The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Backbone elite popper rods https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:00:58 +0000 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 00:33:28 +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=103429 <![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[Backbone elite popper rods : azzaman wrote:HiyaAm off to...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=103429&PID=1501593&title=backbone-elite-popper-rods#1501593 Author: segador
Subject: 103429
Posted: 10 Nov 2014 at 12:33am

Originally posted by azzaman azzaman wrote:

Hiya

Am off to white Island on Cascade in a few weeks chasing Kings. Was thinking about one of these rods to chuck around a few stick baits out there. The stickbaits I have are the Jigstar Starwalker 180's. These are either 100 or 130 grams dependant on whether floating or sinking (I have both types to use)........Do you think this rod would suit please??? Ie would it be up to it? Am liking them due to the versatility   (as I also may chuck a popper around) and price....thoughts???
catching kings on low end stickbaiting setups is pretty fun and your stoked when you land a half decent one but when that fish of a lifetime piles on your lure and takes you straight to the bottom and your left standing there wondering what if,its the worst feeling and they don't come along everyday it's hard enough getting them on top end gear u still need some luck,if your topwater fishing in nz minus harbours and inner hauraki gulf bite the bullet and get the good gear Places like white u never know what Could turn up gd luck looking forward to your report can't wait to fish there]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2014 00:33:28 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=103429&PID=1501593&title=backbone-elite-popper-rods#1501593 <![CDATA[Backbone elite popper rods : I&#039;ve cast 100g star walker...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=103429&PID=1501453&title=backbone-elite-popper-rods#1501453 Author: Wallopit
Subject: 103429
Posted: 09 Nov 2014 at 6:05pm

I've cast 100g star walker on mine sweet as but had a 130g and it felt too heavy. I'd stick probably between 60-110g ]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2014 18:05:34 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=103429&PID=1501453&title=backbone-elite-popper-rods#1501453 <![CDATA[Backbone elite popper rods : HiyaAm off to white Island on...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=103429&PID=1501442&title=backbone-elite-popper-rods#1501442 Author: azzaman
Subject: 103429
Posted: 09 Nov 2014 at 4:58pm

Hiya

Am off to white Island on Cascade in a few weeks chasing Kings. Was thinking about one of these rods to chuck around a few stick baits out there. The stickbaits I have are the Jigstar Starwalker 180's. These are either 100 or 130 grams dependant on whether floating or sinking (I have both types to use)........Do you think this rod would suit please??? Ie would it be up to it? Am liking them due to the versatility   (as I also may chuck a popper around) and price....thoughts???
]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2014 16:58:57 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=103429&PID=1501442&title=backbone-elite-popper-rods#1501442 <![CDATA[Backbone elite popper rods : Out of curiosity and for future...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=103429&PID=1481579&title=backbone-elite-popper-rods#1481579 Author: southernwanderer
Subject: 103429
Posted: 31 Aug 2014 at 9:49am

Out of curiosity and for future reference, what is the drag rating for the topwater? I'm guessing 9-10kg is safe?Embarrassed]]> Sun, 31 Aug 2014 09:49:44 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=103429&PID=1481579&title=backbone-elite-popper-rods#1481579 <![CDATA[Backbone elite popper rods : Well done SW....glad you enjoyed...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=103429&PID=1481432&title=backbone-elite-popper-rods#1481432 Author: Kezza
Subject: 103429
Posted: 30 Aug 2014 at 3:04pm

Well done SW....glad you enjoyed the new BBE Topwater....we spent plenty of time getting it sussed over a 12mnth period....in fact we're all very stoked with the 2014 Backbone range...:)]]> Sat, 30 Aug 2014 15:04:13 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=103429&PID=1481432&title=backbone-elite-popper-rods#1481432 <![CDATA[Backbone elite popper rods : Went and fired a few casts with...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=103429&PID=1481409&title=backbone-elite-popper-rods#1481409 Author: southernwanderer
Subject: 103429
Posted: 30 Aug 2014 at 1:13pm

Went and fired a few casts with the new BBE Topwater rod this morning, see what sort action i could get out of a few my merger stash of lures. Awesome rod!Clap
Roll on Summer!!!
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Subject: 103429
Posted: 29 Aug 2014 at 5:48pm

SmileBoy is my wallet going to get a fright, time to start buying some stickbaits, roll on summertime!]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2014 17:48:20 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=103429&PID=1481246&title=backbone-elite-popper-rods#1481246 <![CDATA[Backbone elite popper rods : We have been flicking 70-100gm...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=103429&PID=1481243&title=backbone-elite-popper-rods#1481243 Author: TOSF
Subject: 103429
Posted: 29 Aug 2014 at 5:40pm

We have been flicking 70-100gm lures with it fine.]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2014 17:40:56 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=103429&PID=1481243&title=backbone-elite-popper-rods#1481243 <![CDATA[Backbone elite popper rods : It is an impressive rod for the...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=103429&PID=1481242&title=backbone-elite-popper-rods#1481242 Author: NZ Critter
Subject: 103429
Posted: 29 Aug 2014 at 5:40pm

It is an impressive rod for the $. We were throwing our Aotealures with it on the last couple of trips with Tony. Around 110 grams and it cast beaut.
Keeza. I would like to try it with the Saragossa 10000. What is the retrieve per crank compared to the stella 14000?]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2014 17:40:10 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=103429&PID=1481242&title=backbone-elite-popper-rods#1481242 <![CDATA[Backbone elite popper rods : Now the owner of the new Backbone...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=103429&PID=1481237&title=backbone-elite-popper-rods#1481237 Author: southernwanderer
Subject: 103429
Posted: 29 Aug 2014 at 5:28pm

Now the owner of the new Backbone Elite topwater rod Star
For those who have had a chance to swing on one of these what weight are the "sweet spot" in the casting?
Off for a play in the morning Big smile
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