43:40 AM
If anyone has a Makaira 50II for sale, I am looking for one
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on July 22, 2015, 10:56:38 AM
If anyone has a Makaira 50II for sale, I am looking for one

Adding to your current arsenal or replacing, Mike?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Capt. Hook on July 22, 2015, 12:14:39 PM
If anyone has a Makaira 50II for sale, I am looking for one

Adding to your current arsenal or replacing, Mike?

Adding, need it for pitch baits. I have the rod already, just need the reel
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Fishlus Mark on July 31, 2015, 08:11:32 AM
Letal 100's, LT100 are now in stock.
Got me one.
Prices vary: Dbn = R1699 (BM)
Jnb = R1520 (Centurion)
Luckys = R1300 (Manaba)

Huge price difference???!!!  :shk
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: MIKE PIKE on August 03, 2015, 09:31:20 PM
So i woke up on Sunday and discovered to my amazement that sometime on Saturday i'd bought a Baitcaster from Mias .... still havent a clue how that happened and cant even remember being there .....hows that for addiction ... :rotfl :rotfl :nuts: :nuts: :craz: :craz: :rck" :rck"
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Waars_die_Vis on August 06, 2015, 05:55:38 PM
You cant buy HAPPINESS, but you can buy FISHING TACKLE, and, that's kind of the same thing.

 (clap) (clap) (clap) (clap)




 :zipit:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on August 06, 2015, 06:12:39 PM
You cant buy HAPPINESS, but you can buy FISHING TACKLE, and, that's kind of the same thing.

 (clap) (clap) (clap) (clap)




 :zipit:


It's more than that bud... it's that warm fuzzy feeling... same like when girls get to play with small furry animals... like when some people find a bar of chocolate they stashed away and forgot about... Tackle is the angler's G-Spot  :-)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on August 06, 2015, 09:53:08 PM
 :blush: I met Peter at Western Acc this morning to give him the CDI to drop off for Pieter. I swear I was only in there a couple of minutes and this TLD rod picked me up  :blush:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: SAfish on August 07, 2015, 06:24:06 AM
 :hyst: Tackle shops are evil. I can't wait to pick a fight with them when I am in Cape Town.  :hnthnt:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: REEFMAN on August 07, 2015, 08:20:11 AM
So i woke up on Sunday and discovered to my amazement that sometime on Saturday i'd bought a Baitcaster from Mias .... still havent a clue how that happened and cant even remember being there .....hows that for addiction ... :rotfl :rotfl :nuts: :nuts: :craz: :craz: :rck" :rck"

A Baitcaster?!!?  :nuts:   You starting bass fishing again?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: yello helmet on August 07, 2015, 12:44:14 PM
Hi Im Brendon
Went to get some leader and ended up with 20 new flies, a Reel and a new net




as the prayer says "keep coming back it works if you work at it"
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: MIKE PIKE on August 07, 2015, 01:52:24 PM
So i woke up on Sunday and discovered to my amazement that sometime on Saturday i'd bought a Baitcaster from Mias .... still havent a clue how that happened and cant even remember being there .....hows that for addiction ... :rotfl :rotfl :nuts: :nuts: :craz: :craz: :rck" :rck"

A Baitcaster?!!?  :nuts:   You starting bass fishing again?
yip a Baitcaster ... :craz: :craz:  , never owned one , wanna see how it doubles as a light dropshot reel for estuary as well ..  :nuts: .
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on August 07, 2015, 02:46:20 PM
Took one of my rods in for repairs and walked out with these...   duh


(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/MGalleryItem.php?id=2608)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: REEFMAN on August 07, 2015, 02:51:14 PM
 :shk
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on August 07, 2015, 02:52:06 PM
Jirrrrrrrre bud... you've got it baaaaaad  (clap)


What did you pay for the ocean spin (if I may be so rude as to ask)?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: tkei on August 07, 2015, 03:57:05 PM
Is there a sneaky tiagra under there as well.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on August 07, 2015, 03:58:16 PM
2660... was a toss up between this and the Terez Heavy, got the Terez MH so thought i'd give this a bash. Now i just need a boat and a tow vehicle.

Tiagra's are old, just prepped and ready for the next trip.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on August 07, 2015, 04:05:43 PM
I've heard some good things about the new Ocean Spin. Please share with us after your first use (hopefully that will include a bend or two)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on August 07, 2015, 04:06:44 PM
Will do, the boys at BM were raving about it as well...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Hammer on August 07, 2015, 04:49:47 PM
Bring on OCTOBER ????????????????????????????????????????


Lekker Boet.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Capt. Hook on August 07, 2015, 05:57:06 PM
Shaun, I am afraid you very, very sick my boy  :shk
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: PH on August 07, 2015, 07:30:19 PM
For Shaun... :hnthnt:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: maganything on August 10, 2015, 10:56:38 AM
Forgive for I have sinned....
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Rory mundy on August 10, 2015, 11:36:53 AM
thats a good buy
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Trevour on August 10, 2015, 06:35:32 PM
Hi my name is Trevour and I am an addict. I have been clean for 1 week, but know a relapse is imminent. Looking forward to it already.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on August 18, 2015, 06:19:22 AM
Blanked at Shelly yesterday but made the trip worthwhile with a stop at Luckys where I picked up some odds and ends... also got the ballie ordering me in 2 new rods to pair up with my Tyrnos 30's
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Bwana on August 18, 2015, 08:21:11 AM
Was good to catch up with you yesterday bud, its a pity the fishing was a bit off. It's hard to drive past Lucky's without buying something.


Thanks for the jigs!  :+ cred:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Prego on August 31, 2015, 02:02:16 PM
So its been a long winter and I had an itch when I happened to be in Witbank for work  :blush:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Poenie on August 31, 2015, 02:08:27 PM
I too had a little slip up last week...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Peter Gordon on August 31, 2015, 02:49:59 PM
You people are bad and a bad influence.... :rck" well done.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Hammer on August 31, 2015, 03:42:04 PM
Oops! I also had a little slip last week I got a set twins  :blush:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: iNdlovu on August 31, 2015, 04:50:52 PM
I've had myself banned from shopping at tackle stores.  :blush:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Hammer on August 31, 2015, 04:54:37 PM
That's okay mate, you can now shop on line and not feel too bad about it.
When it gets delivered you can say " Wow what a nice surprise.   :hyst: :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on August 31, 2015, 06:18:56 PM
Got tired of drowned phones and cameras so I got this
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Lenny on August 31, 2015, 06:22:13 PM
Got tired of drowned phones and cameras so I got this




Lekker.


Bought a plethora of new tackle , mostly lures and grinders . Yet to post pics .
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on August 31, 2015, 06:30:21 PM
That's okay mate, you can now shop on line and not feel too bad about it.
When it gets delivered you can say " Wow what a nice surprise.   :hyst: :hyst:


now thats an idea :happ: duh why didn't I think of that ' Gee who sent me this''  :hyst: :hyst: :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on August 31, 2015, 06:35:57 PM
That's okay mate, you can now shop on line and not feel too bad about it.
When it gets delivered you can say " Wow what a nice surprise.   :hyst: :hyst:


Ja! a surprise when you get your statement! Ask me, I know.......


This last month internet purchases (all fishing related), Camera (se previous post) new fly rod and line, flats wading boots, river wading boots, waders, flytying materials - all related to last months internet purchases of flights to Patagonia and Venezuela, accommodation, guide services, boat hire, salt water wading pants and shirts, flytying materials........and I am sure more to come before I am properly organised to fish for Argentinian trout and Venezuelan bonefish in December
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on August 31, 2015, 06:55:24 PM
Got tired of drowned phones and cameras so I got this

Magic camera that, got one as well...  :win:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on August 31, 2015, 06:56:49 PM
That's okay mate, you can now shop on line and not feel too bad about it.
When it gets delivered you can say " Wow what a nice surprise.   :hyst: :hyst:


Ja! a surprise when you get your statement! Ask me, I know.......


This last month internet purchases (all fishing related), Camera (se previous post) new fly rod and line, flats wading boots, river wading boots, waders, flytying materials - all related to last months internet purchases of flights to Patagonia and Venezuela, accommodation, guide services, boat hire, salt water wading pants and shirts, flytying materials........and I am sure more to come before I am properly organised to fish for Argentinian trout and Venezuelan bonefish in December


 :shk :shk :shk ... that's BIG Ziggy, but it sounds totally awesome. Geez you must be getting excited.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on August 31, 2015, 06:59:07 PM
yes, very excited by the awesomeness of it all.....and VERY BIG especailly since after Venezuela we come back via the USA visiting family. Air tickets these days are not something to joke about - especially internal argentine and South American flights
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: SPARODON on August 31, 2015, 09:39:23 PM
Got tired of drowned phones and cameras so I got this
What? I cant see it :dunno:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on September 02, 2015, 10:23:20 PM
The latest weapon of my arsenal has just arrived  :happ: 
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: tkei on September 03, 2015, 11:32:28 AM
I may have fallen off the wagon.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on September 03, 2015, 12:03:49 PM
Got hit by an urge yesterday.  Went with a buddy to BMto help him select a lure or two.  I left with a packet of lures, a class 7.5ft rod, a TV symetre 3000 reel and braid.  I have one already but felt that my boat needed a matching o one. That is besides a range of other rods.  I ad met I am sick.  Especially after the wife found the tull slip
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on September 05, 2015, 11:46:45 AM
 :blush:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on September 05, 2015, 12:34:22 PM
:blush:

high 5!!!  :resp:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on September 05, 2015, 12:36:19 PM
Ditto!

Great buy right there!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on September 05, 2015, 12:37:28 PM
:blush:

high 5!!!  :resp:


Thx bud... and here endeth the Stella purchases... I'm now all Stella'd out  :rck"
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: CRANKMAN on September 08, 2015, 03:32:19 PM

Thx bud... and here endeth the Stella purchases... I'm now all Stella'd out  :rck"

My name is Martin, it's been two days since I last bought a Stella...... Yeah yeah, heard it before...


Fine looking reel that mate. Well done.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Nathan4558 on September 09, 2015, 03:38:36 PM
I didn't need these flies but I've come to the conclusion flies are like peanuts... Once you start you can't stop!  :shk :yellow:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: basil on September 09, 2015, 05:01:15 PM

"Okuma really stepped up and is now producing top quality gear." John F



I'm gobsmacked at the quality of my 2 Cedros 10 LD reels... craftsmanship is fantastic, solid feel... and one has been tested and found to be smooth as a baby's bum. Both came in at under R2k a piece.


Please could you tell me where you bought these reels .

Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on September 09, 2015, 05:06:55 PM

"Okuma really stepped up and is now producing top quality gear." John F



I'm gobsmacked at the quality of my 2 Cedros 10 LD reels... craftsmanship is fantastic, solid feel... and one has been tested and found to be smooth as a baby's bum. Both came in at under R2k a piece.


Please could you tell me where you bought these reels .


My 2 10LDs came from Big Catch in CT... Ordered online and had terrific service from them. Granted, it was just before the Rand went into free fall. They were listed slightly cheaper at Gani's as well but at the time they were out of stock and I wasn't sure what price the new stock would come in at.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Peter Gordon on September 10, 2015, 01:50:41 PM
As the season near, my walls that I put up to avoid Tackle Addiction are slowly crumbling duh
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Peter Gordon on September 10, 2015, 01:53:06 PM
2 more
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: MIKE PIKE on September 10, 2015, 03:13:22 PM
Crumbling .. :shk  , more like the wall fell down .. nice goodies there Peter.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: basil on September 15, 2015, 11:57:48 AM

"Okuma really stepped up and is now producing top quality gear." John F



I'm gobsmacked at the quality of my 2 Cedros 10 LD reels... craftsmanship is fantastic, solid feel... and one has been tested and found to be smooth as a baby's bum. Both came in at under R2k a piece.


Please could you tell me where you bought these reels .


My 2 10LDs came from Big Catch in CT... Ordered online and had terrific service from them. Granted, it was just before the Rand went into free fall. They were listed slightly cheaper at Gani's as well but at the time they were out of stock and I wasn't sure what price the new stock would come in at.


Thanks ,   Reel  arrived  in  five  days  .  R 2 k
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on September 15, 2015, 12:00:40 PM
Who did you buy from Basil?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: basil on September 15, 2015, 01:04:13 PM
Big catch   CT.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on September 15, 2015, 01:10:51 PM
Awesome... such solid little reels. Glad you came right. Did you get the lever or star drag? I use mine for jigging and occasionally trolling (when all else fails)... what are you using yours for?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: REEFMAN on September 15, 2015, 01:27:33 PM
BM Superslim and a Bullseye!!  :happ: (And one for Mike Pike)...  and some braid... and... and... :blush:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Willie on September 15, 2015, 01:43:39 PM
Did you see the price of the bullseye  :the sHPLAT
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on September 15, 2015, 01:45:27 PM
Nothing turns Reefz on more than a long cast  w;k
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Half-Pint on September 15, 2015, 01:46:32 PM
Did you see the price of the bullseye  :the sHPLAT

Willie the new model is considerably cheaper than the old model
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: MIKE PIKE on September 15, 2015, 02:05:52 PM
 (clap) ... :Like: :Like: :Like: :Like: . :fshn: :fshn: .. :win: .
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on September 15, 2015, 02:07:53 PM
Nice one boyz  (clap)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Willie on September 15, 2015, 02:08:48 PM
Did you see the price of the bullseye  :the sHPLAT

Willie the new model is considerably cheaper than the old model
Sjoe!!! ok that is great
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Peter Gordon on September 15, 2015, 02:52:21 PM
2 little reels :shmno:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on September 15, 2015, 03:17:26 PM
2 little reels :shmno:

What rods you pairing those bad boys up with Pete?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on September 16, 2015, 10:31:10 AM
 :hehe:  Peter, I see you did not waste time opening a beer to celebrate you acquisition...
 
