The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Light Line Softbaiting https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:54:39 +0000 Sun, 28 Sep 2014 20:01:43 +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=101034 <![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[Light Line Softbaiting : Been seriously keen to try ultra...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=101034&PID=1489971&title=light-line-softbaiting#1489971 Author: HELLRAISER
Subject: 101034
Posted: 28 Sep 2014 at 8:01pm

Been seriously keen to try ultra lite gear so I recently I picked up the latest Synit motanza softbait rod from graeme its sooo nice and lite, its thinner than a bic pen just above the fore grip.
Im thinking a Sustain 1000fg would be the go but have put on my sustain 3000fg with 6lb stren for now visually it looks matching but I won't to run 2 ta 4lb braid so maybe a smaller reel what you guys reckon and money not a big obstacle at the mo lol.
spec's on rod

Motanza
X-Lite
722 length
1-4kg line
3-14grams cast weight



]]> Sun, 28 Sep 2014 20:01:43 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=101034&PID=1489971&title=light-line-softbaiting#1489971 <![CDATA[Light Line Softbaiting : Good on ya mate always nice when...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=101034&PID=1482608&title=light-line-softbaiting#1482608 Author: Kandrew
Subject: 101034
Posted: 03 Sep 2014 at 8:52pm

Good on ya mate always nice when a new purchase nails it on the first time out.]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2014 20:52:50 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=101034&PID=1482608&title=light-line-softbaiting#1482608 <![CDATA[Light Line Softbaiting : The depth was 10-15m and the water...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=101034&PID=1482607&title=light-line-softbaiting#1482607 Author: Ara
Subject: 101034
Posted: 03 Sep 2014 at 8:50pm

The depth was 10-15m and the water was well stirred up after the blow we have just had.]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2014 20:50:19 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=101034&PID=1482607&title=light-line-softbaiting#1482607 <![CDATA[Light Line Softbaiting : Ara wrote: Kandrew wrote:Where...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=101034&PID=1482601&title=light-line-softbaiting#1482601 Author: Kandrew
Subject: 101034
Posted: 03 Sep 2014 at 8:29pm

Originally posted by Ara Ara wrote:

Originally posted by Kandrew Kandrew wrote:

Where did you get the 3.75 zmans

Torpedo7 has them for $4.99 a packet
Marine deals has the 1/8oz jig heads $6.99 a packet on sale today.
I was Honestly surprised that my goto 5" baits were getting no interest, yet the baby ones were getting gobbled up quicklySmile

Must be Lots of smaller bait fish around, what was the colour and depth of water.]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2014 20:29:40 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=101034&PID=1482601&title=light-line-softbaiting#1482601 <![CDATA[Light Line Softbaiting : Kandrew wrote:Where did you...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=101034&PID=1482600&title=light-line-softbaiting#1482600 Author: Ara
Subject: 101034
Posted: 03 Sep 2014 at 8:26pm

Originally posted by Kandrew Kandrew wrote:

Where did you get the 3.75 zmans
Torpedo7 has them for $4.99 a packet
Marine deals has the 1/8oz jig heads $6.99 a packet on sale today.
I was Honestly surprised that my goto 5" baits were getting no interest, yet the baby ones were getting gobbled up quicklySmile
]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2014 20:26:09 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=101034&PID=1482600&title=light-line-softbaiting#1482600 <![CDATA[Light Line Softbaiting : Where did you get the 3.75 zmans...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=101034&PID=1482595&title=light-line-softbaiting#1482595 Author: Kandrew
Subject: 101034
Posted: 03 Sep 2014 at 8:01pm

Where did you get the 3.75 zmans]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2014 20:01:28 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=101034&PID=1482595&title=light-line-softbaiting#1482595 <![CDATA[Light Line Softbaiting : After reading this post I decided...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=101034&PID=1482592&title=light-line-softbaiting#1482592 Author: Ara
Subject: 101034
Posted: 03 Sep 2014 at 7:52pm

After reading this post I decided to get myself a ultra light soft bait set.
It took me some time to get all the components together, and finaly today I got to try it outSmile
I did the first drift this morning with my usual 3-6kg set and my goto 5" zman i didn't get any takes, I looked over at my shiny new ultralight set siting in the rod holder and thought I would give it a flick just to see how it cast. Bang first cast with the new set and the first fish for the day. within a couple of hours I had a nice bin full of 40cm pannies, they certainly fight pretty good on the ultralight gearWink
I'm not sure about the Nanofil its very thin and the knot joining the braid to leader is strong, My only gripe with it is it seems to have bad line memory and lays on the water like a spring!Ouch
The 2/0 Mustard jig heads in 1/8 oz seem to hook up really well see the photo below.

My setup:
Rod Shimano T-Curve 1-3kg 7'3" (Thanks Rotate for the info, I went for the cheaper option)
Reel Shimano Stradic CI4+ 1000 
Braid 300yards hi vis 4lb Nanofil
Leader 10lb vanish fluro
Jig heads Mustard size 2/0 weight 1/8oz
Softbait Zman 3.75" jerkshads.





]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2014 19:52:42 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=101034&PID=1482592&title=light-line-softbaiting#1482592 <![CDATA[Light Line Softbaiting : I&#039;m home now mate (Hibiscus...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=101034&PID=1468129&title=light-line-softbaiting#1468129 Author: Big Manly Yaka
Subject: 101034
Posted: 15 Jul 2014 at 9:50pm

I'm home now mate (Hibiscus Coast) I was only there for the day doing a quick presspass on  print job. I asked them to hold the rod for me so it was a quick visit, but enough time to do a good recon of the store.

]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2014 21:50:54 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=101034&PID=1468129&title=light-line-softbaiting#1468129 <![CDATA[Light Line Softbaiting : It is a good shop, good shops...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=101034&PID=1468124&title=light-line-softbaiting#1468124 Author: makka
Subject: 101034
Posted: 15 Jul 2014 at 9:41pm

It is a good shop, good shops are getting harder to find these days! how much longer are you in melbourne for?]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2014 21:41:54 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=101034&PID=1468124&title=light-line-softbaiting#1468124 <![CDATA[Light Line Softbaiting : Makka thanks for the advice on...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=101034&PID=1468119&title=light-line-softbaiting#1468119 Author: Big Manly Yaka
Subject: 101034
Posted: 15 Jul 2014 at 9:36pm

Makka  thanks for the advice on the Daiwa Gen' black rods, I picked up the Wicked Weasel yesterday, along with a few other odds and ends, from Complete Angler in Flinders Lane. Thats a great tackle shop, much larger range of lighter rods and lures than we have here. I could have spent a lot more time and money there if I didn't have to come straight home!]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2014 21:36:47 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=101034&PID=1468119&title=light-line-softbaiting#1468119