Hi Guys,
If any of you troll lures while sailing passages. I was wondering what sort of line you use on your handline? i was looking at 200lb mono. What are your experiences?
Cheers
Jake

southace said..
Cordline and plumbers rubber ring attached to a 1 meter wire trace with spoon lure.

That's the way you do it, money for nothing and your fish for free.

JAKE123 said..
cheers fellas thats what i was after! is cordline just nylon rope? or something special?

2metres of large shock cord, 10metres of 3mm cord, 5 metres of 180-200lb mono. 2metres of 100lb mono to a chrome Smiths jig. Use appropriate swivels to join it.

Pair of fishermans gloves and use the swivels for grip in the final stages.

I caught most of my fish on the same trace all the way up the East coast however when I left cooktown on route to lizard island I started loosing fish and traces ! I could see them striking the lure and most where around 1 meter! It wasn't till I returned I asked the helpfull lad at the cooktown tackle shop which he informed me that I need a 2 meter wire trace!

cheers guys i picked up 60m of 100kg breaking 3mm paracord type stuff from bunnings today for $12. Ill go with your suggestions and use a wire trace on the end. Franrick cheers i will take some gloves and a short gaff.Im only going from Brisbane to Sydney this trip but it will be cool to try it out.I promise to post pics if i get anything.

Jake

Regarding Ciguatera - that is a good story , Loose Change. My attitude over the years is to use Mackerel as small as possible .Most , lately are in the <10kg size. Another tip i've followed for years is to eat one serve only , then wait a few days before eating more of the same fish.

One problem is that the poison is cumulative in the body and can become dangerous over numerous fish consumed.

Anyhow , i've found Hervey Bay to be one of the better catch areas on the coast. Will have to follow my own advice , me thinks !!