Rod/reel for jigging and throwing poppers
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Printed Date: 28 Jan 2026 at 2:22am
Topic: Rod/reel for jigging and throwing poppers
Posted By: BevanS
Subject: Rod/reel for jigging and throwing poppers
Date Posted: 01 Dec 2013 at 4:01pm
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Hi, always been a bait fisherman, and use live baits for Kings. But after not being able to find yellow tails all last summer, and therefore not being able to catch a king, looking for a plan b for this summer. Want a combo to be able drop a jig, or cast a stick bait if all else fails, so after a combi that will allow me to do both. Was thinking about a Baitrunner D 8000 on the longest spin jig rod I can find so I can hopefully still cast a stick bait a little way. Baitrunner D would allow me to use it to stray line baits as well so would cover plenty of basis. Am I dreaming??? I don't target big kings, just keepers up to about 90cm usually where I fish. Keen or any advice. Any suggestions of a long jig rod that can be used to cast?? I'm on a budget so can't afford to buy a separate jig and popper set up for the little amount of use it will get. Cheers 
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Posted By: ELEVAR
Date Posted: 01 Dec 2013 at 4:13pm
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that's a hard one man... and I think tackle store guys must get asked this everyday... at the end of the day you may be able to cast a ok distance with a jig rod but trying to swim it back would be dam near imposible... personally I would buy one reel and two rods.. for a cheap tuff rod for casting and stray lining id try get a uglystick blue water 7ft6 very tuff rods and cheeap... a salina or a new penn are good value for money, and would handle more kings than a baitrunner.. buy used gear off this forum im sure someone will hook you up.. zac |
Posted By: BevanS
Date Posted: 01 Dec 2013 at 5:25pm
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Thanks Zac. Hadn't considered swimming the stick bait back. Haven't done it before, but presume from your comment you need a stiff rod to be able to work the stick bait? Perhaps i may need to splash out on 2 rods as suggested. Cheers |
Posted By: petethemeat
Date Posted: 01 Dec 2013 at 5:27pm
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When I started I had this idea and got a Finnor 6050 rod with Finnor 7500 spin reel. It is now the set I loan to mates. I have jigged modest kings to 18kg with it and even landed a couple of small kings throwing a stick bait. The rods I have seen for about $80 on special. ------------- 
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Posted By: ELEVAR
Date Posted: 01 Dec 2013 at 6:06pm
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softish rod for stickbaits man.. they just seem to pop out of the water easy with a rod that is too stiff.. the extra 100 or so on a extra rod will make it much more succesfull and enjoyable. just don't get addicted haha shes an expensive hobbie this... zac
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Posted By: dirtyharry
Date Posted: 02 Dec 2013 at 5:11am
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A thunnus 8000 would be a better reel than the 8000d. I know this because I've been down the exact same road that you're heading down with my 8000d. Two rods are the go, a jig rod for jigging, live baiting and straylining and another for casting lures. Now you just need to work out what line weight and jig weights you'll be running to narrow down whay jig rod you need. Remember a jig rod will handle bait fishing better than a bait rod will handle jigs. ------------- I waste most of my money on fishing tackle. The rest I invest in women and booze. |
Posted By: jonocoogee
Date Posted: 02 Dec 2013 at 6:47am
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Yeah I would agree with everyone on the two rods. You could probably pickup a reel and 2 rods for under $500 if you shop around and arent fussed about buying second hand. For your topwater look for a miniumu 7ft, Most people use 7ft 6 to a bit over 8ft. The extra length adds to your casting distance which leaves the lure in the water long etc etc. For a jigging rod I would get something short if you are looking at a heavier jig rod. A long spin jig rod with a hard tip can wear you out pretty quickly. I would reccommend something between 5ft and 5ft6. Heres a setup options from trawling through Trademe. http://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/fishing/salt-water/casting-spinning-reels/auction-669119621.htm" rel="nofollow - http://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/fishing/salt-water/casting-spinning-reels/auction-669119621.htm http://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/fishing/salt-water/boat-rods/auction-668494627.htm" rel="nofollow - http://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/fishing/salt-water/boat-rods/auction-668494627.htm Those uglystick bluewaters come up on there from time to time for about $100, they are excellent for getting into stickbaiting, 7ft 6, 10-15 kilo rod but with much more grunt then that. ------------- TAS - Its a real disease |
Posted By: BevanS
Date Posted: 02 Dec 2013 at 10:05pm
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Thanks everyone for the great advice. Very useful. Will go for the two rods option, as suggested, and will consider a Thunnus. Bring on the summer holidays! Cheers |
Posted By: AndreA
Date Posted: 02 Dec 2013 at 11:29pm
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Top catch had a special on a daiwa reel & 2 rods for $ 699 for November one rod for stick baits & another for jigging. ------------- f*#k it all & f*#king no regrets |
Posted By: atis
Date Posted: 03 Dec 2013 at 1:01pm
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well, I had a Daiwa Bull, but I cannot recommend it... On mine the braid cut into the bailarm at first surfcasting session. Daiwa had it replaced... then the reel got stolen... :( I recommended the reel to my mate as a beginners jigging reel and it managed to break at first decent kingfish :( I can recommend a Saltist thou...
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Posted By: Gowest
Date Posted: 04 Dec 2013 at 3:12pm
Have you had a look at the shimano Terez rods at all? Pretty versatile rod, bros jigged, cast stick baits with and maybe next year pitch to some marlin 
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