15-06-2011, 08:32 PM
Of the three you've suggested I'd go for the Berkley. The Yamashita is suited to very small jigs, and I personally dont like the feel of the Shimanos, however I have never fished with them. I have the 8'3" C-Type Egi Force which is a good, durable rod avaliable locally as you are in SA (see link).
[url="http://www.sportfishingscene.com.au/products-page/s-w-labhearty-rise/hearty-rise-egi-force-ec-862h/"]Egi Force[/url]
[url="http://www.sportfishingscene.com.au/products-page/s-w-labhearty-rise/hearty-rise-egi-force-ec-862h/"]Egi Force[/url]