The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : good entry'ish level rod for stickbaits https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:31:13 +0000 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:50:56 +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=69636 <![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[good entry'ish level rod for stickbaits : TIN TUB wrote:this is in...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69636&PID=995311&title=good-entryish-level-rod-for-stickbaits#995311 Author: Blue Asparagus
Subject: 69636
Posted: 06 Sep 2011 at 4:50pm

Originally posted by TIN TUB TIN TUB wrote:

this is in no way trying to be cleaver and there is no doubt some really good info in the thread, but for sometime now we have been using a Salina 80 (okuma) on an 8ft Okuma Rod as a back up set to our OffShore and Tailisman sets.  I think it cost about $400 all up, maybe a bit less and has stopped some good fish. It never seems to want to give up, I know it's not the uptowner zushy stuff but enrty level it works well.  The action is nice on the sweep and this is the best one on it so far at 23kg
 

could not agree more bro, keeping up with the Joneses Confused 
]]> Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:50:56 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69636&PID=995311&title=good-entryish-level-rod-for-stickbaits#995311 <![CDATA[good entry'ish level rod for stickbaits : fish i wrote: I understand...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69636&PID=995256&title=good-entryish-level-rod-for-stickbaits#995256 Author: MarkE
Subject: 69636
Posted: 06 Sep 2011 at 2:56pm

Originally posted by fish i fish i wrote:

  I understand they have some new rods specifically for stick baiting coming out soon that are the same blank but 8'6" and are super light.
 
I have one on the dryer now - basically the same as the 7'6 with a slightly softer tip. Blank is rated for 75-120g baits.
]]> Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:56:07 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69636&PID=995256&title=good-entryish-level-rod-for-stickbaits#995256 <![CDATA[good entry'ish level rod for stickbaits : fish i wrote:Entry level -...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69636&PID=995238&title=good-entryish-level-rod-for-stickbaits#995238 Author: -mAdfis HO-
Subject: 69636
Posted: 06 Sep 2011 at 2:15pm

Originally posted by fish i fish i wrote:

Entry level - I was in the same predicament mate. Would love a top end stick but not that flush. I looked at a lot of rods in the $400 - $600 range. Ended up getting an Offshore illusion. CTS blank. They have it stated as a 7'6" 150- 200g rod, but I would more call it closer to 8' and 60 - 150g max. It has a nice light taper that is good for working stick baits. If you have ever fished a offshore illusion softbait rod you will know the CTS action. Scored it for $420 on special. I understand they have some new rods specifically for stick baiting coming out soon that are the same blank but 8'6" and are super light.

Other options in that bracket would be Shimano Caranx pencil instrument, t-curve, Calstar Grafighter, perhaps a monster mesh but those are a bit heavier in action and more a popper rod I reckon.

A lot of people have suggested the Van Stahl 8'GT as a good entry level, but I found them a very heavy action and more suited to GT popping. I could imagine they would kill your back on a decent model king as well.

Better still there is some insane deals that go down in the buy/sell forum. MC works went for $600 recently, insane.

Hope that helps


 
I have a 7' illusion popper rod and it's stated 200-300g, a little strange, how many poppers/stickbaits weight more than 200g?
]]> Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:15:15 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69636&PID=995238&title=good-entryish-level-rod-for-stickbaits#995238 <![CDATA[good entry'ish level rod for stickbaits : thanks Tin Tub - just the info...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69636&PID=994743&title=good-entryish-level-rod-for-stickbaits#994743 Author: winzurf
Subject: 69636
Posted: 05 Sep 2011 at 12:13pm

thanks Tin Tub - just the info i needed - and nice fish]]> Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:13:30 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69636&PID=994743&title=good-entryish-level-rod-for-stickbaits#994743 <![CDATA[good entry'ish level rod for stickbaits : this is in no way trying to be...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69636&PID=994642&title=good-entryish-level-rod-for-stickbaits#994642 Author: TIN TUB
Subject: 69636
Posted: 05 Sep 2011 at 8:20am

this is in no way trying to be cleaver and there is no doubt some really good info in the thread, but for sometime now we have been using a Salina 80 (okuma) on an 8ft Okuma Rod as a back up set to our OffShore and Tailisman sets.  I think it cost about $400 all up, maybe a bit less and has stopped some good fish. It never seems to want to give up, I know it's not the uptowner zushy stuff but enrty level it works well.  The action is nice on the sweep and this is the best one on it so far at 23kg
 
]]> Mon, 05 Sep 2011 08:20:29 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69636&PID=994642&title=good-entryish-level-rod-for-stickbaits#994642 <![CDATA[good entry'ish level rod for stickbaits : kaveman wrote: Elpescador...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69636&PID=994430&title=good-entryish-level-rod-for-stickbaits#994430 Author: Elpescador
Subject: 69636
Posted: 04 Sep 2011 at 1:52pm

Originally posted by kaveman kaveman wrote:

Originally posted by Elpescador Elpescador wrote:

The smith wrc 80/35p thats for sale is an absolute bargain.


good rod but primarily a popper rod, i think he is after a stickbait rod
Hmm the guy is talkin entry level , this rod is alot better than entry level , is used to cast BOTH stickbaits and poppers in the weight range that covers small to med stickbaits, has proved itself to be effective throwing stickbaits to bluefin,gts and suprise suprise kingfish, I have personally cast baby runbohs,shibukis and ulua 90 with this rod and it performed as well as some DEDICATED stickbait rods i have cast,  so i think as an option its very very good!!  Ying Yang]]> Sun, 04 Sep 2011 13:52:22 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69636&PID=994430&title=good-entryish-level-rod-for-stickbaits#994430 <![CDATA[good entry'ish level rod for stickbaits : Kenshin wrote: and I thought...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69636&PID=994333&title=good-entryish-level-rod-for-stickbaits#994333 Author: laidbackdood
Subject: 69636
Posted: 04 Sep 2011 at 1:39am

Originally posted by Kenshin Kenshin wrote:

and I thought its always the fart that comes first before the crap.... not this time I guess.
LOL
]]> Sun, 04 Sep 2011 01:39:46 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69636&PID=994333&title=good-entryish-level-rod-for-stickbaits#994333 <![CDATA[good entry'ish level rod for stickbaits : and I thought its always the...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69636&PID=994320&title=good-entryish-level-rod-for-stickbaits#994320 Author: Kenshin
Subject: 69636
Posted: 03 Sep 2011 at 11:44pm

and I thought its always the fart that comes first before the crap.... not this time I guess.]]> Sat, 03 Sep 2011 23:44:19 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69636&PID=994320&title=good-entryish-level-rod-for-stickbaits#994320 <![CDATA[good entry'ish level rod for stickbaits : Ask mark from &#034;extreme&#034;...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69636&PID=994319&title=good-entryish-level-rod-for-stickbaits#994319 Author: laidbackdood
Subject: 69636
Posted: 03 Sep 2011 at 11:20pm

Ask mark from "extreme" =Ginga....Hes the expert in NZ.]]> Sat, 03 Sep 2011 23:20:38 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69636&PID=994319&title=good-entryish-level-rod-for-stickbaits#994319 <![CDATA[good entry'ish level rod for stickbaits : to be honest.. I&#039;ve only...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69636&PID=994295&title=good-entryish-level-rod-for-stickbaits#994295 Author: Kenshin
Subject: 69636
Posted: 03 Sep 2011 at 9:42pm

to be honest.. I've only seen ONE article that mentions about a difference in two.. he mentions.. "some BRANDS" and writer says only backs it by 'HE BELIEVES'... and its only in NZ! none foreign. And from 1 responce from above.. its been copied. so BS!

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