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adam harvey (Adamh)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 14, 2008 - 9:22 am: | |
DANG, Abdul, that sounds like one of those words from the old Spiderman cartoons, DANG, POW, WHOOSH......LOL HE HE HE...
How's it going?
Adam |
Abdul Latif (Jigwrex)
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DANG!!!!!!
No DOG FIGHT saltigas or 20K stellas are available! ONLY the blue 6500 EXPEDITION SALTIGA.
Any comments? |
adam harvey (Adamh)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 14, 2008 - 5:06 am: | |
Great to see a different topic being discussed guys, i have learnt a lot from the last 2 weeks, which reel to buy, which rod to use for GT's, the famous GT's!! and now how to fish for these big b*ggers.....lol
All in all, very educational and like Amir being new to sea fishing it is very useful information. Thanks guys.
Adam |
udupa kanadiga (Udupa)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 14, 2008 - 3:13 am: | |
hi guys
actually you really cant really cast poppers with the trevala rods because they have very flexible blanks and are at their longest 6'6.what you can use them for is bait fishing and lure casting for light game apart from jigging.the thing is that gt poppers are generally in the range of 100 to 200 grams and you need a rod that can handle those weights.
cheers |
Amir Mufti (Amir)
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Thank Ijlal,
Very clear now.
rgds |
Syed Ijlal Hussain (Ijlal)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 14, 2008 - 2:39 am: | |
Amir,
GT's can be caught on any of the methods you have listed but are specifically targeted by a method called popping.
Popping is a specialized form of spinning whereby you cast or throw your lure (popper in case of popping) as far as possible and start retrieving it by winding your reel. You also supplement this with jerks and twitches with your rod to give different types of actions to the popper giving it semblance of fleeing baitfish.
Thanks,
Ijlal |
Amir Mufti (Amir)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 14, 2008 - 1:28 am: | |
Are GT's caught through trolling or jigging & bottoming. If trolling is the methodology to catch GT's then distance should not be a concern as you can set up the rod on the boat and loosen (dheel)the reel so that the rupala or lure covers distance as much is required whereas if other methods such as jigging & bottoming is used then we might need to cover distance. |
Syed Ijlal Hussain (Ijlal)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 14, 2008 - 1:16 am: | |
Hi Amir,
This is a good question.
People who regularly chase GT's are of the opinion that fish get spooked due to boat engine noise etc. They recommend a minimum cast of 60-70 yards. This is where the Carpenters and Fishermans, etc. come into their own class. There are many strong boat rods around but few that can really cast as well.
Another reason to cast as far away as possible is because you get to cover more distance on your retrieve, thereby increasing your chances of finding a fish.
Hope the experienced guys can add to this for benefit of all.
Thanks,
Ijlal |
Amir Mufti (Amir)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 14, 2008 - 12:33 am: | |
Hi Ijlal,
My question may seem immaturish as I know very little about fishing but then if i dont ask questions then I may never learn.What i want to say is that GT's would most likely be fished through boats so why would we want to cast very far to catch GT's (this is in reference to the Shimano rods discussion).
Your input will be appreciated.
rgds |
Syed Ijlal Hussain (Ijlal)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 11:57 pm: | |
I wouldn't say Trevalla rods are general purpose as this range was developed by Shimano as part of their Butterfly Jigging System, but you can use them to cast for GT's. The problem with them is you would have to cast very heavy lures to get any considerable distance, and distance is highly important in popping for GT's. |
Syed Ijlal Hussain (Ijlal)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 11:46 pm: | |
Rami,
We were discussing casting from a boat using poppers.
Thanks,
Ijlal |
Syed Ijlal Hussain (Ijlal)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 11:41 pm: | |
Hey Pranab,
I broke my leg...need any further proof if I am serious about fishing? 
Cheers,
Ijlal |
Syed Ijlal Hussain (Ijlal)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 11:36 pm: | |
Udupa,
I am sure you only will be able to catch the big brutes near reefs and heavy structure. Back home we used to catch many small trevallies including GT's up to 10lb near rocky shoreline and near an island but the only GT's in the 50-100lb range I know of were caught over a certain shipwreck.
Thanks,
Ijlal |
PRANAB (Seaexplorer)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 10:59 pm: | |
Hi guys ,
Well it feels nice that the forum after long time talking only about fishing . Thanks to you all . I am happy within a short period of time fishermen from proving for the first time that they are serious about fishing . Please carry it on guys . I love the forum this way when there are no fights .
with regards
pranab
pranab |
Rami Tamimi (Rtamimi)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 10:54 am: | |
Ijlal, Udupa raised a good question, are we talking about cast form shore for GT or boat fishing? For boats, you can use a 7ft rod rated for 6oz. but for beach cating, it's a different ball game.
