Has anybody used Shimano's Crucial rod's? 2024

Captin Obvious reply :

These look like higher grade Rods that are a cheaper than a G.Looms.Anybody have them, or used one?

A-Jay reply :

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These look like higher grade Rods that are a cheaper than a G.Looms.Anybody have them, or used one?

I have not used that model - but have been a Shimano fan for years.

I have several versions of the Clarus both spinning and casting - they are a very good quality blank with decent components. Comparing them to a G Loomis is debatable and might not be fair. I have a couple of G Loomis salt water surfcasting rods they are very nice and sort of in another catagory. For those who have the $$$ for a G Loomis the Clarus and the Crucial might not even be a consideration. But for the $$$ and what you get, they should be.

The spinning rods are on sale at the link below for a very decent price - with the extra $$$$ you could get 2 rods ? Of course, then you'd need reels as well

http://www.***.com/descpageRDSSHIMANO-SHCLSR.html

A-Jay

Jeff H reply :

I have 3 Crucial and I think they represent an excellent performance level for their price. They are light, very sensitive and use good components. Great rods!!

Catt reply :

In 2007 my Shimano Crucial CRC-X610MH accounted for over 700 bass with 8 of those going over 10 pounds so yea I kinda like it; oh yea I can afford G. Loomis but chose the Crucial.

Jake P reply :

I bought a 7' MH/F and love it, i will now be buying a 7'6 H version for flipping and pitching jigs and plastics and a 6'6'' MH for all of my T-rigging needs. I got my first Crucial off of Ebay for 130$ shipped. I saved the extra 15$ off the original price and the gas i would of used to go to buy it, give Ebay a try they may have some brand spankin new.

idiot1 reply :

Shimano makes great rods for the price. They have, arguably, a better warranty than G. Loomis does, since you can exchange it right at the store and you're back fishing in a matter of minutes or hours, rather than days.

On a bit of a side note, I wonder lately how much technology Shimano and G. Loomis swap with each other, since both make such nice rods lately. ;D

KevO reply :

I have the crucial crankbait model. It is a very good rod. you will be happy with it if you buy it.

quant PT reply :

I have the 7' medium cranking model and the 7' medium X-fast. I love them both. I also have a Clarus 6' 10" MHF that I had before the Crucials and it is a good rod as well, but the Crucials are noticeably better. You will not be disappointed with Crucial rods.

BassinDave reply :

I have a 6'6" mh that I use for T-rig. I'm extremely happy with it and plan on adding more to my arsinal soon.

Jeff H reply :

Well, that should about settle it huh? Have we seen such a positive Shimano thread here in awhile? ;D

OldGuyAl reply :

The Crucials are a top contender in their price range. I prefer St. Croix Avids but I would be very happy with a Crucial in my hands at any time.

And, like the other guys, I also own Loomis and Kistler rods that cost more than twice as much. You won't be disappointed with the Crucial but check out the Avids, too.

Captin Obvious reply :

thanks for the all the info.

Chad. reply :

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The Crucials are a top contender in their price range. I prefer St. Croix Avids but I would be very happy with a Crucial in my hands at any time.
And, like the other guys, I also own Loomis and Kistler rods that cost more than twice as much. You won't be disappointed with the Crucial but check out the Avids, too.

I prefer the crucials over the avids the best thing to do is try them both ;D

David P reply :

They're a pretty basic, good rod. I still think there's better rods in the price range, especially if you're willing to shell out another $30ish.

Jeff H reply :

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They're a pretty basic, good rod.

Can you elaborate on that a little bit? What are they, a glass blank with 5 guides on them and a cork handle? Is an Avid "pretty basic"?

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I still think there's better rods in the price range, especially if you're willing to shell out another $30ish.

Do you own one? List out your better options and their price. One could probably do better if willing to shell out another $100 too?

Hooked_On_Bass reply :

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In 2007 my Shimano Crucial CRC-X610MH accounted for over 700 bass with 8 of those going over 10 pounds so yea I kinda like it; oh yea I can afford G. Loomis but chose the Crucial.

I have that exact rod and I love it! I also have a CRS-66MH (Crucial - spinning) and it is great too.

David P reply :

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I still think there's better rods in the price range, especially if you're willing to shell out another $30ish.

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Do you own one? List out your better options and their price. One could probably do better if willing to shell out another $100 too?

I do not own one, although I have fished with them on several occasions. I wasn't saying it in a negative way what so ever, simply that there are other rods and choices out there.

Daiwa Light and Tough rods are a few dollars cheaper, which I have fished and like better.

Gblanks custom rods - $125 , incredibly light, very sensitive, great guides, tons of options to have it built to your liking.

Carrot Stix are $150, which I have held, but not fished.

Dobyns rods $170 , which are my rods of choice.

I also meant nothing negative by "basic" no need to get all hurt over that. Simply that they're relatively standard, nothing "special" nothing "stand out/fancy" about them.

Not sure what you meant by your $100 remark, but that should be quite obvious.

Jeff H reply :

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I do not own one, although I have fished with them on several occasions. I wasn't saying it in a negative way what so ever, simply that there are other rods and choices out there.

