The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : 8 foot 6 plus stickbait rod? https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:00:33 +0000 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 23:29:12 +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=112155 <![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[8 foot 6 plus stickbait rod? : It&#039;s fairly parabolic, there&#039;s...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=112155&PID=1645458&title=8-foot-6-plus-stickbait-rod#1645458 Author: Pico
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Posted: 13 Jul 2016 at 11:29pm

It's fairly parabolic, there's a picture of one loaded up with 10kg here http://tailwalk.jp/english/salt/okinawamanbika/

The tip is probably slightly stiffer than my old offshore, but it should be sweet for stickies 100gm and above. 
]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2016 23:29:12 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=112155&PID=1645458&title=8-foot-6-plus-stickbait-rod#1645458 <![CDATA[8 foot 6 plus stickbait rod? : PE 8? That will slay the snapper...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=112155&PID=1645383&title=8-foot-6-plus-stickbait-rod#1645383 Author: LBGer
Subject: 112155
Posted: 13 Jul 2016 at 8:07am

PE 8? That will slay the snapper without much bending :)
What's the action like from just handling it on land?
There aren't too many rods around that length that dont cost an arm and a leg. The Zenaq's have some longer rods, I am thinking about getting a blank (9ft, PE 6) and getting it made up. I have a JM shore jigger that's rated to 13kg but thats at 45 deg and bending like it's going to snap....
]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2016 08:07:33 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=112155&PID=1645383&title=8-foot-6-plus-stickbait-rod#1645383 <![CDATA[8 foot 6 plus stickbait rod? : Some good sales on plat atm. I...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=112155&PID=1645373&title=8-foot-6-plus-stickbait-rod#1645373 Author: DenimViper
Subject: 112155
Posted: 13 Jul 2016 at 1:41am

Some good sales on plat atm. I ended up buying oh major craft rod for softies at 50% off. Good luck with the rod mate]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2016 01:41:27 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=112155&PID=1645373&title=8-foot-6-plus-stickbait-rod#1645373 <![CDATA[8 foot 6 plus stickbait rod? : Bit of a thread resurrection,...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=112155&PID=1645359&title=8-foot-6-plus-stickbait-rod#1645359 Author: Pico
Subject: 112155
Posted: 12 Jul 2016 at 9:54pm

Bit of a thread resurrection, took delivery of a Japanese rod today. Ended up getting this through the Plat summer sale. 

Tailwalk Okinawa Mankiba

Specs are 10 foot, up to pe8 and 150 gram lures.



It will be interesting to see how much extra casting distance the longer rod gives me. Hopefully enough to make the back pain from the extra length when hooked up worth while. 
]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2016 21:54:54 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=112155&PID=1645359&title=8-foot-6-plus-stickbait-rod#1645359 <![CDATA[8 foot 6 plus stickbait rod? : Have you thought about the OTI...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=112155&PID=1585739&title=8-foot-6-plus-stickbait-rod#1585739 Author: LBGer
Subject: 112155
Posted: 17 Sep 2015 at 6:37am

Have you thought about the OTI 8'6" 40-60lb rod? Smart Marine used to stock them, they were perfect for the rocks I had 2 of them. They can handle way more than their rated drag rating and are pretty tough blanks. ]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2015 06:37:06 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=112155&PID=1585739&title=8-foot-6-plus-stickbait-rod#1585739 <![CDATA[8 foot 6 plus stickbait rod? : It was very light but seemed a...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=112155&PID=1585440&title=8-foot-6-plus-stickbait-rod#1585440 Author: LBGer
Subject: 112155
Posted: 15 Sep 2015 at 4:47pm

It was very light but seemed a bit soft in the action, it may have been a different folding design compared to other rods I've bent. nice finish and they have a following so they can probably handle the jandal....
There is a 86SM on GT popping (2nd page) that is advertised for $650, a screaming deal considering they retail for $1400 http://www.gtpopping.com/forum/index.php/topic,7317.0.html
I have a Shimano Tiralejo 9ft 2 piece that is rated for 30-65lb braid, I have bent 10kg of drag over it. I bought it specifically for light stick bait and general bait fishing duties and rate it as a good general purpose rod. If you were going to fish 65lb hard it wouldnt really suit, it's probably more a 50lb rod for the upper range.....
]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2015 16:47:16 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=112155&PID=1585440&title=8-foot-6-plus-stickbait-rod#1585440 <![CDATA[8 foot 6 plus stickbait rod? : LBGer wrote:Put a wanted post...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=112155&PID=1585419&title=8-foot-6-plus-stickbait-rod#1585419 Author: Pico
Subject: 112155
Posted: 15 Sep 2015 at 2:40pm

Originally posted by LBGer LBGer wrote:

Put a wanted post in the Buy & Sell section - someone may have a suitable rod they would part with. I was lucky enough to score a Shimano 86SM Ocean Bluefin rod a couple years back, 8'6" and very powerful. There might be another round but not sure if you'd get one for your budget. 

In my searches I saw you used to have a Tenryu rod a while back, how did you rate it?
]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2015 14:40:44 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=112155&PID=1585419&title=8-foot-6-plus-stickbait-rod#1585419 <![CDATA[8 foot 6 plus stickbait rod? : Put a wanted post in the Buy &amp;...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=112155&PID=1585222&title=8-foot-6-plus-stickbait-rod#1585222 Author: LBGer
Subject: 112155
Posted: 14 Sep 2015 at 5:18pm

Put a wanted post in the Buy & Sell section - someone may have a suitable rod they would part with. I was lucky enough to score a Shimano 86SM Ocean Bluefin rod a couple years back, 8'6" and very powerful. There might be another round but not sure if you'd get one for your budget. 
]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2015 17:18:03 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=112155&PID=1585222&title=8-foot-6-plus-stickbait-rod#1585222 <![CDATA[8 foot 6 plus stickbait rod? : Yeah mate, I reckon the closer...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=112155&PID=1584640&title=8-foot-6-plus-stickbait-rod#1584640 Author: fish i
Subject: 112155
Posted: 11 Sep 2015 at 3:40pm

Yeah mate, I reckon the closer to the water level the easier it is to swim baits. So if you are on a high ledge having a longer rod is good rationale which I can understand. I just find having a rod that is to long is difficult to sweep down to the side as a lot of places will see it making contact with the rocky terrain. 

These are the blanks the Offshore illusions are made on, I see they have a 8'3", but that's not actually a huge difference I guess. http://ctsfishing.com/product/seamaster-stickbait/. 
Offshore Rodworx has changed hands now. 

Check out some of the Japanese shore jigging rods. These come in all sorts of longer lengths and many would be multipurpose to stickbaiting. Rods like Zenaq and Yamaga are meant to be awesome but are xxxxy 
]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2015 15:40:04 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=112155&PID=1584640&title=8-foot-6-plus-stickbait-rod#1584640 <![CDATA[8 foot 6 plus stickbait rod? : There is a 9&#039;6&#034; 50–120gm...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=112155&PID=1584606&title=8-foot-6-plus-stickbait-rod#1584606 Author: Boxee
Subject: 112155
Posted: 11 Sep 2015 at 1:13pm

There is a 9'6" 50–120gm Demonblood that the Morning Tide boys rate, I think they are using lighter lures, but once again I don't think Daiwa bring them in to NZ.]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2015 13:13:00 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=112155&PID=1584606&title=8-foot-6-plus-stickbait-rod#1584606