What Is The Best Shimano Rod?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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Shimano SLXC70MH SLX Casting Rod 7

‘ MH, 1 Pc, Fast, 1-4-3-4 oz Lures
2 Shimano SLXCX610M SLX Casting Rod 6’10” M, 1 Pc, XFast, 1-4-1-2 oz 3 SHIMANO SLX 7’2 Heavy Freshwater Casting Rod 4 SHIMANO SLX 7’5 Extra Fast, Medium Heavy Freshwater Casting Rod

Does Shimano make good fishing rods?

The Japanese love bass fishing, and Shimano has made a damn fine rod for many years. Shimano’s Solara is a good alternative to Shakespeare’s Ugly Stik. … Their rods are

made

in the US, and they have a great track record of quality. The Triumph is their top selling graphite rod, and comes in a variety of sizes.

Does Shimano make fishing rods?

Shimano Stimula

spinning rods

were built to deliver a reliable rod series for years of great fishing on the water. This hardy line of rods comes in a variety of lengths and actions that will handle a wide range of species and build a strong legacy of fishing experiences.

Where are Shimano fishing rods made?

Some products are made in

Japan

, but many of them are also made outside Japan. Among JDM tackle, now in 2016, only few products, mostly high-end products are Made in Japan. Among Daiwa and Shimano proucts, MSRP$300-400 or higher products are Made in Japan.

Do Shimano rods have lifetime warranty?

Warranty handling

If, having inspected the reel or rod, Shimano accepts that the product is defective;

Shimano will (in its sole discretion) either repair or replace the product without charge

.

What blanks does Shimano use?

A lot of Shimano rods are made with

G-Loomis blanks

. They are then assembled in China. So it goes like this: Blank made in U.S., shipped to Japan for inspection, then shipped to China for assembly, then shipped to Japan for inspection and distribution, then shipped to U.S. for Point of Purchase.

Are daiwa rods made in China?

daiwa fishing reels made

in china

include design, functionality, fishing rod type and additional features. Most. daiwa fishing reels made in china have weight classes to facilitate proper weight distribution along the fishing rod during use. Designs vary according to the rod and fishing style.

Are daiwa reels made in China?

daiwa fuego spinning reels are made in thailand, just checked and that is

the only reel i have not made in china

… fuego is a great reel though, and $165 at tackle warehouse still! Sadly the Fuego is no longer made.

Is Shimano reels cheaper in Japan?

In Japan, shops carrying Shimano and Daiwa reels

are actually allowed to openly advertise discounts

, whereas here in the US, they are not allowed. You will find discounted reels like 2013 Stellas for ~20-25% off in Japan if you know where to look.

Will Shimano replace a broken rod?

If, having inspected the reel or rod, Shimano accepts that the product is defective;

Shimano will (in its sole discretion) either repair or replace the product without charge

.

Who owns Shimano?

Type Public KK Founders

Shozaburo Shimano
Headquarters 3-77 Oimatsu-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture 590-8577, Japan Key people Yozo Shimano (CEO and President) Products Cycling components Fishing tackle Rowing equipment

What do the letters mean on Shimano rods?

“M” in the end stands for “

middle body spool

” or medium spool which is in between normal spool and SM. “MS” is a “middle shallow spool” which is a bit lighter than a medium spool. “S” in the end stands for “shallow spool” which is a small spool with lighter weight and less line capacity.

What blanks does G Loomis use?


Loomis rod blanks

are only used by the G. Loomis factory in the manufacturer of complete G. Loomis fishing rods.

What fishing rods are not made in China?

Lew’s,

Shimano

, Daiwa, Quantum, Pflueger….the list goes on and on ALL made overseas.

Are megabass rods made in China?

Shimanos Conquest, Designo rods, Nories rods, etc are all rolled in Japan and assembled in Japan. Megabass has always been very guarded about where their rods are made, but I’d imagine the Levantes are

made in China with Chinese blanks

.

Are Fenwick rods made in China?

Fenwick is

made in Taiwan

, definitely not in America.

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