https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:25:00 +0000 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 20:31:01 +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=90464 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90464&PID=1325761&title=poppers-vs-stickbaits-for-kingfish#1325761 Author: PE Pete
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Posted: 22 Jul 2013 at 8:31pm

Hey wannabe yeah 7'6. Very strong rod.]]> Mon, 22 Jul 2013 20:31:01 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90464&PID=1325761&title=poppers-vs-stickbaits-for-kingfish#1325761 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90464&PID=1307157&title=poppers-vs-stickbaits-for-kingfish#1307157 Author: ginga
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Posted: 05 Jun 2013 at 3:41pm

From what I have seen stick baits will put fish poppers at a ratio of about 10 to 1 this has been tested on a few days where the fish were going crazy and you would expect them to eat anything but stick baits the clear winner at those times.
I am sure there are days when poppers would be the number one but from what I've seen stick baits clearly ahead. Give it a couple more seasons and they may shy off the stick baits and poppers could come into their own a bit more.
Strikes on poppers are so much cooler though!!!]]> Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:41:01 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90464&PID=1307157&title=poppers-vs-stickbaits-for-kingfish#1307157 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90464&PID=1305861&title=poppers-vs-stickbaits-for-kingfish#1305861 Author: wanabe
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Posted: 02 Jun 2013 at 10:16am

PE Pete what offshore do you use the 7'6 or the longer
]]> Sun, 02 Jun 2013 10:16:44 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90464&PID=1305861&title=poppers-vs-stickbaits-for-kingfish#1305861 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90464&PID=1305081&title=poppers-vs-stickbaits-for-kingfish#1305081 Author: PE Pete
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Posted: 30 May 2013 at 8:33pm

Yeah have also noticed a larger heavier popper works better if the water has a chop on it, but then if the surface is flat I prefer a stick bait . Just my theory.. But also you may find that ur rod may determine which lure works best. I have a offshore illusion 37kg which probably works marginally better on the heavier popper than stick baits.]]> Thu, 30 May 2013 20:33:33 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90464&PID=1305081&title=poppers-vs-stickbaits-for-kingfish#1305081 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90464&PID=1292445&title=poppers-vs-stickbaits-for-kingfish#1292445 Author: crazyfisho
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Posted: 27 Apr 2013 at 4:07pm

I think it depends on the situation - I know that sometimes ( and in some places) the splashing noise of the Popper on the retrieve can stir the Kings up & can be more likely to entice a bite. Having said that Good quality Stickbaits can also be very effective at times....so my answer - both.]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:07:57 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90464&PID=1292445&title=poppers-vs-stickbaits-for-kingfish#1292445 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90464&PID=1292401&title=poppers-vs-stickbaits-for-kingfish#1292401 Author: speckledknob
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Posted: 27 Apr 2013 at 1:58pm

Have you guys found that in certain situations stickbaits are more effective than poppers, or vice versa? Personally I have had a bit more success with poppers but haven't really done a great deal of either (mostly live-baiting when the opportunity arises) just wondering what your opinions are...? ]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:58:13 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90464&PID=1292401&title=poppers-vs-stickbaits-for-kingfish#1292401