If you want to cast 6oz or higher, I suggest investing in some heavy rods. YOu can for the Breakaway LDX, Saltiga Ballistic Surf rods, or Basspro ocean master rods or cabelas salt striker rods....or you have one custom built for the purpose of casting heaving wieghts.
there'sa rod called AFAW (Any Fish Any Where) they're custom built by a guy in Florida, they rage from $300 and up... they can cast easily 8oz and they are used to catch Sharks from the beach..I'll let your imagination do the rest about the stength and durabilities of these rods.
http://www.floridasurffishing.com/
above is the website and also they some nice info about surf fishing...useful rigs too.
Thanks
Rami |
udupa kanadiga (Udupa)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 7:33 am: | |
i was seriously under the impression that we were talking about gt popping over reefs and structure and not open water or beach fishing. |
Syed Ijlal Hussain (Ijlal)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 6:53 am: | |
...and some of these records were created back in the '80s when there were no Stellas and no Saltigas, and the most expensive Penn/Daiwa/Shimano spinning reels would not have cost more than $100. |
Syed Ijlal Hussain (Ijlal)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 6:48 am: | |
Well, well!
Not denying what you have written, there still are men AND WOMEN around the world who do catch GT's on light tackle.
Being an active IGFA member, here is a list of a few line class world records for GT from their World Record Game Fishes Book 2008:
Mens 6kg (12lb) line class: 37.2kg / 82lb 0oz
Mens 8kg (16lb) line class: 39.5kg / 87lb 1oz
Mens 10kg (20lb) line class: 43.4kg / 95lb 10oz
Mens 15kg (30lb) line class: 51.5kg / 113lb 8oz
Womens 6kg (12lb) line class: 35.0kg / 77lb 2oz
Womens 8kg (16lb) line class: 24.94kg / 55lb 0oz
Womens 10kg (20lb) line class: 27.0kg / 59lb 8oz
Womens 15kg (30lb) line class: 38.4kg / 84lb 11oz
I have not included 2, 4, 8, 50, 80 and 130lb line classes, as I just wanted to present a few stats.
Of course, a person using 20lb line will definitely not use it on a 50lb rod unless he wants his line to snap very easily.
My question is: If they can do it, why can't you and I? 
Cheers,
Ijlal |
udupa kanadiga (Udupa)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 5:03 am: | |
btw the queenies were caught near sadiyat island.the fishing inshore,especially round the powerlines and the corniche strech has really suffered because of all the construction activity and stuff.also we bought our carpenters for 400$ and this setup can be used for spinning for billfish,dogtooth,tuna,amberjack and other pellagics so its not like you're only going to fish GT with it.
cheers |
udupa kanadiga (Udupa)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 4:52 am: | |
quite contrary man.the truth is that up till about a couple of years ago we were fishing daiwa sealine rods and reels and we'd landed a lot of kingfish ,queenfish cobia grouper and different types of trevally on that tackle and when we discovered gt fishing we thought ,well its just another trevally only bigger and we thought that the rest of the world was insane to invest in a reel that weighs a kg and is worth 700$ and rods that are 600$.but once we'd actually hooked and lost a couple of fish and been in situations where the fish were completely unstoppable we realised that the only way to stop these guys was heavier and stronger tackle that was purpose built.if you do buy a proper gt setup and take good care of it,its going to last you a lifetime.some of the worlds best anglers have broken some very strong rods while gt popping so its not just a matter of experience.
Gt fishing is a whole different ball game and when its crunch time you better bring the right bat.trust me, we learnt the hard way and i'm just trying to save you lot of trouble
cheers |
Syed Ijlal Hussain (Ijlal)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 4:00 am: | |
You are welcome Amir! Yep, I am getting better by the day but the day I would be able to go out and fish still seems far away. 
Cheers,
Ijlal |
Syed Ijlal Hussain (Ijlal)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 3:53 am: | |
Hey Udu,
First of all, nice queenies! By the way did you catch them on the stretch of water that extends beyond Coriche Al-Qurm (besides those high tension transmission lines leading to powerhouse?)
I will insha-Allah (God willing) land some GT's on my 15-30 lb Penn Slammer let alone a heavy Ugly Stick, but let me get well first.
I did acclaim GT as the hardest fighting fish pound for pound, so it is unfair to blame me for saying it is overrated
Another fact is fish do not break rods, it is always the angler himself who breaks his rod. I can make a silly mistake and break my rod too, and with GT's the margin of error is minimal.
The Carpenters you own are definitely the best weapons for these fish but not everybody here has the capacity to get a $1000 rod for one particular fish. While lacking many of the qualities of the Carpenters, I can guarantee you a similar spec Ugly will outlive a Carpenter, so it was suggested for the "POOR" of this forum as an alternate. In fact, I was going to order one for myself but then I got this slammer here for quite a bargain and decided it would have to do for now.
