good entry'ish level rod for stickbaits
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Topic: good entry'ish level rod for stickbaits
Posted By: winzurf
Subject: good entry'ish level rod for stickbaits
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2011 at 9:21am
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looking at getting properly setup this summer for stickbaiting - after a bit of playing around last year, mainly on a heavy softbait rod - with some success however - i think i can find some space in the garage (hidden from the wife) where a stickbait rod could live however some suggestions on rods that wont break the bank - entry to mid range would be nice. the budget isnt going to extend to a top of the line $1400 rod (just yet) thanks although if anyone has a decent second hand set they would like to swap out for a set of underwater lights - be more than happy to talk ------------- LED Strips & Underwater Lights https://plus.google.com/+SpecializedLightingConceptsConzLedLighting/" rel="nofollow - Specialized Lighting Concepts |
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Posted By: fish i
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2011 at 9:48am
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Entry level - I was in the same predicament mate. Would love a top end stick but not that flush. I looked at a lot of rods in the $400 - $600 range. Ended up getting an Offshore illusion. CTS blank. They have it stated as a 7'6" 150- 200g rod, but I would more call it closer to 8' and 60 - 150g max. It has a nice light taper that is good for working stick baits. If you have ever fished a offshore illusion softbait rod you will know the CTS action. Scored it for $420 on special. I understand they have some new rods specifically for stick baiting coming out soon that are the same blank but 8'6" and are super light. Other options in that bracket would be Shimano Caranx pencil instrument, t-curve, Calstar Grafighter, perhaps a monster mesh but those are a bit heavier in action and more a popper rod I reckon. A lot of people have suggested the Van Stahl 8'GT as a good entry level, but I found them a very heavy action and more suited to GT popping. I could imagine they would kill your back on a decent model king as well. Better still there is some insane deals that go down in the buy/sell forum. MC works went for $600 recently, insane. Hope that helps ------------- 6th place in the inaugural Te Kauwhata Regionals paddle crab division |
Posted By: Aaron32987
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2011 at 10:11am
Trademe has a Smiths rod for about half new price, $600 buy now. Also a stella 20k FA, older model, for $500 at moment. $2500 combo for around a grand if you' ve got the cash. You'd be very nicely set up with that, pure pleasure to fish really good gear. 
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Posted By: Elpescador
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2011 at 2:44pm
| The smith wrc 80/35p thats for sale is an absolute bargain. |
Posted By: kaveman
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2011 at 7:18pm
good rod but primarily a popper rod, i think he is after a stickbait rod -------------  www.kavemantackle.co.nz
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Elpescador wrote:Posted By: cod
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2011 at 7:46pm
| used overseas for both stickbaits and poppers. |
Posted By: Kenshin
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2011 at 8:06pm
wut?.. is there a Difference? can you enlighten pls? ------------- Be patient and calm – for no one can catch fish in anger. –Herbert Hoover |
Posted By: laidbackdood
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2011 at 8:53pm
Ariel...A popper rod needs a stiffer tip...especially if the poppers have a big face eg blooper type poppers.A stickbait rod needs a softer tip and a stiff tip is likely to lift the stick baits out of the water.So,finding a rod that is perfect for both is a difficult task. hence a popper rod or a stick bait rod.We all live and learn dont we. ------------- Once the idiots turn up..Im outta here...No time for Drama Queens. |
Posted By: kaveman
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2011 at 9:28pm
Very few rods can do both jobs properly but if thats all you have then have a go
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Posted By: Kenshin
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2011 at 9:42pm
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to be honest.. I've only seen ONE article that mentions about a difference in two.. he mentions.. "some BRANDS" and writer says only backs it by 'HE BELIEVES'... and its only in NZ! none foreign. And from 1 responce from above.. its been copied. so BS! ------------- Be patient and calm – for no one can catch fish in anger. –Herbert Hoover |
Posted By: laidbackdood
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2011 at 11:20pm
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Ask mark from "extreme" =Ginga....Hes the expert in NZ. ------------- Once the idiots turn up..Im outta here...No time for Drama Queens. |
Posted By: Kenshin
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2011 at 11:44pm
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and I thought its always the fart that comes first before the crap.... not this time I guess. ------------- Be patient and calm – for no one can catch fish in anger. –Herbert Hoover |
Posted By: laidbackdood
Date Posted: 04 Sep 2011 at 1:39am
 ------------- Once the idiots turn up..Im outta here...No time for Drama Queens. |
Posted By: Elpescador
Date Posted: 04 Sep 2011 at 1:52pm
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Posted By: TIN TUB
Date Posted: 05 Sep 2011 at 8:20am
this is in no way trying to be cleaver and there is no doubt some really good info in the thread, but for sometime now we have been using a Salina 80 (okuma) on an 8ft Okuma Rod as a back up set to our OffShore and Tailisman sets. I think it cost about $400 all up, maybe a bit less and has stopped some good fish. It never seems to want to give up, I know it's not the uptowner zushy stuff but enrty level it works well. The action is nice on the sweep and this is the best one on it so far at 23kg
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Posted By: winzurf
Date Posted: 05 Sep 2011 at 12:13pm
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thanks Tin Tub - just the info i needed - and nice fish ------------- LED Strips & Underwater Lights https://plus.google.com/+SpecializedLightingConceptsConzLedLighting/" rel="nofollow - Specialized Lighting Concepts |
Posted By: -mAdfis HO-
Date Posted: 06 Sep 2011 at 2:15pm
I have a 7' illusion popper rod and it's stated 200-300g, a little strange, how many poppers/stickbaits weight more than 200g? ------------- FiShInG rOcKs! ChEeRs -mAdfis HO- |
Posted By: MarkE
Date Posted: 06 Sep 2011 at 2:56pm
I have one on the dryer now - basically the same as the 7'6 with a slightly softer tip. Blank is rated for 75-120g baits.
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Posted By: Blue Asparagus
Date Posted: 06 Sep 2011 at 4:50pm
could not agree more bro, keeping up with the Joneses  ------------- Ultimate GAME Fishing Adventures. Northland |