Super User rockchalk06 Posted January 23, 2013 Super User Posted January 23, 2013 Had my mind almost 100% set on picking up a Duckett Micro Magic this afternoon. My plan was to pick up a 6'9" MH for plastics and tubes. I was going to get me another Revo S or even the new STX. I really liked the way the Ducketts felt. Well balanced, loved the trigger too. Just didn't like the reel seat. I wanted more blank under the seat for extra feel. I know this isn't a huge deal, but one of the things that brought me to the Veritas was the hook keeper. Being most everything I will fish uses a Texas rig, it seemed fitting. The Duckett had a loop. After an hour of messing with everything BP had, I got to the Shimano Crucial. Holy Hanna this was a sweet rod. I've always loved the technique specific rods. I ended up getting the 7'2 MH XF. I prefer EVA handles over cork too. But it gets worse.......I talk a lot of smack on LMG and his Shimano Sermon, but I've never owned one. I bite the bullet and snatched a Curado 200G7. Set of reel grips later and fun moneys over for the month! So far I've played around 200-300 casts. Not a single hiccup. Pretty dang smooth. It's a bit heavier than my Revo/Veritas Micro combo but still super light. The real test will come in the water. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted January 23, 2013 Global Moderator Posted January 23, 2013 I've owned a couple Crucials, they're pretty sweet rods. I've switched over to all St. Croix except for my 6' 8" ML drop shot crucial, haven't found anything that compares to that rod. Quote
Super User LgMouthGambler Posted January 23, 2013 Super User Posted January 23, 2013 Them: Me: 2 Quote
Diggy Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 I actually like the rubbery feel of the paddles, much better than the feel of the citica e I own Enjoy your purchase. Ill be picking up a few myself to accompany some lonely rods at some point. Quote
Hanover_Yakker Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 And this is a problem in what way? Glad you found something that "felt" right to you which is the most important part. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 23, 2013 Super User Posted January 23, 2013 And the Posse continues to grow... Welcome aboard! Quote
Hanover_Yakker Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 Too bad we aren't all "compensated" for our loyalty over the years. My old gray Curado 200 DPV and Calcutta 200B are still tanks and cast like they are brand new. Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted January 23, 2013 Super User Posted January 23, 2013 I have that same exact rod. You are going to love it. I have a Core 100Mg on it with 50# braid and it is a sweet set-up. Congrats on your purchase! Quote
Quitlimpin Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 Them: Me: That right there is some funny stuff! Quote
rdollar80 Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 I bought Shimano last year for the first time both rods and reels and let me tell you I will never buy anything else. I like others like abu and such but love my Shimano stuff. Quote
Maico1 Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 It's only the beginning ....congrats on your new rig. Quote
Super User Hi Salenity Posted January 23, 2013 Super User Posted January 23, 2013 Sigh .... We lost another one LOL Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted January 23, 2013 Super User Posted January 23, 2013 Them: Me: Us: Hootie 1 Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted January 23, 2013 Author Super User Posted January 23, 2013 I've owned a couple Crucials, they're pretty sweet rods. I've switched over to all St. Croix except for my 6' 8" ML drop shot crucial, haven't found anything that compares to that rod. I have been wanting to try them, but they only had the Mojo rig instock. I wasnt impressed like I was with the Crucial. I wont say never I actually like the rubbery feel of the paddles, much better than the feel of the citica e I own Enjoy your purchase. Ill be picking up a few myself to accompany some lonely rods at some point. I don't really like the paddles on this reel so I stuck some reel grips on it. Feels perfect now. Thanks And this is a problem in what way? Glad you found something that "felt" right to you which is the most important part. Well I was a die hard Abu guy. I have a couple of PQ's but until now, its all been Abu's Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted January 23, 2013 Author Super User Posted January 23, 2013 It's only the beginning ....congrats on your new rig. I have that bad feeling. Thanks! And the Posse continues to grow... Welcome aboard! Thanks. If the reel was black, I would probably have bought one sooner. Whos hannah? A PG version of Holy ****! I have that same exact rod. You are going to love it. I have a Core 100Mg on it with 50# braid and it is a sweet set-up. Congrats on your purchase! I was kinda disappointed I couldn't grab that rig you had up for sale. That was one reason for the buy too. The Compre was alot heavier than the Crucial so I went with it. Thanks! I bought Shimano last year for the first time both rods and reels and let me tell you I will never buy anything else. I like others like abu and such but love my Shimano stuff. I cant say I will never buy anything else, but I am very impressed with it so far. I will need to hammer it down at the lake a few times to know for sure, but I don't think I will be disappointed. I very surprised now quiet this is when casting. I threw a 1 oz jig to over load it and it casted the jig to the moon, but I didn't have to mess with the settings at all. Its very similar to the breaking system to my Revo S. The Revo sits much lower, but both feel great. Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted January 23, 2013 Author Super User Posted January 23, 2013 Sigh .... We lost another one LOL Unless my Abu's all break down at the same time, monkeys fly outta my butt, the Jayhawks go on a loosing streak, and KSU wins a National Championship, I will always have more Abu's than Shimanos!! 1 Quote
Super User retiredbosn Posted January 23, 2013 Super User Posted January 23, 2013 Welcome to the dark side, lol. Quote
Super User LgMouthGambler Posted January 23, 2013 Super User Posted January 23, 2013 Welcome to the dark side, lol. I like that one, lol. Quote
shootermcbob Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 Had my mind almost 100% set on picking up a Duckett Micro Magic this afternoon. My plan was to pick up a 6'9" MH for plastics and tubes. I was going to get me another Revo S or even the new STX.I really liked the way the Ducketts felt. Well balanced, loved the trigger too. Just didn't like the reel seat. I wanted more blank under the seat for extra feel. I know this isn't a huge deal, but one of the things that brought me to the Veritas was the hook keeper. Being most everything I will fish uses a Texas rig, it seemed fitting. The Duckett had a loop. After an hour of messing with everything BP had, I got to the Shimano Crucial. Holy Hanna this was a sweet rod. I've always loved the technique specific rods. I ended up getting the 7'2 MH XF. I prefer EVA handles over cork too. But it gets worse.......I talk a lot of smack on LMG and his Shimano Sermon, but I've never owned one. I bite the bullet and snatched a Curado 200G7. Set of reel grips later and fun moneys over for the month! So far I've played around 200-300 casts. Not a single hiccup. Pretty dang smooth. It's a bit heavier than my Revo/Veritas Micro combo but still super light. The real test will come in the water. I knew it was just a matter of time Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted January 23, 2013 Author Super User Posted January 23, 2013 I knew it was just a matter of time HA HA I have been playing around with the settings on this bugger and wow, a 1/4oz tube off a MH XF rod is going in to orbit. Quote
SudburyBasser Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 I was ambivalent on Shimano until I bought a Compre rod last spring and became a convert. I need a new rod for the baitcaster I bought and I'm debating on whether it's going to be another Compre or whether I'll end up with Crucial. Heck, I'm not even opposed to the Sellus line based on what I saw in the store a few weeks ago. Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted January 23, 2013 Author Super User Posted January 23, 2013 I was ambivalent on Shimano until I bought a Compre rod last spring and became a convert. I need a new rod for the baitcaster I bought and I'm debating on whether it's going to be another Compre or whether I'll end up with Crucial.Heck, I'm not even opposed to the Sellus line based on what I saw in the store a few weeks ago. I didn't like the Compres at all. They felt even more like a brick then the MH Veritas did. The Sellus is a budge rod, but for the money they are nice. I'd rather have a Sellus than a Compre. This Crucial is like heaven Quote
Super User LgMouthGambler Posted January 23, 2013 Super User Posted January 23, 2013 I was ambivalent on Shimano until I bought a Compre rod last spring and became a convert. I need a new rod for the baitcaster I bought and I'm debating on whether it's going to be another Compre or whether I'll end up with Crucial. Heck, I'm not even opposed to the Sellus line based on what I saw in the store a few weeks ago. Sellus is a great budget rod, have a few of those too. I have not had one complaint about the Sellus. I use them more for my reaction style baits due to the lack of sensitivity they have compared to the Compre rods I have. Quote
shootermcbob Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 HA HA I have been playing around with the settings on this bugger and wow, a 1/4oz tube off a MH XF rod is going in to orbit. I can see it now, soon you will have all your abu garcia items in the flea market...looking to trade for shimano rods/reels. Don't fight the force, Luke. :grin: Quote
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