07-01-2001, 07:19 PM
Pete<br><br>The rod sounds more than ok. As mentioned by others here, it sounds like your reel is too small and not heavy enough in terms of line. 6500 (of any make) is just not big enough given the fish territory your in and something like a Penn 850 would be a minimum because you never know what is going to turn up. <br><br>Better to be slighty overpowered than under powered IMO. I think you will find them here at BFT so take a look in the online store under reels. <br><br>Here is the link to those Backbone rods. <br><br><A HREF="http://www.shimanofish.com.au/rods/backbone.html" target="_new">http://www.shimanofish.com.au/rods/backbone.html</A> . While your current rod sounds more than adequate, If you want one of these rods down the track then let me know and I will see what can be arranged from here. <br><br>As for your Demon After Burner Lures, yes they will fire when the pelagics return again, without a doubt. If you have some pics to send down then feel free. <br><br>In terms of your other gear, it sounds fine. Just watch your split rings and hooks ok. <br><br>If they don't look heavy enough then change them. The rest will happen with time, feel and practice. <br><br>For now, focus on the right reel and line weight. Then your in a better position to evaluate your current rod and tackle as you do more fishing ok. <br><br>Burnin Thumbs!<br><br>Steve B<br>Moderator - Lures/Baits<br><A HREF="http://www.demonjigs.com" target="_new">http://www.demonjigs.com</A>