You most probably started fishing with the best tackle available. People like me started with limited resources and still managed some pretty decent fish on quite ordinary tackle so do try to understand others' points of view too.
Hope you can understand...
Cheers,
Ijlal |
Amir Mufti (Amir)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 3:45 am: | |
Thanks Ijlal,
Hopefully you are doing well on the recovery side.
rgds |
Syed Ijlal Hussain (Ijlal)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 3:05 am: | |
Hello Amir,
The fish you are holding is probably a Javelin Grunter, as I could not see the characteristic black spots of the Silver Grunt. Anyhow, both are similar to each other and locally called Naqroor (wrongly Nagroor). Back home it is called 'Dhotar'.
Just for the sake of better identification, try to hold your fish with fins erect in future.
Thanks,
Ijlal |
udupa kanadiga (Udupa)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 3:02 am: | |
in my opinion the stuff like the trevalas and penns are more multi purpose rods while the jigwrexes and saltiga hiramasas are more dedicated jigging rods mainly because vertical jigging is less popular in the west as it is in the east.and on reels,i've used both the saltiga dogfight and the stella, and there's very little between them.i usually opt for the stella just because i like the sound of the drag and my father usually fishes the saltiga.both some of the best reels in the world and its completely a matter of personal choice which reel you prefer.i have to say though that a gt is no ordinary fish and i know some people think that its overrated but until you're actually connected to a gt you cannot begin to imagine how strong they are.a 100 lb sailfish pales in comparison and using ordinary gear will leave you with a broken rod or a broken reel,lost lures and terminals and most of all, a lot of lost fish.it is not impossible to land a gt on an ugly stick paired to an ordinary reel but it would be a feat and i would love to see it done.
cheers |
Syed Ijlal Hussain (Ijlal)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 2:36 am: | |
Pranab,
Buddy it is true you sometimes write on half information. I am referring to the Saltiga you were insisting upon at being sold for around $300 on eBay. As it was an auction, it finally closed at the bid of $501.00 resulting in the reel not being sold as the RESERVE PRICE was not met! Now, the SA-Z6000GT is sold for $799.95 so how do you expect somebody will sell it to you for $300, especially a new in box one? The cheapest range of Saltiga spinning reels are the Saltiga Surf and Saltiga Blast; both sell for around 400 dollars, but are not considered to be of the same high quality as the more expensive Saltigas.
Try doing some homework before getting excited!
Cheers,
Ijlal |
Amir Mufti (Amir)
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Caught this one on Friday from Creek park using shrimps . Not sure which fish it is.
Hopefully the below link works. Pls let me know if the link works or not as its the first time iam uploading a picture
http://profile.imageshack.us/user/amirmufti/ |
Syed Ijlal Hussain (Ijlal)
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Rami,
Thanks for the info on OF's.
Rami and Abdul Latif,
Shimano Trevallas and Jigwrexes, Daiwa Saltigas, Penn International Torques are all good rods capable of handling GT's. Problem is they are meant to jig with, not to cast 3-6 oz poppers a long distance. Jigs are normally quite heavy.
Thanks,
Ijlal |
udupa kanadiga (Udupa)
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hi all
went to the corniche today morning.water was kind of dirty brown.the lure fishing was slow so i dug up some bait from the rocks and caught these three.1st n live crab,snd on snail and third on the trusty rapala floater.
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RONALD DSOUZA (Ronald)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 1:25 am: | |
Hi Pranab,
You have crossed 500. Keep up you good work, take it easy.
Si Kim- Congrats and sorry to know that you lost what was almost yours. Wish you better luck next time.
Amir- Congrats, on your catach at Creek park.
I was planning for next week end at creek park.
Udupa; - Nice photos and good catch. Keep it up.
Regards,
Ronald |
PRANAB (Seaexplorer)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 12:53 am: | |
Thanks abdul,
I wanted every one to know what we were discussing over the phone . As i really found justification in your logic i wanted you to write it yourself .
regards
pranab |
Abdul Latif (Jigwrex)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 12:17 am: | |
Ok, here goes......
For fast moving fishes, fast reels will be required due to minimise line slacks which can "snap" once the "bugger" make a last minute run for its life.
However, faster reels (with high gear ratio) will be abit heavier to crank under load compared to lower speed ones BUT one is supposed to pull the fish via rod pumping and then crank the line slacks and not through cranking only.
Additionally I personally dont think anybody can withstand anything beyond 15kgs of drag. Try holding a load of ONLY five kilos with your arms fully stretched horizontally!!!!!! How long can you withstand?????
