Nigth Spinning - How, when and what?

[jean]

Oh i see!!! 

Thats where i am getting it all wrong then! The lures i am using are way to big - for example the x-raps i am using weigh around 23 grams and are approx 13-15 cm long; the yo-zuri cristal minnow is also  approx the same size.

So i started from the wrong end.

So let me refresh - i should look into getting the better reel once i master spinning a little more. Re the rod, for the light tackle i stick to the 5-25, and if casting from high rocks and cliff edges i should use 15 grams up with the 4000 reel. 

I thought i had read quite a bit on certain italian websites but the problem is applicability to maltese shores i think. I keep dreaming of those giant leer fish one day appearing in our ports, those bass showing up in the foam and why not, some nice barracuda's or aj's popping out of cliff edges!

[clutch_kick]

well yeah something like that. 

Although to be honest with you, for our waters, on the 5-25 rod I would put a 4000 reel.  For bigger lures i would use a 20-50g rod and a 5000 reel.

[malvizzu]

Clutch-kick i need some expert advice from you as i am quite new to spinning. I bought a very light Super Hulk, 3m, 2-piece rod, casting 40, weight 30-50g and a Shimano Exage 4000RA (as advised by Mister Fish). I also bought a couple of lures of various weights from internet. What main line should I use and what end line? Is it better in total dark places or ideal if there is some light reflecting on the sea? And if you use light tackle as stated about, how can you cast a long distance out?

[clutch_kick]

ummm ok Malvizzu, let's make something clear, I am not an expert on spinning.  There are more experienced spinners like MartinB on this forum, who has taught me a lot of what I know.  So what you get from me are just my opinions and not much else.

Re: rod and reel; According to me a 30 to 50g rod is not light at all, in spinning terms that is considered Medium Heavy, Some might even consider it heavy but that depends on the the line weight rating of the rod. To that rod I would have chosen a 5000 reel, which might have better balanced it but then again you really need to put the two together and see how they balance up.  Just to give you an idea the rod I use most is a 14-42g, Med.Fast, Salmon rod with a 5000 reel and 25lb line.  That is considered to be a heavy setup, as far as saltwater InShore spinning is concerned.

Re: Line; The rod should have a Line Weight rating, stick to it.  By experience I would say that a 20lb braided line would be just about right.  For leader use a good brand fluorocarbon line with an equivalent strength.

Re: Casting Distance;  Golden Rule! use lures within the rod's range and use the lightest line that you dare.  Then again, different lures will cast different distances. Some lures, no mater how well balanced your equipment is, and no matter how hard you whip that rod, won't go any further than spitting distance.  Others are like rockets.  You will find what suits you best by experience.  Spinning is a very expensive form of fishing hehehe

[malvizzu]

Thanks mate.