 
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on September 16, 2015, 10:45:25 AM
:hehe:  Peter, I see you did not waste time opening a beer to celebrate you acquisition...

That could well be the reason why he got those bad boys in the first place  :crzy

Great stuff there Pete!  :fshn:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Bwana on September 16, 2015, 10:59:56 AM
Eish guys my eyes are watering..... so many beautiful toys  :rck"
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Willie on September 16, 2015, 11:02:48 AM
Eish guys my eyes are watering..... so many beautiful toys  :rck"


Agree the beer really looks good
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: CLS on September 16, 2015, 02:07:04 PM
Purchased the new Maxreel 7000XT Offshore from BM spooled with 50lb Goosen jigging braid, its the new iFISH offshore grinder in their range so I will be putting it to the test shortly  :fshn: :fshn:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on September 17, 2015, 06:07:38 PM
 new wading boots and stick.  I am seriously sick
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on September 17, 2015, 07:24:18 PM
I have just bought one of these  :blush:

Amazing! Unbreakable fishing Rod (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6t53DqViXVc#)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on September 17, 2015, 07:55:10 PM
Looking at a few lighter trolling combos, any preferences between the Tiagra 20 or Talica 25II??
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Bwana on September 18, 2015, 11:40:30 AM
Talica all the way bud..... lethal weapon
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: maganything on September 18, 2015, 01:04:11 PM
Talica all the way bud..... lethal weapon


i would agree... they look awesome too!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: basil on September 18, 2015, 01:34:13 PM
Has anyone seen the  Talica 12  in the local shops. ?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on September 18, 2015, 06:14:35 PM
Mark please elaborate. The Talica seems to be a lot more expensive (at least in the US) and apart from the superior gear ratio I really don't see why... especially for Shaun's purpose...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on September 18, 2015, 06:46:39 PM
Looking at a few lighter trolling combos, any preferences between the Tiagra 20 or Talica 25II??
The Talica is my dream reel, I dream of owning 6 of em, I would be complete ......sigh.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on September 18, 2015, 06:50:59 PM
(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/MGalleryItem.php?id=2639)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on September 18, 2015, 06:58:06 PM
(http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/MGalleryItem.php?id=2639)
Can't see your post???
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on September 18, 2015, 07:00:13 PM
I can see it, maybe refresh your page? Does the Dealer have a price on that Talica?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Rory mundy on September 18, 2015, 07:03:03 PM
tailica all the way
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on September 18, 2015, 07:06:09 PM
I can see it, maybe refresh your page? Does the Dealer have a price on that Talica?

He will have on monday bud.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Hammer on September 22, 2015, 02:16:28 PM
OOOOPS! I did it again la la la la la la la   :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: maganything on September 22, 2015, 02:26:38 PM





i may have also bought a couple things from Sarel...


I also may have purchased a new shimano beastmaster 70H to complete my 20/30 Lb setups....  :happ:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: L Hooker on September 22, 2015, 03:06:21 PM
Nice Mike, I have also ordered a few items from Sarel  :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Hammer on September 25, 2015, 10:57:39 PM
OOOPS!  :blush: :blush:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: iNdlovu on September 26, 2015, 07:25:42 AM
I notice those are at your office bud. You must have quite a large inventory at the office by now. Just hope the missus doesn't come to visit for a coffee :crzy
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Hammer on September 26, 2015, 07:35:30 AM
I sneak them into my garage at night  :creep: :creep: :creep: :creep: :creep: :creep:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on September 26, 2015, 07:47:10 AM
Those are nice hey Mike?!

Well done!!!

I was ordered to go get some groceries.. . innocently I stopped by shoprite to see if they had fresh veggies as my usual shop (spar) was nicely stocked.

As I got to the till I noticed these buggers had found their way into the trolley... no idea how they got there...  :dunno:

obviously I was too embarrassed to return them... :blush:

eish even buying groceries is getting dangerous these day...

what is this world turning into to?!?!
 :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on September 26, 2015, 08:05:06 AM
You did good Mike, real good  :win:


Marcos, going chumming i see...  w;k
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on September 26, 2015, 08:18:06 AM
:hehe:

yeap... got the buckets and all...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: SAfish on September 26, 2015, 08:32:56 AM
 :hyst: :hyst: You have it bad, Mate. I can't remember when was the last time I walked into a tackle shop. Work and other commitments have brought some relief to my illness but I am afraid it is not going to last very long.  :-(
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Hammer on September 26, 2015, 09:14:07 AM
 :hyst: :hyst: :hyst:  Shaun I also noticed the chum spoon, you go Marcos :corrct: :corrct:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Bwana on September 26, 2015, 09:47:28 AM
:hyst: :hyst: :hyst:  Shaun I also noticed the chum spoon, you go Marcos :corrct: :corrct:


 :clwn Shelly Beach style....


Nice to see you boys keeping the fishing tackle industry rolling  :rck"
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on September 26, 2015, 10:11:51 AM
:hyst: :hyst: :hyst:  Shaun I also noticed the chum spoon, you go Marcos :corrct: :corrct:


 :clwn Shelly Beach style....


Nice to see you boys keeping the fishing tackle industry rolling  :rck"

... and the cutlery industry as well....  :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: iNdlovu on September 26, 2015, 12:23:09 PM
Why aren't you out fishing on this glorious day Marcos?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on September 26, 2015, 04:54:36 PM
Tomorrow .... NE was pumping today...

Hope they get tomorrow's right...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: SAfish on September 26, 2015, 06:51:29 PM
Tomorrow ....
:tite I hope you get some good fish.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on September 28, 2015, 01:36:43 PM
7 pages of posts of "slutty" behaviour of you Tackle Junkies since last I visited the site, but fear not, I can account for all the happenings in this thread as I get e-mail notifications of each new post, some in the wee hours of the morning, suppose when you guilty bunch could sneak outta bed to marvel at your newly aquired very very necessary gear without the better halves knowing about it :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Royboy on September 30, 2015, 09:59:26 AM
Its been months since I have "fallen prey" to new tackle for personal use...... but I just couldn't help myself! The 2015 Daiwa Saltiga Dogfight 8000H is now officially added to my Stella SW10 and 18k's for Popping. This reel is Jaw Drop, Gobsmack POWERFUL - and beautiful on the eye........
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on September 30, 2015, 10:05:13 AM
A jewel... nice one Roy  (clap)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: ianf on October 03, 2015, 12:19:03 PM
Any excuse for another one .....
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on October 03, 2015, 12:25:35 PM
Its been months since I have "fallen prey" to new tackle for personal use...... but I just couldn't help myself! The 2015 Daiwa Saltiga Dogfight 8000H is now officially added to my Stella SW10 and 18k's for Popping. This reel is Jaw Drop, Gobsmack POWERFUL - and beautiful on the eye........

Wow.. having a moment right now... she is soo beautiful!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Lenny on October 05, 2015, 11:12:48 AM
Guys HEADS UP


SEAPORT SUPPLY  in paar den island is having a trades how weekend special .


9/10 October .


Everything in the shop is reduced to clear , all boating / safety and fishing equipment .


Think their website is : boats tackle.coza


I will be heading in on Friday .
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on October 05, 2015, 11:19:41 AM
Guys HEADS UP


SEAPORT SUPPLY  in paar den island is having a trades how weekend special .


9/10 October .


Everything in the shop is reduced to clear , all boating / safety and fishing equipment .


Think their website is : boats tackle.coza


I will be heading in on Friday .


It's like telling the guys in rehab that crack is on special this weekend... have a heart Lenny  w;k
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: basil on October 06, 2015, 07:13:14 AM
Shimano  Stradic     Fk  xg     5000  6.2
      "        Talica       Tac  12   single speed   5.7


How can i get hold of these Christmas presents in  SA     ?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on October 10, 2015, 03:25:23 PM
Eish.... I did not even need anything... Could not resist... :blush:

Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Peter Gordon on October 10, 2015, 03:44:30 PM
You bad bad person.  Well done (clap)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on October 10, 2015, 04:51:25 PM
Eish.... I did not even need anything... Could not resist... :blush:

I can send you some Dbn addresses to help with that addiction...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on October 10, 2015, 06:35:38 PM
Eish.... I did not even need anything... Could not resist... :blush:

I can send you some Dbn addresses to help with that addiction...

Ok, i will shoot down tomorrow.... :hnthnt:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Half-Pint on October 10, 2015, 07:03:15 PM
7/10s try and avoid supporting the lure manufacturer on the top right of your pic. I believe its Triton correct?

This clown merely copies all of the existing lure manufactures once they have put all the hard yards and finance into developing them
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on October 10, 2015, 09:28:02 PM
7/10s try and avoid supporting the lure manufacturer on the top right of your pic. I believe its Triton correct?

This clown merely copies all of the existing lure manufactures once they have put all the hard yards and finance into developing them

Noted, thanks HP, was not aware... It is indeed from triton and will avoid in future.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on October 10, 2015, 10:00:42 PM
@ 7/ 10
Yes bro... This is the "A" in "TA"... We're here for you  :-)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on October 13, 2015, 08:24:13 AM
Found a Daiwa Sealine 50 hv "lost" in my boat shed... perfect to complete my 20-30 lb arsenal of 5 rods/reels.

Had a friend going to Nelspruit (with my sister in law + my missus). Long story short....He came back with a Jarvis Walker 12-15 kg rod (601215 blank)... he tells me it was like being in a CIA sting operation!!!!

Gotta love TA!!!! No risk, no reward!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on October 13, 2015, 09:41:53 AM
 :hyst: :hyst: :hyst: ...so you're telling me, that from a TA perspective, I have no idea how lucky I am being single?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on October 13, 2015, 01:09:41 PM
:hyst: :hyst: :hyst: ...so you're telling me, that from a TA perspective, I have no idea how lucky I am being single?

 :corrct: :corrct:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Peter Gordon on October 13, 2015, 02:43:42 PM
Ummmmm.....OOOOOPSSSS :blush:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Gerhard on October 13, 2015, 07:24:59 PM
2 x GT Mania Poppers
1 x Amano 150
1 x Cubera 125


1 x wahoo special to be pulled behind the boat on the way to deep reefs...


Hopefully some of the big GT's can thin out my popper collection the next 7 days so I can find a few more... :rotfl
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on October 14, 2015, 11:33:04 AM
Ummmmm.....OOOOOPSSSS :blush:


they are really good rods, we have a couple as well; on which the reel seat came loose. The reel seat had some cardboard between it and the blank and they came loose. It was easy to fix with some epoxy though
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Gerhard on October 14, 2015, 04:34:43 PM
Shimano Twinpower 5000 joined the spinning reel collection today... :crzy
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on October 16, 2015, 03:59:59 PM
U oke's make me nervous :hnthnt:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Bwana on October 17, 2015, 08:45:32 AM
I feel a relapse coming on.....  :happ:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: yello helmet on October 17, 2015, 08:48:08 AM
No be strong one day at a time


Sorry need to Run see a Sale sign up :happ:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Bwana on October 17, 2015, 11:43:34 AM
Ok I have had my relapse. Feel much better now.


Shimano Clarus 6'6" spinning rod
Shimano Symetre 2500FL
15 Lb Braid plus a whole pile of crankbaits and topwater lures


This is Ryan's new setup to match dad's for estuary spinning and our visits to the bass dams. Maybe this will stop him grabbing my rod everytime.... :hnthnt:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Lenny on October 20, 2015, 11:06:55 AM
My latest, will post the much worst relapses I had , and I ha a few....
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on October 23, 2015, 12:51:40 PM
Just completed my official last purchase of the year: 2 TLD combos fully kitted with power handles and igfa line! They gonna be my kite kits!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: peterblace on October 23, 2015, 02:06:02 PM
Just completed my official last purchase of the year: 2 TLD combos fully kitted with power handles and igfa line! They gonna be my kite kits!
you wish...there's a Dbn trip soon
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on October 23, 2015, 02:14:52 PM
From now on all further purchases will be unofficial ones :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: stephanhavenga on October 23, 2015, 04:30:10 PM
Could'nt resist to take these of a fellow fisherman. Now to get two rods to pair them with. What you be the best to go with? I was thinking in the line of shimano beastmaster MH or the shimano tallus MH?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on October 23, 2015, 10:06:34 PM
One of my from Dad to Dad prezzies arrived in time for our trip To Jozini :happ:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: colin on October 24, 2015, 07:05:17 AM

One of my from Dad to Dad prezzies arrived in time for our trip To Jozini :happ:
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Cos you're worth it.  :tite  :toppie:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on November 04, 2015, 11:39:10 AM
Held out so long that I started to think I was normal, then I realised I could never be and that holding out was just making things worse  :blush: , so had tried fixing it, by getting this
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRMn04PcuQIlmE6nvN4Eba-Qe3pgghw-d4hbyDAX4LtwEhiCLek)
 
But as that didn't work I also had to get this
(http://images.airsed.com/images/500x500/myaccount.tackledirect.com/mod_images/image/shimano-sh1000fe-sahara-fe-spinning-reel.jpg)
 
AND GUESS WHAT                                   ?
 