No proffesional/well seasoned fisherman would full lock the drag of the reel to the max because:
a) it will put so much stress on the reel
b) and rod
b) the line will most probably snap
This is why we always see in fishing videos, no mater how "top end" the reels are....it seemed to still be giving out lines. Its done intentionally so as not to cause harm to both the reel and rod. Additionally the drag set is meant to exhaust/tire the fish after sometime thus it will be easier to reel it in . This is also the main reason why the fishes they bring up will seem to be almost limp as opposed to be still "jumping" or struggling furiously.
Back to the speed/ratio, it will be totally up to personal prefferences as some people prefer higher speed while others the slower one. When jigging with a high speed reel, the action is mainly caused by the cranking as opposed to jigging with a slower speed one which will require more rod action participation.
Cheers! |
PRANAB (Seaexplorer)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 11:48 pm: | |
Dear abdul ,
I want you to write about what we were discussing about the retrive ratio for GT i found your logic very good specially about the slackness . I want you to explain it for the benefit of others .
with regards
pranab
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Abdul Latif (Jigwrex)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 11:33 pm: | |
Guys,
Been planning and ready for fishing shootouts BUT to my bad luck, the winds had been very strong last two weekends. The trips were cancelled the very last minute i.e the night before due the "no go" from the marine department.
I had everything prepared. The gears, refreshments and stuff were ready to go.
I had been VERY MUCH deprived of my weekly dose of fishing for the past two weeks. I think I need to do it soon OTHERWISE I will go "ga ga"!
Pranab - It might had been the fishing deprivation which had caused me to become "a bit" on the critical side on you buddy. Please forgive me........PLEASE!!!!!!!!!
Anyhow, hope a dose of the Dog Fight Saltiga can be of some help......within the next few days!!!!!! (.....pray that it will not make it even worse.....)
now.....does anybody know if there is a "fishing action" patch (.....just like the nicotine patch)available....ANTWHERE?
This CRAVING is killing me!!!!!!!!
Cheers! |
PRANAB (Seaexplorer)
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Dear abdul ,
Really i never get upset wile i try to learn something about fishing . And i know you go more times in sea than me . I am just trying to learn . I am not ashamed to learn more its a process . So please educate me if i am wrong .
STELLA FA
Model Line Retrieve Per Crank (in.) Line Capacity (# Test/Yards) Max Drag (lbs.) Ball Bearings Roller Bearings Gear Ratio Weight (oz.)
STL5000FA 37 10/240, 12/195, 14/165 22.5 15 1 5.7:1 13.2
STL6000FA 42 12/265, 16/170, 20/120 44.0 15 1 5.7:1 23.6
STL8000FA 40 12/325, 16/250, 20/185 44.0 15 1 5.0:1 22.8
STL10000FA 47 12/500, 16/330, 20/22 65.0 15 1 6.0:1 31.4
STL20000FA 41 20/460, 25/380, 30/320 58.0 15 1
4.4:1 32.6
http://fish.shimano.com/catalog/fish/products/group_detail.jsp?FOLDER% 3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302036664&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=140847439518127 0&bmUID=1208067435339
If you go to this shimano offical page you will get this datas . It says stella STL10000 FA has max drag ( lbs) 65 . Whear as stella STL 20000 FA has max drag (lbs) 58 . Yes you are correct that they differ in gear ratio and line capacity . The reason i told stella 10000 has max drag because it saw it here .
Really i want to know did i get wrong information . If i did i want to know the right thing . And would any one tell me what is comparison or relation i would rather say about max drag unit and kgs .
Can i derive if stella 10000 as the claim has got max drag of 65 lbs means it can handle almost a fish of 32.5 kgs easily .
I would say its my lack of knowlege thts why i am asking these stupid questions . Because some of the manufacturers dont even write what is the max drag capability of a reel .
Abdul if you can explain my doubts i would be grateful or any one else who knows a little more than me . Because one thing i believe i dotn have any kind of ego as far as it goes about learning anything .
Because people with bigger egos remains ignorant for the rest of their lives he he . I better learn when i got so many exp fishermen around me.
But having said that i think fishing is a dangerous disease because it pushes people beyong their limits to get things they cant afford . Chua ones told me we shold both go to a doctor . Because going to a doctor might only need 200 dirhams. But a dawia isidai can cost us 2500 he he
With regards
pranab
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Amir Mufti (Amir)
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Went to creek park on Friday morning at 8am. Managed to catch three decent size fishes. One of them being about 10 inches. Left after 40 minutes as it got too hot.
rgds |
Abdul Latif (Jigwrex)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 2:41 pm: | |
Pranab,
Just a bit concerned about your habit of posting/writing about something without verifing which will damage your credibility.
I also know few others who feel the same about you.
