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Snappy snaps Sonik

Posted by snappyboy <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=snappyboy' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 7/7/2013, 9:10 pm

After a productive early morning fish...one monster kawahi and a gud snappy..I then Snapped my sonik sk4 rod mid pendulum cast. Guttered. Now I due to try a Afaw 6 & bait Mk2 multiplier. Has anyone has got a review on this rod using multiplier reels (aka Pencil sharpeners).

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Posted by snappyboy <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=snappyboy' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 7/7/2013, 9:22 pm, in reply to "Snappy snaps Sonik"

Great photographer..thanks panser

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Posted by Panser <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Panser' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 7/7/2013, 9:25 pm, in reply to "Snappy snaps Sonik"

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Posted by Neil <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Neil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 7/7/2013, 9:30 pm, in reply to "Re: Snappy snaps Sonik"

Ive only messed about with a afaw 6 and bait but its nice rod.

The sk went mid cast? Hit it a bit too early ?

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Posted by Naki-Fisher <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Naki-Fisher' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 7/7/2013, 9:32 pm, in reply to "Snappy snaps Sonik"

Strange to here that the snaps are in there.
Well done' sorry to here about the SK4
Look forward to seeing the AFAW.

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Ye Neil...hit it way too early...Snapped 6 rings from the top. how wud u rate it against the sonik neil...

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Posted by Neil <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Neil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 7/7/2013, 9:46 pm, in reply to "Re: Snappy snaps Sonik"

Sk4 4 to 6? sane same in the butt section and a bit softer mid way the tip is more responsive .

Got to wait and wait pendulum casting

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cheers Neil....just looking for an alternative to the sonik...

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Posted by GaryK <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=GaryK' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 8/7/2013, 9:05 am, in reply to "Re: Snappy snaps Sonik"

Nice fish Snappy. Further to earlier discussions it shows any rods can snap. Bloody good kahawai (not kawahi) Snappy!

The snapper don't know where the car park is!
Sometimes it is better to travel than to arrive.

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Posted by Naki-Fisher <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Naki-Fisher' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 8/7/2013, 9:56 pm, in reply to "Re: Snappy snaps Sonik"

I'm still shocked that you pulled a snap from there this deep into Winter, they seam to be hiding in some strange spots with this strange weather.

What Bait did you use mate?

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Posted by Panser <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Panser' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 8/7/2013, 10:32 pm, in reply to "Re: Snappy snaps Sonik"

20lb plus fish were caught there 2 seasons ago around the same time and place.

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Posted by Naki-Fisher <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Naki-Fisher' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 9/7/2013, 12:03 am, in reply to "Re: Snappy snaps Sonik"

hehe
I believe that one was caught on the 31/5/11 weighing 12.2kg. Caught around 7pm (I think)

In the 6 years of info I have, this was the first snap caught in June

My Records show:
There has never been one caught in July
Have 2 in August including your 11lber
and 3 in September.
Bloody Typical I give up on the place and you lot go out there and get into em.

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Posted by Panser <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Panser' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 9/7/2013, 4:59 pm, in reply to "Re: Snappy snaps Sonik"

Yea rite
NEVER in July is a BIG statement NAKI.

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Posted by GaryK <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=GaryK' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 9/7/2013, 5:17 pm, in reply to "Re: Snappy snaps Sonik"

Try catching a snapper from shore in Hawkes Bay in July and you will need a lot of luck. However the club record snapper for Pania 14.4kgs was caught in July, you never know whats next.
Gurnard a biting well at present and they shouldnt be there either.

The snapper don't know where the car park is!
Sometimes it is better to travel than to arrive.

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Posted by Rex HB <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Rex+HB' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 9/7/2013, 8:23 pm, in reply to "Re: Snappy snaps Sonik"

Jeez Gurnard Gary. Bayview at a guess?

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Posted by GaryK <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=GaryK' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 9/7/2013, 9:59 pm, in reply to "Re: Snappy snaps Sonik"

Good guess Rex.

The snapper don't know where the car park is!
Sometimes it is better to travel than to arrive.

