Shimano Crucial Rod

  • bassguy
    MANKATO
    Posts: 209
    April 13, 2006 at 3:23 pm #1234134

    I just bought a Shimano Crucial 6’6 MH bass rod, and this is the best bass rod I have ever used. At $130, I believe it out performs the St. Croix Avid I have used for years.

    steveo
    W Central Sconnie
    Posts: 4102
    April 13, 2006 at 4:31 pm #437905

    thanks.
    that will be my next purchase

    Fife
    Ramsey, MN
    Posts: 3998
    April 13, 2006 at 4:44 pm #437911

    Great advice. I bought my first Crucial last year and now I have 3. The sensitivity is unbelievable and ranks right up there with the best rods out there.

    largemouth
    Posts: 16
    April 13, 2006 at 6:23 pm #437947

    I agree. I have 2 Crucial’s that were the first series that were made about 6 years ago and they are still the best flippin rod out there.

    Logan
    Big Lake, MN
    Posts: 389
    April 13, 2006 at 10:42 pm #438043

    I talked with a HS buddy who is a Shimano rep at the Sportshow and he said these rods are awesome!!

    blue-fleck
    Dresbach, MN
    Posts: 7872
    April 14, 2006 at 12:06 am #438062

    I’ve not fished with the Crucial line, but I have handled them and they feel like fantastic rods. I’d like to try the 7’10” one piece non-telescoping flippin’ stick they have.

    Logan
    Big Lake, MN
    Posts: 389
    April 14, 2006 at 12:29 am #438065

    Hey Blue, how would you transport a fishing rod that size? Aren’t most rod lockers 7 foot?

    blue-fleck
    Dresbach, MN
    Posts: 7872
    April 14, 2006 at 2:57 am #438104

    Screw the marine radio cord into the handle & convert it into an antenna.

    Actually, I think most rod lockers are a little longer than 7ft. Most of my 7ft rods fit with extra room.

    skeeter 1880
    Posts: 10
    April 14, 2006 at 3:28 am #438121

    Bought a 6′ and 6’3″ for jigging last year and they are very nice. I have 5 other G Loomis rods and the Crucials are right up there with them. They are light and very sensitive and the price is right in my opinion. Try one out and you will be surprised.

    Ralph Wiggum
    Maple Grove, MN
    Posts: 11704
    April 14, 2006 at 12:50 pm #438193

    I don’t have any…yet, but I have heard great things about Shimano rods in general. And it’s tough to argue with an over-the-counter warranty program!

    bassguy
    MANKATO
    Posts: 209
    April 15, 2006 at 4:03 am #438433

    limited lifetime warranty is a plus.

    mossboss
    La Crescent, MN
    Posts: 2792
    April 27, 2006 at 4:47 pm #441584

    Quote:

    I just bought a Shimano Crucial 6’6 MH bass rod, and this is the best bass rod I have ever used. At $130, I believe it out performs the St. Croix Avid I have used for years.

    I just got a 7 foot M extra fast action and I couldn’t agree more. I like it better than the Avids too. For 130 bucks with lifetime warranty, pretty tough to beat right now.

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