https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:14:00 +0000 Mon, 24 Jan 2022 17:42:28 +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=136417 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136417&PID=1822067&title=rod-with-no-lure-rating#1822067 Author: smudge
Subject: 136417
Posted: 24 Jan 2022 at 5:42pm

Hi Brownie and welcome. A rod like that would cast a popper no worries as poppers are generally light. I am not a rock fisherman though so don't take that as gospel. Buy one and do some practice casts. If the rod doesn't load up and cast for miles don't worry as kings often stick in close. A call to Marine Deals may well answer your question though.]]> Mon, 24 Jan 2022 17:42:28 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136417&PID=1822067&title=rod-with-no-lure-rating#1822067 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136417&PID=1822057&title=rod-with-no-lure-rating#1822057 Author: Brownie1324
Subject: 136417
Posted: 24 Jan 2022 at 3:57pm

Additionally, is there a specific reason no lure weight is listed with the rod? I have seen many of the other backbone topwater rods do not have a lure rating either]]> Mon, 24 Jan 2022 15:57:24 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136417&PID=1822057&title=rod-with-no-lure-rating#1822057 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136417&PID=1822056&title=rod-with-no-lure-rating#1822056 Author: Brownie1324
Subject: 136417
Posted: 24 Jan 2022 at 3:55pm

Hi there,
I am new to lure fishing and am looking at a rod for use with my thunnus 8000 that can also double as a good rock rod.

The shimano backbone topwater spin rod, 8 foot 3, 30-50lb is what I am looking to get.

https://www.marine-deals.co.nz/shimano-rods/shimano-backbone-topwater-spinning-rod-8ft-3in-30-50lb-2pc-134417?gclid=CjwKCAiAlrSPBhBaEiwAuLSDUEINQkwBQ4dVY1OuWOJRmJvBj6OonB9n3KibRBFBxWjdTPgRXBII6RoC2DMQAvD_BwE

There is no lure rating on the rod, what stickbait/popper size would you recommend?

TIA]]> Mon, 24 Jan 2022 15:55:21 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136417&PID=1822056&title=rod-with-no-lure-rating#1822056