IT DID NOT HELP, so I suppose I will have to keep trying to get buying tackle to work  :happ: :happ:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on November 14, 2015, 10:41:55 AM
New season... new ammo!

Could not resist these babies...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Cam Mundy on November 14, 2015, 01:37:23 PM
 those look nice John! I've also added a lure or two to the collection.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Cam Mundy on November 14, 2015, 01:38:18 PM
 :gt:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Rage1 on November 16, 2015, 10:14:42 AM
Been getting into a lot of trouble recently with all my tackle. And the wife to be said I need to find a better storage solution for my growing problem or cut down. I agreed with her. So i bought a boat on Saturday. lol. Good idea.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on November 16, 2015, 10:24:12 AM
Been getting into a lot of trouble recently with all my tackle. And the wife to be said I need to find a better storage solution for my growing problem or cut down. I agreed with her. So i bought a boat on Saturday. lol. Good idea.


Fight fire with fire... nice!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Capt. Hook on November 16, 2015, 10:30:22 AM
You guys are just so sick  :rck"
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Rage1 on November 16, 2015, 12:10:44 PM
Been getting into a lot of trouble recently with all my tackle. And the wife to be said I need to find a better storage solution for my growing problem or cut down. I agreed with her. So i bought a boat on Saturday. lol. Good idea.


Fight fire with fire... nice!

Was pleasantly surprised by her reaction. She likes the boat idea. So maybe this means more time on the water??
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Peter Gordon on November 16, 2015, 12:21:28 PM
What boat did you get? Is it for inland or deep sea.
If no pics then it didn't happen :rotfl :crzy
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Rage1 on November 16, 2015, 01:23:21 PM
What boat did you get? Is it for inland or deep sea.
If no pics then it didn't happen :rotfl :crzy

Bought a little inland boat. My first one.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: blikkiesgerber on November 16, 2015, 01:57:42 PM



Absolute awesome post!!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: yello helmet on November 16, 2015, 02:41:58 PM
Now between
Your fishing gear
her shoes
and her boat


There is going to be very little storeage space
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Peter Gordon on November 16, 2015, 05:12:16 PM
Lekker man. I wish you many safe and enjoyable hours on you new ride. (clap) :rck"
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Chigger on November 26, 2015, 02:44:54 PM
DAMN you Basil Manning Explosive sale, DAMN YOU!!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on November 28, 2015, 10:53:06 AM
I have again succumbed.... Shagstix center rigger acquired...... :hnthnt: .... Damn now I will have to get matching rigger....
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on December 01, 2015, 08:12:27 PM
It'd been a while since I was on here.....but it has also been equally long since I started looking at replacing the 20lb billfish Gear.

And so the relapse occurred today...thanks to all the guys who I pestered for all your input on the gear etc....

I got there in the end..
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: tkei on December 01, 2015, 08:20:43 PM
If you gonna go go big. Nice relapse there
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: lebaka on December 01, 2015, 08:25:10 PM
Now that's a proper relapse......well played sir  (clap)

Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on December 01, 2015, 08:26:25 PM
ooooooh!!! shine... I like....nice acquisition Greg...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on December 01, 2015, 08:28:42 PM
Nice one Greg, are you getting rid of any of your TLD's?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on December 01, 2015, 08:36:49 PM
Nice one Greg, are you getting rid of any of your TLD's?
Hi Dodger

Yes for sure I will be getting rid of a few of them. I think there's about 12 all loaded with new braid and topshots. I just need to sort what I'm keeping and what's staying.

Keep an eye open 👍
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on December 01, 2015, 08:50:25 PM
Those Talica's... too much of awesomeness. You did good kid, real good...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on December 01, 2015, 09:06:43 PM
Nice one Greg, are you getting rid of any of your TLD's?
Hi Dodger

Yes for sure I will be getting rid of a few of them. I think there's about 12 all loaded with new braid and topshots. I just need to sort what I'm keeping and what's staying. ???

Keep an eye open 👍


I certainly will, any 2 speeds?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: cyclone 123 on December 01, 2015, 09:09:11 PM
Good on you Greg and congrats!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: HooknCook on December 01, 2015, 11:09:56 PM
What Rods do you pair those Reels with? Nice looking purchase....
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: shagnrelease on December 02, 2015, 07:25:55 AM
What Rods do you pair those Reels with? Nice looking purchase....
I went with the shimano beastmaster 70 medium heavy.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Bwana on December 02, 2015, 08:16:46 AM
Greg, so stoked for you bud! Great way to fall off the wagon in style  :rck"  You made the right choice on the setups, going to be machines that will get you loads of  :billf: :sailf:  on the 20lb line.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on December 02, 2015, 08:39:20 AM
Eish... that's some serious weaponry there shags! congrats!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on December 02, 2015, 05:53:00 PM
Oh No... Shag has started something here.... lures, rods and more.... wifey is going to go  <: swr :unhap .....I am glad I am not there right now!! :hnthnt:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dugong on December 03, 2015, 03:37:59 PM
Early Xmas for me👍 :rck"
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dugong on December 03, 2015, 07:29:20 PM
The Beastmasters and the TLD like I got are on special at BM at the moment.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Rory mundy on December 08, 2015, 02:04:19 PM
small collapse with all the dorries and sailys around at the moment
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: supercab on December 08, 2015, 03:39:43 PM
Hi guys
 Just got some new toys and lure bag from sarel at BA TACKLE.
Thanks again sarel
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: cyclone 123 on December 08, 2015, 05:00:27 PM
Somebody  made Sarel smiling. ...lol (clap)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: supercab on December 08, 2015, 05:42:58 PM
Trurt me Im also smiling going to get some nice  :dor: :yft: and if im lucky mybe a :sailf:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: cyclone 123 on December 08, 2015, 06:00:45 PM
The shag made me smiling too....
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Hammer on December 08, 2015, 08:49:01 PM
Too nice George  (clap)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on December 15, 2015, 11:22:13 AM
Got these just... because....

Thanks to a few Heroes that went out of their way to get these to me (shag, shaun, pete, iNdlovu)... you guys  :geet

 :+ cred:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: CLS on December 15, 2015, 12:51:09 PM
Nice radio
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on December 15, 2015, 12:54:02 PM
Yes it is! Actually it's my backup VHF. Got one just like it already...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Peter Gordon on December 15, 2015, 05:55:49 PM
Very nice guys, well done I'm proud of you  :hehe: :happ:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Peter Gordon on December 15, 2015, 06:04:02 PM
I must've been a good boy :rck" check the gifts that I got from myself  :happ:  :hehe:  :rotfl  :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: iNdlovu on December 15, 2015, 06:52:56 PM
At least you think you deserve them Mike :crzy :hehe: :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: iNdlovu on December 15, 2015, 06:54:59 PM
Got these just... because....

Thanks to a few Heroes that went out of their way to get these to me (shag, shaun, pete, iNdlovu)... you guys  :geet

 :+ cred:

It is a pleasure Marcos, no need for thanks mate.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Hammer on December 16, 2015, 10:43:28 PM
Very lekker Pete, congrats buddy  (clap)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Timothy Scriven on December 17, 2015, 03:36:54 PM
After several months of shaolin -monk type willpower while driving past Mia's Woodmead, I finally decided to go and "just have a look"

well..................looks like the wife just got R3500 worth of tackle for Christmas.
Gosh, I spoil her!





Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on December 17, 2015, 07:09:01 PM
After several months of shaolin -monk type willpower while driving past Mia's Woodmead, I finally decided to go and "just have a look"

well..................looks like the wife just got R3500 worth of tackle for Christmas.
Gosh, I spoil her!


I hope she enjoys it, :corrct:

[/size] but Mias are so expensive these days compared to other shops[size=78%]
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: ianf on December 17, 2015, 07:18:09 PM
And I bet she was hoping for a vacuum cleaner for Christmas. Booy, will she be surprised when she opens her presents!!
 
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Capt. Hook on December 18, 2015, 03:03:34 PM
And I bet she was hoping for a vacuum cleaner for Christmas. Booy, will she be surprised when she opens her presents!!
She actually wanted an iRon  :hnthnt:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on December 31, 2015, 10:45:16 PM
one day when I am big I am going to get one of these million dollar lures - maybe I will catch more fish then

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vh00qDGGKSQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vh00qDGGKSQ)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on January 09, 2016, 12:56:45 PM
Got a pair of these babies. (13.75 x 17") for a steal  :yipee:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Hammer on January 10, 2016, 12:23:18 PM
Lekker Marcos, 4 blade is the way to go. you loose a bit of top end but the hole shot is awesome.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on January 10, 2016, 12:40:08 PM
Plus economy!!! :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: CLS on January 12, 2016, 10:34:42 AM
Got myself a few CID shiver sticks to try out  :fshn: :fshn:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Peter Gordon on January 16, 2016, 09:27:54 AM
Got the rods to match up to my Talica 25's
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Timothy Scriven on February 04, 2016, 05:51:31 AM
So since I was down in Durbs for the day, I thought it only best to pop in to Basil Manning just to see if I needed anything...
My wife always seems to call when I'm doing something on the sly, so was honest and told her I was busy getting something to eat.

......Need tackle to catch fish to eat...

My little visit would have had Dianne Fossey a little worried as there were 3 gorillas missing now.

 
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Peter Gordon on February 04, 2016, 06:30:29 AM
 :hehe: :hehe: :hehe: well done.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: SAfish on February 04, 2016, 06:40:55 AM
 (clap) It looks like your lunch meeting with Mr. Manning went well.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Peter Gordon on February 04, 2016, 08:07:32 AM
Got myself a Teaser Reel :rck"
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Shaun17 on February 04, 2016, 08:26:42 AM
Very nice Pete, still on my list. Where are you going to mount it?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Peter Gordon on February 04, 2016, 10:55:43 AM
Very nice Pete, still on my list. Where are you going to mount it?
Thanks Boet, I'll wait till I fetch the boat at the beginning of April to see where best to put it so it's out of the way. I have Shag Stix and the center rigger so not quite sure but maybe on the roll over bar on the back :dunno:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on February 06, 2016, 12:33:34 PM
A minor relapse  :blush: ... Picked this little cutie pie up 2nd hand but in beautiful condition.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Peter Gordon on February 07, 2016, 12:27:12 PM
Very nice Pete, still on my list. Where are you going to mount it?
Shaun just thinking about it, I'm more than likely going to mount it on the T Top :rck"
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Peter Gordon on February 07, 2016, 12:28:37 PM
Lekker Martin :rck"
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on March 08, 2016, 12:43:53 PM
I feel like a chic today, sad and depressed for no apparent reason, and they claim that "shopping" makes them feel better, perhaps I should stop at the three tackle stores on route to my house today...................... and feel better when I open the ManCave door!!!!!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Rory mundy on March 08, 2016, 05:06:36 PM
vroom vroom
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on March 08, 2016, 06:50:36 PM
Niiiiiice!!!!  :happ:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on March 08, 2016, 07:08:54 PM
vroom vroom

Congrats! Wish you many hours of trouble-free operations!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: MIKE PIKE on March 08, 2016, 08:33:28 PM
 :win:   Rory .. :Like: .
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on March 09, 2016, 07:44:57 PM
The missus told me to go get some veggies at shoprite... no idea how these ended up in the trolley  :craz:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on March 14, 2016, 11:29:11 AM
If only the Inland Shoprite's were like that.........
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on June 01, 2016, 08:46:52 AM
Time to bump this thread. Spill it out guys!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on June 01, 2016, 09:35:10 AM
No ways I am spilling cuz i think the wife is watching over my shoulder with her special spy cam
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on June 02, 2016, 04:34:08 PM
 :zipit:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: ianf on June 02, 2016, 04:56:09 PM
Was chatting to the guys outside the Mias in Randburg yesterday (they were selling plastic kayaks). They told me this one lady came screaming into the parking lot, jumped out of her car, ran into the shop, and dragged her husband / boyfriend out of the shop. He hardly had time to climb into the car before she was already pulling out of the parking. Glad I wasn't in his shoes when he got home!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on June 03, 2016, 03:25:50 PM
 :zipit:  :zipit:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Hammer on June 03, 2016, 03:34:43 PM
Ooooops! Did your credit card do something bad Marcos  :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on June 03, 2016, 03:48:32 PM
It burns! :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on June 09, 2016, 12:20:21 PM
Double  "What Else"  :zipit:

electronics for the boat i'm building
Top one is for the console and the second is at the bow (trawl motor)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on June 09, 2016, 12:27:37 PM
does marine ply and other wood (small truckload), epoxy (another small bakkie load), glass fibre (half a bakkie load), meters of cabling, LED's, switches, pipes, pumps, electronic valves, steering system, steel for the trailer (more bakkie loads), wheel hubs and axle, lights, accessories for boat and trailer and a wheelbarrow full of specialised tools count for T/A :dunno:?

