stickbait rod for stella 18000sw?

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just wondering what would be the best stick bait rod u could get around $500 worth to go with the stella 18000sw.
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small budget to try to match to the grunt of an 18K. 

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i agree but just cant afford a carpenter, smith, ripplefisher rod etc hence trying to get the best rod for the money.

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I would be giving Greg at GoFish a call. He has the Power Jig 832 Stickbait rod for $599 which represents a good value option...
The 18000SW Stella is a lot of reel on a stick bait rod unless you are planning a trip for GT's. If so a popper rod may be the better option.
You'll knock over NZ kingi's with the 14k Stella no problems, plus it is a way lighter reel if you're casting all day..
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A second hand caranx kaibutsu pencil instrument? If you can find one.
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i fish in real rugged terrain and also use it for marlin so the 10000sw 2008 model wasn't really on option. i don't really use it too cast all day so not too fused about the weight. appreciate the responses.


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What about the offshore rods?
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I use a rodworks offshore stickbait rod. 24-37kg. Awesome rod with heaps of grunt. Think I payed 450 new
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is that the 7'6 version
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Yea I think so. I havnt used alot of stickbait rods. But have used a kaibatsu, terez and a monster mesh and the offshore is a better rod by far
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thanks. ive got a 762xh daiwa demon blood but i think its a bit undergunned for the stella.
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Someone mentioned second hand Kaibutsu? Saw this on TM
http://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/fishing/salt-water/boat-rods/auction-764302927.htm
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what reel do you use on the offshore?
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I use the stella 14k. But my mate uses a 18k on his. Also know a guy who uses a dogfight on one and caught a 160kg marlin with it
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wow obviously very good rods, do you know where to buy them from new?
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is the offshore illusion series the rod you are talking about as it is stated as both a stick bait and popper rod. just wondering if its more of a stick bait rod and has a soft enough tip to work them as i will primarily be working stick baits. cheers
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the offshore illusion 7 6 are are good rod for the money really good actuaaly and more of a stick bait rod nice soft tip, I have two... they would be useless on a big popper that's for sure

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thanks, what would be there ideal casting weight?

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In your price range the offshore rods are great value for money. Do NOT go with the Caranx or Terez rods, the 18k Stella is too much reel for those rods
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