4-8 lbs Rod

[Leighton]

Looking for options on a 4-8 lbs Rod
I have been using an Egrell S2 and am more than happy with it but sadly its now a 2 piece
The rod will be used to cast mainly light jig heads ( 1/16th ish ) and small H/B's.
2500 Daiwa and 2-8 lbs line
Budget of $400 - $500
open to all ideas or should I just replace with another S2?

[Tim_N]

I think you couldn't go past another S2 Leighton.
Tim

[ffejsmada]

I know you loved that S2, you talked me into getting mine!!

Get another one mate, they're bloody nice rods.

Jeff.

[breamnut]

have u looked at the new daiwa heartlands rods? i have one and love it!

[coelacanth]

Check out what Dizzy's using atm they might be right up yor ally.Ian

[revs57]

Leighton,

If you liked the s2, get another

There are some dearer rods coming out of the US and Japan, but they have acompletely different feel, taper and action. The S2 has a definite lock up as do all erics s series rods in the egrell range, most others coming out for Jap and US are much more parabolic in their power curve shape.

In the 2-4kg I'm using the penn pro guide, its doing the job nicely, but I think they are out of circulation now and at $200ish they were good value, but as I said, the egrell is such a unique taper and engineered by Eric, there really is nothing to compare...

Cheers

Rhys

[Peter4]

I agree with all of the above Leighton - get another S2. You cannot go wrong with an Egrell.........

[Crumbo]

how about an bear s1-7 if you only want up to 8lb.
I have one and cannot fault it, and it has caught some really good fish for such a light rod.