Shimano Rod Guys

[meaux fishing]

Originally Posted by Montauk17

Shimano rods are poo....broke 3 of the new style crucial

I don't see how y'all break all these rods.. Only time I've ever broken a rod was when I stepped on it on the bottom of the boat accidentally

[swamp snorkler]

Originally Posted by meaux fishing

I don't see how y'all break all these rods.. Only time I've ever broken a rod was when I stepped on it on the bottom of the boat accidentally

Only time i've ever broken was closing it on a door jamb or stepping on it, never hoisting a fish. I have a net for that.

[MarshRat89]

Originally Posted by meaux fishing

I don't see how y'all break all these rods.. Only time I've ever broken a rod was when I stepped on it on the bottom of the boat accidentally

Only time i ever broke one i had a sting ray decide to take another run while netting him at the boat.

[fishinpox]

Originally Posted by meaux fishing

I don't see how y'all break all these rods.. Only time I've ever broken a rod was when I stepped on it on the bottom of the boat accidentally

because they spool their reels with 50 lb power pro for a rod that is designed for 8-17 lb line . n try to "tow" bass through the scum and snap them ... not because the rod sucks it because of user error

[Montauk17]

Originally Posted by fishinpox

because they spool their reels with 50 lb power pro for a rod that is designed for 8-17 lb line . n try to "tow" bass through the scum and snap them ... not because the rod sucks it because of user error

That may be the case sometimes but not always. The 2 I broke are named a crucial frog casting rod. 7' 9" extra heavy.....both snapped like a toothpick on 2 pound bass. Wish they held up I liked how light and comfortable they are.