Which of these 3 egi rods would you chose?

[EGINewbie]

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.

[purple5ive]

Theres an emeraldas for sale for $150 on FB id be looking at that.
or spend the extra and look at the Rod From Rui its a beast from what i have heard.

Otherwise the solpara and the NS blackwater are also both good Rods.
No idea about the samaki.

[EGINewbie]

Thanks purple5ive. I am actually located in SA so I think that makes your 2 options more difficult and expensive due to freight but I appreciate you taking the effort to respond.

[purple5ive]

Get the Ns blackwater then from dinga, its free shipping if your a member
and its free to sign up as a member win win...
i use the shorter 7"6 model of the blackwater and its a decent rod. i however prefer my emeraldas 83ML

[denis barden]

I have 4 off Blackwater 7ft 6in rods for Squid from a boat
They been pretty good to me as I only use 6 lb line

[dazz999]

mate for the jetty 8ft plus is a bonus i have 3 egi rods solpara sps-832e just a great rod to use the ns blackholes i can comment on but if you really love catching squid spend the extra buck,s and grab a emeraldas there fantastic i have the emeraldas mx 86ml and can not fault it the other rod i have is 9ft

[ducky]

Was gonna say I can sell you a brand new solpara for $120 but I see you’re in SA. I bought it for the missus but the butt is a touch too long for her and I cbf cutting it down.

[fishingvic]

Was gonna say I can sell you a brand new solpara for $120 but I see you’re in SA. I bought it for the missus but the butt is a touch too long for her and I cbf cutting it down.

How's the Solpara Ducky?
I've had an X-ride for about 5 years now and it's been awesome!

[EGINewbie]

mate for the jetty 8ft plus is a bonus i have 3 egi rods solpara sps-832e just a great rod to use the ns blackholes i can comment on but if you really love catching squid spend the extra buck,s and grab a emeraldas there fantastic i have the emeraldas mx 86ml and can not fault it the other rod i have is 9ft

dazz999 what do you find are the differences between the solpara and the emeraldas? I only really set the budget at $150 as I have very little experience and figured for my level it should be fine but I am of the mindset buy right buy once so would be willing to buy the emeraldas or sephia bb if I thought there were a big enough difference between them.

[ducky]

Was gonna say I can sell you a brand new solpara for $120 but I see you’re in SA. I bought it for the missus but the butt is a touch too long for her and I cbf cutting it down.

How's the Solpara Ducky?
I've had an X-ride for about 5 years now and it's been awesome!

I haven’t used this one but a mates got one and seems pretty good. A bit light to handle salmon on trolled slugs in between catching squid compared to my caiyen but fairly nice to wield on the squid.