Best stickbaits for $100 and cheaper
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Category: Saltwater Fishing
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Printed Date: 28 Jan 2026 at 7:54am
Topic: Best stickbaits for $100 and cheaper
Posted By: deacs
Subject: Best stickbaits for $100 and cheaper
Date Posted: 28 Dec 2017 at 10:20am
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looking to add some variations to my stickbait collection. Given i will be using them off the shore as well as on lighter gear I don't think i can muster a couple of hundred $ on a lure. What are some good optionsaround or below $100. Currently running mainly Duo lures and a nomad (that i don't really like that much) 100g maximum or if anyone has some for sale.... ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Legacy
Date Posted: 28 Dec 2017 at 10:56am
| check out Topwaterspecialists , Anesh has a few lures under that that are nice . |
Posted By: deacs
Date Posted: 28 Dec 2017 at 11:59am
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Had a look at their website but nearly everything is sold out! ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Jofly
Date Posted: 28 Dec 2017 at 12:55pm
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I have only recently given stickbaits a go but have had a bit of success on the Fishing Inc. prop pink shiner. Only 62g and $40 from https://www.marine-deals.co.nz/stickbaits/fish-inc-prop-sinking-stickbait" rel="nofollow - https://www.marine-deals.co.nz/stickbaits/fish-inc-prop-sinking-stickbait Found it really simple to get good action from it.
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Posted By: Jofly
Date Posted: 28 Dec 2017 at 12:56pm
| I just got rid of the trebbles for single hooks. |
Posted By: Daniel K
Date Posted: 28 Dec 2017 at 2:01pm
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Shimano Orcas, Maria Rapido, Sluggos, Hots Keiko, Fisherman Delta, Massimo lures. I've found that they all perform quite well and you won't feel too bad losing them.
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Posted By: Legacy
Date Posted: 28 Dec 2017 at 3:20pm
I was thinking of the Natureboy Surfish -awesome lure 👍🏻 |
deacs wrote:Posted By: deacs
Date Posted: 28 Dec 2017 at 3:48pm
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first search resulted in a 48kg kingfish haha one will be purchased, now which colour.... ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Titahi
Date Posted: 28 Dec 2017 at 4:39pm
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ASWB lures.
------------- "I love standing by the ocean and just knowing what its for" |
Posted By: spin king
Date Posted: 28 Dec 2017 at 10:40pm
| +1 for hots keikos!! Best swimming lure on the market |
Posted By: TOSF
Date Posted: 05 Jan 2018 at 5:05pm
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Have you tried ZEETs lures? they have been fishing well and alot of happy customers getting kings on them. ------------- http://www.facebook.com/TonyOrtonSportFishingOffshoreAdventures www.offshoreadventures.net http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: deacs
Date Posted: 05 Jan 2018 at 10:31pm
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Not yet Tony, saw they had a special on marine deals the other day but have spent enough for now, think the pink one will be on the list! So many options out there once you start looking deeper, (after searching all of the suggestions above) now looking at making sure i have different colours....thinking about getting a rod specifically for off the rocks so might wait and see as it might change the weight of what i am using
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Posted By: laidbackdood
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2018 at 2:02am
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I wouldnt go for anything too flash off the rocks deacs........harsh environment for a stickbait rod........I bought a shimano t curve revolution stick bait rod for the bricks.......good budget and use a saragosa sw 10,000 with that.....I aint using my stella off the bricks...... some cheaper sticks shimano ocea pencils with inline 7/0 starwalker 180 with inline 7/0 both easy to swim. Amageri lean180 aswb Hitter lures.(new name now) Cotten cordell with 3/0 owner st66 trebs popper.........caught heaps of kings on that one @ GB.
