03-31-2009, 01:45 AM
Thanks for all the replies. I may have to look into some other brands, though I also figure that once you start getting into that price range, most all of those rods are probably very good. Has anyone ever had any negative experiences with a Shimano Crucial? Having never used one, I could use some insight. I was mostly basing my brand choice on the good experiences I have had with Shimano saltwater gear, but am really pretty well open to whatever. So far people have suggested Kistler, Fenwick, G Loomis and Shimano either on this posting or by PM. Price-wise they seem to be pretty comparable (the G Loomis a bit more, but still in the ballpark). Also, I have always dropshotted with straight 8 lb. flourocarbon, what do you guys use? Thanks again for the info, this is all very helpful.
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