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Author:
shortypowers
Date:
Oct 07, 2008
Subject:
Shimano Crucial - DS vs. std model
Message:
Anyone have experience with the Shimano Crucial rods in the DS variety CRS-X68M versus the CRS-70M? I see that West Marine has these rods (among others) on clearance for $106.88.. seems like a good price with free shipping. I just can't decide between the two. I want it largely for drop shotting but was hoping it would be versatile enough to use for other applications as well - shaky heads, weightless senkos. I held both at Cabela's and they felt nice.. but I couldn't tell too much difference. I was set on getting a 7' rod but at $107 the cost savings might be too hard to pass up. Anyone have input one way or the other? Basically replying to my own post here.. but maybe a ML variety, e.g. CRS-D72ML is appropriate. Do most use a ML rod for drop shotting? Is that even the better choice?
Author:
stumpy
Date:
Oct 11, 2008
Message:
i used a 68mxf last year. i think it is a little too parabolic for shakyheads unless your using an exposed hook. this year i have a kistler 6'6m mod fast. if your going to be using strictly 6lb test i would go wit the med/light the med seems a little too stiif for anything under 8# test.
Author:
shortypowers
Date:
Oct 12, 2008
Message:
Really good info, stumpy, thanks. I think I'm going to skip the deal and go with the 7'2" ML dropshot model instead. I think that'll fit my needs a bit better.
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