Parabola
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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
URL: https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=57182
Printed Date: 30 Jan 2026 at 6:50am
Topic: Parabola
Posted By: Manoa
Subject: Parabola
Date Posted: 06 Sep 2010 at 11:20am
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Hi Have been on the look out for a popper/stick bait, yet what I have noticed is a these are largely designed for fishing for GTs. A lot of the rods I have handled have a fast taper but then a very grunty backbone. I suppose this is designed to keep the Gt's up out of the coral and fishing on wide angles out from the boat where I've seen fishermen leaning right back into their rods. The problem with these rods, I'm thinking, they would be a biaaatch to handle when scrapping kings that typically fight up and down the water column owing to the rods' length and stiffness. So I am just wondering if there are rods that local retailers stock that are more parabolic, like they way softbait rods bend. However I haven't got the budget for the top end rods like carpenter etc. Any suggestions? |
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Posted By: Nepptune
Date Posted: 06 Sep 2010 at 10:38pm
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Manoa - Have a look at the JM GT Monster series, both the 78 and 86 models have a great parabolic action to them, and are available at a decent price....
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Posted By: Boulder
Date Posted: 06 Sep 2010 at 10:49pm
As Neps said the jm monstor are worth a look as are the smiths rods. I have a new Smiths rod to throw around on Wednesday. Both rods are well under the prices on the "name " gear. both are fairly parabolic but still retain enough tip action to get the distance. I have just sold my Shimano Ian Miller t curve rods and these are also good value for the $$ they are. However like most gear as soon as the bug bites the natural instinct is to go for upgrades. ------------- http://www.boulderguiding.co.nz">  http://www.boulderguiding.co.nz">www.boulderguiding.co.nz |
Manoa wrote:Posted By: ginga
Date Posted: 12 Sep 2010 at 11:45am
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Manoa, it would be worth your while swinging off a few rods before you make a decision on what to buy. Some of the rods out there are extremely powerful and strong but they can be absolutely brutal on your lower back, you are spot on about kingies fighting straight up and down and with a stiff 8 ft rod this can be hard on your body. Rods that allow the tip to fold away and then have a grunty backbone are a bit easier on your body, these rods also work the stick baits very well. The softer tips are not so good for poppers though.
We ask a lot from popper and stick bait rods, they need power to fight the fish, softer tips to help cast, not too soft so they still work the lures and then be not too hard on your body as well. There is often a good reason for the extra expense involved in good quality casting rods. And yep i am definately biased being a carpenter dealer so take the advice how you see it.
I hooked up a good fish the other day on my back up rod, well branded and specialist popper rod, the fight was truly painful and it the fish controlled most of the fight, needless to say this rod will soon be on Trade me. ------------- www.extremesportfishing.co.nz. Agent for Carpenter, Orion and ASWB products |
Posted By: wanabe
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2010 at 10:03pm
| Offshore Rodworks Mt Maunganui , or keep an eye on Trade Me they come up often I may have one for sale |
Posted By: hookerpuka
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2010 at 4:47pm
| Shimano Pencil instrument sums up what you have requested quite nicely and at a very good price |