Recommendations on a topwater rod?
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Category: Saltwater Fishing
Forum Name: Popper and Topwater Fishing
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Topic: Recommendations on a topwater rod?
Posted By: Taking Time
Subject: Recommendations on a topwater rod?
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2013 at 2:14pm
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I'm a pretty avid jigger, but have never really done any topwater fishing. I've got a charter coming up to the three kings where some of the guys I'm going with are keen to do a bit of stick baiting so I figured this would be a good chance for me to get into it. At this stage I will be using a 20k stella, as I already have one, although I'm aware a 10k would be more suitable, so whatever rod I get needs to be suitable for both as if I like/can justify it I'll eventually invest in another stella/similar. I'm not afraid to spend the $ to get good reliable gear, but prob not keen to go top top of the line as I can't really justify the money of a piece of kit that may not get much use. Any comments/recommendations anyone has will be greatly appreciated. Cheers, Matt
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Posted By: Taking Time
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2013 at 2:17pm
| Also I do a bit of kingi fishing off the rocks too, so something that is suitable for boat/rocks would be ideal. (although I cringe taking nice gear rock fishing) |
Posted By: Aaron32987
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2013 at 2:21pm
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Hi Matt, I use a Carpenter blue chaser 83/40 stickbait rod - mostly off the rocks where it has been very good at stopping kingfish to 15 kg so far. I look after it well, but accept that some scratching is inevitable.
I use the same rod on charter boats.
Honestly, you won't regret getting a top end rod for this sort of fishing, when it all comes together off the rocks in particular it is just awesome.
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Posted By: Structfab
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2013 at 3:31pm
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option here: http://www.fishing.net.nz/asp_forums/synit-stickbait-rod-another-price-drop_topic87777.html" rel="nofollow - http://www.fishing.net.nz/asp_forums/synit-stickbait-rod-another-price-drop_topic87777.html
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Posted By: Aaron32987
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2013 at 5:05pm
that's an absolute steal and will be just perfect for what you need.
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Structfab wrote:Posted By: LBGer
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2013 at 5:07pm
I'll say!  ------------- A king on the bricks is worth 5 in a boat. |
Posted By: Taking Time
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2013 at 5:42pm
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Yip sounds good to me! cheers guys. LBGer, I've sent you a PM, I'll take it.
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Posted By: laidbackdood
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2013 at 6:50pm
Thats a wicked rod(Bargain)....You will enjoy using that and is perfect for what you want to do.  ------------- Once the idiots turn up..Im outta here...No time for Drama Queens. |