Miles, nobody can accuse you of not fully exploring fishing!
I don't think a regular 4x4 would be big enough for all that gear -- you'd need a big one, like Chevy Suburban (like my old climbing buddy had) or bigger, a roof rack & a trailer or two (like they use for camping in Western Australia).
4x4s (and variants thereof) are becoming fairly popular here -- presumably for the ubiquitous urban speed bumps, pot holes & flooded roads (they rarely maintain road drainage these days). I already get whined at when we go away because of the spearing gear, kayak stuff & fishing gear (which is the smallest part) - I don't think anymore will be tolerated. Boats are a no-no subject.
By the way, you have great taste in reels -- I see the Stella is described as the best fixed spool reel in the world! I guess for fish the size you guys get in SA it is worth it and required. For the odd small pollock...probably not.
