As it turns out it was the AU model (hence the good price).
I've since declined the offer. Consensus is that they aint reel good rods & not worth the money, even at sale price.
On another note I'm looking for a reasonbably priced egi rod for boat use.
Started out a while back with a 7 foot Gladiator & was quite happy with it's performance, but that has now been passed onto ,my GF so I'm now in the market for another EGI rod.
Just wondering what recommendations you guys might have within say a $300 budget (give or take a bit).
Not looking at spending $600 & up as I'm not quite that dedicated a squid fish ;-)
I realise that 7 foot might be a bit short for LB squiddin' in some situations, but I've got to be honest & admit that 95% of my fishing is from my boat.
Not against going longer if there's advanatages to it but I've always had a preference for 7 footers for boat use (with all my rods). I'd also be interested in what you think regarding 7 foot vs 8 foot, etc.
The Rapala T-Spec egi is under your limit of $300, with 2 year warranty, Fuji SIC low rider guides etc.[/quote]
I couldn't find any details on Rapala's warranty, so I'll assume it's a standard limited warranty.
The Nitro rod can break due to any reason; manufacturing fault to misuse, and for an insurance excess of $60 they'll replace the broken section "no questions asked" throughout your life or as long as the company exists.
That trumps any limited short span warranty where you'll be left spending another $X00 if the break isn't covered by the warranty or happens outside of the specified warranty length.
<img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/as.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':au:' /> HI GUYS ,ANY ONE TRIED OR HEARD OF PREMIUM FISHING TACKLES EGI RODS (PELAGIC-HYPA EGI) FISHING RODS. ARE THEY ANY GOOD ? I AM JUST STARTING OUT ON EGI FISHING IN QLD.. REGARDS ROB <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/boat.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':boat:' />
<img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/as.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':au:' /> Hi Innky DaSquid where can i buy the Timber Wolf EGI rod? Also mate what about the Rapala Tspec 8822 EGI from The Compeat Angler Fishing shop fo r$199 Regards Rob <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/boat.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':boat:' />
<img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/boat.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':boat:' /> THANKS FOR THAT OJINGO . I IM GOING TO BUY THI ROD AND TRY IT OUT. IM USEING SUNLINE PE 8LB BRAID AND SUNLINE TARNRO 12LB V-HARD LEADER. DOES THIS SEEM OK? <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/as.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':au:' />