The max drag ratIngs of 10k & 20k Stellas are similar, only differences are ratios & line capacity.
Just because I am getting a Dog Fight Saltiga, doesn't imply I want to catch a dog tooth tuna with it.
I just want a highly versatile gear which can be used in numerous applications as opposed to be highly limited to certain applications only.
I am also not as rich as what you had protrayed but just trying to ensure all the things that I buy will serve me well for most if not all of my requirements as opposed having to keep one whole warehouse of arsenals.
No hard feelings pal & although wanting a Dog Fight(Saltiga), don't want to be involved in one...he..he..he Catch my drift?
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PRANAB (Seaexplorer)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 12:54 pm: | |
Hey guys ,
I heard some guys went off port rashid this week end beside kim . Who all went . Any news of the catch .
regards
pranab |
PRANAB (Seaexplorer)
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hi udu ,
Nice catch on 8 lb . congrats .
regards
pranab |
PRANAB (Seaexplorer)
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hi abdul ,
I dont know what is the drag of daiwa dogfight but i had a notion that stella 10000 has the max drag in the market . I might be wrong but please correct me if i am . I am always willing to learn . And not among those who are so egoistic . As i always say fishing is a like a learning curve . And i always claim i am at the bottom of the curve .
I am the only person on this forum who never gets upset with others comments . He he other wise i would hv left the forum like many of my friends who used to write over here regularly .
Yes its your money i agree . I know you love the black reel . I just gave my opinion . Its the same when i told accurate i like . Its personal preferences .
For me right now i dont have money to buy any one of them . So please dont think i am trying to influence your decision .
Thats why i categorised the reels and told they are for different niche market . I started this reel discussion just to divert the attention for the dog fight which was going in the forum . Nothing else buddy . Like i started the rod discussion .
With regards
pranab |
Rami Tamimi (Rtamimi)
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Abdul, I think we're talking about the same kinds of rod just different name. east Vs. west.
I live in the west part of the world and you're in the east part.
Also, Diawa saltiga came out with new line of jigging rods as well.
try the Basspro offshore jigging rods. good but not the best. also, Okuma has one new jigging rod that's a bang for the buck.
Thanks
Rami |
Abdul Latif (Jigwrex)
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As jigging rods are concerned, the SHIMANO JIGWREX Iike mine is one of the best value for money thus VERY popular in the far east..
Rated up to PE8 i.e. 80lbs. Mine is rated PE5 & very light.weight for about US230.
The Caranx Kaibutsu is Shimano's range of popping rods, also very popular back home. Daiwa Monster mesh is also a very popular popping rod. Same pricing as the Kaibutsu about US350.
cheers! |
Rami Tamimi (Rtamimi)
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One other reel for the money. Try the Cabelas salt striker metal. check the reviews about it. for the price and performance it will and did beat the most expensive ones. I have SSM 60 and SS65 ... the SS65 caught a 35lb jack wtih a 40LB PP on a diawa 7ft rod. amazing performance for the price.
Thanks |
Rami Tamimi (Rtamimi)
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Ijlal,
The OF rods ..are very heavy for castin g..they can handle 6oz. but my choice for Gt is the Shimano Travala...they range form 99.00 to $200. they are the best ..light weight an very very strong. I use the Finnor for heavy buttom fishing. the rods are mix, so not that light but very powerfull. I had to wait 2 weeks before i got mine ..as the heavy one get sent directly from the Manufacturer.
Shimano came out with a new very new jigging system ...can't remember the name as they use the most hard and unusual names.. check them at www.tackledirect.com
any jigging rod by shimano can be used for GT, drifting, buttom an trolling.
also, check www.huntforbigfish.com
this guy uses shimano and puts them into the test.
Thanks |
udupa kanadiga (Udupa)
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a few queenies over the weekend
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[URL=http://imageshack.us][IMG]http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/442/queen020om4.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
8 lb line
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Abdul Latif (Jigwrex)
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Pranab,
I dont want to be rude BUT my money thus my choice & PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK prior to posting BEFORE others start doubting your credibility.
cheers!
p/s please double the max drag ratings |
PRANAB (Seaexplorer)
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Dear abdul ,
Here is what you are looking for
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Daiwa-Saltiga-Z-6500-H-DOGFIGHT-6500H-Spinnig- Reel_W0QQitemZ130214039498QQihZ003QQcategoryZ36164QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZW D1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247QQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q 2el1247QQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247QQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247
But as i told you the price is three fold compared to the one i suggested
with regards
pranab |
PRANAB (Seaexplorer)
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Dear abdul ,
Did u see what i wrote . I said the black one which you are looking for is gone . Read it properly .
