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Offline bradp

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Grinder captures from Australia
« 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


Another 7-Gill - Reel used was a Shimano Spheros 14000 with 50lb braid
 

Another shot of the above 7-Gill
 

  Another 7-Gill - Reel used was a Shimano Spheros 14000 with 50lb braid



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: )


My one and only Bronzie - Reel used was a Shimano Spheros 14000 with 50lb braid


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:



The Shimano Spheros 14000 with a Stella 20000 handle
 

The Daiwa Emblem Pro 5500



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Re: Grinder captures from Australia
« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2011, 08:27:22 AM »
Very nice catches Brad what sort of range do you fish at with those grinders
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Re: Grinder captures from Australia
« Reply #2 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
« Last Edit: September 27, 2011, 08:36:46 AM by bradp »
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Re: Grinder captures from Australia
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2011, 09:00:56 AM »
Some awesome catches Brad!!  (clap)
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Re: Grinder captures from Australia
« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2011, 09:27:55 AM »
Nice catches there! Welcome to Ultimate and  :shre:
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Re: Grinder captures from Australia
« Reply #5 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?
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Re: Grinder captures from Australia
« Reply #6 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 .
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Re: Grinder captures from Australia
« Reply #7 on: September 27, 2011, 07:27:30 PM »
Superb catches WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Grinder captures from Australia
« Reply #8 on: September 27, 2011, 10:36:20 PM »
 :shre: :welc:   Nice  catches (clap) (clap) (clap)
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Re: Grinder captures from Australia
« Reply #9 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.
 
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Re: Grinder captures from Australia
« Reply #10 on: September 28, 2011, 08:11:38 AM »
Impressive catches and :shre:
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Re: Grinder captures from Australia
« Reply #11 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:
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Re: Grinder captures from Australia
« Reply #12 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!!!!!!
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Re: Grinder captures from Australia
« Reply #13 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 :

 



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 :



Recently I have been using the 3 way cross crane swivels instead of the running sinker
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Re: Grinder captures from Australia
« Reply #14 on: September 29, 2011, 09:58:15 AM »
Interesting...!!  :shre: ++cred!
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Re: Grinder captures from Australia
« Reply #15 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:
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Re: Grinder captures from Australia
« Reply #16 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
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