If So then I am the T/A  :win: for the last month and perhaps this one too, also bought a new Shimano Crucial 6,8' Med FA casting rod last week, and I was doing so well for so long :blush:, but then I slipped  :dunno: duh :hnthnt:(Fell on the floor is more like it) :shk
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on June 09, 2016, 12:29:40 PM
Anybody in PTA have a place for all this, my other stuff from the mancave, me and one small dog, just until I get over the divorce that's coming :rotfl :rotfl :rotfl :rotfl
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on June 09, 2016, 12:46:58 PM
Eish... TA relapse for the rest of the year!!!!

 (clap)

Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on June 09, 2016, 12:54:09 PM
 :nail: I am however very serious about a place for all this, my dog and me :nuts:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on June 22, 2016, 06:09:08 PM
Just closed a great deal on a brand new pair of Pacific Bay short bent butts for my marlin 50 lb setups (thanks to peterblace!). Can fight stand up or chair.... long wait till summer! 
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on June 22, 2016, 06:52:21 PM
Eish John. Lots of deals you been making recently.

have you serviced that reel yet

Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on June 22, 2016, 07:43:59 PM
Winter is the best time for great deals :hehe:

Reel has been serviced... bit of corrosion but overall in great shape. Will need to change the drag washers soon, but for now it will work just fine. Spooled with 80 lb mono backing and 300 lb mono leader for the teasers. Attached it to the teaser boom and it is ready to rock & roll! 
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Rory mundy on June 22, 2016, 08:27:41 PM
Hey john I got a pacific bay short bent butt today they only had 1 I need six paid R600 so looking for more were did you find yours
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on June 22, 2016, 09:13:49 PM
The bent butts belonged to a fellow member of our club here in Maputo.

However, I was quoted R990 a piece by Solly's Nelspruit a couple of weeks ago. Maybe they still have stock?!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on June 23, 2016, 11:43:30 AM
ooooopppsy

Had a slip
 bought 2 each of these
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on June 23, 2016, 11:44:59 AM
and two each of these





and ordered two of each of the following
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on June 23, 2016, 11:46:12 AM
and two of these each
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on June 23, 2016, 11:47:46 AM
and bought one (1st two) and ordered one of each of these
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on June 23, 2016, 11:51:02 AM
and then I needed a new rod so I bought a
6'8 Shimano Crucial crank stick M/H Fast
and obviously it needed some rod sock/s so got the last four of those
and then I needed new Fluro 12lb Sniper (Sunline)

Now I need to build that bigger boat!!!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: REEFMAN on June 23, 2016, 12:05:20 PM
 :rotfl Nice little lapse there Henk!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: DavePE on June 23, 2016, 12:31:15 PM
There's a special on tomorrow at one of PE's biggest fishing stores. Expect some more posts to this thread soon...  :creep:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on June 24, 2016, 08:17:21 AM
:rotfl Nice little lapse there Henk!!




I also thought it was a little one but Oh dear, just got a call from my professional therapist, the lures arrived and this is the OH DEAR, the bill for the 9 lures is R2500-00, that comes in @R277-00 each, damn our economy has gone for a ball........
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: DavePE on June 24, 2016, 11:27:37 AM
It was so windy today, I got blown straight into a tackle store...  :blush:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Poenskop on June 24, 2016, 12:28:20 PM
I also got blown in there. Found two reels in my trolley by the time I realized where I was. :hnthnt:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on June 24, 2016, 10:54:05 PM
Winds! First they blow us in there and then we (I for one) have to fight hard for them not to become "clumpy" the longer I stay in there and it gets worse when the basket changes to a trolley or the therapist asks if I need help carrying all the stuff? :cnfzd
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on June 28, 2016, 09:25:28 AM
Now I am officially confused.

It seems the recent slip, well whatever I slipped on got stuck to my feet, had another two slips yesterday and a slip-up and that's what confuses me.
First the slipping'ssssss
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on June 28, 2016, 09:32:49 AM
yip rod and reel..... the other was ordering yet another of these rods, and again some hardbaits that are more "Natural" in colour.

Now what confuses me is the slip-up, she found the receipt this morning as I was in the shower, I never ever EVER take these slips home, anyhow, all I got was "And what is this 3K @ Fishermans Pro Shop?" to which I replied, "Rod and reel" then she said, "don't you have enough? <:" and that's what confused me, I mean I have such a small "mancave thingy" that my rods are starting to stand out of the rod-holders that I made, so no I don't what I do have is a Too Small Mancave Thingy!!


See what I mean, and then the ordered rod still has to find a space :cnfzd
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on June 28, 2016, 09:34:28 AM
This is where the current slippage started last week...
The Crucial Rod and the MG reel
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on June 28, 2016, 09:36:41 AM
You on fire!!!! Tackle shop slips are the smoking guns!!!! You should not even accept them at the tackle shop!!!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on June 28, 2016, 09:40:04 AM
No not me but the debit card. That's what I normally do, I just don't know where I slipped-up and how the hell did she find it, not even crumpled up, the slip was in perfect mint condition, Eish, anyhow, now she won't be able to complain when I extend the mancavey or when I put the house in the market :hnthnt: :hnthnt:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on June 28, 2016, 10:46:44 AM
No not me but the debit card.


Do it the way Danny Jordaan did it... with a suitcase full of $$$
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: MIKE PIKE on June 28, 2016, 01:16:57 PM
Any questions asked , just tell her to think of it as another pair of shoes... :rotfl
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on June 28, 2016, 01:26:02 PM
Did exactly that over the weekend  :nobs: courtesy of a funny my cousin had sent me on Whatsapp, showed that to her and she just grinned :clwn, perhaps that reverted a very potential  (bat :cry: that I was about to get this morning :hnthnt: :hehe:

and yes I normally pay cash and normally throw the till slip, just don't know :dunno: what happened yesterday duh
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on June 28, 2016, 01:29:21 PM
I'll just have to make VERY VERY sure she doesn't see the one that should be arriving in the week :shk otherwise I'm defs gonna :turd :+ :shfan
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: jball7204 on June 28, 2016, 07:02:04 PM
Well Gents,

If i had to calculate my monthly or annual spend for all the lekker stuff in my garage and advertise how many good fish I actually caught with all that stuff, I may end up a tad embarrassed!!!

But it's all about the fun isn't it?   :nuts: :hnthnt: :rck"
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: MIKE PIKE on June 28, 2016, 08:10:49 PM
 :rotfl same here , ratio of tackle and money spent .... versus fish caught .... doubt theres even a formula out yet for that .. :hyst: :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on June 28, 2016, 09:14:54 PM
We at least got 5th place in the May bassing comp = R1100 that had to be split, and that just about covers my fuel bill for the last seven days between the tackle shops😂 I mean therapists👍
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on July 06, 2016, 03:19:23 PM
With my recent purchase of the short bent butts for my 50 lb rigs, I decided to order a bent butt adapter for the black magic. Looked online and found it in Cape Town at a better price than in the US / NZ.

Ordered and payed... the day I email the proof of payment it was shipped... it has just been delivered to a friend in JHB. In a few days it will be here!

Also, I think I should mention the GREAT service I got from Big Catch Fishing Tackle Suppliers (http://www.bigcatch.co.za/ (http://www.bigcatch.co.za/)). I got prompt replies to my emails and very efficient all around. I'll definitely use them again!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: lebaka on July 06, 2016, 03:43:22 PM
tell me more about the bent butt adapter for the black magic we are considering buying the rods and was unsure if they would work with the black magic ?

edit*

found a vid on youtube  :fshn:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on July 06, 2016, 04:37:16 PM
Here's the link to Big Catch's page...

http://www.bigcatch.co.za/shop/accessories/harness-black-magic-equalizer-bent-butt-adapter/ (http://www.bigcatch.co.za/shop/accessories/harness-black-magic-equalizer-bent-butt-adapter/)

I see now the adapter is out of stock?! Maybe I took the last one... oops... send them an email anyway...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: lebaka on July 06, 2016, 04:42:56 PM
Here's the link to Big Catch's page...

http://www.bigcatch.co.za/shop/accessories/harness-black-magic-equalizer-bent-butt-adapter/ (http://www.bigcatch.co.za/shop/accessories/harness-black-magic-equalizer-bent-butt-adapter/)

I see now the adapter is out of stock?! Maybe I took the last one... oops... send them an email anyway...

i phoned them.....you did indeed get the last one they recon they will stock again soon
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on July 06, 2016, 05:31:07 PM
Another plus for Big Catch on my book ... up to date website!!!! unlike a lot of other comatose online shops around
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: No-Pro on July 11, 2016, 02:52:05 PM
Rock and Surf is having a bad winter season currently, then i saw a bargain.....and bought it.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Searaider on July 11, 2016, 05:06:00 PM
oops
I needed a reel to match my Daiwa Emcast rod .With our big dams in S.A. having large line capacity in important.
Daiwa Tournament Linear-X 5000 BR
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on July 21, 2016, 09:10:53 AM
Got myself a bit of a lapse last week... stoped at Seaport Supply in CPT just to take a look and ended up with minus +R2k in the bank.... New live bait pump, electronic scales, 3 lures and some s/s accessories...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Peter Gordon on July 21, 2016, 11:12:39 AM
Got myself a bit of a lapse last week... stoped at Seaport Supply in CPT just to take a look and ended up with minus +R2k in the bank.... New live bait pump, electronic scales, 3 lures and some s/s accessories...
Those items are all very necessary Boet :rck" (clap) :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on July 25, 2016, 11:31:21 PM
What would be extremely interesting if someone could draw up a spreadsheet of the posts on this thread and see who the real tackle sluts are :shk  and the prostitues like me!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Poenie on July 26, 2016, 03:26:10 PM
Before a recent trip to the Maldives, I was forced by my insurance company to list all my tackle and replacement value... DON'T EVER DO IT!! Could put a kid through school with that!!  :blush:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on July 26, 2016, 10:10:23 PM
Before a recent trip to the Maldives, I was forced by my insurance company to list all my tackle and replacement value... DON'T EVER DO IT!! Could put a kid through school with that!!  :blush:



Or pay of your bond :shk :happ:  I love fishing
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: tkei on August 11, 2016, 08:57:10 PM
Hi I am Adam and it has been a long time since my last fall from the wagon. Unfortunately a good deal on a shimano aerocast came up. I was forced not to say no. It feels soooooooo good. Now to just go fishing again. 
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on August 13, 2016, 08:55:56 AM
Stay strong tkei,  stay strong :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on August 13, 2016, 09:31:41 AM
Spring is just round the corner... time for those outbursts of TA, before the more regular kinds of summer TA :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on August 13, 2016, 10:19:46 AM
When a wave broke over the bow of the 45' cat we fished off at Premeiras and punched through the clears, soaking us and everything in the cabin, my beautiful little Panasonic TZ20 was washed off the table and took a 30 second swim... R.I.P. beloved camera.

I started looking for a replacement. I initially thought to go for a waterproof, but after quite a bit of research, found that a waterproof was hardly a replacement in terms of their very limited functionality, so I started looking round at the TZ20s' replacement. I settled on a TZ57, an intermediate point and shoot in the Lumix range. Pricing was upper R3k... Then browsing Gumtree (as I sometimes do  :blush: ), I came across a TZ57 for R1700, including free delivery... brand new!... Seeming too good to be genuine, I took precautions, made contact with the seller and told him I'd collect in Polokwane (1.5 hours from me) when I was next there. He told me that was cool and he'd hold the camera for me.

A week or so later, I went to see a client in Polokwane and contacted the seller to say I'd collect and pay. All good. Lo and behold, Marinios (seller) greeted me at his gate, invited me in and showed me a box containing a brand new, all complete TZ57. We got chatting. I was keen to know that this was not stolen goods. He showed me his little business and explained where his stock all came from. Mostly he imports goods (watches and electronics) from the East and sells them by mail order. But he also gets stuff from liquidators and guys winding up businesses. The camera was one such stock item. As we chatted, I told him what had happened to my old camera and explained my dilemma about choosing a waterproof one vs a more functional camera. So he tells me that he'd seen a waterproof camera among the stock that was being sold off because of the closure. So he said he'd find out if it was still available.

