Maintenance on Spinning Equipment

[jean]

Hey Martin,

Thanks for your reply and info - the strange thing about spinning is that although I haven't caught anything latley I keep constantly thinking about it! hehe

The jig I was using was pretty heavy, but the funny thing is that I actually think it was seaweed as it started giving way when pulled by hand but then got totally stuck and had to cut the line.

I was having a look at some vids and articles on the net and encountered spinning with soft-silicone lures. From what i gathered the options are two. First using a weighted hook and second using quite big lures without the hook (the lure weight permits a good cast). I notice that most of the rods used are quite light tackle lures and casts are quite impressive but conditions were with no wind at all.

Has anyone ever gave them a shot?
jean

[clutch_kick]

I use silicone lures, I did have one very good outing with it but my current rod is a Heavy Moderate action which is not good at all for silicone lures.  With those types of lures you need very light tackle and an ultra sensitive rod, but they are deadly for seabass.

I am planning a new Medium-light Fast action rod that i can use with a 3000 size reel.  I know what blank I am going to use, i am still a bit unsure about the handle.  Surely EVA, but I am still debating with myself wether i should do a split grip (ala japanese) or a more tradional handle.  Either way it's going to have balancing discs at the rear and the new Fuji Titanium K-Guides (ajma il-but).

[jean]

As you know I'm no expert so cannot really give a good opinion on the type of rod and components for construction (need much more experience hehe). However, I managed to find this vid on the net. Its in French - La peche en finesse. Although my french is mega rusty they explain the basiscs for light tackle fishing using silicone lures. There is not much expenation relating to the type of rod and reel but it might help having a look at this: http://www.pecheaubar.com/videos.php?video=La_peche_en_finesse

Basically this is from where i started formulating the idea of using this type of lure. Even though i know that bass is much more 'rare' in our waters I think these types of lures could extend our chances for strikes. The weightless mechanisim used in lakes is also interesting If i can be of any help let me know 

[MartinB]

Ive only just recently tried silicone's out (this summer) with any kind of consistency (as oppose to a few casts and gave up) and i had some very good results..still haven't had a spnotta take any interest in them though!!
However the general consensus is the bass are being less frequently caught from one year to the next! I must say i concur with this theory as i can't even remember what it feels like to catch one on a lure its been that long!!! 

And i remember bbq-ing in ghadira when i was still a kid with my family,we used to chuck in a rod and baited line (the bait being bbq scraps e.g piece of sausage,meat etc) and we used to pick it up before leaving and 99% of the time we'd find a bass on the other end of the line..those were the days 

[jean]

Whenever I get italian magazines i cry!    the one fish i always wanted to catch on a rod and never managed! From what i hear and read the thrill of reeling one up is something out of this world! Tried with different rigs on surf casting, rock fishing, various baits (from bibi, americano, imperjal all the way to sardine fillets and kalamaretti) and never managed to land one!

The silicone lures are getting me interested cause since i mainly spin at night, when i go to ports they might play the trick. WOuld like to try the ones that look like garfish (imsell), small mullett, and also the worms. Still getting all the info together. Will post when i manage.

Yet i'm still finding it hard to select the right spots to target at this time of year - whether rocks with deap sea, shallows, ports or sand. Also lures are a dillemma for the time of year!

[MartinB]

I had some good takes on curly tails this summer..
http://www.mistertwister.com/images/articles/2008_03/10/11.jpg

In fact i was so impressed i took a few with me when i went out with my cousin on his boat trolling the F.A.D's and they did way better than the traditional skirts

[redbus9]

Hi MartinB,what were you catching on the F.A.D,s with the curly tails?

[MartinB]

Hi rebus9,We went out in aug for lampuki on handlines and i decided to re-tie one of my cousins handlines with a couple (2) curly tails and i was getting ALOT more strikes..the only problem with them is they deteriorate quite quickly after a few lampuki hit them!!

[redbus9]

Thanks for that Martin,thought it might be lampuki   

[MartinB]

Yeah they are killer for them...although as you probably know,if the lampuki are hungry they'll strike pretty much anything! but if on the off chance they are a bit shy to bite on skirts try a curly tail on them to get them started We found quite few F.A.D's this past season like this i.e full of lampuki but they just gave chase without biting! However the curly tail did the trick quite a few times...and when that failed one time, we hooked a strip of fresh squid! That got the buggers interested!!!

[clutch_kick]

Whenever I get italian magazines i cry!    the one fish i always wanted to catch on a rod and never managed! From what i hear and read the thrill of reeling one up is something out of this world! Tried with different rigs on surf casting, rock fishing, various baits (from bibi, americano, imperjal all the way to sardine fillets and kalamaretti) and never managed to land one!

The silicone lures are getting me interested cause since i mainly spin at night, when i go to ports they might play the trick. WOuld like to try the ones that look like garfish (imsell), small mullett, and also the worms. Still getting all the info together. Will post when i manage.

Yet i'm still finding it hard to select the right spots to target at this time of year - whether rocks with deap sea, shallows, ports or sand. Also lures are a dillemma for the time of year!

I'm planning a trip to sicily, spinning on some selected beaches.  If you're interested i'll keep you posted.

[jean]

Infact was thinking of trying them out too with a weighted hook for spinning - yet not sure how much weight they can take and swim properly. I presume very light tackle will be neccessary and very calm conditions (no wind). Yet i think in ports they might do the trick.

Also i think a thinner leader is required - tipo .30mm florocoated or floro line. And no swivel or clip (tipo the ones rapala have on the steel leaders). Therefore they might be a pain as one will have to keep re-doing the leader every two lure swaps.

Thanks Clutch_kick - yes pls it would be great I'm also hoping i try Libya soon!

Once again i state - never thought spinning could be so addictive - yet this weekend will probably have to cook brodo ta' l-ilma bahar hehe

[clutch_kick]

Libya mur wahdek lol

[MartinB]

Libya mur wahdek lol

Lol!! magbin kemm ghandhom hut hemm.. pero pajjiz bla birra ghallija...no thanks!!

[SPITEC]

Did you use the once I am thinking of on fads aswell Martin?