The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Light Stickbaiting Rods https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:17:14 +0000 Mon, 08 Sep 2014 21:46:27 +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=99988 <![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[Light Stickbaiting Rods : Stellamoon wrote:I have used...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=99988&PID=1484224&title=light-stickbaiting-rods#1484224 Author: segador
Subject: 99988
Posted: 08 Sep 2014 at 9:46pm

Originally posted by Stellamoon Stellamoon wrote:

I have used all the below casting rods and if you are looking for a quality light weight stickbait rod which works the lighter stickbaits well and is not just a rod that loads up well or looks pretty then look no further than the list below! It will be well worth saving up for one of them.
They will all work stickbaits from 60g -100g well!

Running PE3 when throwing stickbaits over $100+ is a gamble that I wouldn't personally take, and if a 15Kg plus fish does come along it could end up in tears for you especially if your in reefy terain.
I tried this a few years ago at Shearer Rock in AKl and my 75g Gamma got smoked and is now jewlery for some Kingfish out there LOL 
If your using $50 stickbaits I guess it's not so much of an issue but still a risk
But don't let me stop you from giving it a go......

Carpenter BLC 83/21
Carpenter BLC 84/22
Carpenter BLC 86/25
Carpenter BLC 70/20SMC
Smiths GTK 77-SJH
did you loose a bluefish on the shearer rock buoy]]> Mon, 08 Sep 2014 21:46:27 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=99988&PID=1484224&title=light-stickbaiting-rods#1484224 <![CDATA[Light Stickbaiting Rods : Hahaha yeah mate you will have...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=99988&PID=1484218&title=light-stickbaiting-rods#1484218 Author: KingySlayer
Subject: 99988
Posted: 08 Sep 2014 at 9:33pm

Hahaha yeah mate you will have a ball. Graeme had a flick with the same setup and 60 grammars and was infatuated with it. We also have some new 80 grammars arriving this week mate that will tee up perfectly with that rod of yours Wink]]> Mon, 08 Sep 2014 21:33:16 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=99988&PID=1484218&title=light-stickbaiting-rods#1484218 <![CDATA[Light Stickbaiting Rods : I hope not am looking forward...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=99988&PID=1484136&title=light-stickbaiting-rods#1484136 Author: PE Pete
Subject: 99988
Posted: 08 Sep 2014 at 6:47pm

I hope not am looking forward to attaching some of those 60g Hitter stick baits I got from you last week bro! ]]> Mon, 08 Sep 2014 18:47:59 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=99988&PID=1484136&title=light-stickbaiting-rods#1484136 <![CDATA[Light Stickbaiting Rods : Dam you wont regret that purchase....]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=99988&PID=1484135&title=light-stickbaiting-rods#1484135 Author: KingySlayer
Subject: 99988
Posted: 08 Sep 2014 at 6:43pm

Dam you wont regret that purchase.]]> Mon, 08 Sep 2014 18:43:53 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=99988&PID=1484135&title=light-stickbaiting-rods#1484135 <![CDATA[Light Stickbaiting Rods : I have just got a Synit Van Demon...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=99988&PID=1484122&title=light-stickbaiting-rods#1484122 Author: PE Pete
Subject: 99988
Posted: 08 Sep 2014 at 6:15pm

I have just got a Synit Van Demon x24 which is matched to the new Stella 5000 with 30lb braid. Can not wait to blood this set & intend putting in a much greater effort this season with top water. ]]> Mon, 08 Sep 2014 18:15:37 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=99988&PID=1484122&title=light-stickbaiting-rods#1484122 <![CDATA[Light Stickbaiting Rods : Smith KGS series are a nice &#034;light&#034;...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=99988&PID=1460459&title=light-stickbaiting-rods#1460459 Author: kaveman
Subject: 99988
Posted: 23 Jun 2014 at 3:17pm

Smith KGS series are a nice "light" stickbait rods imo
]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2014 15:17:09 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=99988&PID=1460459&title=light-stickbaiting-rods#1460459 <![CDATA[Light Stickbaiting Rods : Rat kingies would be a lot of...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=99988&PID=1460457&title=light-stickbaiting-rods#1460457 Author: Titahi
Subject: 99988
Posted: 23 Jun 2014 at 3:15pm

Rat kingies would be a lot of fun on lighter stick baiting....Skippies, albacore, sinking stickbait for spawning snapper...
]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2014 15:15:25 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=99988&PID=1460457&title=light-stickbaiting-rods#1460457 <![CDATA[Light Stickbaiting Rods : No arguments there Titahi or jono...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=99988&PID=1460440&title=light-stickbaiting-rods#1460440 Author: sid fishus
Subject: 99988
Posted: 23 Jun 2014 at 1:49pm

No arguments there Titahi or jono really. Match your tackle to the target, its more fun that way.

It just that there has been talk of using PE2 or PE3 etc for stickbaiting here. for Kings. I am afraid I cant see that point, what are you targeting?  Big Kahawhai? 

If you are over safe bottom and can play the fish out then use whatever you like. 

But the high end stickbaiting specific rods, will only really come into their own with the more finickity floating baits thats have to be worked 'just so' to get the best from them, and yet get a reasonable cast yardy yardy yardy....

Damn i've lost the thread on my argument.........

It cant really matter I guess.  :)
]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2014 13:49:02 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=99988&PID=1460440&title=light-stickbaiting-rods#1460440 <![CDATA[Light Stickbaiting Rods : I,m in the Jono camp. I use my...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=99988&PID=1460413&title=light-stickbaiting-rods#1460413 Author: Titahi
Subject: 99988
Posted: 23 Jun 2014 at 11:31am

I,m in the Jono camp.  I use my lightest stick bait rod more than anything else, primarily cause I flick a lure most nights from the shore, and there is  not much excitement in snagging small GT's with an elephant gun.
 The local longfin tuna get upto about 12-15 kilo, which are perfect for  a 30-90 gramm rod with 30lb braid.
]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2014 11:31:45 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=99988&PID=1460413&title=light-stickbaiting-rods#1460413 <![CDATA[Light Stickbaiting Rods : Yes my main reason or going lighter...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=99988&PID=1460354&title=light-stickbaiting-rods#1460354 Author: jonocoogee
Subject: 99988
Posted: 23 Jun 2014 at 7:01am

Yes my main reason or going lighter was only for accomodating lighter fish. Skull dragging smaller harbour fish on 100b jb just lost a bit of its fun. Even though the surface strike is still cool. Once they are hooked its a bit of a 1 sided affair. ]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2014 07:01:46 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=99988&PID=1460354&title=light-stickbaiting-rods#1460354