{"product_id":"inova-bait-elastica-500m-mega-spool-premium-bait-elastic-nz-for-surfcasting","title":"INOVA Bait Elastica 500m Mega Spool – Premium Bait Elastic NZ for Surfcasting","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINOVA Elastica 500m Mega Spool\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-quality bait elastic designed to keep soft and delicate fishing baits securely attached to your hook and rig. With a massive \u003cstrong\u003e500 metres per spool\u003c\/strong\u003e, it goes on and on — making it an excellent choice for regular New Zealand anglers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for \u003cstrong\u003esurfcasting, drone fishing, kontiki fishing, rock fishing and general saltwater fishing\u003c\/strong\u003e, INOVA Elastica helps prevent soft baits from flying off during powerful casts, being washed away by the surf or coming loose in strong currents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e500m of Bait Elastic That Goes On and On\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you use bait elastic regularly, you know how quickly a small spool can disappear. The \u003cstrong\u003eINOVA 500m Mega Spool\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you plenty of elastic for preparing baits before and during your fishing trips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're preparing a few baits for a weekend session or regularly fishing from the beach, drone or kontiki, the generous 500m spool provides excellent value and means you won't be running out of bait elastic anytime soon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable in 4 Strengths\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the strength that best suits your bait size, rig and fishing application:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight – Orange:\u003c\/strong\u003e ideal for smaller and more delicate baits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium – Green:\u003c\/strong\u003e a versatile option for general bait fishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy – Blue:\u003c\/strong\u003e suited to larger baits and stronger casting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEX Heavy – Red:\u003c\/strong\u003e maximum strength for large baits and demanding fishing situations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Surfcasting, Drone \u0026amp; Kontiki Fishing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINOVA Elastica is particularly useful when you need your bait to stay securely on the hook.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSurfcasting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowerful surfcasting puts considerable stress on soft baits. Bait elastic helps hold squid, pilchards, bonito, shellfish and other baits securely on the hook during the cast and helps them withstand the impact when they hit the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDrone Fishing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen sending a bait out by drone, keeping the bait secure is essential. INOVA Elastica helps hold soft baits together while you're getting them into position and during deployment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKontiki Fishing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKontiki fishing can leave baits exposed to current, movement and smaller fish. Securing your bait with elastic helps keep your bait presentation together for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGreat for Soft Baits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINOVA Elastica is ideal for securing a wide range of natural fishing baits, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePilchards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquid strips and squid heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonito and skipjack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMullet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMussels and other shellfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrab and other soft baits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBait cocktails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther delicate baits used for surfcasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Use Bait Elastic?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBait elastic is a simple but extremely useful piece of terminal tackle for anglers using natural bait. Wrapping elastic around your bait and hook helps keep the bait together, reducing the chance of it flying off during the cast or being stripped away by waves and smaller fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can also help create a more compact bait presentation, which is particularly useful when \u003cstrong\u003elong-distance surfcasting\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor soft baits such as pilchard, squid and shellfish, bait elastic can make bait preparation easier and help keep the bait in place for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eINOVA Elastica 500m Mega Spool Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e500 metres per spool\u003c\/strong\u003e – plenty of bait elastic that goes on and on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in \u003cstrong\u003e4 strengths\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight – Orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium – Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy – Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEX Heavy – Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong and stretchy construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps secure soft baits to hooks and rigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps reduce bait loss during casting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for long-distance surfcasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for drone fishing and kontiki fishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for beach, rock and boat fishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Bait Elastic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace your bait securely onto the hook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold the bait firmly against the hook and rig.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrap the bait elastic around the bait and hook, applying enough tension to secure it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinue wrapping until the bait is firmly held together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreak or snap the elastic when finished — no complicated knot is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't over-wrap the bait. The aim is to hold the bait securely while still allowing the hook point to remain exposed and the bait to maintain a natural presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBait Elastic NZ – INOVA 500m Mega Spool\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for \u003cstrong\u003ebait elastic in New Zealand\u003c\/strong\u003e, the INOVA Elastica 500m Mega Spool is a practical choice for anglers who use natural bait regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith four strengths available and 500 metres on each spool, there's an option for everything from lighter bait presentations through to larger baits and heavier casting applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurfcasting, drone fishing or kontiki fishing — keep your bait where it belongs: on the hook.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly $17.99 NZD.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/surfcasting-gear\"\u003eShop Surfcasting Tackle\u003c\/a\u003e   |   \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/faq\/what-is-bait-elastic-nz\"\u003eLearn More About Bait Elastic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lure Me","offers":[{"title":"Light - Orange","offer_id":48514022277365,"sku":"200292","price":17.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium - Green","offer_id":48514022310133,"sku":"200174","price":17.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Heavy - Blue","offer_id":48514022342901,"sku":"200175","price":17.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"EX Heavy - Red","offer_id":48514022375669,"sku":"200291","price":17.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/7810\/3541\/files\/INOVA_Bait_Elastic_NZ_500m_Surfcasting_Spool.jpg?v=1786072572","url":"https:\/\/www.nzdiver.nz\/products\/inova-bait-elastica-500m-mega-spool-premium-bait-elastic-nz-for-surfcasting","provider":"NZ Diver ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}