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    Posted: 21 Jun 2024 at 7:40pm
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Hi there, I'm not new to soft baiting but only very used relatively heavy setups, I want to try switch it to some lighter setups for things like kahawai, little pinkies, gurnards and slimy Mackie's. I'm planning on using jig heads from around 1/4 to 3/8ounce and little 2.5 inch plastics maybe some 4 inch jerk shads as well. I've never owned a light combo and was wondering whether anyone knew a combo that's really good for my needs. My budget is around 200 - 300 NZD however it can go higher not really that tight of a budget.
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Fuji guides and reel seat, 7 bearings good buying for the money. I’ve got one of the reels and caught some big fish on it with no issues.

https://www.marine-deals.co.nz/abu-garcia-max-pro-sp20-veritas-4-0-softbait-spin-combo-7ft-2-4kg-2pc
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I would go for a decent rod. 
Something like a medium Shimano Zodias, something with a crisp action. 
You want to be able to control your softbait but also feel when the fish takes it. 

I've had several lower end rods and I find they are too sloppy when casting.  Especially when I am trying to pinpoint a jighead near a salmon cage. 
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