A few days later, I got a mail saying there was a FujiXP70 and a Panasonic FT30. I did some research and found the Fuji was a very respectable little camera. I paid him his asking price of R1500 (for a R2.5k camera) and a few days later, it was delivered by courier.

So now I have the best of both worlds, for the price of one  :-)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on August 13, 2016, 02:12:26 PM
Can't go wrong with the Fuji xp... well done!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Rory mundy on August 14, 2016, 10:16:35 AM
after selling my unused tackle i needed to upgrade a few outfits
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on August 14, 2016, 10:50:55 AM
Glad to see you had a plan all along to buy more tackle and not just sell the tackle you had  :happ:  Phew, was worried there for awhile :shk 


Looking at what you bought,  :shk  was it covered by the sale or did you have to "top-up"? :hnthnt: :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Rory mundy on August 14, 2016, 06:03:56 PM
was a bit of a top up as still have a few things that i have not sold
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on August 14, 2016, 06:34:12 PM
 :hehe: , isn't it always a "top-up"? In my case it's always straight from the cash-flow :rotfl :rotfl
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: CRANKMAN on August 15, 2016, 09:39:22 AM
Picked up 5 x brand new Berkley Airs ranging from 7' to 10'6", 1 x Penn Torque 9'8" power spin, 1 x Penn 13'6" power graph, 1 x squall 40 lever drag, 1 x TLD5, 1 x Spinfisher 6500, 1 x Battle II 3000 and an Abu revo SX40 - all for 4K!


Feeling rather pleased with my self!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on August 15, 2016, 10:11:48 AM
Lovely stuff matey... Cant wait to swing that 10'6
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: CRANKMAN on August 15, 2016, 10:18:49 AM
Lovely stuff matey... Cant wait to swing that 10'6
It is an absolute beaut, still has the plastic on mate! A steal. Pop up for coffee, I have toys and change for you.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on August 15, 2016, 10:20:40 AM
Lovely stuff matey... Cant wait to swing that 10'6
It is an absolute beaut, still has the plastic on mate! A steal. Pop up for coffee, I have toys and change for you.


SCORE  (clap)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on September 20, 2016, 07:00:14 PM
A minor relapse today  :blush:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: DownUnder on September 20, 2016, 11:35:46 PM
Good one Styx,
See my video of a 70Ib yellowfin caught on a Gosa 6000 after an epic fight. I have plenty respect for those reels
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hY9hX8o1zI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hY9hX8o1zI)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on September 21, 2016, 06:47:55 AM
Hey DU... I'd forgotten that you used a Gosa to tame that beast. 6k (or 4k in Daiwa) are a difficult size reel here in SA... Not much to choose from... I've had my feelers out for ages for a 2nd hand Stella or Saltiga but after a good bit of research and a lot of very +ve info, I settled on the Gosa. Now I need to hear the drag sing.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Prego on September 21, 2016, 09:06:22 AM
I haven't been into a tackle store since March.....with the season fast approaching I fear the worst  :hnthnt:

 :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: REEFMAN on September 21, 2016, 09:46:26 AM
Had to order some kit, decided on Basil Manning...

Ordered by e-mail, paid for the stuff an hour later. LESS THAN 24hrs later, it arrived at my doorstep!! Unbelievable service!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
And if it doesn't appear on their Online catalogue, just phone them, they will find it for you.

BIG UPS Basil Manning!

Got some new Drainmakers....  :hnthnt:

(https://sssports-media-res.cloudinary.com/dpr_auto,f_auto,q_auto,w_auto/d_coming-soon.jpg/media/catalog/product/8/8/888665470822_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on September 23, 2016, 05:36:13 PM
Could pass on a great deal... R2 850 for a Shimano Tiagra bent butt XTR 80B rod. Hardly used, condition 9.5/10.

Now my marlin rigs are complete: 2x80 lb and 3x50w lb all on bent butts!!!!  :yipee:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: fishatic on September 23, 2016, 07:20:24 PM
A minor relapse today  :blush:

using this offshore.....?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on September 23, 2016, 07:36:08 PM
A minor relapse today  :blush:

using this offshore.....?
Both offshore and surf... Pairing with a 10' Berkeley Air... Primarily
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on October 05, 2016, 08:12:19 PM
 :oops:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on October 05, 2016, 08:47:39 PM
John......you have too many toys already
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: REEFMAN on October 06, 2016, 06:51:35 AM
Looking forward to some cool Vids Marcos!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: CLS on October 06, 2016, 07:29:43 AM
Had to order some kit, decided on Basil Manning...

Ordered by e-mail, paid for the stuff an hour later. LESS THAN 24hrs later, it arrived at my doorstep!! Unbelievable service!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
And if it doesn't appear on their Online catalogue, just phone them, they will find it for you.

BIG UPS Basil Manning!

Got some new Drainmakers....  :hnthnt:

Those look comfortable, need to do some enquires  w;k .


Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: REEFMAN on October 06, 2016, 07:38:23 AM
Sit down before you look at the price though!  :shk
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Lenny on October 06, 2016, 07:41:33 AM
Have you guys signed up for the lucky s news letter ?


Pretty cool , seems they are running specials monthly .



Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on October 06, 2016, 09:37:44 AM
Looking forward to some cool Vids Marcos!

Yeah me too
 All I  need is these freaking season-change winds to go away!!!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: peterblace on October 06, 2016, 04:20:40 PM
Looking forward to some cool Vids Marcos!

Yeah me too
 All I  need is these freaking season-change winds to go away!!!!
not that I'm selfish but I hope the winds will blow for at least the next 3 weeks...that time I will be able to be released from the little one cuddling
 :creep:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Sean83 on October 07, 2016, 11:34:48 AM
No wonder they call them Iron Candy and GT Ice cream.. I am like a kid in a sweet shop
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on October 07, 2016, 11:36:49 AM
No wonder they call them Iron Candy and GT Ice cream.. I am like a kid in a sweet shop


Crystal Meth is child's play compared to full blow TA
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Sean83 on October 07, 2016, 11:49:11 AM
Also Berkley is taking a Gulp out of my wallet.. a trip to get a packet of Mustad Fastach clips ended up with the salesman grabbing me a basket
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: sardinella on October 12, 2016, 02:29:41 PM
Managed to lay my hands on some used ondas, ex japanese auction site
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: REEFMAN on October 12, 2016, 02:57:01 PM
Nice Willie! Still one of my favourite lures. You're missing a purple punisher though!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on October 12, 2016, 05:13:29 PM
Score  (clap)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: sardinella on October 12, 2016, 06:01:49 PM
You mean these Tony
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: sardinella on October 12, 2016, 06:03:38 PM
Some fakes from the stash
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: sardinella on October 12, 2016, 06:05:04 PM
Some more  :blush:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: sardinella on October 12, 2016, 06:06:06 PM
Some more original Maria onde ondas
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: REEFMAN on October 12, 2016, 09:11:35 PM
Yoh! Big score!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: CLS on October 14, 2016, 10:15:43 AM
I have ordered myself the Assassin offshore spin/jig rod, its apparently designed as a dual purpose rod for both spinning and jigging ?? has anyone got any comments ??
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: ianf on October 14, 2016, 10:29:33 AM
I don't see too much of the combatting part of the "combatting tackle addiction" going on here!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on October 14, 2016, 10:31:02 AM
I don't see too much of the combatting part of the "combatting tackle addiction" going on here!


Acknowledging it is the first step... We're on the first step.  :clwn
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Timothy Scriven on October 16, 2016, 04:54:17 AM
On Friday I drove past, what I thought would be a dingy tackle shop and made the fatal mistake of going back and wlking in "just to have a look" ...
Well, I can honestly say that the addiction is still there and does not seem to have been left behind in RSA.

Got my hands on a pair of Pelagic Sunny's. They are made in the same factory as Costa's and are wicked.
Of course the wife was told that one story that I thought would work... "Oh wow, I forgot I had these and found them at the bottom of my tackle trommel"
Along with a few inline hooks and some other odds and sodds, a new snapper rod didn't hurt either.

I thought I was in the clear until she messaged me half an hour ago with a new 18 ct dimond ring she also says she found at the bottom of my fishing trommel ....

I think she may be on to me ..
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on October 18, 2016, 07:08:16 AM
A small relapse (if I can call it that!!!).... got me a salt away mixer and a Go Pro roll bar mount for the t-top...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Rory mundy on October 18, 2016, 07:23:51 PM
I have ordered myself the Assassin offshore spin/jig rod, its apparently designed as a dual purpose rod for both spinning and jigging ?? has anyone got any comments ??

Can't see how you can get a good jigging rod out a flick stick and visa versa
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on October 18, 2016, 07:27:43 PM
Rory, I've been using for the last few years a Shimano Trevala MH 7 ft rod coupled with a Stradic 8k as a boat spinning setup. But it is rated as a jigging rod?!

Must be the same concept...  :dunno:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Prego on October 18, 2016, 10:01:09 PM
Some times the longer rod can entice a bite when the short stiffer rods can't. Nothing wrong with a 6.6ft for shallow jigging.

After months of not buying any tackle, I've aquired a new secret weapon for ocean Hunter  :happ:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on October 19, 2016, 08:36:44 AM
That's a nice downrigger Prego! What will you spool it with? wire or braid? 
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: L Hooker on October 19, 2016, 08:46:46 AM
Nice Paulo
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Prego on October 19, 2016, 05:31:59 PM
Haven't thought that far ahead John F. Will listen out for suggestions and recommendations
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on October 19, 2016, 06:09:20 PM
I'd say 50-80 m of 80 lb braid... and mono (80-100 lb) to bulk up the spool.

With braid you get less vibration and less resistance (the weight dives deeper)...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Rory mundy on October 19, 2016, 07:15:31 PM
Cable hums a bit when trolling braid or Dacron good till you get a overwind or knot
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: CLS on October 20, 2016, 11:27:42 AM
I have ordered myself the Assassin offshore spin/jig rod, its apparently designed as a dual purpose rod for both spinning and jigging ?? has anyone got any comments ??

Can't see how you can get a good jigging rod out a flick stick and visa versa
Hopefully getting it tomorrow and weather permitting will test on Saturday, will let you know it goes, if it is k*K I will take it back, simple as that.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on November 01, 2016, 11:23:21 PM
What the heck....... I made a small impulse buy before my trip to Zambia next week. This has caused an argument with home affairs!!! She claims that
a.  (yes the crazy creature used alphabetical bullet points!!!!)
Going on the Internet and finding a reel and accessories... Then
b
Sending money to a mate in SA from the DRC....then
c
Getting him to go to a tackle shop to buy the reel for me...then
d
Arranging a courier to collect it an take it to another mate.... then
e
Getting that mate to bring it to the DRC for me and THEN
f
Diverting one of my trucks to collect it in Lubumbashi and bring it to me is NOT an impulse BUY.


I don't agree... I felt an impulse and I bought it... The arrangements after that are irrelevant!


 :dunno:


I hope she does not find out about the binos and new remote fire flash I got!!!

Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Seventenths on November 01, 2016, 11:26:41 PM
PS nice acquisition there Prego!!! I like the look of that rig. Maxel make VERY good rod holders so I would think that rig would be solid.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on November 02, 2016, 04:09:36 AM
:hyst: Tony, you should know by now mate.... don't ever argue with the missus!!!! No matter what, you'll lose!!!

Nice impulse purchase by the way!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on November 13, 2016, 07:49:24 AM
My new toy
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: DownUnder on November 13, 2016, 08:39:18 AM
Good one Ziggy.
Now that's a nice hobby to have.. did you buy that setup as a whole?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on November 13, 2016, 11:45:30 AM
Good one Ziggy.
Now that's a nice hobby to have.. did you buy that setup as a whole?

By setup - I assume you mena the ice and its base....then yes Bought as a whole. Replaced my previous vice (Stonfo) which I did not really need to, I just "needed" a J-Vice http://www.jvice.com/ (http://www.jvice.com/)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: jball7204 on November 13, 2016, 04:48:13 PM
Lovely setup
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: SAfish on December 16, 2016, 08:00:04 PM
I have not bought any tackle for more than a year but I could not help myself today. I wanted to by a Sensation casting finger/glove but they were out of stock. Instead I got myself and my son each an orange plug to hunt Leeries.. Oh well, I will just have to go back next week again to get the glove.  :hnthnt: :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: tkei on December 19, 2016, 03:39:48 PM
OK the Diawa bg needed a few odds and ends to keep it company. 
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: REEFMAN on December 20, 2016, 09:44:39 AM
Let us know how that BG performs Adam...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on December 20, 2016, 10:24:12 AM
Let us know how that BG performs Adam...


Ja... would love to get an unbiased first hand view on the smaller size BG
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: bulkcarrier on December 20, 2016, 02:28:00 PM
Took a while but have my dream reel. Not new but I am still happy.

Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: REEFMAN on December 20, 2016, 05:22:11 PM
:
Took a while but have my dream reel. Not new but I am still happy.
MAGNIFICENT!
 (clap)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on December 20, 2016, 06:17:09 PM
 :cgrts: lekker reel bud. Hope it sings soon.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Timothy Scriven on December 24, 2016, 03:16:42 AM
Happy Christmas to me.

