The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Looking for a new softbait combo? https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:45:46 +0000 Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:31:58 +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=138640 <![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[Looking for a new softbait combo? : I would go for a decent rod.Something...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138640&PID=1839615&title=looking-for-a-new-softbait-combo#1839615 Author: Chris888
Subject: 138640
Posted: 30 Jul 2024 at 12:31am

I would go for a decent rod. 
Something like a medium Shimano Zodias, something with a crisp action. 
You want to be able to control your softbait but also feel when the fish takes it. 

I've had several lower end rods and I find they are too sloppy when casting.  Especially when I am trying to pinpoint a jighead near a salmon cage. 
]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:31:58 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138640&PID=1839615&title=looking-for-a-new-softbait-combo#1839615 <![CDATA[Looking for a new softbait combo? : Fuji guides and reel seat, 7 bearings...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138640&PID=1839195&title=looking-for-a-new-softbait-combo#1839195 Author: Kandrew
Subject: 138640
Posted: 21 Jun 2024 at 8:13pm

Fuji guides and reel seat, 7 bearings good buying for the money. I’ve got one of the reels and caught some big fish on it with no issues.

https://www.marine-deals.co.nz/abu-garcia-max-pro-sp20-veritas-4-0-softbait-spin-combo-7ft-2-4kg-2pc]]> Fri, 21 Jun 2024 20:13:53 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138640&PID=1839195&title=looking-for-a-new-softbait-combo#1839195 <![CDATA[Looking for a new softbait combo? : Hi there, I&#039;m not new to...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138640&PID=1839194&title=looking-for-a-new-softbait-combo#1839194 Author: Scamp125
Subject: 138640
Posted: 21 Jun 2024 at 7:40pm

Hi there, I'm not new to soft baiting but only very used relatively heavy setups, I want to try switch it to some lighter setups for things like kahawai, little pinkies, gurnards and slimy Mackie's. I'm planning on using jig heads from around 1/4 to 3/8ounce and little 2.5 inch plastics maybe some 4 inch jerk shads as well. I've never owned a light combo and was wondering whether anyone knew a combo that's really good for my needs. My budget is around 200 - 300 NZD however it can go higher not really that tight of a budget.]]> Fri, 21 Jun 2024 19:40:28 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138640&PID=1839194&title=looking-for-a-new-softbait-combo#1839194