The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Landbased & Surfcasting https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Wed, 27 May 2026 10:37:42 +0000 Sun, 10 May 2026 18:05:59 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 30 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp?FID=19 <![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[Landbased & Surfcasting : Surf Rod Blanks]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136279&PID=1844993&title=surf-rod-blanks#1844993 Author: scuzzymoto
Subject: Surf Rod Blanks
Posted: 10 May 2026 at 6:05pm

Thought I better do an update on rods-

Built the S7 Blanks from CTS- exceptional design and construction, can understand why the S7 rods have a very following in the USA  check out this guy builds a nice rod-  http:////www.facebook.com/groups/1331071417463967/user/100002504747574/
Surf Stix all built on CTS S7 and the odd Vapor Trail recommend a gander..

I gave the 2 x CTS S7 rods I built to my son for his 21st ($3k worth) hes enjoying them.

I ended up meeting a rod builder in the Naki that showed me a  blank he has designed in conjunction with CTS for NZ fishing, these have a had import from some of the best surf fisherman in NZ, 2 x 14 footer equal sections also 1 piece if wanted , being around rod blanks and rods/tackle  for approx 30 years and these would have to be one of the best 5oz rods I have fished in the surf. I built the rods with AMT Guides and plate reel seat -  TC Custom Rods check him out in the Naki ...( I build using these blanks in the lower north)

CTS CG Blanks


Mighty Brite reflect5ive Tape, AT Guides (size16 tips )



Alps Plate Reel Seats ( will be changing to Fuji)

Below is a Teaser-




]]> Sun, 10 May 2026 18:05:59 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136279&PID=1844993&title=surf-rod-blanks#1844993 <![CDATA[Landbased & Surfcasting : A new setup]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138859&PID=1844989&title=a-new-setup#1844989 Author: scuzzymoto
Subject: A new setup
Posted: 07 May 2026 at 1:13pm

nothing wrong with Penn fix spool reels, not a fan of the casting aids(i use a finger stall)]]> Thu, 07 May 2026 13:13:20 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138859&PID=1844989&title=a-new-setup#1844989 <![CDATA[Landbased & Surfcasting : A new setup]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138859&PID=1844987&title=a-new-setup#1844987 Author: Mc Tool
Subject: A new setup
Posted: 06 May 2026 at 7:53pm

Well I bought the handbrake a penn spinfisher 950 for her beach set up and she hasnt moaned about it yet ( off MD's ) . Put 50lb braid and one of them casting buttons .
I thought the reel was good value for money ]]> Wed, 06 May 2026 19:53:41 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138859&PID=1844987&title=a-new-setup#1844987 <![CDATA[Landbased & Surfcasting : A new setup]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138859&PID=1844985&title=a-new-setup#1844985 Author: widerange
Subject: A new setup
Posted: 06 May 2026 at 1:24pm

Na,still haven't bought anything]]> Wed, 06 May 2026 13:24:52 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138859&PID=1844985&title=a-new-setup#1844985 <![CDATA[Landbased & Surfcasting : A new setup]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138859&PID=1844984&title=a-new-setup#1844984 Author: scuzzymoto
Subject: A new setup
Posted: 06 May 2026 at 10:32am

what did you end up getting?- and are still using the gear? alot of fish around]]> Wed, 06 May 2026 10:32:10 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138859&PID=1844984&title=a-new-setup#1844984 <![CDATA[Landbased & Surfcasting : A new setup]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138859&PID=1844981&title=a-new-setup#1844981 Author: widerange
Subject: A new setup
Posted: 05 May 2026 at 12:41pm

Not that round but yea]]> Tue, 05 May 2026 12:41:13 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138859&PID=1844981&title=a-new-setup#1844981 <![CDATA[Landbased & Surfcasting : A new setup]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138859&PID=1844978&title=a-new-setup#1844978 Author: scuzzymoto
Subject: A new setup
Posted: 05 May 2026 at 10:50am

you still around dude]]> Tue, 05 May 2026 10:50:23 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138859&PID=1844978&title=a-new-setup#1844978 <![CDATA[Landbased & Surfcasting : Land based kings location recommendations]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=139478&PID=1843781&title=land-based-kings-location-recommendations#1843781 Author: JK
Subject: Land based kings location recommendations
Posted: 15 Jun 2025 at 4:51pm

I’ve seen a few rat kings too cruising the shoreline when running along there in the morning. Not big fish but legals]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2025 16:51:30 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=139478&PID=1843781&title=land-based-kings-location-recommendations#1843781 <![CDATA[Landbased & Surfcasting : Land based kings location recommendations]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=139478&PID=1843100&title=land-based-kings-location-recommendations#1843100 Author: BigH3
Subject: Land based kings location recommendations
Posted: 10 May 2025 at 7:36pm

If you're centrally located Tamaki drive is a great spot for land based kingis biggest i've caught went 10kg. Ive had best success down towards rhe Mechanics bay end. Jack Mack livies are the go to bait and have found best success on the out going tide. An early high tide is perfect as you can catch your livies easily.   Fish the livies close like 3-4m from shore. Its great fun have even caught a few good snaps on the surface... ]]> Sat, 10 May 2025 19:36:33 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=139478&PID=1843100&title=land-based-kings-location-recommendations#1843100 <![CDATA[Landbased & Surfcasting : Land based kings location recommendations]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=139478&PID=1843072&title=land-based-kings-location-recommendations#1843072 Author: Kevin.S
Subject: Land based kings location recommendations
Posted: 10 May 2025 at 9:15am

Lots of good kingfish caught from the North edge of the Manukau harbour, West of Huia.  Not my area so I can't give you much help, but hopefully someone here has some info.]]> Sat, 10 May 2025 09:15:45 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=139478&PID=1843072&title=land-based-kings-location-recommendations#1843072