Hi Guys Im primarily a bass fisherman but Im look

[Frogstar]

Hi Guys

Im primarily a bass fisherman but Im looking for a dropshot outfit for a trip to Moz in March.

Can you guys recommend a good setup.  Rod & Reel.

What size jigs should i start buying and what plastics are the plastics of choice.

Your experienced advice will be welcome.

Thank
Ryan

 

[Pershond]

Shimano Stradic 5000 fj filled with 30lb Power Pro on any good 8 or 9 foot rod. I have an 8'6 Exceler XH and works nicely.

My next setup would be the above, but with a Berkley Air Extreme 9'.

Make sure you use PROPER leaders. A 3kg kingy will snap 30lb leaders easily on the rocks.

 

[Frogstar]

Thanks pershond appreciate it, Fluorocarbon leader? What about braid as main line?

 

[Pershond]

30lb Power Pro will handle most fish from the side. I don't like using fluoro leaders, too difficult to knot. Just get some decent 30lb, 50lb and 80lb mono. I make my leader about 1.2m so that it doesn't go through the eye of the rod.

As for baits, 1/2 and 1 ounce jigs with 5" minnows in blue-ish and pearl colours will be fine for most situations. Get a packet or 2 chartreuse minnows as well. Get plenty jig heads and baits!

Also, get some 1/2, 1 and 2 ounce bullet spoons (like iron candy or PLine) for when the wind is blowing. They cast a mile. Get 3+ of each, you don't want to run out of baits when in Moz. I don't like the coloured ones too much, silver is fine, with a few blue/chartreuse spoons.

Where are you going?

 

[Pershond]

Double Post...

 

[Frogstar]

Thanks pershond. Appreciate it. I meant using braid your main line.

 

[Pershond]

Yes, braid as your main line with a 1m mono leader...
Just get a finger guard as you can cut yourself when casting braid the whole day. Not fun casting for hours with an open cut!!

 

[Frogstar]

Pershond wrote:

Where are you going?

Sorry only saw this now. We going to Xai Xai, floods and rain permitting.

Have you fished there? I believe there is a nice accessible reef that runs parallel to the beach.

 

[Frogstar]

Update:

I have acquired a 9' Diawa Exceler Saltwater rod paired withn an Exceler 4000e. Fairly well balanced.

Now need to arrange some braid and jigs and baits...

 

[Pershond]

I have the Exceler plus and am throwing it away as soon as I get my Stradic. Nice reels but it won't handle a 10kg fish all too well... Make sure you set your drag BEFORE you start fishing and don't touch it EVER while fishing. Test it with a scale if possible.

If you are going to Zona Braza you will have a ball! I haven't been, will hopefully go there in November. But my friend got 30 plus kingies a day there, up to 5.5kg.

Make sure you buy Power Pro 30bl braid, by far the best braid I have fished with. And remember some mono leaders (30lb is the minimum you should use, trust me).

 

[Frogstar]

Thanks Pershond, ja what can you do, Im sure the reel will be ok. Just couldn't afford the stradic.

Will definitely look into the Power Pro 30bl braid if i can find it in CT.

Please can you ask for more info from your mate regarding the lures he used. Areas he targeted. What time of year did he go? I would appreciate all info as possible. Need to make the trip worth while.

 

[Pershond]

Best times should be November to March if you want to catch big GT's. The smaller kings will be there year round. They went in September and had a ball.

Look on Google Earth, there's 2 reefs parallel to the shore. At low tide you can wade to the front reef and fish from there. High tide - fish between the reefs. Early morning/late afternoon is always best for bigger fish.

Also, ask the owner to take you to his sectet spot with the 3 reefs...

And try to go there over spring tide (new moon).

Apparently you don't really need to cast too far there. Any blueish green 5" minnows on a 1/2 - 1 ounce jig will work (Culprit makes an awesome colour for Moz). And chartreuse. And take some bucktail jigs as well.