Azores 65
Saltist rod and a few odds and ends to fill my stocking.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: REEFMAN on December 24, 2016, 05:13:49 AM
Very nice Tim!!  :clwn
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on December 26, 2016, 04:12:13 PM
If Santa didn't get round to your houses, don't blame me, I bought my own pressies and took them home in my own car, so he's lying if he says he had to deliver 2 x left handed Abu baitcaster reels, a Quantum KVD 7"4 spinning and a KVD 7"11 crank rod, several new X-raps, some Sebille Flat Shads, Fat Shads and Strike King XD's and the other three 6"10 baitcaster rods and a Quantum Speed Freak and very solid little Okuma (was told these are not like those PnP specials one buys at the coast for some unplanned fishing excursion) spinning reel, oh and several spools of fluoro.



Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on January 15, 2017, 08:48:17 AM
And another Abu LH black max baitcaster, some jigs and more jerkbaits.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on January 26, 2017, 03:18:43 PM
Have had a subtle but substantial TA crisis recently... a new Tiagra 80WA with dacron and topshot,  2×500 m of 80lb dacron for my Okuma Makairas 50w II and a new Mitone Mitsc10 full HD action camera (GoPro knock-off) for the boat... eish feels like xmas. Actually these are my "from me to me" xmas presies.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: SAfish on January 26, 2017, 05:59:50 PM
 (clap) It seems like when you go shopping you don't hold back.  :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on January 28, 2017, 08:04:47 AM
Got another 7"10 Crankrod :blush:


Wondering how long this stretch will hold before I NEED something else again?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on February 06, 2017, 06:52:34 PM
I honestly went int Solly's in Booysens to get some leader line 200#, came out with the line, a Penn Squall 50, shimano standup TLD10 and 1200 m of Berkley 30# :blush:


So rigged the squall and my old Diawa 50 SL lever drag,  I had the Daiwa overhauled with a new handle etc, so loaded that as well, luckily I have a rod for that :hnthnt: .


So TLD10 with the squall. an Elbe ski rod with the Daiwa, a Poseiden jigging stick with a BG30 and a Shimano Trevela with Spinfocus 4500 (thanks Willie), I know it doesn't have bearings on the shaft but it's never been used so it should do a couple of trips


Off to Winkelspruit in a couple of weeks so hopefully depending on the weather will get a day maybe 2 out with Richard
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on March 14, 2017, 01:28:46 PM
Another relapse... a bulk of 30 rappies and halcos from lebaka (got rappies and hacks for the next 10 years at a steal - thanks Gary!) plus 2 island express and one iland sea searcher.... feels gooood!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Half-Pint on March 14, 2017, 01:41:26 PM
I need strength fellow members, the Mrs and I are quite keen to head to Mazeppa in November however I suddenly realized that this would be prime garrick season and none of my existing setups are 100% perfect for this application.

Unfortunately we have a very receptive enabler on the forum. I fear the next social may result in a serious relapse with Fishatic :cry:


Not to mention I later found myself in Mias eyeing out the Penn Squall 60 Lever drag as a dedicated kite bait reel. Also for a potential trip which has yet to be booked :rotfl
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Spickerish on March 14, 2017, 02:12:37 PM
Can't go wrong with the Squall 60's! I got 4 of them on the boat and they are awesome
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on March 15, 2017, 07:07:43 AM
A minor relapse... after a long bout of sobriety.  :blush:

Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: stephanhavenga on March 21, 2017, 12:36:11 PM
Just could not resist. Drove past ganis and just had to pop in. Could have been worst I guess. :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on March 21, 2017, 12:43:50 PM
Just could not resist. Drove past ganis and just had to pop in. Could have been worst I guess. :hehe:

Imagine if you came out of Gani's empty-handed!?!?!?! That would have been worth of psychiatric evaluation  :crzy

Good stuff! (clap)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: stephanhavenga on March 21, 2017, 04:17:17 PM
Haha, very true! If tou cant find anything to buy in that shop there is seriously something wrong!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Plugger on March 21, 2017, 06:18:27 PM
Fishing tackle is like money , you just can't have enough.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: SAfish on March 21, 2017, 07:44:38 PM
Fishing tackle is like money , you just can't have enough.
or both at the same time.  :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: sardinella on March 21, 2017, 08:49:08 PM
Excellent spread, very well selected
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: stephanhavenga on March 22, 2017, 09:14:44 AM
Very true one can never have enough! I was tempted to get some of these, http://www.ganis.co.za/pi3831/fishing--lures/saltwater-lures/soft-lures/williamson-soft-game-tremor-16.html (http://www.ganis.co.za/pi3831/fishing--lures/saltwater-lures/soft-lures/williamson-soft-game-tremor-16.html)

They look very nice but one bite from a thoothy guy and the lure is gone.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on March 25, 2017, 04:21:18 PM
OOPS,


So whilst in New York last week I thought since it was cold that I needed something to warm me up and got a few small items from the BAss Pro Shop in Bridgeport, Connecticut, yes it is another state, but it was only 29USD for a round trip by train :hehe:


So I got:
6 x Rapala DT 10's
5 x Rapala DT 16's
4 x Strike King Med cranks
4 x Rapala X-Rap Jerkbaits
8 x Packs of Owner bass hooks
6 x Packs of various tungsten weights
3 x packs of Strike king KVD Plastics
2 x Terminator Spinnerbaits
4 x Terminator Swim jigs and a pack of swing jig heads
A Berkeley tournament scale
5 x Plano tackle boxes
A spray can of Bang and coffee scent
3 x Seaguar Invisex Fluro
A pair of Danner tactical boots
A Goretex Wind/rain proof jacket
A Humminbird Helix 9 Mega SI G2N
Some quick release bung plugs and some other small items :dunno:
They were sold out on the Hydrowave H2.  :blush:  [size=78%]Just as well as I'd have to carry that in my hand as for the first time I had to sit on my luggage to get it closed![/size] :shk :rotfl



Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on March 25, 2017, 04:59:36 PM
Hey Henk, you going to show us a pic?!?!?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: sardinella on March 25, 2017, 06:25:33 PM
Well done, some proper shopping!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on March 25, 2017, 09:13:23 PM
Marcos, packed most of the hard baits and hooks/weights into the tackle trays already, but the other, except for the boots and jacket will be easier to take pics of. So I'll do that.


What i just cannot get my small stupid brain to understand, is why we have to pay so much for stuff, the same stuff, here as opposed to what those guys pay!!!!!!! SHOCKING
 the total spend was around R32k which is still R3k less than what just the fishfinder cost here! And the boots and jacket were 149 and 249 USD respectively which translates to R5,2k.

The cranks (everything really) except for the Humminbird is 3 x cheaper, the Bird was only half the price we pay for them here, but still a bargain and what a Machine!!! Yes it's the US model so, no changing units of measurement and time zones (we fish in imperial units in any case, sooooooooo?) just not sure what the GPS portion will do, but even if it doesn't give me the 100% correct location (the Helix 7 on the bow does) then that's fine, as I figure a waypoint marked will always be the same, if the internal GPS is out/wrong, it'll always be out or wrong even when I return to the marked waypoint.


However, the second gen 9 I just bought has a very powerful and multi-frequency transducer that cycles through the various frequencies to enhance the imaging both down and side, and boy does it show!!! Also the 2d sonar now runs with CHIRP, and that is also much much clearer and more detailed without cluttering the screen!!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on March 25, 2017, 11:26:12 PM
the colours on the pad is slightly less vivid as on the head-unit, but here's some pics of some of the simulation screens. The detail is just WOW!


Can't wait to start creating on the water maps of some "Spots" I know always holds fish, nice thing about this, is no more recording, saving, removing memory card, starting PC, importing data, creating map, inserting zero lines card, exporting and then unplugging, inserting into the unit on the boat, then call the map and hope everything on the processing went well, and then on the water, one still needs to verify the correctness of the data vs the actual place.


Now I press record, save and that's that, on the water chart/topo/ and if I'm not mistaken one can even overlay the fresh map with some side imaging scans!!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on March 25, 2017, 11:37:00 PM
PS the Helix 9 also has Bluetooth, radar, instrument panel, 360 imaging, minn Kota link (iPilot) etc etc etc, most of which I obviously don't have the required accessories of and doubt if I'll get all of them in time, but really excited to go test the "upgrade" on the water.




Will get all the other stuff out the boat tomorrow and post pics, just one thing on the Plano boxe.


They are the 3700 series, the hooks and weight box is very nice, so is the dedicated spinner box, now I can easily pick a spinner without it tangling into the neighbors and the same goes for the crank boxes, the trebles slide into the narrowing at the bottom, albeit I can't get as many into one box as before with the older boxes, but no more tangling trebles!!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on March 26, 2017, 02:17:44 PM
Kay here's some pics of the recent OOOOPS


The collection then the DT's 10's and then the 16's
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on March 26, 2017, 02:21:40 PM
Might ha might have had some of the numbers wrong but it still ammounts to a big OOPS
Here's some of the Strike Kings
6XD, a 5XD and a Flat side 5XD
The rattle traps
The two spinner baits and the two chatterbaits that I forgot about :hehe: [size=78%], thought they were Terminators but they're actually Strike Kings (sorry)[/size]
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on March 26, 2017, 02:23:37 PM
The jerkbaits
The weight and hook Plano box
The spinnerbaits Plano box with the tangle free and spinnerbait securing hooks, just great functional and easy to use
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on March 26, 2017, 02:25:52 PM
The set of Plano boxes
The swim jigs, thought they were 4 and realized they are 5 :happ:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on March 26, 2017, 02:28:25 PM
Oh and apparently I bought a boat rod-buckle with retractable strap too, think I wanted to install that on the right fore gunnel, maybe this week, will just first have to see about the rod tips vs the trawl motor cable and/or the cockpit if I place their butts towards the bow? :dunno:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on March 26, 2017, 03:16:08 PM
Nice! (clap)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on March 26, 2017, 03:19:10 PM
I think Henk has become the new Hugh Heffner of tackle... Move over Mike.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: MIKE PIKE on March 26, 2017, 10:04:05 PM
I think Henk has become the new Hugh Heffner of tackle... Move over Mike.
:shk agreed , Henk is about six light years ahead of me  at this stage , some nice goodies there Henk , but Bass Pro will do that to a person , they got some awesome stuff and huge range ... anyone that says they can just pop in there and browse without leaving with a trailer full of tackle, needs medical help and fast ... :hyst: :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on March 26, 2017, 10:30:36 PM
 :rotfl , should have seen me haul all that stuff from the shop to the train station, then from Grand Central another three blocks to the hotel in -4 deg weather! Was seriously kaput when I got to the room and sweating like we did in Dec up here in GP!


So, as mentioned, Bass Pro was outta stock on the Hydrowave, BUT then I found a site tonight that claims to be a Warehouse of Tackle :hnthnt:  and they have stock, what's worse is that they also have stock of the three 1000yd spools of Fluro I was looking for and much worse they also have Rapala DT 20's and what's even worse than all of this, is they will deliver 4 days after PayPal did its thing @ a cost of only 87 USD via UPS.


