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Category: Saltwater Fishing
Forum Name: Soft Bait Fishing
Forum Description: Anything to do with this latest and greatest way of catching our favourite species
URL: https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=128840
Printed Date: 30 Mar 2024 at 1:11am


Topic: Advice
Posted By: Tnak
Subject: Advice
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2018 at 9:39pm
Hi im new to soft baiting n was just wondering what type of rod i.e weight class wud be ideal for soft baiting off rocks n do u need big hooks n big softbaits for bigger fish
Any feed back be appreciated thanx guys



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Posted By: Tnak
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2018 at 6:12pm
Bump


Posted By: Muppet
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2018 at 7:03pm
9-10ft 6-8kg rated would by pick Daiwa and Shimano both do suitable models now. Use whatever softbait you want, big fish eat 3 inch baits too. 


Posted By: Tnak
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2018 at 7:25pm
Cheers bro


Posted By: Muppet
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2018 at 7:35pm
https://www.gofish.co.nz/hearty-rise-rods-hearty-rise-sabre-shore-jig-962mh.html

That is a nice rod

Otherwise there are Shimano Revolution models about in the 8-10ft range. Daiwa I forgot the model name but the BAF boys were using them off the boat, god only knows why. Make sure you go spin don't be thinking clever and go baitcast. LOL Shimano 4000-5000 size reel or Daiwa 3000 would be mint.  


Posted By: The Tamure Kid
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2018 at 10:25pm
That's a mint looking rod, Muppet. I have the 8' Hearty Rise from Greg and it's awesome to use, quality components.That shore jig rod would be awesome for light top water in estuaries and harbours etc as well.

Tnak, check out this vid from Michael Jenkins, who used to write a lot of posts on the forum, years ago.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abNzsH4rpss" rel="nofollow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abNzsH4rpss

And check out this old thread on land based soft baiting (featuring Mr Jenkins' advice re rods, reels, leader etc)

https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/land-based-soft-bait_topic95783.html" rel="nofollow - https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/land-based-soft-bait_topic95783.html

And this excellent article in NZ Fishing World
http://www.nzfishingworld.co.nz/latest/2018/02/soft-plastics-rocks






Posted By: Tnak
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2018 at 8:44pm
Cheers guys ur advice was invaluable


Posted By: Muppet
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2018 at 8:48pm
Did you get a rod yet?

Best one I seen so far is the 10ft 6-10kg Abu Veritas. Really good not expensive.

Could easily switch to bait on it.  


Posted By: Tnak
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2018 at 2:03pm
I gt n old graphite rod 7ft with a baitcaster braid for the line n zman softbaits i think ill need alot of practice on the baitcaster as i herd it pretty tricky to use but i like a challenge



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