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I GOT CRABS
19-08-2008, 06:11 PM
I was just wondering who here uses Egrell rods and what thier thoughts are on them. Also I would like to know what reels you use with them. Cheers Crabs

Leighton
19-08-2008, 06:20 PM
Yep love them
Egrell S10 Certate 3500HD
Bear S4 Morethan Branzino 3000
Egrell S2 2500 TDA

ffejsmada
19-08-2008, 06:29 PM
Took a bit of getting used to mine as it's 7', I normally fish shorter rods, 6' and 6'6''.

Having said that, it's a great rod, plenty of power, very sensitive and really nice with a good fish on.

Egrell Bear S2
Daiwa Certate 2000 loaded with 8lb fireline.

Jeff.

I GOT CRABS
19-08-2008, 06:45 PM
I bought a bear B8-6 yesterday and cant wait to use it. Ill see how I like the new rod and if I like it I might buy a S-10 or new barra4 spin. I would have liked to get a rod cover with it though

chewy01
19-08-2008, 06:55 PM
IGC,
you should have many enjoyable trips with the 8/6. iv got an 6/6 earlier in the year and have laed some nice fish on it. its just a pleasure to use. A word of warning that was given to me b4 i bought mine. Be prepared to save some dollars cause once you have used one its hard to go and use anything else.i hardly fish with anything else and am saving for a spin rod.enjoy.....

I GOT CRABS
19-08-2008, 07:01 PM
Im heading to weipa in four weeks so it should get a good work out then. What reel do you use on yours chewy?

Whitto
19-08-2008, 07:14 PM
Have an Egrell Spin 4 Barra...with a Team Diawa Advantage 4000 attached...spooled with Tuf Line XP 50lb and 30lb on the spare spool...both have 60lb Jenkai leaders........Whitto;)

I GOT CRABS
19-08-2008, 07:20 PM
whitto what do you do more of with your spin, troll or cast?

chewy01
19-08-2008, 07:30 PM
sorry igc,
i use a diawa tda hsta on mine in the fresh and a hrf diawa in the salt.

Whitto
19-08-2008, 07:31 PM
whitto what do you do more of with your spin, troll or cast? I always cast.......when things get a little quite I will then have a troll.....I use my Penn Pinpoint Tournament XXH rod the reel is a Penn Jack Erskine Signature Series2 B/caster.....50lb Finns with 60lb Jenkai leader.....it is a very capable piece of kit........Whitto

alphas
19-08-2008, 07:33 PM
I have 2 egrells...A bear b4-7 matched to an alphas 103and an s-2 with a steez 2508..both reels have castaway p.e line.The lightweight S-2 with the steez is just the thing for casting lures with all day,it is such a light combo.I cant fault either rod.

chewy01
19-08-2008, 07:40 PM
hey there alphas,
iv just ordered a b4/7 4 my lad,what do ou chase with it and how do you find it?
cheers chewy..

Steve B
19-08-2008, 07:55 PM
Igotcrabs,

I have a few.

B8-5 baitcaster 5ft8 (8-12kg)
B6-6 6ft baitcaster (6-10kg)
B8-6 6ft baitcaster (8-10kg)
B 6L 7ft 6-10kg

all used for barra, but I have used the lighter ones for bass and the heavier one B8-5 reef fishing!! they love the tough work!! Best rods I have ever used hands down. If you want any more info specific to a particular model shoot me a PM. Or you can do a bit of a search. Somewhere on here I wrote a more detailed writeup on the baitcaster range specific to impoundment barra.

Which ever rod you go, you wont be dissapointed.

cheers steve

alphas
19-08-2008, 08:09 PM
Hi chewy
95% of my fishing is in freshwater.I use the b4 for casting jackalls and larger spinnerbaits,also for trolling..Took a little while to adjust to the 7" rod as previous rods were 6.6" but that is my fault more than the rods!!!the shape of the grip is great for me as I have largeish hands and I find it just fits!!Fish mainly for bass and cannot fault the b4..Your lad is gonna love it.

PNG1M
13-09-2008, 03:35 AM
I've got the B8-5 baitcaster 5' 8" matched up with a Shimano TE Conquest 300 spooled with 20kg YGK Jigman X8 ultra.

I landed a few solid black bass with it recently on my trip to Lake Murray PNG.
The fish were generally scarce so we did an awful lot of casting. My Egrell, set up with the Conquest was a pleasure to cast. When loaded up with a bass on the other end the rod gave a feeling of control and confidence. I thought it was great.

