Gees, I really had to think about this one. You're not going to go too far wrong with either rod, Kelvin. I think in a comparison, the 83MH has a slightly softer tip. Action on both rods is similar, power is very similar. I think my suggestion is that if I was thinking only stickbaits, I'd go the 83MH. If I wanted a rod that will chug some small to just under mid-sized poppers, I'd go the EP85.