The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Parabola https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:32:28 +0000 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:47:37 +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=57182 <![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[Parabola : Shimano Pencil instrument sums...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=57182&PID=825051&title=parabola#825051 Author: hookerpuka
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Posted: 21 Sep 2010 at 4:47pm

Shimano Pencil instrument sums up what you have requested quite nicely and at a very good price]]> Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:47:37 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=57182&PID=825051&title=parabola#825051 <![CDATA[Parabola : Offshore Rodworks Mt Maunganui...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=57182&PID=822447&title=parabola#822447 Author: wanabe
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Posted: 15 Sep 2010 at 10:03pm

Offshore Rodworks Mt Maunganui , or keep an eye on Trade Me they come up often I may have one for sale ]]> Wed, 15 Sep 2010 22:03:46 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=57182&PID=822447&title=parabola#822447 <![CDATA[Parabola : Manoa, it would be worth your...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=57182&PID=820689&title=parabola#820689 Author: ginga
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Posted: 12 Sep 2010 at 11:45am

Manoa, it would be worth your while swinging off a few rods before you make a decision on what to buy. Some of the rods out there are extremely powerful and strong but they can be absolutely brutal on your lower back, you are spot on about kingies fighting straight up and down and with a stiff 8 ft rod this can be hard on your body.

Rods that allow the tip to fold away and then have a grunty backbone are a bit easier on your body, these rods also work the stick baits very well. The softer tips are not so good for poppers though.
We ask a lot from popper and stick bait rods, they need power to fight the fish, softer tips to help cast, not too soft so they still work the lures and then be not too hard on your body as well. There is often a good reason for the extra expense involved in good quality casting rods. And yep i am definately biased being a carpenter dealer so take the advice how you see it.
I hooked up a good fish the other day on my back up rod, well branded and specialist popper rod, the fight was truly painful and it the fish controlled most of the fight, needless to say this rod will soon be on Trade me.
]]> Sun, 12 Sep 2010 11:45:38 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=57182&PID=820689&title=parabola#820689 <![CDATA[Parabola : Manoa wrote: So I am just...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=57182&PID=818037&title=parabola#818037 Author: Boulder
Subject: 57182
Posted: 06 Sep 2010 at 10:49pm

Originally posted by Manoa Manoa wrote:


So I am just wondering if there are rods that local retailers stock that are more parabolic, like they way softbait rods bend. However I haven't got the budget for the top end rods like carpenter etc. Any suggestions?


As Neps said the jm monstor are worth a look as are the smiths rods.
I have a new Smiths rod to throw around on Wednesday.

Both rods are well under the prices on the "name " gear.
both are fairly parabolic but still retain enough tip action to get the distance.

I have just sold my Shimano Ian Miller t curve rods and these are also good value for the $$ they are.
However like most gear as soon as the bug bites the natural instinct is to go for upgrades.
]]> Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:49:48 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=57182&PID=818037&title=parabola#818037 <![CDATA[Parabola : Manoa - Have a look at the JM...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=57182&PID=818033&title=parabola#818033 Author: Nepptune
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Posted: 06 Sep 2010 at 10:38pm

Manoa - Have a look at the JM GT Monster series, both the 78 and 86 models have a great parabolic action to them, and are available at a decent price....
]]> Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:38:32 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=57182&PID=818033&title=parabola#818033 <![CDATA[Parabola : HiHave been on the look out...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=57182&PID=817683&title=parabola#817683 Author: Manoa
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Posted: 06 Sep 2010 at 11:20am

Hi
Have been on the look out for a popper/stick bait, yet what I have noticed is a these are largely designed for fishing for GTs. A lot of the rods I have handled have a fast taper but then a very grunty backbone. I suppose this is designed to keep the Gt's up out of the coral and fishing on wide angles out from the boat where I've seen fishermen leaning right back into their rods. The problem with these rods, I'm thinking,  they would be a biaaatch to handle when scrapping kings that typically fight up and down the water column owing to the rods' length and stiffness.

So I am just wondering if there are rods that local retailers stock that are more parabolic, like they way softbait rods bend. However I haven't got the budget for the top end rods like carpenter etc. Any suggestions?
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