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What rod?

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Category: Saltwater Fishing
Forum Name: Popper and Topwater Fishing
Forum Description: If you're into a bit of action on top, this is the forum for you
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Printed Date: 04 Jun 2026 at 8:09pm


Topic: What rod?
Posted By: Gowest
Subject: What rod?
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2016 at 8:16am
So decided I might want to give some stick baiting a go this spring. I have a Daiwa Saltist 6500 and now need a new rod to match up to it. Im only just starting out so want something entry to mid level..... cant justify a top end rod as I will only be doing this a short amount of time each year. Any suggestions? Cheers



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Posted By: Structfab
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2016 at 9:30am
there's a Daiwa saltiga stick bait rod s-extreme 76 gt on Facebook / NZFC for $250


Posted By: OuttaHere
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2016 at 9:48am
Okuma Metaloid Topwater rods.
Really nice blanks, I think they have a Fuji reel seat and Alps guides, off the top of my head.
 
Price will surprise you, I believe they'll be sub-$300, should be showing up any moment now. You could contact CD Rods and ask...


Posted By: jonocoogee
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2016 at 10:49pm
when i started out I was using a fin nor troppo, 8ft 15-24 kg rod. I really rated it, great for 100-120g lures and i have seen them on trademe for $190. So not going to break the bank at all. Managed plenty more solid kingies on it then i have with my upgrade.

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