Now seeing as they estimate delivery on Thursday and I might leave on Friday for a comp on Saturday, still need to sort out some logistics etc, that might mean that there a possibility of me missing the delivery, so Thursday PayPal will get a transaction and then hopefully early next week I can add yet another power cable to the accessory battery in the anchor locker and see how to arrange the deep cranks so their siblings could also have some space :shk perhaps then you guys could call me a tackle slut or just a slut doesn't matter really :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on March 26, 2017, 10:33:50 PM
And I still need three baitcasters, the left hand drive Abu's I had, well I couldn't get my left hand to conform to the reeling action and I have sold them for R50 less than what I paid for each of them, so at least the replacement RH sided reels shouldn't be that much unless they're above entry level quantums, which I suspect they'll be knowing myself :cnfzd
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on March 27, 2017, 08:12:36 AM
LGF ....you are severely inflicted by TA. I have a  shrink buddy who can administer some interim therapy
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: CLS on March 27, 2017, 11:25:15 AM
Its true what they say, tackle catches more people than fish  :hehe: :hehe: :hehe:.
Nice stash I must say  :resp:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on March 27, 2017, 01:39:22 PM
LGF ....you are severely inflicted by TA. I have a  shrink buddy who can administer some interim therapy


 :rotfl  Don't think "interim" therapy will help, what I think I might need at the end of the week is somebody that knows law, criminal and marriage law that is, very well :hyst:   :hnthnt: :hnthnt: :hnthnt:  what's your rate/h? The "interim" rate hey :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on March 27, 2017, 01:44:28 PM
Its true what they say, tackle catches more people than fish  :hehe: :hehe: :hehe: .
Nice stash I must say  :resp:


That is so true, it's not even funny :blush: , but seriously  :toppie: isn't that the case with most things in life? :hnthnt: :creep: :dunno:  At worst if I now end up blanking, then it's me who doesn't know how to use the tackle, no wait that's not right, then there is no fish in the water I was fishing! :bow:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on March 27, 2017, 07:22:50 PM
LGF ....you are severely inflicted by TA. I have a  shrink buddy who can administer some interim therapy


 :rotfl  Don't think "interim" therapy will help, what I think I might need at the end of the week is somebody that knows law, criminal and marriage law that is, very well :hyst:   :hnthnt: :hnthnt: :hnthnt:  what's your rate/h? The "interim" rate hey :hyst:

National Treasury consultancy rates...... no interim tates
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on March 27, 2017, 09:17:32 PM
 :rotfl  Is that with the Gov benefits? :hnthnt:  Like Business Class flights etc?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on March 27, 2017, 09:19:05 PM
LGF ....you are severely inflicted by TA. I have a  shrink buddy who can administer some interim therapy


 :rotfl  Don't think "interim" therapy will help, what I think I might need at the end of the week is somebody that knows law, criminal and marriage law that is, very well :hyst:   :hnthnt: :hnthnt: :hnthnt:  what's your rate/h? The "interim" rate hey :hyst:

National Treasury consultancy rates...... no interim tates


I'm never gonna hear the end of the "interim" boat am I :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on March 27, 2017, 09:37:34 PM
LGF ....you are severely inflicted by TA. I have a  shrink buddy who can administer some interim therapy


 :rotfl  Don't think "interim" therapy will help, what I think I might need at the end of the week is somebody that knows law, criminal and marriage law that is, very well :hyst:   :hnthnt: :hnthnt: :hnthnt:  what's your rate/h? The "interim" rate hey :hyst:

National Treasury consultancy rates...... no interim tates


I'm never gonna hear the end of the "interim" boat am I :hyst:

NEVER!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on March 28, 2017, 12:11:13 PM
 :hyst: :hyst: :hyst: :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on July 17, 2017, 06:53:45 PM
Bliksem'd off the wagon pretty badly... Been on eBay over the last 2 months... Got a heads up that my sister was coming out from the States so I had a bunch of stuff sent to her (lot's cheaper than sending direct to SA) and she had to come thru customs with some serious contraband  :blush:

Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: MIKE PIKE on July 17, 2017, 07:13:16 PM
 :shk ,.... (clap) very nice indeed .. :Like:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on July 17, 2017, 07:52:45 PM
Spent the weekend in Nelspruit with the family. Stopped at Solly's to drop peterblace's top popping rod section (to fix the tip) and got a couple of rappies and some terminal tackle.

Never had such shopping experience.... the wife kept following me as I picked the rappies, piano wire, jerrycan caps and ... 3 kiddies combos (for my own safety :hehe: ). It was very quick and still can't believe I'm still alive... think she will make a move tonight...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on July 17, 2017, 08:04:27 PM
 :rotfl
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on July 18, 2017, 08:22:08 AM
Finally took the leap and created a Tackle warehouse account, only benefit is easier checkout, still have to pay upfront before delivery :blush:

only thing I need to save on now is 1000yrd spools of line and some other small bits and ends, if I get to go to Canada before I submit to the required NEED, well then BPS will be e tad more expensive, but then I'll save on shipping.

So R9k later (just some deep cranks, rattletraps, weird spinner-baits and the odd cable or two) not forgetting the recent bill in NY that was R35k, I should start looking at building the bigger Phantom18 with a seriousness that is unrivalled. :shk

 
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: ianf on July 18, 2017, 12:03:54 PM
Sounds like you need to build a bigger warehouse just to accommodate all the tackle. Just saying.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on July 18, 2017, 09:19:32 PM
 :rotfl   Even looking at a bigger house like a 2htc plot or something similar :hnthnt:  but I just cannot afford that right now, there's just waaaaaaaay too much stuff I Still NEED!!!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on September 20, 2017, 05:01:55 PM
Needed 30lb braid for 4 different spools as well as a bit of 50lb... After doing quite a bit of research I decided to give Tasline a try. It arrived in the post today... It feels amazing. Can't wait to test it on an angry fish.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on September 20, 2017, 06:46:57 PM
On my recent trip through Miami my BPS account wan't nearly as bad as it normally is when I get to where there is one.


One thing I did get that I struggle to get here is some 1 ounce Punch Weights and some 50lb Seaguar Flipping Braid, hopefully now I can say there's no place where I can't present some worm to a bass :hnthnt:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Lenny on September 22, 2017, 07:13:28 AM
Sold some tackle .


Got me self a tor 20 hk
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: REEFMAN on September 22, 2017, 07:46:53 AM
Needed 30lb braid for 4 different spools as well as a bit of 50lb... After doing quite a bit of research I decided to give Tasline a try. It arrived in the post today... It feels amazing. Can't wait to test it on an angry fish.

This is apparently excellent stuff... keep us posted as to how it performs.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: REEFMAN on September 22, 2017, 07:48:03 AM
On my recent trip through Miami my BPS account wan't nearly as bad as it normally is when I get to where there is one.




That's because half the shop was probably blown away by a hurricane, or didn't you notice?  :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on September 22, 2017, 10:03:42 AM
Needed 30lb braid for 4 different spools as well as a bit of 50lb... After doing quite a bit of research I decided to give Tasline a try. It arrived in the post today... It feels amazing. Can't wait to test it on an angry fish.

This is apparently excellent stuff... keep us posted as to how it performs.


Will do boet... I'll only get to use it next month though. I bought from Busted Fishing in Oz... Great company, good people to deal with. Man that stuff feels like silk  :clwn
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on September 24, 2017, 04:54:32 PM
On my recent trip through Miami my BPS account wan't nearly as bad as it normally is when I get to where there is one.




That's because half the shop was probably blown away by a hurricane, or didn't you notice?  :hehe:


Some would say I caused the hurricane with the speed I flew through the shelves.... but, I promise the hurricane only got there a week after I left!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on October 25, 2017, 02:46:55 PM
Needed 30lb braid for 4 different spools as well as a bit of 50lb... After doing quite a bit of research I decided to give Tasline a try. It arrived in the post today... It feels amazing. Can't wait to test it on an angry fish.

This is apparently excellent stuff... keep us posted as to how it performs.


So having used my 30lb Tasline now, I can honestly say that it's everything it's cracked up to be. I used it at Lazarus Banks on a Saltiga 4000 on my Phenix Blue Diamond. The stuff casts a Continental Mile, gave no grief with wind knots, knotted (FG to 60lb flouro) without failure and was just a pleasure to use. My only failure was about 25 minutes into a tussle with a bus YFT (a fish far better suited to my heavy tackle) when the fish was chased by a shark and it took off at the most blistering pace. The Saltiga literally screamed and the braid snapped in the guides, suggesting that it just got too hot. If that ever happens to me again, I hope I have the presence of mind to straight stick it and slack off the drag till the fish is away from the taxman... Well it's a great theory anyway. But I'm very happy with the Tasline.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: hookedon on October 26, 2017, 07:34:55 AM
Have you guys signed up for the lucky s news letter ?


Pretty cool , seems they are running specials monthly .
The last thing we all needed
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: ianf on November 01, 2017, 05:00:41 PM
Went to Mias in Woodmead yesterday. Bought nothing. Could not even get excited. Am I going through a mid life crisis?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on November 01, 2017, 07:17:04 PM
Don't bank on that bud... I went 2 years with no TA whatsoever. I then bliksem'd off the wagon so spectacularly, I'm still in a daze.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on November 01, 2017, 07:39:39 PM
Went to Mias in Woodmead yesterday. Bought nothing. Could not even get excited. Am I going through a mid life crisis?

Your TA virus is still incubating... like Martin said just wait till it explodes...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: MIKE PIKE on November 01, 2017, 07:43:27 PM
 :hyst: :hyst: true . its like a constant itch builds up and up and eventually you walk out of a tackle shop in a slight daze , but the itch has gone ......for a while .
 
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Derash on November 01, 2017, 09:54:08 PM
If only..... we could borrow...use...and return  :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Bwana on November 02, 2017, 09:12:43 AM
My son has just turned 8 and is seriously into his fishing so now I can buy stuff and pretend its for him  w;k
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: MIKE PIKE on November 02, 2017, 09:31:20 AM
 :Like: .. :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on November 03, 2017, 08:45:15 AM
If only..... we could borrow...use...and NOT return  :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on November 03, 2017, 02:37:14 PM
how is this for tackle addiction........I cant wait for the rain now

https://www.simmsfishing.com/g4-pro-jacket-1.html (https://www.simmsfishing.com/g4-pro-jacket-1.html)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ettienne on November 04, 2017, 09:47:27 AM
Very Very Very Very Very Very Very Niiiccceeeee
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on November 04, 2017, 11:29:09 AM
how is this for tackle addiction........I cant wait for the rain now

https://www.simmsfishing.com/g4-pro-jacket-1.html (https://www.simmsfishing.com/g4-pro-jacket-1.html)


Joh!!!  :clwn  Good one Ziggy  :Like:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: SAfish on November 04, 2017, 01:19:16 PM
 :shk What the heck! It seems like I have a different strain of TA. I went to the hardware store to buy something and I forgot what it was so I bought a couple of nuts and bolts then I forgot where I wanted to use them. If I could just remember where the tackle shop is I would have had a better day. Am I getting old or am I just retarded? OK, don't answer that.  :blush: :hyst: :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: SAfish on November 04, 2017, 01:23:28 PM
Anyone want to swop 10x 4mm bolts and nuts for a couple of hooks?  :craz:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on November 05, 2017, 10:00:59 PM
No need for some nuts and bolts now, but I go to a variety of shops all the time, even with the wife, i.e. cake supply, linen, hardware, and other non-fishing related stores, but I always end up going home with something that is either directly related to fishing or used in something related to fishing, even bolts and nuts!



Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on November 25, 2017, 10:35:42 AM
Oh dear I haven't indulged for a while, this makes up for some of it  :hnthnt:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Rory mundy on November 25, 2017, 02:26:40 PM
Those three on the right are unbelievably good lures
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on November 25, 2017, 02:45:36 PM
Those three on the right are unbelievably good lures


Richter Grassy's
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: CLS on November 29, 2017, 10:52:10 AM
Well my Legend 45 was stolen end August along with some tackle  swr swr swr which was duly replaced with some brand new Shimano Saragossa's and Assassin jigging  :happ: :happ: :happ: rods, and of course a new Toyota 2.8.  :geet :geet
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Rory mundy on November 29, 2017, 12:39:33 PM
Those three on the right are unbelievably good lures


Richter Grassy's

Yip we have got some great fish on them
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Lofty on March 06, 2018, 04:45:39 PM
Thought I'd post some of my recent purchases... w;k Firstly my Palms Elua Sea rapture 7,6"M cast weight 20-80g which I bought from Blue waters marine Dubai(Ocean actives' shop)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Lofty on March 06, 2018, 05:29:51 PM
I also had to buy this rod..(2nd hand but basically new..) :rck" Major craft First cast and got the Kanata ayu 160 30G lure with it... :clwn I can't seem to edit my pics on photobucket,so sorry for posting in drips and drabs.. :dunno:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Lofty on March 06, 2018, 05:32:31 PM
the rest...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: SAfish on March 06, 2018, 07:22:31 PM
 Lekker Lofty, now you just need time to fish.  :hehe:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Lofty on March 06, 2018, 08:06:01 PM
Lekker Lofty, now you just need time to fish.  :hehe:
That's the plan Hermann,to test these new toys at the Breede when I get back to SA..going at the end of April.. :rck" :fshn: :shmno: :penn:

Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Poenskop on March 06, 2018, 10:19:17 PM
Awesome rods those. I had a Palms Elua Shoregun 103XH. The best spinning rod I ever owned. By far.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on March 31, 2018, 06:35:01 PM
Been a while, but been a scary while nonetheless.


It all started with losing around 5 cranks in early Jan due to murky water, wind, unstable trolling capabilities and a not so effective lure retriever and naturally not re-tying regularly when fishing rockpiles.


I needed new cranks!


So I bought 43, ranging from Rapala DT 16’s and 20’s to Strike King 5 and 6 XD’s. Total cost R4397.


Then I flew to West Africa for two weeks, was back a week when I flew to Canada for another two weeks and came back with a Minn Kota Ulterra 80lb 24v trolling motor, a Humminbird Ethernet switch a proper lure retriever and some more cranks. Total cost R28k, which was a real bargain as the same motor here, goes for R58k (even if I include the excess baggage and VAT paid) I still saved R32k on the troll motor alone!


Whoops, why can’t I just have the normal slip ups every now and then like most guys here, why is mine so huge and seemingly frequent?  :cnfzd
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: stephanhavenga on July 10, 2018, 07:38:32 AM
Seems like the economy is taking its toll, or theres no more addicts on this page?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on July 12, 2018, 09:31:52 AM
Seems like the economy is taking its toll, or theres no more addicts on this page?

That might be, but I think its because (I for one) are a bit weary of posting in case somebody reports to the wife........