The blue reel which i posted here is good enough for a GT . You can read the manual for it . Hope that helps . And this is also much within the budget . USD 300 is not that expensive for a mussandam trip .
So i think the fish for mussandam can be tamed with this reel . You dont need a 6500 dogfight which is more expensive . But if you say i would fish both in brunei and mussandam ok then it only justifies .
Its like driving a merc in a indian village . I dont think we got any dog tooth here in omani waters . Having said that i take back my words if they are really present .
With regards
pranab
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Abdul Latif (Jigwrex)
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Pranab,
Go have your eyes checked!
I am going for Saltiga 6500 Dog fight, NEVER MENTIONED 6000.
ONLY the Dog Fight 6500 is in jet black with gold highlights.
Don't really think you got all the RIGHT MANUALS as you claimed.
Better get youir facts right before posting ..... as what I had always advised you to do.
cheers! |
Amir Mufti (Amir)
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Hi guys,
A few days ago, there was a discussion on inflattable boats.
Are there any rules & regulations of hitting Dubai water with one of those boats.
rgds |
Syed Ijlal Hussain (Ijlal)
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Dear Rami,
As you are using Fin-nor Offshore rod with you Fin-nor reel, please advise if this rod is any good for casting 3-4 oz weights to a reasonable distance? Fin-nor does not specify how much weight this rod is capable of casting otherwise the 40 and 50lb class spinning rods seem to be good budget alternatives for GT popping.
Thanks,
Ijlal |
adam harvey (Adamh)
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Hey Guys!
I checked in a week ago and you were talking about reels then...!! I went out today shore fishing down behind Marina mall here in Abu Dhabi and apart from a nice bite from the first cast this morning, drew a blank. it's getting quite hot i here now for me what with being used to rain,snow,sleet,hail,fog,wind and all the other bad weather that i have to pack up and come home by 12 noon as the sun is up and cooking by then.
How did the trip on the boat go Friday????
Hope you are all well?
Best regards.
Adam |
Syed Ijlal Hussain (Ijlal)
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What sort of rod is required for GT's?
For one, you would require a 7 to 8ft spinning rod with a very strong butt and a fast tip action to be able to cast your popper as far as possible. The rod should have lots of pulling power as you can never crank in a big GT with a spinning reel, not even with the most expensive ones. Heavy drag reels will only help you stop the fish from cutting you off on the reef.
GT anglers use specialized Japanese made Carpenter rods for GT popping but these are not everybody's ball game. Costing anywhere from $600 upto $1000, they are not within everybody's budget. So what does a poor man do? The solution is quite inexpensive: Buy a 7ft Shakespeare Ugly Stick Big Water rod rated to throw 1-6 oz lures and get the guides changed to Fuji SiC if you intends using braid. I have a friend back home who caught a 77lb GT on this rod with ease.
I agree GT is pound for pound the hardest fighting fish but feel there is too much hype around it. It still is a fish and fighting it patiently will bring it to boat 90% of the time. Well I need to get well soon to prove or disprove it! 
Thanks,
Ijlal |
PRANAB (Seaexplorer)
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hi abdul ,
There is this one available for you . If i had the money i will definately go for this one
Item number: 170208910170 in ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/NIB-DAIWA-SALTIGA-Z6000GT-SALTWATER-SPINNING-REEL_ W0QQitemZ170208910170QQihZ007QQcategoryZ36164QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQ cmdZViewItem
See the item its a beauty throw away price go for it abdul
regards
pranab
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PRANAB (Seaexplorer)
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Dear kim ,
Please use www.imageshack.us for uploading photos . Its self explanatory once you go to the site . Just browse the snap you want to upload then cut and paste the forum link . Thats it . We all want to enjoy the pics pls try to upload them to spice up the forum .
Any one else who went for fishing in the deep blue post pics for the less fortunate ones like us and ijlal.
regards
pranab
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PRANAB (Seaexplorer)
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Guys ,
As we have spoken about reels so much can we move on to some good jigging rods and also which rods are best fitted for GT fights . As you all know i am a big zero in deep sea fishing , i would lv to know a few names and their plus and minus sides along with the prices .
Yes rami i got a jigging rod frm abdul . Thanks to him as i dont have any words to express my gratitude .
With regards
pranab
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PRANAB (Seaexplorer)
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hi guys ,
Well my research is coming to end as far as sea spinning reel is concerned . I have manuals of all the major brans .
SALTIGA,STELLA ,950SS , ZEEBASS,VANSTALL,FINNOR ,ACCURATE .
I found out most of the sea anglers are divided into two major groups . SALTIGA AND STELLA . Asian anglers prefer SALTIGA over stella . US anglers prefer STELLA .
Both are good reels . STELLA requires more i love your term TLC . In fact i came to know about this one and a half years back from my us friends .