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Posted by Naki-Fisher <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Naki-Fisher' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 9/7/2013, 10:12 pm, in reply to "Re: Snappy snaps Sonik"

Ok so never may not be correct, what i meant was i have a heap of info around july but it shows no snapper been caught.

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Posted by Panser <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Panser' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 9/7/2013, 10:45 pm, in reply to "Re: Snappy snaps Sonik"

So Snappyboy will be your first miss July then, he makes a fabulous centrespread

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Posted by Naki-Fisher <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Naki-Fisher' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 9/7/2013, 11:00 pm, in reply to "Re: Snappy snaps Sonik"

why is that? has he caught one in July?, as i thought that was caught on sunday the 30/6/13 maybe my dates are wrong in the calander.

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Posted by snappyboy <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=snappyboy' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 14/7/2013, 6:48 pm, in reply to "Re: Snappy snaps Sonik"

nice rod indeed neil..loaded easy enough..first overhead thump..loaded well and was impressed with the distance..

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Thanks for the video panser

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Posted by Neil <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Neil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 14/7/2013, 7:22 pm, in reply to "Re: Snappy snaps Sonik"

I need the video !

Cast looks good but single pics dont tell the whole story

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Posted by Panser <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Panser' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 14/7/2013, 7:41 pm, in reply to "Re: Snappy snaps Sonik"

Trust me Neil you don't want the video its got a dirty ending

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Cast turned ugly on me.

.line twisted around the eye...birds nest easily dealt with and was back to casting...the rod action was what I was mainly interested in....

anyway I got the pics I wanted...

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Uploading video..soon

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View My Video

the rod action was point if of interest

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Posted by Neil <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Neil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 14/7/2013, 8:08 pm, in reply to "Re: Snappy snaps Sonik"

RIght hands ok but the left hands doing sod all . Pull it into your chest as hard as you can.

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Cheers Neil - That was a ginger cast..didnt really load the rod yet- will aim to pump it up later in the week..Thanks anyway

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Posted by GaryK <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=GaryK' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 14/7/2013, 10:41 pm, in reply to "Re: Snappy snaps Sonik"

Just another fishing stick by the looks of it Snappy.

The snapper don't know where the car park is!
Sometimes it is better to travel than to arrive.

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Each to their own Gary

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Posted by snappyboy <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=snappyboy' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 15/7/2013, 12:57 pm, in reply to "Re: Snappy snaps Sonik"

Interesting comment Gary..How would you rate this rod? I have been told you own one... I guess opinions will vary...out of interest - whats yours?

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Posted by GaryK <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=GaryK' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 15/7/2013, 1:16 pm, in reply to "Snappy snaps Sonik"

Hey Snappy I have a six plus bait. Its a monster. I have cast it 170+ but feel that it is too much rod for me. Panser would be Ok with it. I am using mine mainly for slidebaiting and really rough waters. Going OK I must say.

The snapper don't know where the car park is!
Sometimes it is better to travel than to arrive.

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Posted by Naki-Fisher <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Naki-Fisher' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 15/7/2013, 1:40 pm, in reply to "Re: Snappy snaps Sonik"

Looks like the water wasn't to bad there.
The weekend was another non event for me although I did make a heap of sinkers

Hope to try and get out later in the week.

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Awesome Gary.. 170m is impressive..In the hands of PANSER will be a different story, i must agree..

Good things come to those who bait.

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Posted by Panser <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Panser' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 15/7/2013, 9:45 pm, in reply to "Re: Snappy snaps Sonik"

Yea rite

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Posted by kevynz <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=kevynz' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 17/7/2013, 6:42 pm, in reply to "Re: Snappy snaps Sonik"

Iv got two 6 and bait rods i find to very good still have catch a big fish yet no this coming season.

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Posted by snappyboy <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=snappyboy' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 18/7/2013, 3:21 pm, in reply to "Re: Snappy snaps Sonik"

Thanks - Kevy...Awesome rods..thinking of heading out tonight...

Good things come to those who bait.

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