The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Help for a newbie https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:27:45 +0000 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 11:17:09 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=100613 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Help for a newbie : Thanks team! I most certainly...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=100613&PID=1441351&title=help-for-a-newbie#1441351 Author: clubbiejono
Subject: 100613
Posted: 25 Apr 2014 at 11:17am

Thanks team! I most certainly will.
Sounds really good Kevin, I'll give you a shout.

]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2014 11:17:09 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=100613&PID=1441351&title=help-for-a-newbie#1441351 <![CDATA[Help for a newbie : Jono... pm me when you get back,...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=100613&PID=1441278&title=help-for-a-newbie#1441278 Author: kaveman
Subject: 100613
Posted: 25 Apr 2014 at 8:05am

Jono... pm me when you get back, i  live in Whangamata and often go to mayor solo jigging and popping so could have a spot for you. Cheers Kevin

]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2014 08:05:57 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=100613&PID=1441278&title=help-for-a-newbie#1441278 <![CDATA[Help for a newbie : Jono just flick me a PM when ur...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=100613&PID=1441276&title=help-for-a-newbie#1441276 Author: PE Pete
Subject: 100613
Posted: 25 Apr 2014 at 7:51am

Jono just flick me a PM when ur on ya way.]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2014 07:51:13 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=100613&PID=1441276&title=help-for-a-newbie#1441276 <![CDATA[Help for a newbie : Cheers team,Very generous offer...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=100613&PID=1441245&title=help-for-a-newbie#1441245 Author: clubbiejono
Subject: 100613
Posted: 24 Apr 2014 at 10:36pm

Cheers team,

Very generous offer Pete, I will look you up when I'm next over (shouldn't be too long).

I was looking at the 10000 size shimanos after watching their video on stickbaiting from last year.

Awesome guys, thanks for the advice, I will keep you posted on my purchases.]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2014 22:36:28 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=100613&PID=1441245&title=help-for-a-newbie#1441245 <![CDATA[Help for a newbie : Hey mate. have a look at the new...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=100613&PID=1441164&title=help-for-a-newbie#1441164 Author: NZ Critter
Subject: 100613
Posted: 24 Apr 2014 at 8:27pm

Hey mate. have a look at the new Shimano Saragosa 
I have only heard good things about them 
The retrieve rate is good about 102/crank from memory
I've been looking at the 10000 on an ocea stick bait rod 
]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2014 20:27:40 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=100613&PID=1441164&title=help-for-a-newbie#1441164 <![CDATA[Help for a newbie : Hi Jono, I went through the same...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=100613&PID=1441071&title=help-for-a-newbie#1441071 Author: PE Pete
Subject: 100613
Posted: 24 Apr 2014 at 4:55pm

Hi Jono, I went through the same process recently. I already had a Stella 10k & bought second hand a Carpenter Blue Chaser rod which by the way if you can find one second hand in good nick buy it! I have also got a Shimano Ocea stick bait rod matched with a Shimano Sustain 10k which I used to use around the gulf but I now just use the carpenter. When you coming back to NZ? If your keen you can have a play with the my sets give you an idea of what's out there!
Pete]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2014 16:55:19 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=100613&PID=1441071&title=help-for-a-newbie#1441071 <![CDATA[Help for a newbie : Cheers Graeme!Appreciate it.Yeah...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=100613&PID=1441045&title=help-for-a-newbie#1441045 Author: clubbiejono
Subject: 100613
Posted: 24 Apr 2014 at 3:09pm

Cheers Graeme!
Appreciate it.
Yeah it looks like a lot of fun.
]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2014 15:09:52 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=100613&PID=1441045&title=help-for-a-newbie#1441045 <![CDATA[Help for a newbie : Hi mate, I have an old stella...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=100613&PID=1441033&title=help-for-a-newbie#1441033 Author: Graemep
Subject: 100613
Posted: 24 Apr 2014 at 2:28pm

Hi mate, I have an old stella 8000SW-PG and a monster mesh max rod. You can pick up that reel for about $800 now second hand (or find a retailer with old stock) and the rod is $350 new.
 
The reel is suited to jigging (the power gear setting) however is still a good option for stickbaiting. I actually have a stella 10,000 spool with casting braid that I use for stickbaiting as it fits on the 8000 reel, and keep the 8000 spool with rainbow braid for jigging.
 
Overall I'm not sure I'm hugely impressed with the action of the monster mesh but haven't tried a whole lot of others to compare. In terms of grunt it has heaps and is a good option at that price.
 
You could pickup a similar setup within your budget
 
reel $800 (in fact there is one for sale on this forum somewhere)
rod $350
spare spool $150
Braid $200
 
Total $1500
 
I use the shimano ocea stickbaits which seem pretty good although I have changed out the trebles for doubles and singles on some of them and de-barbed the trebles. You can pickup high end stickbaits such as carpenters or maybe hitters but these are $100 - $300 a pop. The ocea stickies are $40 ea.
 
It's an exciting way to fish when you get a good day!
 
]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2014 14:28:11 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=100613&PID=1441033&title=help-for-a-newbie#1441033 <![CDATA[Help for a newbie : Oh forgot to add, I am a pretty...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=100613&PID=1441015&title=help-for-a-newbie#1441015 Author: clubbiejono
Subject: 100613
Posted: 24 Apr 2014 at 1:25pm

Oh forgot to add, I am a pretty firm believer in buying the best that you can afford, so the budget is around $1000-$1500 for the set up.

Thanks guys.]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2014 13:25:31 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=100613&PID=1441015&title=help-for-a-newbie#1441015 <![CDATA[Help for a newbie : Hi all, I am after some advice....]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=100613&PID=1441012&title=help-for-a-newbie#1441012 Author: clubbiejono
Subject: 100613
Posted: 24 Apr 2014 at 1:23pm

Hi all,

I am after some advice. I am keen to get into stickbaiting, but I am pretty confused with all this information running around. I am currently based in Sydney, but get home to fish around whangamata and auckland regularly.

I do a quite a bit of jigging so I wouldn't mind a reel that can do a bit of double duty.
I suppose my questions are around, what sort of solid set up would you recommend and also what size stickbaits for around mayor, aldies etc.

Guys as I said, pretty keen to get amongst this form of fishing, but keen on some help.

Thanks a bunch.]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2014 13:23:13 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=100613&PID=1441012&title=help-for-a-newbie#1441012