Super User .dsaavedra. Posted November 8, 2007 Super User Posted November 8, 2007 since what i plan on fishing most often on my new rod is weightless plastics (senkos and power worms and stuff) i was wondering if this would be a good rod for it. everything looks appealing to me except it looks like it might not be stiff enough for a good solid hookset. ive heard from several people here that its a great rod and it got a good score on tackletour. http://www.tackletour.com/reviewshimanocrucial.html its either this or the powell rod: http://www.tackletour.com/reviewpowell683cxfast.html Quote
basspro48 Posted November 8, 2007 Posted November 8, 2007 Those Crucials are sweet rods, very light and sensitive. However, I would also look at the G-loomis GL2 it's only $10 more than the crucial at $140. I have 2 6'6" MH Gl2's and use them for everything from cranking to throwing weightless trickworms and senkos, great rods for the money! Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted November 8, 2007 Super User Posted November 8, 2007 Buy this rod outright or try to make a better deal: http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1194464564/0#0 Quote
Super User Jeff H Posted November 8, 2007 Super User Posted November 8, 2007 I really like the Shimano Crucials. Excellent rod for the price. I don't have the drop shot model, but I do have the CRCX66M and use it primarily for my trap rod. My last time out I used it for throwing a weightless 5 3/4" Fin S Fish and that worked really well. Great rod!! If I was you I'd go with the CRC66MH instead for what you plan to use it for. I also have a Loomis GL3 and I don't think it's quite as sensitive as my Crucials are. Quote
Super User .dsaavedra. Posted November 8, 2007 Author Super User Posted November 8, 2007 i think im gonna go with the powell. i'll be using the rod for stuff other than weightless plastics (small'medium jigs and stuff too) so i think the powell would be a better choice. rw, thats just not the type of rod im lookin for :-/ Quote
Super User .ghoti. Posted November 8, 2007 Super User Posted November 8, 2007 i think im gonna go with the powell. i'll be using the rod for stuff other than weightless plastics (small'medium jigs and stuff too) so i think the powell would be a better choice.rw, thats just not the type of rod im lookin for :-/ Why not? that's just about the perfect Senko rod. I have one, and that's exactly what I use it for. Cheers, GK Quote
Jake. Posted November 8, 2007 Posted November 8, 2007 i think im gonna go with the powell. i'll be using the rod for stuff other than weightless plastics (small'medium jigs and stuff too) so i think the powell would be a better choice.rw, thats just not the type of rod im lookin for :-/ How come? :-? I have this rod, I use it for finesse jigs and weightless soft plastics. I highly recommend it for these techniques. Quote
Super User .dsaavedra. Posted November 8, 2007 Author Super User Posted November 8, 2007 well for one its 6'8 and i want 7'. i also want split grip and no front grip. now i know the crucial has a front grip but thats a exception :. thats about it. but i think im gonna go with the powell for a good general purpose single hook rod. and maybe later after i get a job and have some money i will pick up a crucial for finesse fishing. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted November 9, 2007 Super User Posted November 9, 2007 Good for you. You have put in the time to research what you need. I was just making a suggestion on a well priced rod. Good luck! Quote
Super User .dsaavedra. Posted November 9, 2007 Author Super User Posted November 9, 2007 Good for you. You have put in the time to research what you need. I was just making a suggestion on a well priced rod. Good luck! thanks for the suggestion i really appreciate it and all, but i dont want to "settle" on something that im not sure i totally want just because it was at a good price. i wanna make this right Quote
Super User burleytog Posted November 9, 2007 Super User Posted November 9, 2007 Falcon Weightless Worm rod. Throw stick baits a country mile. Quote
Super User .dsaavedra. Posted November 9, 2007 Author Super User Posted November 9, 2007 Falcon Weightless Worm rod.Throw stick baits a country mile. got a link? : Quote
Jake. Posted November 9, 2007 Posted November 9, 2007 Falcon Weightless Worm rod.Throw stick baits a country mile. got a link? : http://www.falconrods.com/products.php?CategoryID=5 Quote
Super User .dsaavedra. Posted November 9, 2007 Author Super User Posted November 9, 2007 thank you! i dont think i like that rod too much just not what im looking for. Quote
TrickyVT1887 Posted November 9, 2007 Posted November 9, 2007 Get a G-Loomis SJR783S in IMX or GL3 they are one heck of a soft jerkbait rod as well as jig and worm use http://products.gloomis.com/gl/products/alltackle/detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441760499&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302032507&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181201&bmUID=1194652002844 or better yet the loomis senko rod http://products.gloomis.com/gl/products/alltackle/detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441768925&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302032712&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181201&bmUID=1194651862202 Quote
Super User .dsaavedra. Posted November 10, 2007 Author Super User Posted November 10, 2007 Get a G-Loomis SJR783S in IMX or GL3 they are one heck of a soft jerkbait rod as well as jig and worm usehttp://products.gloomis.com/gl/products/alltackle/detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441760499&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302032507&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181201&bmUID=1194652002844 or better yet the loomis senko rod http://products.gloomis.com/gl/products/alltackle/detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441768925&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302032712&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181201&bmUID=1194651862202 the ones in the first link dont have sizes i want and the ones in the second link are way too d*mn expensive! Quote
TrickyVT1887 Posted November 10, 2007 Posted November 10, 2007 what do you mean they dont have sizes and if you go with loomis you have a rod for life they have imho the best rod warranty on the market you step on your rod close it in a car door get mad break it in half call up loomis and for $50 they will get you a new rod on your doorstep no questions asked and you just have to take the broken rod put it in the rod tube and drop it off at fed-ex no hassel and they make one heck of a rod, just my 2 cents the SJR783S is a 7ft Med/heavy spinning rod Quote
Super User .dsaavedra. Posted November 10, 2007 Author Super User Posted November 10, 2007 i dont even want a spinning rod. lol. and i didnt see any 7 footers. Quote
=Matt 5.0= Posted November 10, 2007 Posted November 10, 2007 i also want split grip and no front grip. ((((((((COUGH))))))) Carrot stick Quote
Super User .dsaavedra. Posted November 10, 2007 Author Super User Posted November 10, 2007 ((((((((COUGH)))))))) ugly Quote
ABC123 Posted November 10, 2007 Posted November 10, 2007 the SJR783S is a 7ft Med/heavy spinning rod 72/12 = 6' 78/12 = 6'6" 84/12 = 7' Quote
TrickyVT1887 Posted November 11, 2007 Posted November 11, 2007 thank you pfluemis I forgot i was looking at the 78 that i have and talkin about the 84 Quote
JigNBig Posted November 12, 2007 Posted November 12, 2007 I think you are just looking for a purdy rod. If you want a rod for looks go get one from Reel Mech. Quote
JigNBig Posted November 12, 2007 Posted November 12, 2007 or check out this rod. http://www.***.com/descpageRDCDAIWA-DSCXC.html sexiest rod on the market....and affordable. Quote
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