Squid Rod

[Pies1010]

Hey guys,

I'm after a new squid rod to pair with a luvias 2506. It's not something I do a lot so only really looking to spend around $120-150, but the megabass caiyen 83L on sale is so tempting at $250. A rod that is in the price range is a Major Craft Solpara, has anyone had any experience with this rod?

Is there anything decent around this price range or am I pretty limited? I'm wanting to throw anything up to a 4, but mainly 3.5 and under.

cheers.

[GTShoon]

I have the solparra in the 8' 3" and cant reccomend it highly enough!!! Use a strad ci4 with mine and its perfect
Cam

[AVG_Fisho]

value for money i dont think you can get any better than the solpara, after using cams i want one my self, casts really well, i think it performs best with size 3.0 jigs but shouldnt have a problem with size 4.0, also lots of fun with the pinkys!

There are a few other rods in the price range but i havent used them so cant say much.

[Partizan Fk]

Daiwa emma infeet interline is a cracker rod i have the emma interline and its a great rod.
If you look OS you can pick up some nice graphite leaders at great prices.
Nice rods and great actions.
The pick here is limited but OS the pick is unlimited.

[CK]

I looked at the solpara recently as i had seen them for under $100.00
I asked around a bit and sought guidance from some pretty knowledgable sources. The word was that for the jigs i use, predominately 3.5s, the rod was a little soft and more suited to smaller jigs despite its rating.

[Pies1010]

Cheers for the replies fellas. I might track one down locally to have a feel of but if I'm not totally happy will just fork out that bit extra to get something I really like because I'm sick of losing money selling fishing gear!!

[GTShoon]

Originally Posted by Pies1010

Cheers for the replies fellas. I might track one down locally to have a feel of but if I'm not totally happy will just fork out that bit extra to get something I really like because I'm sick of losing money selling fishing gear!!

More than happy to give you a run of mine if we ever catch up
Cam

[Pies1010]

Originally Posted by GTShoon

More than happy to give you a run of mine if we ever catch up
Cam

That would be good mate, cheers.

[Partizan Fk]

Theres the shimano sephia setup forsale very good deal mate.
Have a look if he will split.

[Gofishing]

I saw this offer today

http://sneakyfisho.com/index.php/sam...shing-rod.html

Had this rod...very nice piece.

[AVG_Fisho]

Originally Posted by Partizan Fk

Theres the shimano sephia setup forsale very good deal mate.
Have a look if he will split.

Don't get that, they make a DohDohDohDoh squid rod, i hate mine for squid, better for casting metals at salmon and the likes.

[purple5ive]

Josh.
Buy an emeraldas and be done with it...
Damon I didn't think id see the day you would be bagging shitmano stuff loll.

[Partizan Fk]

Emm interline is a very capable rod.I have a emma setup and wouldnt change it for the world.Paired up with a luvias youll be happy.

[AVG_Fisho]

Originally Posted by purple5ive

Josh.
Buy an emeraldas and be done with it...
Damon I didn't think id see the day you would be bagging shitmano stuff loll.

hahah, i only push quality on people, not brand names!

[Partizan Fk]

AVG the one for sale is a JDM model.Nothing wrong with it.
What would you recommend then.
If you need more precise information try the Australian Squid Fishing community on Facebook those guys know a fair bit.Everyone has their favorite brand.
Majorcraft do an xride model i haven't had a chance to try this out but majorcraft make some great rods in other categories such as bass etc.
Abu make a squid rod ive used their other gear like the bsf stuff and found the rods to be excellent.
there was some talk of Daiko rods being phased out if you can hunt one down OS you will be laughing ive heard they are going for great prices mate.
I had a Graphitleader which i found too soft.
JP Angler has a Megabass Caiyen 83M for a good price