Just as I thought. I was just turned down again for a warranty on a Cumara rod. This one was broken clean right below the handle. It looked like it was cut with a lazer. Well that’s it with me and ever buying anymore Shimano rods.
I could have two Okuma Scott Martin rods for what I had in that one. Fool me once.
2016 Phoenix 618 Pro
2016 Mercury 175 Pro XS
I’ve just got to ask....how did the rod break below the handle? On a cast?
Wishin' I was fishin'...
1990 Ranger 374v
1996 175 HP Mariner - Magnum EFI
25p Tempest - A45 model
80 lb 24v MinnKota Maxxum
Humminbird Helix 10
Humminbird Helix 7
Garmin EchoMap 106sv w/ LS
Dual 8' Power Poles
Yes on a cast
2016 Phoenix 618 Pro
2016 Mercury 175 Pro XS
Shimano is just enforcing their warranty properly now.
1. The cumura has not been made in a few years.
2. The warranty is against “manufacturer and component” defects that will show up within a month of use.
3. If it broke (especially where you broke it), it was damaged there. Either someone stepped on it or maybe something in a rod locker?
I’m not trying to be difficult here. I’m being realistic. And go ahead and get tha Scott Martin stick. I’m sure you’ll love it after fishing with a Cumura (sarcasm).
For what it’s worth, I have owned 2 Shimano rods in my lifetime if fishing bass and don’t plan on buying anymore. There are better rods in the same price point IMO.
Last edited by Lape0019; 04-19-2018 at 09:08 PM.
^...with better warranty. I still have a bunch of cork Crucials that I love but done buying Shimano rods.
I've been done. I sent in a few this year that were mine and my son's. 2 crucial drop shot rods. Didn't get a drop shot rod back. First rod was a zodias, second was a Curado. I went back to Daiwa. My son took all the newer rods I had and I sold the older model Shimanos. I think there reels have went down hill too.
I love my G Loomis. And they stand behind them.
I have a first Gen Cumara drop shot rod that I wouldn’t take anything for. Haven’t owned anything newer than that rod or the cumulus so not sure about any of their “new” stuff
I can see the tip breaking on a cast but for a rod to break right below the handle, I don't know man.
2004 Stratos 295 Pro XL
2004 Mercury 3.0 L EFI 200 HP SN: 0T908560
Standard/Servicemaster Lower 859399T13
For higher end Shimano rods I still have
Cumulus 6'10 MH
Gen 1 Cumara 7'2 Med xf spinning
Gen 1 Cumara 7'2 Med XF casting
Gen 1 Cumara 7'2 Med Heavy XF casting
Poison Adrena 7'2 Med Fast Casting
I have zero desire to get rid of any of these rods. Light, sharp looking, good performance and comfortable to fish.
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