Had somebody returning to SA from the US of A and well, he brought through two suitcases of necessities.  :hnthnt:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on July 17, 2018, 02:58:12 PM
Decided that after all these years a proper pair of sunnies was in order. Got myself a from-me-to-me present in the form of Maui Jim World Cup Marlin sunglasses that are something else.

I can blank in style now!!!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Ziggy on July 17, 2018, 03:01:56 PM
Decided that after all these years a proper pair of sunnies was in order. Got myself a from-me-to-me present in the form of Maui Jim World Cup Marlin sunglasses that are something else.

I can blank in style now!!!!
I also got some Maui sunnies a few months ago......worth the $ for sure
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: John F on September 20, 2018, 09:07:12 AM
Got myself a new rod... Okuma Azores 7" Boat Jigging rod. It's a one piece rod with MH action. Rated at 10-15 Kg line and 50-150 g, strong back bone and light as a feather. Stronger guides comparing to the Shimano Trevala....  I'll pair it with a Daiwa Saltist 4500.

I'm gonna cast plugs to death this summer!
Anyone used this rod before? Was too good a deal to let it pass for only 3 250.00 Mets (about R775) brand new...
Let proper summer roll!!!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: HooknCook on September 20, 2018, 09:22:12 AM
Nice Marcos, the new Okuma rods are really unbelievable value for money!! I have a bunch of their SLX Boat rods and flick sticks and they awesome, been very impressed!
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: nabeel6061 on September 20, 2018, 09:34:41 AM
Work contract ended last week and I'm going to have plenty fishing time for a while....

Treated myself to an Assasin slayer, daiwa crossfire, Ceymar 30, inflatable boat and Garmin Striker Plus 4cv.
Now I'm looking for a fishing ski...

 :rck"
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on September 21, 2018, 09:45:17 PM
Had two more orders landed since July when the friend brought in two suitcases of tackle ( lures and line )
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: LGF on September 21, 2018, 09:46:20 PM
And I’m making my own lures too, no wonder the boat struggles to plane😜
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: dodger on March 26, 2019, 07:08:45 PM
oh dear this topic has been quiet for a while :cnfzd


But I have fallen off the bus, and ordered from Basil's . Amazing service from Verushka so I have some Rapala magnum 30's, xtreme 160's and some sailfish exciters which are so similar to the old Alien lures I got from Demon tackle when it was running.

I also got some Boon cable cutters 1.5mm cable and some Swanell clips to attach the Rappies

I also found in my collection some Oar-Gee 90 lures which we shall pull, they dive to 3m and have an aggressive action, anyone else ever  used them?

Looking at a trip to the coast at Easter and when I can't fish I enjoy rigging lures
 :-(

 I enjoy rigging luresAnother delivery expected tomorrow :-)
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Visenvryheid on March 28, 2019, 09:34:54 PM
Oargees like halco sorcerers, may even be the originals? The slow troll em for barramundi?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: buildershane on May 09, 2020, 05:40:17 PM
Got myself a new rod... Okuma Azores 7" Boat Jigging rod. It's a one piece rod with MH action. Rated at 10-15 Kg line and 50-150 g, strong back bone and light as a feather. Stronger guides comparing to the Shimano Trevala....  I'll pair it with a Daiwa Saltist 4500.

I'm gonna cast plugs to death this summer!
Anyone used this rod before? Was too good a deal to let it pass for only 3 250.00 Mets (about R775) brand new...
Let proper su4mmer roll!!!


Hi John F. I Would like to know what your thoughts are in the Azores  rod?  I'm looking for a flick stick to pair with a stradic 5000 to use off my kayak to throw spoons, poppers etc in kzn. I see on Basil Mannings online store it falls under "flick sticks". Just not sure it's right for what I'm looking for.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Nathan4558 on January 25, 2021, 10:12:12 AM
Guys, I stuffed up big time!!!

I succumbed to tackle addiction last night and now am feeling very guilty... Do you guys have remedies for the post tackle binge buying blues?

I haven't bought fishing tackle for so long and haven't been fishing in so long that on a recent unplanned light tackle barbel trip to the Vaal the hunger to fish was re-ignited.

I bought the following and will post pics when it arrives:

Loomis Archipelago 11ft
Shimano Sedona c5000 reel
Daiwa Laguna 8ft spinning rod
Shimano Siena 3000 reel
2 x Conoflex Ultra pro 8ft rods
2 x Rovex 3000 baitrunners
Enough Braid and Mono to wrap around earth
Braid scissors
2 x rod bags

I binge watch Youtube fishing videos and the Alcock brothers DVD's which also fueled these purchases... Gear should arrive in the week...

Please help!!
 :cg: :fshn: :uarocks
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: REEFMAN on January 25, 2021, 12:27:53 PM
 :rotfl enjoy your new kit, bud! You only live once...
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: FishStyx on January 25, 2021, 03:56:06 PM
There's no cure... Other than  :frid
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: MIKE PIKE on January 25, 2021, 07:58:19 PM
 :hyst: .. being there done that ... no known or documented cure , enjoy the rush of buying new tackle .. :Like:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Nathan4558 on January 27, 2021, 01:51:23 PM

Fast quick service from Ganis and its like Christmas in Januarie:
 :ayb

(https://i.ibb.co/GMwZMk8/Tackle-addict.jpg)

Guys, I stuffed up big time!!!

I succumbed to tackle addiction last night and now am feeling very guilty... Do you guys have remedies for the post tackle binge buying blues?

I haven't bought fishing tackle for so long and haven't been fishing in so long that on a recent unplanned light tackle barbel trip to the Vaal the hunger to fish was re-ignited.

I bought the following and will post pics when it arrives:

Loomis Archipelago 11ft
Shimano Sedona c5000 reel
Daiwa Laguna 8ft spinning rod
Shimano Siena 3000 reel
2 x Conoflex Ultra pro 8ft rods
2 x Rovex 3000 baitrunners
Enough Braid and Mono to wrap around earth
Braid scissors
2 x rod bags

I binge watch Youtube fishing videos and the Alcock brothers DVD's which also fueled these purchases... Gear should arrive in the week...

Please help!!
 :cg: :fshn: :uarocks
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: ianf on August 23, 2021, 07:40:25 AM
It has been a while since I have seen anything on this post, the guys who own tackle shops must be seriously depressed. I am not doin ganything to help them, but I did make some purchases this weekend. Often on Friday afternoon I will pop in at a local auction house not too far from home, just to see what is selling at the Saturday morning auction, and if there is something of interest, I may go, depending on how strong the interest is. Probably 9 plus times out of 10, I won't go, because I have enough stuff at home, and don't really want more.
However, this Friday past, there were 4 x fishing reels sitting in a tuppperware tub, and I thought hmmmmmmm, that looks interesting. To cut a long story short, I bought 4 x multiplier fishing reels that I don't really really need: -
1 x Daiwa Grand Wave 50 - brand new (just missing the plate and screws to secure it to your rod)
1 x Shimano Speedmaster IV - used, but good condiiton
1 x Immec 150D - old  - looks kind of like a Penn 49
1 x Kencor no 630H - also an older reel (stainless steel)
No sure yet, exactly what I am going to do with top 2, but the bottom 2 are destined for our gillies down in the Transkei. Will give them a service, and make sure they are in reasonable working condition
Anyway for R600, it was a great deal, and I had some great fun at the auction (and will also have some fun opening them up and cleaning the reels). Also bought some T handle allen keys - R100 for a set of 6. I have previously bought 1 for more than that. Had to restrain myself from buying more tools.
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: PRENO on January 24, 2022, 02:56:58 PM
So I did a bit of buying in December and January which I thought I needed since I don't do much heavy fishing.
I decided I needed to have light and ultra light tackle but most of them was on deal, I think

Thing is I don't know when it is going to be fished with.
I bought 27 spoons ( mix bag of saltwater spoons from a guy for R 500 )


(I have about 10 spoons, two bucktails, 5 different types of GT Ice Creams kept away from 2018, not even used but somehow I needed these 27 spoons)


Bought an Assassin Spin 8ft Heavy, used once, cleaned and kept away.
Bought 16 second hand spoons for R 80 , yes R 80, cleaned, made them shiny, kept away.
Saw a Pioneer Cyclone Prestige, looked good, so I bought it, Kept away not used.
Bought 2 20lb boss braid, kept away.
Bought and Exceller 20 5000 DC reel recently, needed braid somehow, bought 20lb and 15ilb (kept away)
One weekend ago, went to Kloof, bought 3 bags of lures (each with 8/9 bags of plastics, all sizes with a container of jig heads) for R 1000.00
with it I bought Prawn pump and net, 2 rod stands, and received all unwanted fishing stuff free (second hand).
(fishing sinkers, trace holders, a fishing belt, saltwater flies) donated most of it, kept what I needed.


Yesterday I bought a Sensation purple stick spin 7ft for R 700.00 and matched that to an ITX 3000 HS reel, brand new.
Kept away.


I still have an Loomis 10ft Archipelago not fished with yet, an Okuma RTX 55 kept away,
I am using a second hand Mitchel 398 and a Loomis Shad Pro X as a back up Rod and reel
Penn pursuit 3 5000 and a refurbished 10ft Sealy rod for rock and surf fishing.
An Okuma C40 and Penn Allegiance 2 7ft tiger rod for light spinning or spoon fishing.
(I have a fishing bag with about 10 spoons, 10 individual paddle tails, jig heads etc.)


I have promised my wife that I will stop buying now.
I have so much tackle kept away and my old tackle are in excellent condition as a take good are of it.
Wife says I keep buying and storing it lol, don't think I will use it anytime soon.
Will try and post some pictures of the tackle in storage.





















Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: victorius on January 24, 2022, 03:46:11 PM
P Really feel sorry for you Preno - You got it Bad - sorry Bro but there's no hope of Recovery for you.


You're hooked for Life........................................ :hyst: :hyst: :hyst:
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: zaahidwp on January 25, 2022, 09:52:15 AM
OOF, Preno that is some bad TA that you have there... Let us know if you plan on selling anything, i'm sure the rest of us Tackle addicts would be keen to get a hand on some of the stuff  :rotfl :rotfl
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: PRENO on January 25, 2022, 09:54:07 AM

Pic 1


Rods
Purple stick 7ft, Loomis Shad Pro X 12ft. Loomis Archipelago 10ft, Assassin Spin 8ft and the Penn Allegiance 7ft


Pic 2


Reels
Okuma ITX 3000h. Daiwa 20 Exceller 5000DC, Okuma RTX55, Okuma Ceymar 40, Pioneer Cyclone Prestige 5000 and Mitchel 398
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: PRENO on January 25, 2022, 09:58:51 AM
Pic 3


Spoons


Pic 4


Spoons I paid R 80.00 for


Pic 5


Some Plugs etc


Pic 6


A box of Jig heads


Pic 7


Some lures


Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: PRENO on January 25, 2022, 10:01:31 AM
These are the lure bags which is full of soft plastics.
I did not take a lot of pictures just a sample.


I paid R 1000.00 for these including the box of jig heads.


I wont post all the terminal tackle , but this is what I have been buying w;k



Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Nathan4558 on June 25, 2026, 01:50:38 AM
Hello great people from  :ult:


I have discovered something very dangerous... Ebay auctions... I have succumbed to 2 auction fever buys... Abu Garcia Ambassadeurs, Made in Sweden... Looking to use them for Shad and Aussie Salmon... Ebay works too easily here from down under, if you bide your time and watch auctions you can pick up great steals! This one is a 6500C. This one was made in 1969:


"During the time your reel was manufactured, the 6500 series was revolutionary for surf and salmon fishing. The core specifications for the vintage 6500 C include:Origin: Made in Sweden.Gear Ratio: 4.7:1 (Classic slow, high-torque retrieve).Bearings: "C" designates that the reel features ball bearings, typically upgraded from original bushings."


Anybody fish with these Abu Garcia's still?
Title: Re: Combatting TA (tackle addiction)
Post by: Kent on June 26, 2026, 02:26:08 PM
Hello great people from  :ult:


I have discovered something very dangerous... Ebay auctions... I have succumbed to 2 auction fever buys... Abu Garcia Ambassadeurs, Made in Sweden... Looking to use them for Shad and Aussie Salmon... Ebay works too easily here from down under, if you bide your time and watch auctions you can pick up great steals! This one is a 6500C. This one was made in 1969:


"During the time your reel was manufactured, the 6500 series was revolutionary for surf and salmon fishing. The core specifications for the vintage 6500 C include:Origin: Made in Sweden.Gear Ratio: 4.7:1 (Classic slow, high-torque retrieve).Bearings: "C" designates that the reel features ball bearings, typically upgraded from original bushings."


Anybody fish with these Abu Garcia's still?
Good reels Bud , my mate here ONLY uses the 6500C series , he has the red ones ...I find they are brilliant when clean and they do not like saltwater on them and do not like swimming....that being said  , my mate has modded his over the years to combat the sea water....also I find them a tad finicky to service and work on....Im busy servicing one now for a good customer of mine...
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