That though stella being a beautiful reel with max drag capabilities they need TLC .
Saltiga requires less TLC as abdul rightly said all metal construction like penn 950 ss and also ACCURATE 30L.
So rough handler of reels i think should go for SALTIGA ,ACCURATE,PEEN OR FINNOR .
I want to add here all are good reels but positioned for different niche market . People with more budget SALTIGA , ACCURATE .
PENN and FINNOR for low budget guys . A few words about finnor . The oldest among all and their drag are exellent . I can say penn and finnor are value for money . For poor guys like us . he he thats why i own a PENN 950 SS . These two brands needs less TLC (thanks rami for such a lovely word )
For richer guys like my friend ABBAS
VANSTALL, ZEEBASS
Very expensive but of course beauties .
For addicts with money who always dreams about fishing like my friend abdul .
SALTIGA 6000Z ( by the way abdul i saw this reel on ebay with 1 day 7 hours left going for USD 389 ) I tried your no but could not get through .I wanted some one who can get it as i did not have money right now .Yes it was the black one with gold edge . By the way i think SALTIGA wins the race marginally as its light and also retreive is faster which is required for GT in the mussandam . The only neg side is the saltiga drag is lesser than stella or accurate . But then again accurate is little heavier . I totally agree with abdul that jigging all day needs lighter reels . But if its bottom fishing it dosenot matter that much where you dont need to do the shaking stuff .
with regards
pranab
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Abdul Latif (Jigwrex)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, April 11, 2008 - 5:33 pm: | |
The Saltigas will require less TLC compared to the Stellas due to the ALL METAL CONSTRUCTION. No flimsy plastic trimmings AND also due to the extra bearing which reduced the flex/stress of the shaft during fish fights.
The gearing is also a bit tougher than the Stellas BUT will not be as smooth as a Shimano due to the SOLID GEARING.
Cheers! |
Rami Tamimi (Rtamimi)
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Hey,
They are bulky no doubt about it, but for performance, I have a OF95 match to their Rod. used twice for Goliath Grouper for fish around 200lb. performed perfectly and drag was perfect to stop the fish from running into cover.This is my go to spinner reel if I dont want to use Conventional reels.
Pranab, For jigging go with Daiwa Saltiga and they have rods made to match the jigging reels too. But I think you have now your jigging rod.
One other note pranab, high price reels require alot of soft handling and TLC(Tender Loving and care). You need to perform the maintenance on them more frequent than other cheaper reels. they are so good but so delicate.
Good Luck |
Abdul Latif (Jigwrex)
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From what I heard & read, the gears tend to fail if cranked under heavy load...i.e. while fighting a big fish
But no doubt, very high weight to price ratio! |
Syed Ijlal Hussain (Ijlal)
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Fin-Nor Offshores are the largest spinners around; the OF95 holds 600 yds of 20lb mono or 100lb braid and they do have mega-drags! I wanted to buy one some time ago but did a little research and found performance and material issues, so decided against them.
Ijlal |
Rami Tamimi (Rtamimi)
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Abdul Latif, You're right about the weight of the Fin nor..it's very heavy but asa reel capabilities... I don't think anything in the market can beat for the price. as for jigging, saltiga is by far my favorite..I have a saltiga surf and I love it and use it alot for jigging as well.
Thanks
Rami |
Abdul Latif (Jigwrex)
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The Fin Nor is a good value for money. High line capacity with quite a capable drag system HOWEVER, is THE heaviest spinner around.
Can't imagine having to jig whole day with a spinner which weigh 1kg+(reel only without line)! |
Rami Tamimi (Rtamimi)
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Hi Pranab,
Give a try to Fin-Nor offshore 95...and forget anything else...just my thought
Good Luck |
Abdul Latif (Jigwrex)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, April 10, 2008 - 9:20 am: | |
Pranab,
Back to the subject of the reels.....
The accurate spinners have excellent drags (world's first patented twin drag system) BUT have gears realibility issues! Probably due to the fact that these are the first spinners they ever make. It will take them some time to learn the tricks from well experienced manufacturers like Shimano, Daiwa, Van Stal and Penn.
Cheers!
p/s simply can't wait to see my BLACK BEAUTY within the next. few days!
oh boy...oh boy...oh boy! |
si kim (Eunbitsae)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, April 10, 2008 - 1:08 am: | |
Dear Abdul,
Sorry for my being unable to join your tomorrow's fishing session. One of my old friends is coming to Dubai. Original arrival was planned today but he suddenly changed his schedule to tomorrow. I have to pick him up from the airport.
Good luck for your tomorrow's fishing. Tomorrow if you happened to catch a beautiful "queen" with a green rapala on her mouth, please bring the fish to me. She is mine!! hehehehe...
