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Shimano Crucial Rods

The Shimano Crucial rod series is an excellent buy and a top quality rod. I have had several so far and all  have been outstanding. Also the customer service has been great. One is a 7′11″ medium cranking stick. This rod does extremely well for cranking those big lipped crankbaits at depth. I use mine for DD 22, Hot Lips, and the old big Mud bugs. It really makes cranking those big baits alot easier without sacrificing sensitivity. The rods are light and strong. I have had fish over eight lbs on my cranking stick and even straightened hooks out without any issue. I also have a 6′6″ medium heavy which I use for fishing weightless worms and light texas rigs. I have slammed this rod hard into countless fish including one 12lber and a 9 lber. I have had no issue with this rod either. I also have another rod which the rod tip broke off one day on the hookset. I contacted the store I bought the rod from and had no problem swapping the rod over the counter for a new one. I would definetly rate the Crucial series as one of my favorite rods. They have good strength, sensitivity, and a good return policy.

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