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    Need to replace a broken Shimano Crucial......need recommendations.

    So I broke my Shimano Crucial CRS-DX68MB Spinning Rod, Medium power, Extra Fast, that I really liked. What is Todays equivalent, or better for this rod in the $200 price range? Is the Shimano Curado a good replacement for the Crucial?
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    Was not a fan of the Curado rod, I would contact the Tackle Trap and have them get you in an Expride 6’10 M. Awesome rod and with BBC member price it’s a tad over $200.
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    Quote Originally Posted by p2geo View Post
    Was not a fan of the Curado rod, I would contact the Tackle Trap and have them get you in an Expride 6’10 M. Awesome rod and with BBC member price it’s a tad over $200.
    How do you like the Expride for drop shotting?



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    How do you like the Expride for drop shotting?
    Sorry I was under the impression it was a casting rod, Gary (bronzefly) would be better suited to answer that question.
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    I think Shimano warranty’s crucials with a Zodias if I’m not mistaken. So that would probably be your closest equivalent.

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    That’s not correct. The Zodias was the replacement for the Cumura.

    Crucials are replaced under warranty with Curado rods and everyone I have talked to has said they are great rods. I have not used one (and probably won’t), I’m just providing info here.

    As for a replacement, if you can get an expride for around the same price, I would do it in a heartbeat.

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    If its the old cork model,or even the next model with the EVA handle it has a lifetime replacement. Call Shimano and see what they are offering. If you don't like it, you can always sell it buy something else. I'm dreading the day mine breaks. I had the 7'2 MH XF DS rod and broke the tip, shimano replaced it with the next model crucial with the eva grip. I have a 6'8 Mxf DS, and a 7' MH casting rod left and I am babying them. They are good rods.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bassakwards View Post
    If its the old cork model,or even the next model with the EVA handle it has a lifetime replacement. Call Shimano and see what they are offering. If you don't like it, you can always sell it buy something else. I'm dreading the day mine breaks. I had the 7'2 MH XF DS rod and broke the tip, shimano replaced it with the next model crucial with the eva grip. I have a 6'8 Mxf DS, and a 7' MH casting rod left and I am babying them. They are good rods.
    It does have the cork handle. I'm shocked that Shimano might replace this rod.
    Is the lifetime replacement a no questions asked type deal?



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    It does have the cork handle. I'm shocked that Shimano might replace this rod.
    Is the lifetime replacement a no questions asked type deal?
    It's a lifetime warranty. It used to be over the counter you could take it anywhere that sold them and they would give you a new rod. I accidently broke the tip to first guide off mine putting it in the rod locker and they replaced it no questions asked. Their new rods only have 1 year, if that I think.

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    Yes new ones have 1 year amd u have to send the whole rod back to shimano. They replace the crucials with the new curado. Just an fyi u are allowed to cut the rod in have to save on shipping. Just note it on the warranty form.

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    I just got off the phone with Shimano customer service and the guy states that this rod is made after the 2014 cut-off. He tells me the fact the production code (Shimano MK-SP) is embossed on the rod, and is not a sticker, indicates that the rod only has a one year limited warranty. I don't have the receipt, but he states that since it was a one year warranty rod, that I would still be eligible for the Shimano Express Rod Replacement Service.


    Basically I have a choice of two rods that I can get for half of the retail price + tax.

    My choice is a Curado for $80 + tax, or a Zodias for $100 + tax. Does anybody have any feedback on a Zodias?



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    Sorry I was mistaken about the Zodias replacing the crucial. I do have a 7’2” mh and love it. It is my dedicated jig rod. Lot of backbone, sensitive and very light. It does have a smaller hand grip. I have big hands and it is still very comfortable paired with a scorpion 70.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Savage View Post
    I just got off the phone with Shimano customer service and the guy states that this rod is made after the 2014 cut-off. He tells me the fact the production code (Shimano MK-SP) is embossed on the rod, and is not a sticker, indicates that the rod only has a one year limited warranty. I don't have the receipt, but he states that since it was a one year warranty rod, that I would still be eligible for the Shimano Express Rod Replacement Service.


    Basically I have a choice of two rods that I can get for half of the retail price + tax.

    My choice is a Curado for $80 + tax, or a Zodias for $100 + tax. Does anybody have any feedback on a Zodias?
    The Zodias is a fine rod, I would drop the coin on an Expride.
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    Quote Originally Posted by p2geo View Post
    The Zodias is a fine rod, I would drop the coin on an Expride.
    I might get both......The Zodias since I can get it for $100+ tax as part of the "Express Rod Replacement" and an Expride using BBC discount.



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    The shimano zodias spinning rod is one of my favorite rods and they seem more sensitive in my hands than the casting models. I received my on a warranty of a broken cumara and wasn't sure about it at first but grew to love it. Imho i dont think the expride is worth the extra $ over the zodias

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    I dont care much for the expride. I had 2 of them and sold them both

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    I have used a Zodias spinning rod and bought a baitcaster . I was really impressed with the spinning rod and the baitcaster 72mh was a pretty good rod for the price. Only reason I replaced it was because I got a good deal on an NRX and I wanted more sensetivity out of the rod I was using for those techniques.

    My buddy who bought the 72MH off of me used all crucials before and absolutely loves the Zodias.

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    Update: I have a new Zodias rod on order using the Shimano "Express Rod Replacement". The total cost was $100.70 and will come with Pre-paid shipping to return my broken rod to Shimano re-using the shipping tube from the new rod. Not a bad deal for me, since I won the Crucial rod at a tournament, and used it for a couple of years before it broke.



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    I have a brand new Expride spinning rod for sale cheap in the classifieds. Shimano sent it out as a cumara replacement.