Regards,
SiKim |
si kim (Eunbitsae)
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Dear Pranab,
Sorry but dunno how to post a photo.
We caught a lot of fish but last night we had a sashimi party with all the famailies of my colleagues. The fish are all in our stomach. hehehe...
Actually we didn't take all the fish we caught. we took only appropriate quantity for the sashimi party and the rest were given to the boat driver. Sashimi could be eaten only when the fish are fresh. After more than 7~8 hours from the catch, you cannot cook the fish as a sashimi. Sorry, pal.
Regards,
SiKim |
Abdul Latif (Jigwrex)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, April 10, 2008 - 12:45 am: | |
Hi Kim,
Glad to hear of such a good experience you have yesterday!
Sorry to hear about you loosing the lure BUT at least you had a good fight with it. The Queen fish flesh will have nice chewey texture if made ito sushi or sashimi. Just make sure you fillet it from the extra ordinary tough "leather like" skin.
Unlike the baraccudas, the quennies will fight from "hook ups" till it dies.
So it appeared that you had got yourself few more jigging gears...heh?
Cheers! |
PRANAB (Seaexplorer)
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dear kim ,
Nice catch buddy . Photos please what ever you have . Would lv to see the catch . By the way where is my susi invitation . You have enough fish now .
with regards
pranab |
Abdul Latif (Jigwrex)
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Guys,
Got 02slots for boat fishing session tomorrow morning. Anybody interested?
Location - meet at Heritage village at Shindaga @0545
Timing - 0600 till 1130
cost per person - AED150
Gears - Bring your own or normal hand lines are provided
Format - trolling and bottom fishing
Please call me on 050 5528348
Cheers! |
si kim (Eunbitsae)
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Fishing Report off Port Rashid.
Yesterday, I went out to the sea on a boat from Dubai heritage village with my three colleagues who are absolute novices, fishing for the first time in their life. I had three jigging rods to lend to my colleagues and I myself used a 7" casting rod for bottom fishing. But we got a lot sheri and sultan ibrahim, 5 catfish, 2 trevally, etc. My novice colleagues were surprised at what we could catch and at once they became fishing fans. hehehe..
At a spot while bottom fishing, we found a lot of queen fish chasing small fish near to the surface. Immediately I cast a floating rapala and hooked up a huge one. When hooked, wow!! it jumped high to the sky. It was my first time to see such a beautiful jump!! Nice fighting followed thereafter. For about 15 minutes, my medium heavy action rod was bent in a "hook" shape and the drag screamed. When both the fish and I were almost exhausted, I managed to pull the fish just beside the boat. Half of its body was out of the water. The boat driver came and helped me pulling up the fish by holding my line. (he didn't have a gaff on the boat.) When it was pulled up completely out of the water, alas, the fish squirmed and the knot of the rapala was cut. It disappeared like a lightening with my rapala on her mouth.
I tried casting rapala again and again but already the school of the fish moved to other place. It was at least 3 feet long. I regret to loose the opportunity to take a photo with the "queen", but I'm satisfied with the nice fighting she had with me.
Regards,
SiKim |
Syed Ijlal Hussain (Ijlal)
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Dear Pranab,
I did a little research on the net and would suggest you to stay away from the Accurate TwinSpins. If I had the kind of money you have to spend on a spinner , my choices would be Saltiga, Stella and TwinSpin in that order.
Just my tuppence...
Cheers,
Ijlal |
Abdul Latif (Jigwrex)
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Pranab,
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder!
To you its the Accurate, to me its the Saltiga Dogfight.
Just have a look at the pic as attached...
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BTW the gear ratio of Accurate Twinspin 30L is 4.0:1 (6.1:1 for the non "L" model) and weight is the same, at 907gms while the Saltiga Dogfight is having 6.2:1 ratio weighing only 830gms.
Simply LOVE the anodised JET BLACK with GOLD highlights!
Cheers!
p/s I will let you DROOL, while admiring mine sometime end of this month!....Just promise not to get any of your drooling fluid (aka saliva)on it!.... and AHEEEEM!.....HOPING CHUA can make the MATCHING ROD for it SOON!
....he..he..he...! |
RONALD DSOUZA (Ronald)
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Hi Ijlal,
Our friend, Pranab is having sleepless nights, so please dont tempt him with more options else he will get fedup and just catch crabs...ha ha.
Pranab- This is the spirit when you fall in love...... be happy.
When you like something .........it creates tremendous energy / boost within you.
Good luck.
Regards,
Ronald. |
Syed Ijlal Hussain (Ijlal)
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Well, there's still Van Staal and ZeeBaaS to consider. You may also check out Daiwa Basia if you are looking for distance!
Ijlal |
