Have a chat with awondering (Kev) who runs K-Labs http://www.klabs.co.nz/ and is a long term supporter and member of this forum
I use one of his softbait rods, and it's my go-to.
Yak PBs.Snapper: 18lb 12oz @ Cuvier * John Dory: 4lb 6oz @ Cuvier * Kingfish: 10kg @ Mayor Island * Blue Nose: 22.7kg @ White Island * Hapuka: 8kg @ White Island * Skipjack Tuna: 5lb @ Auckland