Okuma / Shimano swimbait rods

Amarillo Palmira · 07-05-08, 07:31 PM

Hey Lads,

Does anyone have any experience with the Okuma line of rods? I am looking at their swimbait rod and it seems reasonably priced at a little over $100.

Here's a link:

http://www.johnnyspond.com/okuma-gui...bait-rods.html

Also, any experience with the Shimano Crucial line of swimbait rods? I am looking to throw some of the smaller swimbaits (less than 6") in the Florida tidal rivers where I live for bass and redfish.

thanks very much, Amarillo

Bender · 07-06-08, 11:04 PM

I have an Okuma 7' MH, not sure why I got it. I used it for jigging last weekend and really like it though. My Crucial is for drop shotting so I can't comment on a normal rod.

Jim80 · 07-06-08, 11:07 PM

the crucials are great rods for the price my buddie uses one and i got a little jealous after chucking a few baits from it a week ago , for the price it will be the next rod i buy

Rebbasser · 07-06-08, 11:30 PM

Yep, I have one. Handles swimbaits real well, good rod for the price. I'd recommend it. Mine will handle a swimbait up to 2 ozs. I got that size because I seriously doubt I'll ever throw a swimbait bigger than that.

Amarillo Palmira · 07-08-08, 05:32 AM

Thanks Guys, much appreciated.

Bender · 07-08-08, 12:55 PM

Forgot to mention that the Okuma has 10 Alconite guides + tip, which is more than most of my 7' rods.

07-05-08, 07:31 PM	#1
Amarillo Palmira BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 34	Okuma / Shimano swimbait rods Hey Lads, Does anyone have any experience with the Okuma line of rods? I am looking at their swimbait rod and it seems reasonably priced at a little over $100. Here's a link: http://www.johnnyspond.com/okuma-gui...bait-rods.html Also, any experience with the Shimano Crucial line of swimbait rods? I am looking to throw some of the smaller swimbaits (less than 6") in the Florida tidal rivers where I live for bass and redfish. thanks very much, Amarillo

07-06-08, 11:07 PM	#3
Jim80 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Thomaston CT Posts: 3,862	the crucials are great rods for the price my buddie uses one and i got a little jealous after chucking a few baits from it a week ago , for the price it will be the next rod i buy __________________ In memory of Zooker 1/11/73-7/2/2010. You will be sorely missed and never forgotten.

07-06-08, 11:30 PM	#4
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	Yep, I have one. Handles swimbaits real well, good rod for the price. I'd recommend it. Mine will handle a swimbait up to 2 ozs. I got that size because I seriously doubt I'll ever throw a swimbait bigger than that. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

07-06-08, 11:04 PM	#2
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	I have an Okuma 7' MH, not sure why I got it. I used it for jigging last weekend and really like it though. My Crucial is for drop shotting so I can't comment on a normal rod.

07-08-08, 05:32 AM	#5
Amarillo Palmira BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 34	Thanks Guys, much appreciated.

07-08-08, 12:55 PM	#6
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	Forgot to mention that the Okuma has 10 Alconite guides + tip, which is more than most of my 7' rods.

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