Shimano Trevala
The Shimano Trevala jigging rod is designed with a long butt section so that you can tuck it under your arm to create the correct fluid jigging motion necessary. The Trevala rods are very light and extremely strong and have a tremendous strength to weight ratio and it is very sensitive so you feel the fish bite.
Shimano Convergence
The Shimano Convergence fishing rods are well known for being quality rods for all types of freshwater action. There are 42 different rods in the Shimano Convergence series and each is constructed with a IM-6 graphite blank and Fuji aluminum oxide guides. The Convergence series offers 15 spinning and 12 casting models that are designed for bass, walleye and pan fish. There are 10 salmon and steelhead rods which include a Michigan handle and mooching rods. There are four muskie casting rods in a 6 foot, 6 inch size and 7 foot sizes for that extra heavy action.
Shimano Clarus
The Shimano Clarus fishing rods are a huge hit among anglers and the Clarus is very well known as one of the very best fishing rods in its class. The Clarus rods feature an IM-7 graphite blank with Fuji New Concept aluminum oxide guides. The Clarus rods are strong but very lightweight and have a Grade A cork handle with a convenient hook keep.
Shimano Cumara
Shimano’s Crucial fishing rod series has been a huge hit and it has elevated Shimano to be a serious contender as a leading fishing rod manufacturer. Before Shimano created the Cumara rod, the manufacturer spoke to dealers and the media to find out the most requested features anglers want and that included reduced weight, more sensitivity, and rods that were designed to fish bottom contact baits where the added sensitivity would be a great advantage. Shimano finally released the new Cumara series that feature an IM-10 blank, Fuji Sic concept guides, a custom minimal fore grip, custom split reel seats and a weight that is 10% lighter than the already lightweight Crucial series. The carbon implementations in the handles assist in reducing weight and increasing sensitivity on the spinning rod version. The casting models strive for total access to the blank, which is accomplished very well. The Shimano Cumara rods feature an great looking split grip implementation. The hook hanger is very innovative as it cannot be seen on the blank-they are integrated into the grip. The Cumara rod has a soft touch paint finish and a light layer of gloss. The Cumara rods are designed to be application-specific, but after extensive testing, it is a known fact that these rods can be used for a wide range of baits as well as techniques. The Cumara rods are outstanding at fishing plastics and can also very easily pull double duty cranking.
Shimano Crucial
The Shimano Crucial fishing rods were designed because walleye and bass anglers asked for light, responsive and powerful rods that offered optimal performance with a diverse range of techniques in mind. The Crucial casting rods are ready for action and can handle anything from drop shotting and shaking to throwing crankbaits. You will get amazing sensitivity from the Crucial rods thanks to a combination of high modulus IM-9 graphite construction and Fuji reel seats that are streamlined. Select models feature an exposed blank reel seat that you finger comes in contact with the blank for a very comfortable feel. Every Shimano Crucial rod is fitted with Fuji Alconite guides that are some of the lightest and toughest on the market. This material has an 80% greater compression strength and is 20% lighter than aluminum oxide. The crankbait rods have a very sturdy backbone and a soft tip that encourages the fish to inhale the bait before becoming hooked. The guides on the Crucial rods are wrapped with Gubebrod thread for added strength and have very comfortable and shaped Grade A cork handles.
Shimano Compre
Most fishermen identify Shimano as a reel company first, but Shimano produces some of the best freshwater and saltwater rods on the market. The Compre rods are Shimano’s freshwater flagship rods and they make use of high quality components and feature the Fuji New Guide Concept for a great overall package. The rods feature a dark cherry color and in the sunlight you can see under the clear coat and examine the precision-wound IM8 blank. The attention to detail on the Shimano Compre rods is impressive and the lightweight composite cork butt caps and gold inserts look great and show how far Shimano is willing to go to prove that they are indeed, a top-of-the-line fishing rod manufacturer. The Compre rods are effortless to use and very comfortable, and the cork butts reduces the overall weight.
Shimano Scimitar
The Shimano Scimitar fishing rods are designed to give you great looks and outstanding fish-catching features that are sure to impress you. These fishing rods are ideal for either freshwater or light inshore fishing and offer the ideal power and action to land your favorite species on any lake, river or coast. The Shimano Scimitar rods are a great value for your money and are perfect for the beginner or intermediate fisherman. The blank offers a high carbon content for more than enough strength and backbone to tangle with even the biggest fish. The Scimitar rods feature Shimano’s BioGrip reel seat, high quality line guides and EVA grips for no-slip comfort.
