Hawgsnatcher Posted July 18, 2022 Posted July 18, 2022 Hi all, I was wondering if anybody on here has ever used a shimano clarus and what your thoughts are? I found a good deal on one and was wondering if they are solid rods? Quote
Super User Deleted account Posted July 18, 2022 Super User Posted July 18, 2022 I've got a few of the older version (full cork grips) in BC and spinning, they are ok middle of the road rods. Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted July 18, 2022 Super User Posted July 18, 2022 I fish an older Clarus 7 ft spinner, cira 2006 or 2007 just guessing. Either way it's my Favorite topwater rod by a wide margin. It M action, with just the right feel. Use it for jerkbaits too. In fact rather than retire it, a couple of winters ago I re-did the guide train. Good as new. A-Jay 3 Quote
Super User Team9nine Posted July 18, 2022 Super User Posted July 18, 2022 I also have an older molder Clarus spinning. Have literally caught 2,000+ bass on it - love it. I tried finding more, but couldn't get any of the older model in the length/action/power I wanted - so I bought one of the newer versions, but haven’t fished it yet. A great ‘bang for the buck’ rod IMO. 2 Quote
Super User Mobasser Posted July 18, 2022 Super User Posted July 18, 2022 I also have one. Mine is older med/spin. Dark brn with cork grip. Great rod. 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted July 18, 2022 Super User Posted July 18, 2022 24 minutes ago, Team9nine said: I also have an older molder Clarus spinning. Have literally caught 2,000+ bass on it - love it. I tried finding more, but couldn't get any of the older model in the length/action/power I wanted - so I bought one of the newer versions, but haven’t fished it yet. A great ‘bang for the buck’ rod IMO. 17 minutes ago, Mobasser said: I also have one. Mine is older med/spin. Dark brn with cork grip. Great rod. How funny is That ? You guys have & like the same old stick ! So it's not just me, it really is a special little blank. Nothing made now can compare. Either way, thanks for sharing. Made me smile. https://youtu.be/S_Owp6ZVN0U?t=2023 https://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/223182-re-wrapping-guides-on-an-old-rod-diy/ A-Jay 3 Quote
Hawgsnatcher Posted July 18, 2022 Author Posted July 18, 2022 Thanks for the reply’s. I found a newer version of the clarus spinning rod for a good deal and think I’ll give it a shot! 1 Quote
Super User Hammer 4 Posted July 18, 2022 Super User Posted July 18, 2022 I had one from 2003 IIRC. Fished it both in the salt and fresh for years. Great rod for the $$. 2 Quote
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