The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Stradic8 + Offshore illusion 200grm popper rod? https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:01:44 +0000 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:38:14 +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=64319 <![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[Stradic8 + Offshore illusion 200grm popper rod? : snag wrote: Had a Saragosa...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=64319&PID=918445&title=stradic8-offshore-illusion-200grm-popper-rod#918445 Author: Falco
Subject: 64319
Posted: 22 Mar 2011 at 4:38pm

Originally posted by snag snag wrote:

Had a Saragosa S#it out on me in Tonga, so not soo keen on them now.

 Only want a popper set up as another option to jigging.
Haha I have heard a few guys say that now, including me...I treat them both the same now as they compliment each other and it gives variety to your day and learning.
A mate of mine who I havent seen for years just boughts a stella 10 and Kabitsu today after watching us fish on sunday- he's mad keen!
]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:38:14 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=64319&PID=918445&title=stradic8-offshore-illusion-200grm-popper-rod#918445 <![CDATA[Stradic8 + Offshore illusion 200grm popper rod? : Sustain would be a good medium...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=64319&PID=918421&title=stradic8-offshore-illusion-200grm-popper-rod#918421 Author: fish i
Subject: 64319
Posted: 22 Mar 2011 at 3:06pm

Sustain would be a good medium between Stradic and TwinpowerSW.]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:06:20 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=64319&PID=918421&title=stradic8-offshore-illusion-200grm-popper-rod#918421 <![CDATA[Stradic8 + Offshore illusion 200grm popper rod? : snag wrote: Had a Saragosa...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=64319&PID=918386&title=stradic8-offshore-illusion-200grm-popper-rod#918386 Author: -mAdfis HO-
Subject: 64319
Posted: 22 Mar 2011 at 1:45pm

Originally posted by snag snag wrote:

Had a Saragosa S#it out on me in Tonga, so not soo keen on them now.

 Only want a popper set up as another option to jigging.
What happened with it?]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:45:19 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=64319&PID=918386&title=stradic8-offshore-illusion-200grm-popper-rod#918386 <![CDATA[Stradic8 + Offshore illusion 200grm popper rod? : Had a Saragosa S#it out on me...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=64319&PID=918375&title=stradic8-offshore-illusion-200grm-popper-rod#918375 Author: Snag
Subject: 64319
Posted: 22 Mar 2011 at 1:30pm

Had a Saragosa S#it out on me in Tonga, so not soo keen on them now.

 Only want a popper set up as another option to jigging.
]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:30:52 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=64319&PID=918375&title=stradic8-offshore-illusion-200grm-popper-rod#918375 <![CDATA[Stradic8 + Offshore illusion 200grm popper rod? : falco wrote:If you knew you...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=64319&PID=918356&title=stradic8-offshore-illusion-200grm-popper-rod#918356 Author: -mAdfis HO-
Subject: 64319
Posted: 22 Mar 2011 at 12:52pm

Originally posted by falco falco wrote:

If you knew you were going to stay in the sport I would look for a second hand spinner like a Twin power 10,Stella 10,or salty-reason being that they will fish say 7-9kg of drag without too much hassle.
Even though the specs say that reel is capable of 13kg that is probably best case scenario and it will be working hard to give you that result.
 
The other reels will do it without dying in the process.
 
That said Im sure it will get you into the sport and do the job,but if you go do it every weekend you may find yourself wanting to up grade sooner than later and the resale for the stradic may not be as good.
I am unfamiliar with the rod,but rate Offshore softbait rods highly owning a few myself,but would maybe spend more on the reel if this is a starter set and buy a used rod for bugger all and change up when you feel the need.
 
