The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Recommendations on a topwater rod? https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 01:00:07 +0000 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:50:18 +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=88351 <![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[Recommendations on a topwater rod? : LBG Matt wrote:Yip sounds good...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88351&PID=1263103&title=recommendations-on-a-topwater-rod#1263103 Author: laidbackdood
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Posted: 20 Feb 2013 at 6:50pm

Originally posted by LBG Matt LBG Matt wrote:

Yip sounds good to me! cheers guys.
LBGer, I've sent you a PM, I'll take it.

Thats a wicked rod(Bargain)....You will enjoy using that and is perfect for what you want to do.Wink
]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:50:18 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88351&PID=1263103&title=recommendations-on-a-topwater-rod#1263103 <![CDATA[Recommendations on a topwater rod? : Yip sounds good to me! cheers...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88351&PID=1263070&title=recommendations-on-a-topwater-rod#1263070 Author: Taking Time
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Posted: 20 Feb 2013 at 5:42pm

Yip sounds good to me! cheers guys.
LBGer, I've sent you a PM, I'll take it.

]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:42:15 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88351&PID=1263070&title=recommendations-on-a-topwater-rod#1263070 <![CDATA[Recommendations on a topwater rod? : I&#039;ll say! ]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88351&PID=1263063&title=recommendations-on-a-topwater-rod#1263063 Author: LBGer
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Posted: 20 Feb 2013 at 5:07pm

I'll say! Big smile]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:07:54 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88351&PID=1263063&title=recommendations-on-a-topwater-rod#1263063 <![CDATA[Recommendations on a topwater rod? : Structfab wrote: option he...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88351&PID=1263062&title=recommendations-on-a-topwater-rod#1263062 Author: Aaron32987
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Posted: 20 Feb 2013 at 5:05pm

Originally posted by Structfab Structfab wrote:

option here:

that's an absolute steal and will be just perfect for what you need.
]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:05:34 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88351&PID=1263062&title=recommendations-on-a-topwater-rod#1263062 <![CDATA[Recommendations on a topwater rod? : option here: http://www.fishi...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88351&PID=1263026&title=recommendations-on-a-topwater-rod#1263026 Author: Structfab
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Posted: 20 Feb 2013 at 3:31pm

option here:

http://www.fishing.net.nz/asp_forums/synit-stickbait-rod-another-price-drop_topic87777.html
]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:31:52 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88351&PID=1263026&title=recommendations-on-a-topwater-rod#1263026 <![CDATA[Recommendations on a topwater rod? : Hi Matt, I use a Carpenter blue...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88351&PID=1262997&title=recommendations-on-a-topwater-rod#1262997 Author: Aaron32987
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Posted: 20 Feb 2013 at 2:21pm

Hi Matt, I use a Carpenter blue chaser 83/40 stickbait rod - mostly off the rocks where it has been very good at stopping kingfish to 15 kg so far. I look after it well, but accept that some scratching is inevitable.
 
I use the same rod on charter boats.
 
Honestly, you won't regret getting a top end rod for this sort of fishing, when it all comes together off the rocks in particular it is just awesome.
]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:21:11 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88351&PID=1262997&title=recommendations-on-a-topwater-rod#1262997 <![CDATA[Recommendations on a topwater rod? : Also I do a bit of kingi fishing...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88351&PID=1262994&title=recommendations-on-a-topwater-rod#1262994 Author: Taking Time
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Posted: 20 Feb 2013 at 2:17pm

Also I do a bit of kingi fishing off the rocks too, so something that is suitable for boat/rocks would be ideal. (although I cringe taking nice gear rock fishing)]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:17:04 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88351&PID=1262994&title=recommendations-on-a-topwater-rod#1262994 <![CDATA[Recommendations on a topwater rod? : I&#039;m a pretty avid jigger,...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=88351&PID=1262993&title=recommendations-on-a-topwater-rod#1262993 Author: Taking Time
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Posted: 20 Feb 2013 at 2:14pm

I'm a pretty avid jigger, but have never really done any topwater fishing.
I've got a charter coming up to the three kings where some of the guys I'm going with are keen to do a bit of stick baiting so I figured this would be a good chance for me to get into it.

At this stage I will be using a 20k stella, as I already have one, although I'm aware a 10k would be more suitable, so whatever rod I get needs to be suitable for both as if I like/can justify it I'll eventually invest in another stella/similar. 

I'm not afraid to spend the $ to get good reliable gear, but prob not keen to go top top of the line as I can't really justify the money of a piece of kit that may not get much use. 

Any comments/recommendations anyone has will be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

Matt
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