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Re: conger tackle

#1 Post by doggie3131 »

your beachcaster for the shore,20lb boat rod from the boat,the line,20lb on the beachcaster,same on the boat rod,but with both a serious shockleader,minimum 80lb for the shore rod,120lb for the boat rod,hope this helps.
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Re: conger tackle

#2 Post by boycie89 »

well to be honest that sounds like no fun at all ! it looks to me like the gear you would use to drag conger in with ! if i was you id go much lighter ! 12lb mainline and 50lb leader and a 12-20 class rod ! great craic ! the only heavy gear i use is on the business end !
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Re: conger tackle

#3 Post by donal domeney »

I'm locking this topic. I'll deal with it later.
If ye want to slag each other off go use your mobile phones.

Removed 3 posts @23.50, no PM's sent I've better things to do with my time.
Please keep it on topic and not your personal opinions on other anglers and their comments
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Re: conger tackle

#4 Post by gfkelly1969 »

have a look at http://www.britishcongerclub.org.uk/congertips.htm you might pick up some tips
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