The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Landbased Topwater rod? https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:09:24 +0000 Sat, 18 Nov 2017 13:39:32 +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=126194 <![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[Landbased Topwater rod? : I had a quick look at the Daiwa...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=126194&PID=1708374&title=landbased-topwater-rod#1708374 Author: Pico
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Posted: 18 Nov 2017 at 1:39pm

I had a quick look at the Daiwa Saltist shoregame  http://www.rodandreel.co.nz/product/daiwa-saltist-shoregame-9'6,-2pc,-pe2-5/dafohn762xx009.aspx in a tackle shop yesterday, felt like it should be ok for working stickbaits. 

One thing I didn't like was the bottom guide was relatively small for a spinning rod, but it is a sub $200 rod so can't really complain!
]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2017 13:39:32 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=126194&PID=1708374&title=landbased-topwater-rod#1708374 <![CDATA[Landbased Topwater rod? : Made a query with Marine Deals...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=126194&PID=1708121&title=landbased-topwater-rod#1708121 Author: vertical
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Posted: 15 Nov 2017 at 7:37pm

Made a query with Marine Deals last night about the rod I originally posted about and they have just rung confirming The Tamure Kid's observation that it is too stiff for stickbaits and more of a popper rod. Good to get honest advice and not a hard sell.]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2017 19:37:54 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=126194&PID=1708121&title=landbased-topwater-rod#1708121 <![CDATA[Landbased Topwater rod? : Smart Marine at Westhaven has...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=126194&PID=1708112&title=landbased-topwater-rod#1708112 Author: The Tamure Kid
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Posted: 15 Nov 2017 at 5:01pm

Smart Marine at Westhaven has a Shimano JDM Colt Sniper shore jigging rod on clearance - 10 ft 2pc, I think it's PE4? About $400.

They also have the JDM 8' Plugger max 80g lure stick bait rod for $599 (as does Fish City in Albany). Not as long as some here are recommending, but good for lighter lures.
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Posted: 15 Nov 2017 at 4:59pm

I saw those hartley rise rods in his shop yesterday and thought of this forum. yea they look real pretty. treat yourself. ]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2017 16:59:22 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=126194&PID=1708111&title=landbased-topwater-rod#1708111 <![CDATA[Landbased Topwater rod? : I have the 762X model (rated 90-200gm)...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=126194&PID=1708107&title=landbased-topwater-rod#1708107 Author: beno101
Subject: 126194
Posted: 15 Nov 2017 at 4:38pm

I have the 762X model (rated 90-200gm) and it feels good casting lures from 80-120gm. Reckon the extra length would be ideal land based and the rods are good for the money.]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2017 16:38:56 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=126194&PID=1708107&title=landbased-topwater-rod#1708107 <![CDATA[Landbased Topwater rod? : Good info Pico. i&#039;ve got...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=126194&PID=1708018&title=landbased-topwater-rod#1708018 Author: The Tamure Kid
Subject: 126194
Posted: 14 Nov 2017 at 8:15pm

Good info Pico. i've got a sense of deja vu, I'm sure we've had a very similar thread not that long ago, and you shared your thoughts. But I can't find it to include the link.

i recall there were fans of long rods off the rocks (for casting length, and keeping line clear of the rocks), and others saying that length makes life hard to get the angle for the right action on stick baits.

I had a feel of that Daiwa rod mentioned at the top in a shop and it was way too heavy for what I was after in terms of harbour shoreline fishing and lure weight. 

You don't mention your location, Vertical, but for me harbour shorelines means estuary entrances, or papa rocks over sandy bottoms. Not gnarly rock platforms.

It would be more the weapon to use off the rocks up in Northland or Coromandel, I'd say.

Greg at Go Fish in Takapuna sold me a Hearty Rise light lure rod, which I am tempted to use for small stick baits and plugs. It's a fantastic rod for heavy soft baiting etc. Great components and blanks.
This is what he's got in store in that 9'6" light stick bait rod category. Way over the budget mentioned above, but including for others following this thread. I'm sure it's a beaut. Sadly, out of my range for now.



]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2017 20:15:46 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=126194&PID=1708018&title=landbased-topwater-rod#1708018 <![CDATA[Landbased Topwater rod? : Another option might be the Shimano...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=126194&PID=1708015&title=landbased-topwater-rod#1708015 Author: Pico
Subject: 126194
Posted: 14 Nov 2017 at 7:46pm

Another option might be the Shimano Tiralejo, they come in a few lengths around the 9-11 foot mark.


You'd probably need to import one though. 

Or this, a bit lighter than the one you mentioned in the original post. And cheap too

http://www.rodandreel.co.nz/product/daiwa-saltist-shoregame-9'6,-2pc,-pe2-5/dafohn762xx009.aspx
]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2017 19:46:32 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=126194&PID=1708015&title=landbased-topwater-rod#1708015 <![CDATA[Landbased Topwater rod? : Thanks for the info Pico.Was going...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=126194&PID=1707988&title=landbased-topwater-rod#1707988 Author: vertical
Subject: 126194
Posted: 14 Nov 2017 at 5:51pm

Thanks for the info Pico.

Was going to use my Spheros 10000 with PE 5. The Daiwa rod specs state 'extra heavy action' and 'PE 6'.
]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2017 17:51:50 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=126194&PID=1707988&title=landbased-topwater-rod#1707988 <![CDATA[Landbased Topwater rod? : What reel and line weight are...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=126194&PID=1707978&title=landbased-topwater-rod#1707978 Author: Pico
Subject: 126194
Posted: 14 Nov 2017 at 3:56pm

What reel and line weight are you looking at using?

I do quite  a bit of landbased stickbaiting and found it pretty hard to find anything longer than 8 foot 6 off the shelf in NZ. I ended up importing a 10 foot rod from japan, cost about $500 landed. It's a pe8 rod as I'm usually fishing off the rocks, but you could probably go a bit lighter if you're fishing over the sand in harbours. 

You could look at a heavy shore jigging rod, something like this http://www.plat.co.jp/shop/catalog/product_info/language/en/products_id/35965/cPath/4080_3248_2554/xmas-sale/40-off-major-craft-sky-road-skr-1002hh-sore-jigging.html. ;

Could get in touch with this guy and see if this rod is still for sale, sounded like a mint rod
http://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/dakau-long-tail-mkii-lbg-rod_topic116555_page2.html




]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2017 15:56:11 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=126194&PID=1707978&title=landbased-topwater-rod#1707978 <![CDATA[Landbased Topwater rod? : For land based, I would go after...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=126194&PID=1707834&title=landbased-topwater-rod#1707834 Author: sid fishus
Subject: 126194
Posted: 13 Nov 2017 at 10:52am

For land based, I would go after length on the rod. Minimum 8'6" and probably longer the better. Cant really see any reason why a surfcast rod couldn't be used. Just gotta get the snap off the tip balanced for the lure weight you use.

 Casting distance will be very helpful for land based fishing and length will be helpful there. Most casting rods of that length will have enough bend in them to allow working of even finicky lures with a bit of practice.
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