Shimano Crucial Swimbait Casting Rods - $149.99

Shimano's exciting lineup of Crucial Rods offers the serious bass angler top quality components at a very reasonable price. You can get Shimano's top-of-the-line Crucial Rod with actions specifically designed for bass fishing in more than 40 different casting and spinning models. These rods are constructed with light, powerful IM9 Graphite that makes them responsive, sensitive and light in your hand. All guides are top quality Fuji Alconite Guides with lightweight frames. Alconite ceramic is strong enough to stand up to any demands you may put on it, has 80% greater compression strength and is 20% lighter than other ceramic. The Alconite Guides are spaced according to the Fuji Concept System; more guides closer together for more sensitivity and increased line control and casting distance. Fuji reel seats and Grade A quality cork handles provide a light, sensitive grip, and you will experience far less fatigue after a long day of fishing. Also, all Crucial Rods are backed by Shimano's Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Swimbaits are fast becoming a staple in many anglers' arsenals and Shimano has responded with three actions, each one tailored to a specific weight of lure. All three rods are 7'11" in length to meet tournament regulations and offer the perfect combination of power and flex. The medium-heavy rod has an extra fast tip to load up correctly to throw the lighter baits and the heavy and extra heavy rods have medium actions to give you more power for the heavier baits. All three rods have 12" rear grips for plenty of leverage when casting and the power to land the big fish you can expect to catch using this technique. IM9 graphite make these big rods light and sensitive so you can throw the big baits all day long.

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Comments: This is the best swimbait and live shiner rod I have ever used.  Great construction, durable, and lightweight.  The heavy action rod has a fast tip that is perfect for casting large swimbaits and live shiners in Florida. This rod will cast a 10-inch shiner amazingly well, and similar sized swim baits the same.  Awesome rod for an excellent price. 

From: Al: Florida, USA

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Crucial Swimbait Cast Rod 7'11" Md Hvy

Taper Line Wt. Lure Wt. Guides Handle Type Handle Length Price Stock Qty
Extra Fast 15-30lb 1/2-1 1/2oz 9+Tip Crucial Swim A
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20-3/4" $149.99 Yes
Crucial Swim A
CRC-SX711MH, Line Weight: 15-30 lbs. mono/20-65 lbs. braid. Extra Fast Action. Perfect for 3"-5" Swim Baits.

Crucial Swimbait Cast Rod 7'11" Heavy

Taper Line Wt. Lure Wt. Guides Handle Type Handle Length Price Stock Qty
Med-Fast 15-30lb 2-5oz 9+Tip Crucial Swim A
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20-3/4" $149.99 Yes
Crucial Swim A
CRC-S711H, Line Weight: 15-30 lbs. mono/20-65 lbs. braid. Moderate/Fast Action. Use this rod for 5"-8" Swim Baits.

Crucial Swimbait Cast Rod 7'11" Ex/Hvy

Taper Line Wt. Lure Wt. Guides Handle Type Handle Length Price Stock Qty
Med-Fast 15-30lb 5-10oz 9+Tip Crucial Swim A
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20-3/4" $149.99 Yes
Crucial Swim A
CRC-S711XH, Line Weight: 15-30 lbs. mono/20-65 lbs. braid. Moderate/Fast Action. This is the big boy in the lineup, cast any bait out there with accuracy. Ths is not just a broomstick with guides, perfect for 8"-16" Swim Baits.

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