Shimano cumara or St. Croix tournament legend

[pain guy]

I am looking at both these rods. Any feelings or recommendations on which one to purchase.

[R.D.]

I have not seen/touched/handled the new Shimano but I can say the Croix is a Great Rod!!!

[waterfoul]

I own both rods. What do you want to know? What technique are you going to use this rod for?

[pain guy]

mostly spinning 8-12lb. line plastics, light cranks

[waterfoul]

Well, they are both very light and very sensitive. I sure do like the comfort factor of the Shimano's new reel seat, unbeatable in my mind. I use mine for soft plastics... senkos on the Croix and drop shot on the Cumara. Both are sweet rods and I don't think you would do wrong with either.

[DELMARVA DAVE]

i have the shimano in a casting rod ,very light and sensitive awesome rod