Can I do this???

[bmadd]

Guys I've spent most of this year replacing rods and reels in my arsenal (look for me in the flea market in the next month or so   ). Now I'm looking for flipping rods. I want a good rod that can flip smaller jigs like a 1/4 but, I don't want to sacrifice backbone. I've become a St. Croix rod supporter this summer but they don't have a rod with the ratings I'm looking for. However, Shimano does have a 7' MH Fast action with a rating of 1/4 to 1 1/4 oz lures. Can I choose this rod and and not be disappointed for what I plan to use it with? Will the MH give me enough backbone to haul fish out or gnarly places with braided line? The Shimano rods all have a lifetime warranty but how do they compare, in feel and sensitivity, with rods like St. Croix or Loomis? Appreciate the help guys.

-Braden

[Catt]

I have a Shimano Crucial CRC-X610MH

Length: 6' 10

Line: 10-20 lb

Lure: 3/8-3/4

Power: Medium Heavy

Action: Extra Fast

I use it for Texas Rigs & have absolutely no problems pulling hawgs out of thick Hydrilla; as for as a comparison to G. Loomis or St Croix I put it in the same category.  

[jaskoh]

I want a good rod that can flip smaller jigs like a 1/4 but, I don't want to sacrifice backbone. I've become a St. Croix rod supporter this summer but they don't have a rod with the ratings I'm looking for. However, St. Croix does have a 7' MH X-Fast action with a rating of 1/4 to 1 1/4 oz lures. -Braden

I think this is what your looking for if you want to keep using St. Croix rods.

AC70MHXF 7'  MH  X-Fast     1      10 - 17       1/4 - 3/4 oz                 4.6    

I am not sure if they make this in the better or cheaper series.  

[bmadd]

I saw that rod and am still considering it. However, the Shimano is rated from 1/4 to 1 1/4 oz lures where as the St. Croix is rated up to just 3/4 oz. I just think that maybe the Shimano would give me more options but if I'm going to be unhappy with the sensitivity then  I'll pass on it.

[Raul]

Which Shimano rod you are talking about ?

[justfishin]

Team All Star 6' 10 " MH. It is fine for flippin, and is a good rod for wormin and pitchin as well. I use mine for a spinnerbait rod, as well. Its a great all around rod for the money.

[bmadd]

Raul-

The model that is 1/4 -1 1/4 is the Clarus. However. I'm leaning more towards the Crucial which is 1/4-1 oz.

[Raul]

Clarus are not bad rods, on the contrary, they are great rods for the price but vs an Avid or a GL2 there 's absolutely no contest in lightness and sensitivity. The only reasons I would purchase a Clarus ( and I have several ) over the others would be:

1.- I 'm on a tight budget ( I always are in a budget but somehow ole banana breath doesn 't seem to get it )

2.- I get a good affordable rod that is not used much or the application doesn 't demand a higher quality rod ( which is the most common case ).

So my Clarus rods are relegated to flipping & swimbaiting, spinnerbaiting or back-up.

[bmadd]

It would mainly be used for flipping light jigs or flipping into soft cover. The price would really help out and allow me to spend a little extra on some other new rods that require a much greater feel

[islandbass]

I have a Shimano Crucial CRC-X610MH

Length: 6' 10

Line: 10-20 lb

Lure: 3/8-3/4

Power: Medium Heavy

Action: Extra Fast

I use it for Texas Rigs & have absolutely no problems pulling hawgs out of thick Hydrilla; as for as a comparison to G. Loomis or St Croix I put it in the same category.

Thanks! I have the same rod (and scored it for $59.00!) but have not had a chance to really use it yet since I have been on a Drop Shot fix. ;D

However, fiddling with it in the yard, It can easily pitch 1/4 oz jigs for sure.

With regard to the Clarus rods, as Raul said they are great bang for the buck. I too have one, but not that model.  They are sufficiently sensitive, but the Crucial I have is even more sensitive. This not a negative comment on the clarus, because it is a good rod. The other plus with the Crucial is that it is lighter and sports lighter and tougher guides.The type of guides a rod possesses is becoming more of a factor in rods that I am buying, unless a deal on the price is too good to not take.

$59 on a clarus is definitely money well spent. Heck you can get two clarus' for the price of one crucial.  In addition, not to rattle your bait monkey's cage, but aren't the Cumara's coming out soon?  Down boy!! Get back in your cage!  ;D  

[bmadd]

The thing that drew me to the clarus was the lure rating of 1/4 to 1 1/4. However, as I keep looking...I'm seriously considering going with a rod with the rating of 1/4 to 1 oz. AND...Loomis makes a rod in that category so, you guessed it, the Monkey is making a lot or racket  :'(