Author Topic: Combatting TA (tackle addiction) (Read 426248 times)

FishStyx · « **Reply #620 on:** October 02, 2014, 10:07:24 AM »

...and a music system and computer with fast interwebs.

John F · « **Reply #621 on:** October 02, 2014, 10:18:05 AM »

Quote from: 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!

Every angler's dream!

comm29 · « **Reply #622 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

comm29 · « **Reply #623 on:** October 02, 2014, 10:58:19 PM »

comm29 · « **Reply #624 on:** October 02, 2014, 11:00:06 PM »

FishStyx · « **Reply #625 on:** October 03, 2014, 06:24:47 AM »

Sheeeeez Mark... That's like seriously slutworthy

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.

Seventenths · « **Reply #626 on:** October 03, 2014, 07:29:46 AM »

Very nice!!!

shagnrelease · « **Reply #627 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....

FishStyx · « **Reply #628 on:** October 03, 2014, 08:20:32 AM »

Quote from: 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....

You planning on fishing international waters Shag?... Careful, the Chinese will cook you

John F · « **Reply #629 on:** October 03, 2014, 08:28:23 AM »

Quote from: 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....

May the force be upon you Sir!

comm29 · « **Reply #630 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.

Half-Pint · « **Reply #631 on:** October 04, 2014, 12:02:00 PM »

Whoooops

Harvard 16 · « **Reply #632 on:** October 04, 2014, 12:08:05 PM »

Nice job on the baker rigging HP, look like they ready to be used soon?

Half-Pint · « **Reply #633 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

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

only in December!

FishStyx · « **Reply #634 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.

Half-Pint · « **Reply #635 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

FishStyx · « **Reply #636 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.

Rory mundy · « **Reply #637 on:** October 04, 2014, 03:28:04 PM »

Quote from: Half-Pint on October 04, 2014, 12:02:00 PM

Whoooops

my inline VMC after a hour fight

FishStyx · « **Reply #638 on:** October 04, 2014, 03:33:16 PM »

Eish... What were the rod. reel, line and beast?... and did you win?

Rory mundy · « **Reply #639 on:** October 04, 2014, 03:36:11 PM »

18kg long tail stella 5000 8foot airocast 30pound braid 1 hour fight other single on mouth