Shimano Compre worth keeping?

[Zach Winn]

I have a shimano compre casting rod 7'2" worm and jig rod (worm model) Lure weight: 1/8-1/4oz, Power:medium Action: Fast paired with a citica reel. I've only used it a few times and it feels super flimsy and regret buying it. What baits/techniques would you recommend using it for? Fishing smallmouth in the ***.5 lbs range. Or would you recommend selling it or trading it? Thanks for any tips or insight. 

[RoLo]

 

That's a question that only you can answer,

and I believe you already have.

 

Roger

[Darren.]

6 minutes ago, Zach Winn said:

I have a shimano compre casting rod 7'2" worm and jig rod (worm model) Lure weight: 1/8-1/4oz, Power:medium Action: Fast paired with a citica reel. I've only used it a few times and it feels super flimsy and regret buying it. What baits/techniques would you recommend using it for? Fishing smallmouth in the ***.5 lbs range. Or would you recommend selling it or trading it? Thanks for any tips or insight. 

 

Sounds like a rod you can learn to baitcaster-skip with.

Should load up well with a 5" senko or such bait for dock

skipping, drop shot, and lighter bait techniques.

 

Otherwise, I agree with @RoLo. You say you regret buying

it, so that says a lot. Can always try to sell it on the Flea

Market.

[lmbfisherman]

The specs definitely is a light lure rod.  If you aren't going to go that light, I'd definitely sell it.  I'd use that for drop shot and small spinners.

[flechero]

The issue is shipping that you'll lose some money on the sale and then shipping- probably $30-40 insured, so unless you sell it locally, you may as well keep it and use it for a loaner, or find a use for it. 

 

It's not something I use but could see it as a good small bait rod...  maybe a good small stickbait/crankbait rod, even a little zara spook rod.  Might be a good pond rod as well.  It may work for any scaled down technique you like.  

 

 

[Zach Winn]

I've posted it locally for trade/sale. I have a drop shot spinning rod and a general purpose spinning rod so I'm looking to throw something a little on this rod than just senko and soft baits.