Anyone used this rod?

[bigmac1984]

Hi Everyone,

 

I am looking to get a 7'6 rod that I can use for both frog fishing and jig fishing in heavier cover for my brother. I'm looking in the $90 price range and came across the shimano clarus 7'6 Heavy action, seems I can get it for about $89.99.

 

I like the fact that the warranty is good on it, and it seems like a relatively solid rod that can be used for the purposes I listed.

 

Anyone use this rod before?

 

Looking for feedback before purchasing.

 

Thanks

[Raf]

the clarus line is solid. i haven't used that particular model but own others and no complaints.

[The Urban Fisherman]

Hey BigMac - I personally haven't used one, but I work for Dave Mercer and last December we shot a redfish show in Louisiana... The boys were using Clarus rods paired up with Caenan reels and were man-handling HUGE redfish all day on them....so I'm pretty sure they could handle little bitty fresh water largies! haha Either way that's all the info I can offer... I'm looking to get a couple of them myself at some point.

 

Cheers,

Ryan

[GreenCanada]

If you haven't checked this rebate out, it might help lighten the load on the wallet!

 

http://www.shimano.com/publish/content/global_fish/en/us/index/promotions0/10-10-20_canada.download.-mainParsys-000100-downloadFile.html/10-10-20%20rebate%20form.pdf

[timmeh]

I have a 9.6 that i use mostly for casting hardware and occasionally bottom bouncing around the river mouths in the fall and it works well. Good rod for the money.

[Jer]

I have a lighter Clarus 6'6" spinning rod that I like just as much as my Compres, comes with the same warranty as the Compre as well.

[bigmac1984]

Thanks guys,

 

One other question...

 

I noticed that the clarus heavy is only rated for max 40lb power pro, compared to the crucial which will handl 65lb power pro....

 

Is this just due to different blank material? I'd like to run 65lb powerpro on it.

[jim]

Hi Everyone,

 

I am looking to get a 7'6 rod that I can use for both frog fishing and jig fishing in heavier cover for my brother. I'm looking in the $90 price range and came across the shimano clarus 7'6 Heavy action, seems I can get it for about $89.99.

 

I like the fact that the warranty is good on it, and it seems like a relatively solid rod that can be used for the purposes I listed.

 

Anyone use this rod before?

 

Looking for feedback before purchasing.

 

Thanks

 

If you break it, walk it into the back door of Shimano , in Perterborough, and walk out with a new rod. You can't beat that for warranty service,

Edited May 16, 2011 by kipawa jim

[Mike01]

I have two of them, one spinning and one casting. They are pound for pound the best rods I have ever owned. You will not be disappointed with these rods.

[vinnimon]

Im on my forth clarus 6.6 baitcasting rod The first 3 broke in the same spot on the rod under the same circumstances I almost did it again on sunday.Those rocks sure put up a good fight

Regardless, I give the clarus a 10 out of 10.

[Ben_Daniels]

You could also try posting a WTB ad in the classifIeds on here. I got a ton of pms last year when I wad looking for a rod. Ended up getting a 7'6 fenwick rod for I think $50, great rod and was pretty much brand new. A very nice member even dropped it off!

 

O yea I have a 6'6 Clarus as well, only used it a couple times last year, but so far I'm really happy with it, come to think of it I bought it through OFC as well.

Edited May 17, 2011 by Ben_Daniels

[bigmac1984]

Thanks everyone for the feedback....

 

It's a gift for my brother so it sounds like he won't be disappointed.

[The Urban Fisherman]

Thanks everyone for the feedback....

 

It's a gift for my brother so it sounds like he won't be disappointed.

 

 

Wow - wanna be my brother? lol good work

[Fish4Eyes]

with the same warranty as the Compre as well.

 

I'm pretty sure Clarus is 5 year warranty and compre is lifetime.

 

I own a 6'6" clarus spinning rod, but it is not as good as the compre IMO.

[bigmac1984]

According to Shimano website, it has a limited lifetime warranty on it, same as the compre and the crucial lines.

 

I would have liked a compre as well, unfortunately to get a 7'6" heavy you have to go into the musky line of rods.

[Garnet]

I have 2 Clarus 7ft for 1.5 worm weights. And the 6-10 Clarus is the best pitching jig/T rig and frog rod on the market. Soft tip with loads of backbone.

 

Also have the 6-6 casting X fast for snapping bucktails and jerkbait/topwater.

 

They quit making the 6 ft casting big mistake I have 4.

 

I also use the 6-6 spinning and the 6-8 spinning.

[fisherboy]

It ultimately depends on your budget. Clarus is a good choice if you're spending up to only $100. I would also compare it to the Tierra flipping stick, which is cheaper but has good quality too. Shimano has better warranty though. The newer Clarus A (and even Convergence) all have life time warranty.

 

I personally find that the Clarus too heavy to handle all day. Esp a 7'6" H power one. I personally would look into a higher end model that is lighter and more sensitive, unless you only occasionally fish with it (then weight is less a concern). I know the Crucial is double the price of a Clarus but IMO has higher value overall. Also in the same price range are the St Croix Avid, Daiwa Zillion, Kistler Argon etc. All great rods for their prices.

[Sinker]

I have 6 clarus rods. From a 7' ultralight, to a 7' med heavy, and everything in between. 3 casting, 3 spinning. Great rods, I swear by them. Just the price, with the warranty is good enough for me. They are great quality too. I hung up two compres and use the clarus's instead. Even my kids run 6'6 clarus rods!

 

S.

[jedimaster]

All the shimano rods from Cumara to Convergence have alimited lifetime.

Cumulus has an over the counter lifetime.

 

Any of the rods from shimano that have a lifetime warranty are excellent depending on your budget.I have / have had several convergence, Clarus, compre, V-rod, Cumara and crucial rods and I have liked everyone. They all have there own ups and downs but it comes with the price. Dollar for Dollar you can't go wrong.

[ctranter]

I own a 7'0 Clarus that I use as a backup/crankbait rod. For the money, it's hard to find a better rod. I'm a fan of buying long lasting, quality gear and spending a bit more for piece of mind, but as a gift this is a great rod.