EGINewbie 1 Report post Posted January 30 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. 1 doobie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bratko 267 Report post Posted January 31 Major craft Crosstage...best $179 I've ever spent...still don't know how it hasn't exploded from high stick fat squid up jetties 1 doobie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EGINewbie 1 Report post Posted February 2 On 31/01/2019 at 10:36 AM, bratko said: Major craft Crosstage...best $179 I've ever spent...still don't know how it hasn't exploded from high stick fat squid up jetties I cant find many of these around and they are certainly a lot more than $179 when I do Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bratko 267 Report post Posted February 2 The latest series Crosstage egi stik is around $200...call Ray & Annes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bratko 267 Report post Posted February 2 Solparra compared to Crosstage is like chalk and cheese...up to amigo...peace Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mc Rapaic 5 Report post Posted February 2 On 31/01/2019 at 10:36 AM, bratko said: Major craft Crosstage...best $179 I've ever spent...still don't know how it hasn't exploded from high stick fat squid up jetties I have to agree with this, easily up there with one of the best rods I have purchased. Caught plenty of squid from the jetty and boat. Very sensitive and light and can cast a mile! 1 bratko reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EGINewbie 1 Report post Posted February 3 How do you think the crostage compares to the Daiwa Emeraldas 83ML as it gets plenty of great reviews on another forum and is similarly priced? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EGINewbie 1 Report post Posted February 4 Also do you think there is much of a difference between the 2 and 4 piece Crostage? Ray and Annes has the 4 piece 8'6" Crostage but no 2 piece. Would you lose much sensitivity? any draw backs to the 4 piece? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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