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.

The Shimano Compre rods feature Fuji exposed reel seats that give you a comfortable, streamlined feel. Together with the Harloy guides and gudebond thread wraps the Compre rods deliver very respectable sensitivity.

Shimano has the competition a bit nervous with the very affordable price offered on the Compre rods. The Compre rods have a price tag that is well below the industry standards, making these rods an outstanding value.

Shimano offers the Compre in a wide variety of models that will tackle everything from ultralight back country trout to the rigors of Muskie fishing. There are eight special saltwater flats rods available in this series, so any type of angler can benefit from the Compre’s outstanding performance to price ratio.