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General Angling Topics => Shore Angling => THE GRINDER REVOLUTION => Topic started by: bradp on September 27, 2011, 08:24:27 AM

Title: Grinder captures from Australia
Post by: bradp on September 27, 2011, 08:24:27 AM: I have been using "grinders" or spin reels to target sharks off the beaches here for a few years.

I thought i would post some pics of some of the sharks I have caught on my grinders.

Small 7-Gill (Cow Shark) - Reel used was a Daiwa Emblem Pro 5500 with 20lb braid
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/bradp84/5104069c.jpg)

Another 7-Gill - Reel used was a Shimano Spheros 14000 with 50lb braid
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/bradp84/PC260207.jpg)

Another shot of the above 7-Gill
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/bradp84/PC260210-1.jpg)

Another 7-Gill - Reel used was a Shimano Spheros 14000 with 50lb braid
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/bradp84/GillerFeb09.jpg)

A nice size Gummy (Smooth hound) - Reel used was a Daiwa Emblem Pro 5500 with 20lb braid
(Pic taken on the timer as I was fishing alone :hehe: )
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/bradp84/IMG_0502.jpg)

My one and only Bronzie - Reel used was a Shimano Spheros 14000 with 50lb braid
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/bradp84/P2130652.jpg)

and finally my first and biggest 7-Gill - Reel used was Shimano JHX (el cheapo) with 20lb Braid and a 80lb mono hook trace :hehe:

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/bradp84/giller.jpg)

The Shimano Spheros 14000 with a Stella 20000 handle
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/bradp84/reel.jpg)

The Daiwa Emblem Pro 5500
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/bradp84/P2190579.jpg)
Title: Re: Grinder captures from Australia
Post by: Half-Pint on September 27, 2011, 08:27:22 AM: Very nice catches Brad what sort of range do you fish at with those grinders
Title: Re: Grinder captures from Australia
Post by: bradp on September 27, 2011, 08:36:23 AM: Quote from: Half-Pint on September 27, 2011, 08:27:22 AM
Very nice catches Brad what sort of range do you fish at with those grinders

Thanks mate

Distance depends on bait size, but usually no more than 70-80 meters
Title: Re: Grinder captures from Australia
Post by: REEFMAN on September 27, 2011, 09:00:56 AM: Some awesome catches Brad!! (clap)
Title: Re: Grinder captures from Australia
Post by: Naruto on September 27, 2011, 09:27:55 AM: Nice catches there! Welcome to Ultimate and :shre:
Title: Re: Grinder captures from Australia
Post by: Prego on September 27, 2011, 09:31:38 AM: Those 7 Gills are impressive catches on :cg: :tite :cgrts: :rck"

:welc: & :shre:

How about some :clfoto: of edibles catches from your side of the world?
Title: Re: Grinder captures from Australia
Post by: tackle whore on September 27, 2011, 09:38:30 AM: brave man sitting next to the 7 gill like that they love legs , nice catches what rods you using -model,brand etc .
Title: Re: Grinder captures from Australia
Post by: WalkersKiller on September 27, 2011, 07:27:30 PM: Superb catches WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Grinder captures from Australia
Post by: Manuel Junior on September 27, 2011, 10:36:20 PM: :shre: :welc: Nice catches (clap) (clap) (clap)
Title: Re: Grinder captures from Australia
Post by: bradp on September 28, 2011, 01:29:00 AM: Quote from: tackle whore on September 27, 2011, 09:38:30 AM
brave man sitting next to the 7 gill like that they love legs , nice catches what rods you using -model,brand etc .

You're not wrong!! They are angry little buggers

The rod I am using is the Daiwa Saltiga Surf Ballistic.

http://daiwafishing.com.au/?p=4380 (http://daiwafishing.com.au/?p=4380)
Title: Re: Grinder captures from Australia
Post by: Mudcrab on September 28, 2011, 08:11:38 AM: Impressive catches and :shre:
Title: Re: Grinder captures from Australia
Post by: REEFMAN on September 28, 2011, 08:58:48 AM: Brad, run us through some of the technical aspects please...?

What make braid are you using? What leader? Make, length and strength? What knots? :tkx:
Title: Re: Grinder captures from Australia
Post by: vismal on September 28, 2011, 05:07:28 PM: well done mate,some awesome catches,that bronsie must have given you mielies on that light braid!!!!!!
Title: Re: Grinder captures from Australia
Post by: bradp on September 29, 2011, 07:50:00 AM: Inedibles
Braid : 50lb Finns

Leader : 80-100lb Jinkai Red shock leader long enough to have one wrap on the spool when the rig is in casting position.

Knots : Double uni knot to a short bimini in the braid.

Rig :

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/bradp84/RIGWITHGRAP.jpg)

Edibles
Braid : 20lb Finns or 20lb PowerPro Depth Hunter

Leader : 40-60lb Jinkai Red shock leader long enough to have one wrap on the spool when the rig is in casting position

Knots : Double uni knot to a short bimini in the braid.

Rig :

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/bradp84/TWOHOOK.jpg)

Recently I have been using the 3 way cross crane swivels instead of the running sinker
Title: Re: Grinder captures from Australia
Post by: REEFMAN on September 29, 2011, 09:58:15 AM: Interesting...!! :shre: ++cred!
Title: Re: Grinder captures from Australia
Post by: bradp on September 30, 2011, 01:06:40 AM: Quote from: REEFMAN on September 29, 2011, 09:58:15 AM
Interesting...!! :shre: ++cred!

I know that it probably seems a little primitive compared to some of the rigs/techniques you guys use, but they work.

Plus here in Aus we are well behind you guys and the UK when it comes to Surfcasting tackle availability :caveman:
Title: Re: Grinder captures from Australia
Post by: Half-Pint on September 30, 2011, 06:59:29 AM: Those catches are definitely not behind us in terms of quality and as for the rigs, they can't be that primitive if they produce those fish