The New Shimano Cumulus

BigBassin144 · 01-12-10, 11:24 AM

Maybe it's just me, but there is just something about a brand new rod or reel on the market that is very exciting. I figured, with the Cumara being shimano's most expensive rod, it was only a matter of time, before they brought out a high priced rod out to challenge the Steez and JDM rods.

So, here's the first look at the new shimano Cumulus rods from TT.

The lightest rods weighs in at 2.75 oz and the heaviest in the series weighs in at 3.6 oz.

Of course, premium rods come at a premium price. The spinning rods will be $350

and the Casting will be $400

. Sticker shock anybody?

http://www.tackletour.com/reviewbigrock10shimano.html

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nofearengineer · 01-12-10, 11:37 AM

Those are very pretty. It makes you wonder just how much lighter these rods can be made. Pretty soon, they're gonna be fabbing them out of synthetic spidersilk.

BigBassin144 · 01-12-10, 11:45 AM

Does is make you think twice about getting another St. Croix?

lol.

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nofearengineer · 01-12-10, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBassin144

Does is make you think twice about getting another St. Croix?

lol.

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Haha, the price of the St. Croix was enough to do that.

The St. Croix 7-footer is 4.2 oz, a wee bit heavier. Interesting Shimano doesn't offer a 7'6" or a 7'11" Cumulus.

I do notice that the Cumulus lacks the recoil guides. Does Shimano have a rod with the recolis? Curious how much they would charge compared to St. Croix.

islandbass · 01-12-10, 09:03 PM

They got this line up really quick and they might slowly add more models. I don't think there is a single line of shimanos with recoils. I realize that they're functional, but dang, they just plain flat out look hideous to me and I would prefer the sics. That said, if someone handed me a rod to try with recoils, I'd try it.

TN_Bassin · 01-13-10, 01:11 AM

What would I get from the Cumulus that I wouldn't get from the Cumara? That's a lot of change to spend for a few ounces of difference. Still probably is a top of the line rod. And if I was to pair the Cumulus with my 6.7oz 2010 Revo Premier it would be around 9 to 10oz depending on the rod specs.

Bassboss · 01-13-10, 09:14 AM

Wow! Those are some sick looking rods! Very light, but also very expensive. I'd really like to handle some of these though, being so impressed with out the cumara felt with a core on it. I'd really like to handle it with a core on it too!

One thing I think they could have done to take off a half oz or so, is to incorporate micro guides on it!

And bigB, did you see this?

http://www.tackletour.com/reviewbigrock10lines.html

BigBassin144 · 01-13-10, 09:01 PM

bassboss, I hadn't seen that yet. and Yikes! talk about sticker shock, 40 bucks for a 200yd spool... I stick with InvisX, thanks. lol.

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01-12-10, 11:24 AM	#1
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	The New Shimano Cumulus Maybe it's just me, but there is just something about a brand new rod or reel on the market that is very exciting. I figured, with the Cumara being shimano's most expensive rod, it was only a matter of time, before they brought out a high priced rod out to challenge the Steez and JDM rods. So, here's the first look at the new shimano Cumulus rods from TT. The lightest rods weighs in at 2.75 oz and the heaviest in the series weighs in at 3.6 oz. Of course, premium rods come at a premium price. The spinning rods will be $350 and the Casting will be $400 . Sticker shock anybody? http://www.tackletour.com/reviewbigrock10shimano.html BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

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nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	Those are very pretty. It makes you wonder just how much lighter these rods can be made. Pretty soon, they're gonna be fabbing them out of synthetic spidersilk. __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

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BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Does is make you think twice about getting another St. Croix? lol. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

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islandbass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,783	They got this line up really quick and they might slowly add more models. I don't think there is a single line of shimanos with recoils. I realize that they're functional, but dang, they just plain flat out look hideous to me and I would prefer the sics. That said, if someone handed me a rod to try with recoils, I'd try it. __________________ ARX "If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." Doug Larson (Shimano 2005 Reel Catalog)

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TN_Bassin BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bon Aqua,TN Posts: 1,013	What would I get from the Cumulus that I wouldn't get from the Cumara? That's a lot of change to spend for a few ounces of difference. Still probably is a top of the line rod. And if I was to pair the Cumulus with my 6.7oz 2010 Revo Premier it would be around 9 to 10oz depending on the rod specs. __________________ Other anglers are tough, but the fish are the real competition.

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Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Wow! Those are some sick looking rods! Very light, but also very expensive. I'd really like to handle some of these though, being so impressed with out the cumara felt with a core on it. I'd really like to handle it with a core on it too! One thing I think they could have done to take off a half oz or so, is to incorporate micro guides on it! And bigB, did you see this? http://www.tackletour.com/reviewbigrock10lines.html __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die. Last edited by Bassboss; 01-13-10 at 09:21 AM.

01-13-10, 09:01 PM	#8
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	bassboss, I hadn't seen that yet. and Yikes! talk about sticker shock, 40 bucks for a 200yd spool... I stick with InvisX, thanks. lol. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

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