Steve B
13-09-2008, 08:54 AM
I've got the B8-5 baitcaster 5' 8" matched up with a Shimano TE Conquest 300 spooled with 20kg YGK Jigman X8 ultra.

I landed a few solid black bass with it recently on my trip to Lake Murray PNG.
The fish were generally scarce so we did an awful lot of casting. My Egrell, set up with the Conquest was a pleasure to cast. When loaded up with a bass on the other end the rod gave a feeling of control and confidence. I thought it was great.

thanks for that info PNG. Its great to hear feedback about the rod being worked on true fighting fish;) cant get much tougher than PNG bass IMHO..glad to see it stood up..I am aiming to do a trip in the next few years up there. its the ultimate.

cheers steve

PNG1M
13-09-2008, 05:11 PM
Yes mate,

With fishing you've got to take the good with the bad.

In regards to fishing PNG I've been lucky enough to have been on half a dozen good trips - all worthwhile. Once you get to experience a trip there you can't help thinking about when the next one will be.


My recent Lake Murray trip I organised ex-Bris but the previous five I arranged locally with the fishing club I was in when I was based in PNG (2004-07).

I'll be back there for sure at some point in the future.

One time, when fishing at Suki and we were hanging out to catch a barra for the evening barby. But the black bass were hot! We were hooking up nearly every second or third cast and looking at each other saying, "Ooh geeze, not another bass..!" It was great fun and eventually someone did catch dinner for us.

The only parts of PNG I have fished have been in the Western Province (Fly River / Lake Murray). But as you can see from some of the fishing shows on tele you can also get bass (mostly spot tail) on some of the larger islands, like New Britain in the east.

But places like Suki & Lake Murray are unique as you can catch Barra/Black Bass/Saratoga/Tarpon & Catfish all in the same location.




"...A voice in my head told me I had to go fishing..!"

Mike Delisser
16-09-2008, 11:40 AM
Without a doubt, the best rods I've ever used.
Mike

aussiebasser
17-09-2008, 08:25 AM
B2-6 Daiwa Ito Monobloc
B2-6 Daiwa Zillion 7:1
B4-6 Daiwa TD-Z Big Bait Special
B4-6 Daiwa TD-Z Big Bait Special (A pair of these)
B8-5 Daiwa 200 Blue Backer
B8-7 Daiwa 250 Black Sheep
S1 Daiwa TD-S 1500
S4 Daiwa Branzino

On my recent trip to PNG I also took a B8-6 and a custom S8 fitted with a 300 Blue Backer and 4000 Certate Hyper respectively. Awesome rods for the $. Nothing better in the price range. Favorites are the B4-6 for Barra and the B2-6 for Bass. S4 for trolling in Awoonga. I know I need an S2 and an S10!

wags on the water
17-09-2008, 05:03 PM
S10 Diawa Sol 4000 loaded with 30lb braid for offshore plastics. Brilliant rod imho.

rubba
17-09-2008, 05:05 PM
wags what the set up worth and were did you get it mate8-)

Leighton
17-09-2008, 05:09 PM
wags what the set up worth and were did you get it mate8-)

Duncan at Fishead is doing deals on Egrells for his stores Birthday, might be worth a look

rubba
17-09-2008, 05:13 PM
thanks mate will have a look

PNG1M
18-09-2008, 12:43 AM
I got my B8-5 (high modulus) from Duncan at Fish Head tackle and it was $465 buckeroonees... Maybe they saw me comin' as I didn't shop around much (in fact I ordered online from o/s & my mate at Vic Point picked the rod up for me). I think the prices were similar at other outlets.

The B8-6 (intermediate modulus) was around $355 from what I remember but correct me if I'm wrong.

I chose the B8-5 as I thought it was more versatile with a greater range of applications; whereas the B8-6, having more of a shock absorber effect was more suited to PNG Bass. Since barra are also high on my agenda I went with the B8-5.

I wonder how those prices compare with the birthday sale prices.





"...A voice in my head told me I had to go fishing..!"

Brad Clark
22-09-2008, 07:42 AM
B6-6 with a Zillion spooled with 30lb PE for me and
S10 with a Daiwa Sol 3000 spooled with 45lb PE for the wife.

Both used for barra and highly recommended.

Big Shaun
30-09-2008, 09:31 PM
My collection is growing. It is an addiction.

S1-7 Egrell + TD Sol 2000
S4 Egrell Bear + TD Sol 2500
S10 Egrell Bear + TD Sol 4000
S10 Egrell + Daiwa Capricorn 4500J
B2-6 Egrell Bear + Daiwa HRF
B6-5 Egrell + Daiwa Millionaire SW