My Hobie Outback current fishing setup, offshore / estuary

Her is some pics of my current setup.

Overall setup 1

Overall setup 2

And in the centre hatch.

Hobie centre hatch box kitted out with the essentials.

2 Plano boxes (lures and soft plastics) tethered with snap straps.

A backpack with extra water, fish finder head unit, anchor and towel.

I also crafted a baseball bat into fish donker i named the 'negotiator' and an old gimble type thing I found and put on a belt to save the family jewels.

An old nads protector and the 'negotiator'

All packed up.

And it all packs down to this. (minus the rods)

Shimano Symetre 2500 on a Graphite Rack Raider II

This is my new combo I picked up from BCF for estuary work. I also picked up some 6lb Finns Braid and 6lb flurocarbon leader. I have tested it out several times now and landed a 50cm GT and a 63cm flathead on it without any dramas. The reel when I bought it was very nice to hold and wind, smooth and quiet and the drag works very well.



After several trips I did notice a slight noise (bearing I think) when winding. I have oiled it and took it back to BCF to get them to look at it but they could not fix it. I may have to take it back for repair under warranty. I would not talk anyone out of getting this reel despite this, for the money it is a very good reel and from what I have hear this is a one of case. I did however wish it came with a spare spool and may have to pick another up for chasing snapper on light gear.