Which of these 3 egi rods would you chose?
-
- New Member
- Joined: Thu Jan 31, 2019 9:07 am
Which of these 3 egi rods would you chose?
Hi,
Not looking to start a debate over whether an egi rod is warranted as I have made the decision I would like to get one but am looking for some advice as to which to get.
I fish from the jetty mainly or beach and looking to spend around $150 and have narrowed it down to these 2-3
Major Craft Solpara 8'3" SPS832E
N.S Black Hole Blackwater 8'3" S832ML
Both can be had for $150, any thoughts on which is better and why would be greatly appreciated.
Is the Samaki EGI Inked 8'6" worth the extra $50 at rrp $200?
Thanks for your help.
Not looking to start a debate over whether an egi rod is warranted as I have made the decision I would like to get one but am looking for some advice as to which to get.
I fish from the jetty mainly or beach and looking to spend around $150 and have narrowed it down to these 2-3
Major Craft Solpara 8'3" SPS832E
N.S Black Hole Blackwater 8'3" S832ML
Both can be had for $150, any thoughts on which is better and why would be greatly appreciated.
Is the Samaki EGI Inked 8'6" worth the extra $50 at rrp $200?
Thanks for your help.
-
- Rank: Premium Member
- Joined: Thu Dec 08, 2011 1:59 pm
- Has liked: 567 times
- Likes received: 1011 times
Re: Which of these 3 egi rods would you chose?
Theres an emeraldas for sale for $150 on FB id be looking at that.
or spend the extra and look at the Rod From Rui its a beast from what i have heard.
Otherwise the solpara and the NS blackwater are also both good Rods.
No idea about the samaki.
or spend the extra and look at the Rod From Rui its a beast from what i have heard.
Otherwise the solpara and the NS blackwater are also both good Rods.
No idea about the samaki.
-
- New Member
- Joined: Thu Jan 31, 2019 9:07 am
Re: Which of these 3 egi rods would you chose?
Thanks purple5ive. I am actually located in SA so I think that makes your 2 options more difficult and expensive due to freight but I appreciate you taking the effort to respond.
-
- Rank: Premium Member
- Joined: Thu Dec 08, 2011 1:59 pm
- Has liked: 567 times
- Likes received: 1011 times
Re: Which of these 3 egi rods would you chose?
Get the Ns blackwater then from dinga, its free shipping if your a member
and its free to sign up as a member win win...
i use the shorter 7"6 model of the blackwater and its a decent rod. i however prefer my emeraldas 83ML
and its free to sign up as a member win win...
i use the shorter 7"6 model of the blackwater and its a decent rod. i however prefer my emeraldas 83ML
-
- Rank: Rainbow Trout
- Joined: Sat Jun 18, 2016 3:01 am
- Location: St Leonards Vic
- Likes received: 526 times
Re: Which of these 3 egi rods would you chose?
I have 4 off Blackwater 7ft 6in rods for Squid from a boat
They been pretty good to me as I only use 6 lb line
They been pretty good to me as I only use 6 lb line
-
- Rank: Premium Member
- Joined: Fri Jan 20, 2017 4:44 pm
- Has liked: 5 times
- Likes received: 114 times
Re: Which of these 3 egi rods would you chose?
mate for the jetty 8ft plus is a bonus i have 3 egi rods solpara sps-832e just a great rod to use the ns blackholes i can comment on but if you really love catching squid spend the extra buck,s and grab a emeraldas there fantastic i have the emeraldas mx 86ml and can not fault it the other rod i have is 9ft
- ducky
- Rank: Premium Member
- Joined: Thu Feb 28, 2013 5:17 pm
- Has liked: 22 times
- Likes received: 332 times
Re: Which of these 3 egi rods would you chose?
Was gonna say I can sell you a brand new solpara for $120 but I see you’re in SA. I bought it for the missus but the butt is a touch too long for her and I cbf cutting it down.
- fishingvic
- Site Admin
- Joined: Thu Mar 03, 2011 11:32 pm
- Location: St Kilda, Victoria
- Has liked: 386 times
- Likes received: 263 times
Re: Which of these 3 egi rods would you chose?
ducky wrote:Was gonna say I can sell you a brand new solpara for $120 but I see you’re in SA. I bought it for the missus but the butt is a touch too long for her and I cbf cutting it down.
How's the Solpara Ducky?
I've had an X-ride for about 5 years now and it's been awesome!
-
- New Member
- Joined: Thu Jan 31, 2019 9:07 am
Re: Which of these 3 egi rods would you chose?
dazz999 what do you find are the differences between the solpara and the emeraldas? I only really set the budget at $150 as I have very little experience and figured for my level it should be fine but I am of the mindset buy right buy once so would be willing to buy the emeraldas or sephia bb if I thought there were a big enough difference between them.dazz999 wrote:mate for the jetty 8ft plus is a bonus i have 3 egi rods solpara sps-832e just a great rod to use the ns blackholes i can comment on but if you really love catching squid spend the extra buck,s and grab a emeraldas there fantastic i have the emeraldas mx 86ml and can not fault it the other rod i have is 9ft
- ducky
- Rank: Premium Member
- Joined: Thu Feb 28, 2013 5:17 pm
- Has liked: 22 times
- Likes received: 332 times
Re: Which of these 3 egi rods would you chose?
I haven’t used this one but a mates got one and seems pretty good. A bit light to handle salmon on trolled slugs in between catching squid compared to my caiyen but fairly nice to wield on the squid.fishingvic wrote:ducky wrote:Was gonna say I can sell you a brand new solpara for $120 but I see you’re in SA. I bought it for the missus but the butt is a touch too long for her and I cbf cutting it down.
How's the Solpara Ducky?
I've had an X-ride for about 5 years now and it's been awesome!