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Posted By: deacs
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2018 at 9:50am
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Hey LBD hope everything is going well. It always bemuses me why people are worried about breaking rods on rocks i have never seen one break and seen plenty more on boats being high sticked. You don't see the top guys using average rods on the rocks just because they may get scratched and they rarely break them because of being knocked about a bit, you should see the state of my snapper rod thats carbon fibre..... if you get it right then no need to resell them! ( in sayimg that i have just resold a synit van diemen that spent plenty of time on rocks). A few different stickbaits there i can look at cheers Ps i also use a stella off the bricks! No point having it sit in a room at home and losing a fish you could have stopped ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Pico
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2018 at 12:25pm
Completely agreee Deacs. I've been using graphite stickbait rods for a few years off the rocks now and I've never had any issues. As long as you're reasonably careful you should be fine. Same goes for reels, just got to take a bit of care that you don't get the spool lip beaten up. |
Posted By: laidbackdood
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2018 at 9:28pm
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Deacs....that synit van demon you were selling looked a bit beaten up to me... My mate arron had a carpenter blue chaser 83/40 and an sw18000 and try his best....it got scratched to ****........probably because he fished alone most of the time.......you can try to pussy foot with your gear but it will get scratched and lacquer removed...... The rod i mentioned is not cheap......Nor is it an inferior rod..........If you look on the shimano vid when they do top water....you will see it it action......very good rod for its price........i caught a 48 pound king on a kilwell pink panther(before rocky).........20 kg of drag is not needed off the bricks..... Rods/reels will get beaten if lent against things....put in rod holders and they fall over......the wind blows them over.......trying to land a big fish..........it is of course your money/your choice but one day that rod/reel will hit the rocks(guarantee it !)..........Re sale is not my gripe.......bruising to the blank/guide damage is more of the worry to me........especially when the adrenaline is flowing and you are trying to land a big fish on your own......**** can happen. ------------- Once the idiots turn up..Im outta here...No time for Drama Queens. |
Posted By: Stacy Angler Fishing
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2018 at 1:59pm
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Hey Deacs, our local fishing shop sell these stick baits. only 24g - 100mm - VCM Hooks. Amazing quality for the price. I use a lighter setup that your probably used to, these lures have caught me a few Kings. https://www.ausfishwarehouse.com.au/product-page/pilchard-live-bait
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Posted By: Nomis
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2018 at 4:06pm
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IM surprised nobody has mentioned the rapala Subwalks .. They are probably one of the easiest lures to swim, have an amazing action and great colour selection ------------- I'll act my age when im 69 |
Posted By: coroben
Date Posted: 16 Jan 2018 at 5:33am
Nature Boys - Waitarigarasu 160 - fishhead have stock atm |
Posted By: NomadAngler
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2018 at 9:33pm
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OTL - On Top Lures Local guy. The morning Tide lads use them and also Dennis Verreet. I also like Maria Loaded stickbaits and Duo Rough Trail Aomasa |
Posted By: deacs
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2018 at 9:48pm
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I saw the OTL lures on facebook/morning tide but couldn't find any pricing do you know how much they are? Got quite a few Duo lures (I helped bring them into NZ in my old job) and love the action and look for a plastic bait got a few kingies on them but nothing big ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: out2sea
Date Posted: 21 Feb 2018 at 9:31am
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Busted fishing in Aus have a selection of OTL lures with Prices you can find them http://www.bustedfishing.com/#!/On-Top-Lures/c/22865587/offset=0&sort=normal" rel="nofollow - here . Ox Tackle developments on Waiheke Island are the only NZ stockists that I know of, I tried to get some through him for Christmas but he only wanted to sell them over the counter and most of the shipment he had coming in were already accounted for for his mates. You can get in touch with OTL through his facebook page and he will sell direct to you but I think there is about a 3 month wait, or was when I tried. |
Posted By: The Tamure Kid
Date Posted: 21 Feb 2018 at 9:01pm
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Thanks for the tip, that's excellent. Busted is a really reliable site for Tasline etc. (though I support the forum's Kaveman now that he sells it locally). The Morning Tide boys had some signature OTLs on their website, but they've sold out.
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Posted By: knirdr
Date Posted: 23 Feb 2018 at 3:27am
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Hi guys, Mike from on top lures So yes there is still a three month's wait direct from me(sorry)�£ But saltwater connection in whangarei have just got a big order so will be on the shelves next week. Also busted fishing in aus has stock most of the time. So best place to see my lures an to get hold of me is instagram or face book Sorry about the three month wait. but ur doing well at keeping me of the water�£�£ Cheers mike OTL |
Posted By: The Tamure Kid
Date Posted: 23 Feb 2018 at 11:19am
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Congratulations, Mike, on the growing success of your lure business. Fantastic. Thanks for giving us an update. I just bought one of the kohe colour off Busted, excellent to be able to support a local craftsman. Keep up the good work. Are you working on a new batch for Morning Tide Signature range? They look stunning with that two tone paint job, and even better in the jaws of a monster GT.
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Posted By: Moocha
Date Posted: 23 Feb 2018 at 7:14pm
Premo product  Is it easiest to order of FB? |
Posted By: knirdr
Date Posted: 23 Feb 2018 at 9:13pm
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Cheers guys! and yes morningtide will have another batch end of March And you can direct msg me on either face book or Instagram Cheers mike OTL |
Posted By: The Tamure Kid
Date Posted: 23 Feb 2018 at 9:14pm
Sounds like it depends if you are prepared to wait 3 months, which is the waiting time direct from the maker. If you want an OTL nowish, I'd ring that store in Whangarei and ask them to post to you, or buy from Busted online - which is fast and reliable, and postage from Aussie isn't too bad. Grab a GT Icecream lure while you're at it. Excellent for kingies in calm water.
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Posted By: Iriee
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2018 at 12:59pm
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Hey guys I would like to know if the lures i have are good to cover most situations : I have : - 3 shimano orcas 190mm (mackerel, black and silver, purple gold) - 2 shimano ocea spouter (one silver and one blue and green back) - 1 asturie tropic clinic (mullet) - 1 halco roosta popper 160 (pilchard) - 1 rapala x rap long cast 14 (pink) - 1 super magnum zara spook (XOBS) - 1 maria loaded 180 (green) Which other lure should i get ? I was thinking of a sinking one maybe a starwalker 160 ? Thanks |