Daiwa Light and Tough rods are a few dollars cheaper, which I have fished and like better.

Gblanks custom rods - $125 , incredibly light, very sensitive, great guides, tons of options to have it built to your liking.

Carrot Stix are $150, which I have held, but not fished.

Dobyns rods $170 , which are my rods of choice.

I also meant nothing negative by "basic" no need to get all hurt over that. Simply that they're relatively standard, nothing "special" nothing "stand out/fancy" about them.

Not sure what you meant by your $100 remark, but that should be quite obvious.

Read the original post. His question was very simple and to the point.

If the Crucial is a basic rod, so are 95% of the rods on the market.... being that it is comprised of a graphite blank, 10 guides, a reel seat and cork handle, either split grip or full. So right on, it IS a basic rod. I just thought it was a dumb "blanket" statement.

burleytog reply :

The Crucials are the best and lightest rods at their price point. They also sport the best warranty.

David P reply :

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The Crucials are the best and lightest rods at their price point. They also sport the best warranty.

Best warranty for a sub $150 rod yes. Lightest, I don't think so. My 6'10 MH Gblanks weighed in at 3.1oz also felt more sensitive, and looked better ;D

burleytog reply :

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The Crucials are the best and lightest rods at their price point. They also sport the best warranty.

Best warranty for a sub $150 rod yes. Lightest, I don't think so. My 6'10 MH Gblanks weighed in at 3.1oz also felt more sensitive, and looked better ;D

Off the rack...custom

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David P reply :

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The Crucials are the best and lightest rods at their price point. They also sport the best warranty.

Best warranty for a sub $150 rod yes. Lightest, I don't think so. My 6'10 MH Gblanks weighed in at 3.1oz also felt more sensitive, and looked better ;D

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Off the rack...custom

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I know, I know! Just thought I'd put some options out there, that guys don't always think about.

I just know that when I first started asking questions about rods, I ended up 2 weeks later finding something else I wish I had gotten instead ;D

Fishing Doug reply :

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In 2007 my Shimano Crucial CRC-X610MH accounted for over 700 bass with 8 of those going over 10 pounds so yea I kinda like it; oh yea I can afford G. Loomis but chose the Crucial.

Catt,

I have thought about picking up this rod for a spare reel I have laying around. What applications do you use it for? Is it heavy enough for a jig rod?

Jake P reply :

I have a 7' MH/F i use for jigging, it works perfect for me.Its available in all different powers, actions and lengths for all different types of applications.

Sam reply :

I have the Crucial Graphite CRC-70MH 7 foot fast action medium heavy rod and it excellent.

Put your favorite baitcaster on it and have lots of fun.

Branuss04 reply :

I own the 7'2" M Dropshot spinning rod. For the money, it is an awsome rod. I also use it for shaky head, light jigs, wacky rig.

The warranty is pretty sweet too, After I used it for the first time, I was bringing it into the house and the door closed on it and broke off one foot of the tip. Took it to a local shop and 15 bucks later had a brand new rod. You can't go wrong with a crucial.

Shadcranker reply :

I have five Crucial rods- (1) 7' M Spinning, 2 of the 7' Cranking rods, a dropshot spinning, and a Frog rod. For the $$, they are a great value. Best value in that price range IMHO.

I especially like the cranking rods. Great action and light too.

I also own, Powells and St. Croix Avids, but the Crucials seem comparable in quality for a good deal less money.

I'm really intrigued by the Cumara, but I haven't pulled the trigger yet.

Willzx225 reply :

I currently have 10 crucials and love everyone of them. The drop shot rods are amazing as well as the 7'6" MH flipping stick. Great rods for the money!

Tokyo Tony reply :

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I own the 7'2" M Dropshot spinning rod. For the money, it is an awsome rod. I also use it for shaky head, light jigs, wacky rig.

x2 The dropshot rod is a little soft for my taste for use with plastics (although I still use it for that sometimes), but for dropshotting, it's a real pleasure. It's also my go-to rod for fishing really light lures (small inline spinners, mini jerkbaits, and 1/16 to 1/8 oz jigheads with plastic minnows). Very sensitive, lightweight, and pretty sexy too.

Catt reply :

Fishing Doug

Texas Rigs or light jig in sparse cover

surfer reply :

Crucial 7'2" M XF drop shot pared with a Daiwa Tierra 2000 is my favorite fishing rig. I also have a 7ft MH G.Loomis IMX, but I use the Crucial much more. The crucial is lighter and similar in sensitivity. The IMX is probably the better rod and the weight difference is probably due to more strength.

Hooked_On_Bass reply :

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Fishing Doug
Texas Rigs or light jig in sparse cover

Yup!

21farms reply :

i just won an ebay auction for the crucial rod i've been eyeing, so NOW it is safe for me to chime in ;D i LOVE, LOVE, LOVE crucial rods! i have gloomis, lamiglas, daiwas, BPS, other shimanos, etc. but the crucials are my fave. i can't put my finger on what it is about them either. fish with one and see for yourself.

grid reply :

About a month ago I bought my first. Tonight at the park with a bunch of people fishing I felt a little "tat" "tat" and pulled in a 5 lber! I was King of the Pond tonight! Great rod!

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