On sunday we fished PE5 to its limits on these reels - it is plenty IMO..although I will get a PE8-10 set up in the future for some of the scary machines that we saw and for traveling to the tropics again.
Yeah I didn't think the Stradic8000 would be up to the task drag wise either. Looking at a 2nd hand Stella or new Saragosa. Decisions decisions!]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:52:19 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=64319&PID=918356&title=stradic8-offshore-illusion-200grm-popper-rod#918356 <![CDATA[Stradic8 + Offshore illusion 200grm popper rod? : If you knew you were going to...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=64319&PID=918314&title=stradic8-offshore-illusion-200grm-popper-rod#918314 Author: Falco
Subject: 64319
Posted: 22 Mar 2011 at 11:49am

If you knew you were going to stay in the sport I would look for a second hand spinner like a Twin power 10,Stella 10,or salty-reason being that they will fish say 7-9kg of drag without too much hassle.
Even though the specs say that reel is capable of 13kg that is probably best case scenario and it will be working hard to give you that result.
 
The other reels will do it without dying in the process.
 
That said Im sure it will get you into the sport and do the job,but if you go do it every weekend you may find yourself wanting to up grade sooner than later and the resale for the stradic may not be as good.
I am unfamiliar with the rod,but rate Offshore softbait rods highly owning a few myself,but would maybe spend more on the reel if this is a starter set and buy a used rod for bugger all and change up when you feel the need.
 
On sunday we fished PE5 to its limits on these reels - it is plenty IMO..although I will get a PE8-10 set up in the future for some of the scary machines that we saw and for traveling to the tropics again.
]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:49:22 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=64319&PID=918314&title=stradic8-offshore-illusion-200grm-popper-rod#918314 <![CDATA[Stradic8 + Offshore illusion 200grm popper rod? : -MaDfIsHo- wrote:Got the...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=64319&PID=918217&title=stradic8-offshore-illusion-200grm-popper-rod#918217 Author: Photofisha
Subject: 64319
Posted: 22 Mar 2011 at 8:53am

Originally posted by -MaDfIsHo- -MaDfIsHo- wrote:

Got the multi weight 200-300grm for $450 from fish city, haven't used it yet, undecided on the reel to buy to go with it. 

Hey i got the 5000 which seems to be a decent reel the 8000 feels like it could fit the bill..there also a brand new Saragosa 14000f on trademe that a guy imported if thats not too heavy?
]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 08:53:23 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=64319&PID=918217&title=stradic8-offshore-illusion-200grm-popper-rod#918217 <![CDATA[Stradic8 + Offshore illusion 200grm popper rod? : Got the multi weight 200-300grm...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=64319&PID=918143&title=stradic8-offshore-illusion-200grm-popper-rod#918143 Author: -mAdfis HO-
Subject: 64319
Posted: 21 Mar 2011 at 10:56pm

Got the multi weight 200-300grm 24-37kg for $450 from fish city. Very nice looking rod and feels pretty grunty, can't wait to get it loaded up on a big coro king, still deciding on the reel to buy to go with it.  ]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2011 22:56:14 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=64319&PID=918143&title=stradic8-offshore-illusion-200grm-popper-rod#918143 <![CDATA[Stradic8 + Offshore illusion 200grm popper rod? : How much is the rod? ]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=64319&PID=918138&title=stradic8-offshore-illusion-200grm-popper-rod#918138 Author: LBGer
Subject: 64319
Posted: 21 Mar 2011 at 10:49pm

How much is the rod?]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2011 22:49:40 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=64319&PID=918138&title=stradic8-offshore-illusion-200grm-popper-rod#918138 <![CDATA[Stradic8 + Offshore illusion 200grm popper rod? : falco wrote:what,where,how...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=64319&PID=918024&title=stradic8-offshore-illusion-200grm-popper-rod#918024 Author: Snag
Subject: 64319
Posted: 21 Mar 2011 at 8:28pm

Originally posted by falco falco wrote:

what,where,how often,popping,stickbaiting,both,pe4,5,6??
 
 
 Mainly Kings, Aldies, Raglan, 3 kings (weather dependent), bit of both, pe 5.
Looking at just a basic set. Stradic8000 has 13kg drag, pe 5 is enough. Rods look mint for the price.
]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2011 20:28:48 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=64319&PID=918024&title=stradic8-offshore-illusion-200grm-popper-rod#918024