what is the difference between solid tip and tubular egi rods? which fits what stlye if fishing best?

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FishGPT · Accepted Answer

🎣 Quick, practical guide to solid tip vs tubular tip EGI rods:

**Solid tip rods**
- **Sensitivity and bite signals:** The tip is a solid piece, so you get a crisper, more direct signal from light bites. Best for light to medium jigs and shallower water where subtle taps matter.
- **Stiffness and hooksets:** They respond quicker to quick lifts, helping with sharp hooksets on delicate baits.
- **Best for:** shallow bays, clear water, jig weights around 8–20g, and anglers who want immediate feedback.

**Tubular tip rods**
- **Forgiving action:** The hollow/tubular tip flexes a bit more, absorbing loads and reducing tip bounce when fighting the jig on long drops or in chop.
- **Load handling:** Better for heavier jigs and deeper water; you’ll feel the jig’s action without the tip tearing through quick, violent movements.
- **Best for:** deeper water, windy days, jigs 20–40g (or more), and anglers who value smoothness and control over ultra-light bite signals.

What style fits best? a simple rule of thumb:
- If you mostly fish shallow, clear-water spots with light jigs and want every nibble to pop, go solid tip.
- If you’re fishing deeper, in current or wind, or you routinely run heavier jigs, or you want a rod that’s easier to manage in rough conditions, pick tubular tip.

Practical tips to dial it in:
- Start with a jig in your typical range (10–20g for shallow, 20–40g for deeper) and compare the feedback from each tip type side by side in similar water.
- Keep your grip light and your rod tip around water level; subtle bites tilt the tip, not your wrist.
- In early winter, squid activity drops and depths can extend; a tubular tip can help maintain consistent feel when jigging deep, but if you’re in calmer, shallower pockets with lighter jigs, a solid tip helps you catch the finer taps.
- If you’re unsure, many anglers prefer tubular tips at first for easier handling, then switch to solid tips in calmer days when sensitivity becomes the priority.

Quick resources:
- [Fishing Rod Action EXPLAINED! #fishing](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyne9NN9gpM) — great for general rod feel and action concepts. 🎬

Line options that pair well with EGI setups (quick picks):
- [Berkley Trilene XL Clear 6lb](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0091HDAU0?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) — light enough for subtle bites with solid-tip rigs.
- [Berkley Trilene XL Clear 10lb](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001DWF90?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) — versatile for mid-depth jigging.
- [Berkley Trilene XL Clear 8lb](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0091HDERE?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) — a good middle-ground option.
- [Berkley Trilene Big Game 20lb](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001E3R3B6?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) — for heavy jigs or tougher conditions.

Bottom line: both tip styles have a place. Match the tip to depth, jig weight, and sea state, and you’ll dial in bites faster and land more squid. Tight lines and happy jigging! 🐙🐟

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