stickbait rod for stella 18000sw?
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Topic: stickbait rod for stella 18000sw?
Posted By: dicky g
Subject: stickbait rod for stella 18000sw?
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2014 at 7:22am
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just wondering what would be the best stick bait rod u could get around $500 worth to go with the stella 18000sw. cheers.
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Posted By: Structfab
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2014 at 7:54am
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small budget to try to match to the grunt of an 18K. |
Posted By: dicky g
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2014 at 5:57pm
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i agree but just cant afford a carpenter, smith, ripplefisher rod etc hence trying to get the best rod for the money. |
Posted By: Men In Black
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2014 at 6:26pm
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I would be giving Greg at GoFish a call. He has the Power Jig 832 Stickbait rod for $599 which represents a good value option... The 18000SW Stella is a lot of reel on a stick bait rod unless you are planning a trip for GT's. If so a popper rod may be the better option. You'll knock over NZ kingi's with the 14k Stella no problems, plus it is a way lighter reel if you're casting all day.. ------------- www.synit.co.nz |
Posted By: southernwanderer
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2014 at 6:38pm
| A second hand caranx kaibutsu pencil instrument? If you can find one. |
Posted By: dicky g
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2014 at 6:47pm
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i fish in real rugged terrain and also use it for marlin so the 10000sw 2008 model wasn't really on option. i don't really use it too cast all day so not too fused about the weight. appreciate the responses. |
Posted By: dicky g
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2014 at 6:48pm
| What about the offshore rods? |
Posted By: sizedoesntmatter
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2014 at 6:50pm
| I use a rodworks offshore stickbait rod. 24-37kg. Awesome rod with heaps of grunt. Think I payed 450 new |
Posted By: dicky g
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2014 at 6:52pm
| is that the 7'6 version |
Posted By: sizedoesntmatter
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2014 at 6:57pm
| Yea I think so. I havnt used alot of stickbait rods. But have used a kaibatsu, terez and a monster mesh and the offshore is a better rod by far |
Posted By: dicky g
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2014 at 7:25pm
| thanks. ive got a 762xh daiwa demon blood but i think its a bit undergunned for the stella. |
Posted By: Stonefish
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2014 at 7:39pm
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Someone mentioned second hand Kaibutsu? Saw this on TM http://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/fishing/salt-water/boat-rods/auction-764302927.htm" rel="nofollow - http://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/fishing/salt-water/boat-rods/auction-764302927.htm
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Posted By: dicky g
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2014 at 7:54pm
| what reel do you use on the offshore? |
Posted By: sizedoesntmatter
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2014 at 8:14pm
| I use the stella 14k. But my mate uses a 18k on his. Also know a guy who uses a dogfight on one and caught a 160kg marlin with it |
Posted By: dicky g
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2014 at 8:26pm
| wow obviously very good rods, do you know where to buy them from new? |
Posted By: dicky g
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2014 at 9:21pm
| is the offshore illusion series the rod you are talking about as it is stated as both a stick bait and popper rod. just wondering if its more of a stick bait rod and has a soft enough tip to work them as i will primarily be working stick baits. cheers |
Posted By: kingfishers
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2014 at 9:26pm
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Shimano Terez ------------- "My mind has gone fishing, ask all questions tomorrow" |
Posted By: ELEVAR
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2014 at 10:15pm
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the offshore illusion 7 6 are are good rod for the money really good actuaaly and more of a stick bait rod nice soft tip, I have two... they would be useless on a big popper that's for sure zac |
Posted By: dicky g
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2014 at 7:24am
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thanks, what would be there ideal casting weight? |
Posted By: kaveman
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2014 at 8:04am
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In your price range the offshore rods are great value for money. Do NOT go with the Caranx or Terez rods, the 18k Stella is too much reel for those rods -------------  www.kavemantackle.co.nz
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Posted By: dicky g
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2014 at 5:08pm
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yea, figured that. thanks. would the offshore rods suit throwing round 100gm stickbaits |
Posted By: sizedoesntmatter
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2014 at 5:22pm
| I use 80-130gm stickbaits on mine. But 100 is best suited I find |
Posted By: fish i
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2014 at 5:28pm
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Ditch the Daiwa, go the offshore. Reels probably a tad on the heavy side, but you won't get better value for money than those NZ made CTS blanks. Incredible bang for your chang a lang.
I used to flick 60 - 160g with mine, with the middle range of about 100g being the sweet spot. They way over rate their casting weights for some reason. You'll also find they are closer to 8ft than 7'6".
------------- 6th place in the inaugural Te Kauwhata Regionals paddle crab division |
Posted By: PE Pete
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2014 at 5:58pm
Got the same offshore rod & couldn't agree more with above statement. Great value, very strong. ------------- Tight lines PE Pete |
fish i wrote:Posted By: dicky g
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2014 at 6:39pm
| would you recommend the 150-200gm or 200-300gm rod for the stella. thanks heaps |
Posted By: fish i
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2014 at 5:36am
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Although that is a beast of a reel, the heavier version illusion PSS is more of a stiffer popper rod. Whereas the lighter version is more suited to stick baits and the odd smaller popper. ------------- 6th place in the inaugural Te Kauwhata Regionals paddle crab division |
Posted By: dicky g
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2014 at 7:48am
| so the stella 18k shouldn't be too over gunned for the offshore 150-200gm rod then. |
Posted By: ET487
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2014 at 9:32pm
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Let me know if you interested in selling your Daiwa Demon Blood. |
Posted By: dicky g
Date Posted: 27 Aug 2014 at 7:41am
| Sorry mate, I'm keeping it for now. |
Posted By: carlostairua
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2014 at 5:21pm
Agree about the Terez, but the Caranx has some grunt, have smashed some bloody big fish on that rod, with an 18k on it, great rod for the money
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Posted By: dicky g
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2014 at 7:03pm
| so do you reckon the 18k has enough grunt for the 18k? |
Posted By: dicky g
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2014 at 7:04pm
i mean do you think the caranx has enough grunt for the 18k 
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Posted By: fishmad1
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2014 at 10:36pm
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I use the CTS blanks for top water fishing, excellent rods..caught many GTs on mine without problems ------------- www.hi-ika.com |