Hi, always been a bait fisherman, and use live baits for Kings. But after not being able to find yellow tails all last summer, and therefore not being able to catch a king, looking for a plan b for this summer.

Want a combo to be able drop a jig, or cast a stick bait if all else fails, so after a combi that will allow me to do both. Was thinking about a Baitrunner D 8000 on the longest spin jig rod I can find so I can hopefully still cast a stick bait a little way. Baitrunner D would allow me to use it to stray line baits as well so would cover plenty of basis.

Am I dreaming??? I don't target big kings, just keepers up to about 90cm usually where I fish. Keen or any advice. Any suggestions of a long jig rod that can be used to cast?? I'm on a budget so can't afford to buy a separate jig and popper set up for the little amount of use it will get.

Cheers

Thanks Zac. Hadn't considered swimming the stick bait back. Haven't done it before, but presume from your comment you need a stiff rod to be able to work the stick bait? Perhaps i may need to splash out on 2 rods as suggested.
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softish rod for stickbaits man..  they just seem to pop out of the water easy with a rod that is too stiff..

Yeah I would agree with everyone on the two rods. You could probably pickup a reel and 2 rods for under $500 if you shop around and arent fussed about buying second hand. For your topwater look for a miniumu 7ft, Most people use 7ft 6 to a bit over 8ft. The extra length adds to your casting distance which leaves the lure in the water long etc etc. For a jigging rod I would get something short if you are looking at a heavier jig rod. A long spin jig rod with a hard tip can wear you out pretty quickly. I would reccommend something between 5ft and 5ft6. 

Heres a setup options from trawling through Trademe.

Top catch had a special on a daiwa reel & 2 rods for $ 699 for November one rod for stick baits & another for jigging.

Have you had a look at the shimano Terez rods at all? Pretty versatile rod, bros jigged, cast stick baits with and maybe next year pitch to some marlin