new snapper rod

[humfmonkey]

Hey have a Stradic 4000 spooled with 30lb sunline castaway that i use on a snapper raider for snapper with plastics. The rod is not a bad rod dont get me wrong but lacks a bit at times. Was thinking of a nitro or Sub 400 dollars mark any ideas.

[ismail82]

Egrell S10 aroudn $450 or a Bear S10 around $350

I just bought a Bear S10 and am absolutely rapt with it.

[Horse]

I am in the same boat. Many recommend Loomis Forcelight or Egrell but they blow the budget somewhat. Duncan at Fishead showed me a nice Diawa (Coastal I think)but I did not like the fore grip (very short):-/ but a nice blank. The Nitros are very nice and would probably suit well but they are not exactly what I am looking for
I will watch this post with interest

Neil

[humfmonkey]

why is the nitro, not what your looking for the Viper looks and feels pretty good at $300

[finding_time]

Neil

I to was looking at a Egrell and was also showed a new Wilson blade/n/tails 6-15kg spin at about $270 it's worth a look!

Ian

[Champilly]

Nitro also have an expiditer program as well....

[humfmonkey]

please explain

[Champilly]

Like Loomis. You break a section - no questions asked - You pay a fee ($50 or $60) and you get a replacement. Better than buying a new rod.

[finding_time]

A bit higher than fifty or sixty i think!

[Horse]

Neil

I to was looking at a Egrell and was also showed a new Wilson blade/n/tails 6-15kg spin at about $270 it's worth a look!

Ian

I have been looking for a shop with one of the Blade n Tails. Any suggestions who has them at the moment

Neil

[Tim_N]

Depending on the depth of water you're fishing in, take a close look at the Egrell Bear S4, they punch well above their weight. Any of the Bear range will give you change from your budget. Aussie made and designed too,
Tim

[finding_time]

Neil

Tackle warehouse !

Ian

[bayfisher]

A bit higher than fifty or sixty i think!

Actually its not, pretty good insurance if you ask me

see here:

http://www.innovatorrods.com/rod-insurance.html

Cheers Chris

[finding_time]

Actually its not, pretty good insurance if you ask me

see here:

http://www.innovatorrods.com/rod-insurance.html

Cheers Chris

Sorry Chris i misread the post , i thought he was refering to loomis rods which i thought was $130 but i could even be wrong on this as i haven't brought a loomis for a few years!

[plaztix]

It would be worth having a look at the S4 bear. the 4000 stradic might be a bit heavy on it but these would have to be one of the best sub $400 snapper rods around. The loomis' (GL2's and dropshots) in this price bracket dont come close in my opinion.:P


Sorry Chris i misread the post , i thought he was refering to loomis rods which i thought was $130 but i could even be wrong on this as i haven't brought a loomis for a few years!

Loomis expediter is $150 for most rods ($200 for GLX's.)

[diabolical]

Loomis have just changed the expediter warranty.

Rods bought outside Australia $250 excluding GLX which will be $300.

You now have to register rods with a proof of purchase.

Within Australia still $150 / GLX $200

[jaredluke]

what about a Gary Howard soft tail snapper or tournament pro elite snapper, the latter going 429 and the first 399 from mo tackle, both are rated from 4-8kg and around 7' in lenght

[humfmonkey]

I got the Nitro Viper 7' 6-8 kg nice rod feels great giving it a workout wednesday