Ever wanted to try stickbaiting or topwater fishing for kingfish? I cover the gear you need to get into this exciting form of fishing, the number one target for the kiwi stickbait fisherman. This is part 1 and it is aimed at beginner to intermediate fishers. SEE PART 2 - The most important part of stickbaiting - How to swim a stickbait - https://youtu.be/D5TnGBvpAtc There will be a part 3 (where to find kingfish) and maybe a part 4 (off the rocks). Video Sections 0:00 Introduction 00:47 Rods for stickbaiting 03:13 Reels for stickbaiting 05:08 Mainline - braid - PE ratings 06:02 Knots connecting mainline to leader 06:35 Leader 07:22 Knots to connect leader to the lure 08:10 Swivel and split ring connecting lure to leader 08:54 Which hooks to use 10:20 Stickbaits 12:38 Other gear for stickbaiting See some of my other videos on trips, tips and how-tos: How do moon phases affect fishing? https://youtu.be/QjYT43wrnbw How to fillet - https://youtu.be/_gyn7tUb3fQ Quick Tips/Hacks: https://youtu.be/It_G2tVzlTo More Quick Tips/Hacks: https://youtu.be/eBFIWgegH-4 For more fishing action, SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIzXdIa6BbXQCudNYCW0YOg