Help with rod selection

[bluefin59]

Hi guys just scored a daiwa capricorn 4000 series reel for fishig close ofshore say 24fathoms and a bit more it has 15 & 20 lb braid , i am looking for some rod to suit this style of fishing i am thinking something 6ft 6 in - 7 ft maybe 6-10kg . I would like to keep it under $200 any ideas would be great i know daiwa make a large range of rods but i see its a bit confusing i would normally buy shimano but i would like to try something a bit different ,thanks in advance ...matt

[Leighton]

Hey Mate, that reel was swinging off a Flueger Contender, 6-10kg. It worked well, got it from ##### for around the $120 mark. There is also a Shimano Raider Snapper around the same money, nice rod but has the extended butt

[bluefin59]

Thanks mate i already got the raider snapper rod and i am not impressed with it and the extended butt either i will have a look at the otherone but i dont mind spending a bit more for something a little better ,also thanks for the reel its great exactly what i was after my 13yr old 4000 stradic is getting a little tired ...matt

[Leighton]

No worries, If you can streach the budget, you wont be dissapointed with an Egrell Rod. Either an Egrell S10 or an S10 Bear ( a bit cheaper ) would be a good combo. It would double up as a good combo for chasing tuna aswell

[bluefin59]

I will have a look at the egrell i will ring around today but i see daiwa make a heap of rods also do they have something similar to the T curve maybe ...matt

[bluefin59]

It looks like the egrell at this stage a bit more than what i wanted to spend ,can someone tell me the difference between the bear and the other other than cost the bear is $340 and the other s10 is $440 why the difference is $340 for the bear good buying ...matt

[Vindicator]

If you normally buy shimano why change? Something from the T-curve range would be perfect.

Cheers
Kezza

[Leighton]

Different Graphite, High modulous or something.

[Leighton]

The Bear is a heavier rod compared to the Egrell

[bluefin59]

I had a look at the T curve with similar specs and it apeared to be quit large and cumbersome and a bit heavy in the tip and not much cheaper i am going to have a look at the egrells in the flesh so to speak on friday out at sundown they also stock shimano so i will have a hands on comparison then ...matt

[BigE]

try a live fibre 8-10 kg spin you wont be dissapointed, probably not as good as and s10 but nowhere near as pricey

BigE

[bluefin59]

Big E i'll do that i never gave them a thought do you mean a standard live fibre or the texalum i will go and google them now thanks ...matt

[laura_guo]

Hey mate,

I wonder if you can find which rod you want in my shop.
There are many rods for your option. I'd wager they're not worse than Shimano or Daiwa, but much cheaper than that.

[Tim_N]

The Egrell is a high modulus and the Bear is an intermediate modulus. Both top shelf products. Both Bear and Egrell S10's will pull 30 lb braid no probs. Go and have a look and feel.
Tim

[bluefin59]

Laura i have sent you a P.M to see if you have what i am after thanks.

Tim N i am going to have a look at the egrell tomorrow or friday i sent eric an e-mail and he recomends the s10h in both models so i will have a look the price might hurt me though so far quoted $375 but i guess thats what you pay for quality ...matt