"Squidjie Rods"

[rodmy]

Are these available anyone used one?

[pw-bream]

If you mean the Shimano Steve Starling Series "Squidgy Spin", then yes, they appeared just a bit too late for Christmas for most people. I would imagine if your tackle shop hasn't got them in, they could now order one from the distributors.

[trav]

l have used the squidgy spin and they are a quality 7 foot soft plastic or hard bodied rod with heaps of pull and a nice tip ,l would highly recomened them to anyone.

At around $110 they are almost unbeatable...

Travis

[geoff_abrams]

my mate has one and from what i have seen they arnt too bad at all i might buy one soon as they have a nice action on them compared to other rods in that class ,good price as well :D

[Dave W]

I seriously checked one out last week - $109 and very nice for the money, good if you're after a 7 footer on the cheap :)

[cody]

Wow

They sound great. I might have to get me one.

[Richo]

Cody,

Ian Sewells (Anglers Anon) shop in Canning Vale had some in there last week, saw one on me way to Walpole..... not to shabby.

cheers

richo

Thats if your in Perth.....

[mike_mad_fisho]

gday
i am looking to buy the stella rod.
and was looking at the diawa samuria for $90
it has 7 ball bearings , has anyone used one or looked at one.
i am on a bit of a bidget.
thanks michael

[pw-bream]

That Daiwa Samurai 7i seems nice, esp. for the price, it has a composite body rather than the metal body of the Hardbodyz series, but otherwise looks to be of similar quality. It is nice and smooth.

[Daniel_Folley]

i own a stella 6'6 rod and i also own a squidgie rod aswell which i have my 1000 stradic on. its a nice rod for around 110 dollars.

[donfish]

Hi Guys
I have a samuri set up on a squidgy spin rod its a nice setup & works very well for the money with both soft plastic & hardbodys.

donfish

[robman]

Do any of you guys know what type of guides are on the sqidgie rods? They do look ok for the bucks.
Regards Robman

[pw-bream]

The guides are fine. They aren't Titanium framed SIC or Alconite by any means, but they are serviceable and not likely to be a problem.

[cameron]

i own one of the 7ft squidgy spin rods and use it as my main rod.. mainly cause i havent had the spare dosh to fork out on a bream buster yet .. but i have no complaints... i have it matched with a shimano symetre reel... not a bad combo.... recently i have been having a pretty good run catching some nice sized bream the biggest around 42cm and a few others in the higher 30's and to say the rod has performed faultlessly would be an understatement.. good control over both hard and soft plastics and for $110 id say nearly unbeatable at that price.

later

cameron

[Drew]

To answer mad mikes question,

Samurai reels are great they are only a cheaper reel than the hard bodies cause there not one (graphite body) great drag and if u look at the explosion plans on the laguna and samurai there basicly the same as they both have 7 BB each 1 RB, great alternative......

cheer's drew

[Tambo]

There's a thread on the Samurai 7i in the reels forum. I've one and it's a great reel for the price, especially now that you can pick them up for $70 at DohDohDohDohDoh.

The Stella and Stradic rods were like the Samurai, great value for money. The Squidgies are the follow on model aren't they?

Mike you said you knew the people at the Raby Bay tackle store, they had Stella rods. I know they've closed but they've still got a heap of stock in there. If you know the blokes that did run it ask them if they've still got one.

I have the Samuria and it is a good real for the money, but if you have the extra cash, i'd definately look at a Laguna!
Breammaster store has the Squidgy, Stella and Stradic rods in, so if your in WA check them out!
If your over east, PM Warren and see what deals he can do with shipping, cost, etc.
HTH

Dave

PS: I would agree with all the good comments about these rods. They are very nice for th cash!

[Bream Jr]

Have the squidgey spin rods got cork grips??? and do they go down to 2-4kg???

[Wacko]

Originally posted by Bream Jr
Have the squidgey spin rods got cork grips??? and do they go down to 2-4kg???



Yep, cork grips, nice short length on the butt as well and they are rated around 4kg.:) Top rods, I own both the Stella (6.6) and the Squidgy Spin (7ft).



Wacko.

[mike_mad_fisho]

gday tambo
yeah i spoke to the guys in there last week i think i another subject and they said they were going to open up one sunday and sell everything cheap but when i went to have a look in the shop window all i saw were lures and terminal tackle no rods if i get down that way i will have another look , he said that they will put it in the local paper when they r going to open up for a sunday .
cheers MB

[tryhard]

Just got one of the squidgie 7 spin myself - only one word -BEWDIFUL - (or is that two)

Actually these Rods

Squidgy 7 ft
and Stella Spin 6 6

Are $80 and $85 normal price at A Mart Qld I discovered today.

At that price they have to be good value.

Gary

[Pukpuk9]

Gary i am in brisvegas & would not mind having a squeez at these rods for that price... Any chance on a name of the A mart store..

Cheers

Nathan:D

I was browsing at Stafford - filling in time before an appointment.

However any branch can transfer them for you at no cost.

Other branches that are big on fishing are Capalaba and Macgregor.

I am NOT connected or on commission ( I paid MORE for mine!)

But if you have a problem let me know - I have a fixer at A mart Head office. Though I am sure you will have no problems

Gary

PS: Your favourite tackle store - you know, the one with quality advice, can probably match these prices at a pinch why not try them first? If they are just a few $ more then, well you would spend that on petrol going to A mart.