Shimano fishing Rods

Shimano is a real global, Japanese company - founded in 1921 by Shozaburo Shimano - making fishing reels and rods (and many other products, bicycle gears, etc...) as you know.

Shimano was introduced to the USA in 1978.

Once specialized in the fishing reel business, Shimano entered the fishing rod arena only a few years ago and gradually became a serious contender for the mid-level market.

The array of rods is impressive. All kind of rods are available for any technique: freshwater, muskie, IGFA/Trolling, fly, salt-water, Salmon/steel head, inshore, surf rods, long rods, jigging rods, kingfish rods.

It seems that Shimano always try and often succeed to beat the competition on price for an equivalent value. The warranty system is also excellent. They want to dominate the market and they go for it.

Freshwater rods

Compre Rod CPC-X66MHA: extra fast action, 1 piece, 6'6'', IM8, $79.99, limited lifetime over the counter warranty, very good price/quality ratio. For a bass and a variety of fishing. Good sensitivity and good power.

Crucial CRC-D66M : extra fast action, 1 piece, 6'6'', IM9, $130, limited lifetime over the counter warranty , very good price/quality ratio. Middle-level, fresh water rod. Finesse rod with good power and excellent sensitivity.

Cumara CUC68M: fast action, 1 piece, 6'8'', IM10, medium power, $199.99, very light, sensitive, and comfortable to hold also for very long periods. Excellent with the Core reel. Specifically designed for bottom bouncing techniques and bass fishing, but also multi purpose, small baits rod.

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Saltwater inshore rods

Teramar West Coast TMC-X76M: specifically designed for the Southeast, Southwest, and West Coast. Extra fast action, 1 piece, 7'6'', average sensitivity

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