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by Nutter
Thu Jul 20, 2006 6:30 pm
Forum: Handlining
Topic: Constructing Timber Handlines
Replies: 9
Views: 28979

Hi Guys

Got some Australian Ironbark timber coming soon so ill let you know how it goes. Ironbark is super strong and heavy so the fly reel style with hole will be used

Nutter
by Nutter
Sat Jul 15, 2006 2:52 pm
Forum: Handlining
Topic: Constructing Timber Handlines
Replies: 9
Views: 28979

Hi guys The style we use in Australia is limited to rules (that because I’m chasing records) Only one person is allowed to touch the reel and line, the max trace length is just on 2m and a few other small rules. Check out ANSA under the handline section for rules and records Therefore under these ru...
by Nutter
Sat Jul 15, 2006 1:57 pm
Forum: Handlining
Topic: Constructing Timber Handlines
Replies: 9
Views: 28979

Sorry Guys

I meant length of line grab equals the reels circumference

Nutter
by Nutter
Sat Jul 15, 2006 1:04 pm
Forum: Handlining
Topic: Constructing Timber Handlines
Replies: 9
Views: 28979

Hi Guys Unsure of the style you guys use but for Gamefish or any fish above the line class you are using the reel is held at a slight angle and the thumb is used to apply drag pressure. Therefore the reel is under a lot pressure depending on the line class you are using. The diameter of the reel is ...
by Nutter
Sat Jul 15, 2006 10:26 am
Forum: Handlining
Topic: Constructing Timber Handlines
Replies: 9
Views: 28979

Constructing Timber Handlines

Hi Guys

Im looking at constructing some timber handlines to take on the Australian Gamefish population. Help is requried in timber types, design and plans

Thanks Nutter