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Looking for a new softbait combo?

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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=138640
Printed Date: 10 Jun 2026 at 4:25pm


Topic: Looking for a new softbait combo?
Posted By: Scamp125
Subject: Looking for a new softbait combo?
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2024 at 7:40pm
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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Posted By: Kandrew
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2024 at 8:13pm
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.

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Posted By: Chris888
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2024 at 12:31am
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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