Has anybody used this rod before?

Shimano Cumara Worm and Jig Spinning Rod 6'8" Med Hvy

 

Haven't used that exact rod, but I've used the Cumaras. I found the handles to be way too small for my liking, which in turn made the rods feel tip heavy as well. I really wanted to like them because the blanks, guides, etc. are all great; just couldn't get past the tiny handle. Shame too, because the black Cumara rods were amongst my absolute favorites.

Haven't used that exact rod, but I've used the Cumaras. I found the handles to be way too small for my liking, which in turn made the rods feel tip heavy as well. I really wanted to like them because the blanks, guides, etc. are all great; just couldn't get past the tiny handle. Shame too, because the black Cumara rods were amongst my absolute favorites.

okay thanks for the input. I guess the small handle wouldnt be a big deal for smallish hands eh?

okay thanks for the input. I guess the small handle wouldnt be a big deal for smallish hands eh?

Hard telling. I have what I would call "average" hands I guess. It wasn't so much the circumference for me, but the length of the eva at the back. It was so short if rode on the end of my palm. It just felt odd in my hand. I found the same issue with the St Croix Legend Tournament spinning rods. If that eva piece were an inch and a half longer, it would have been tolerable. It's more of a personal preference thing, but I have seen a couple others share the same sentiments.

I have a buddy who has an older model and he loves it.

I have the 7'1" M and the handle doesn't bother me. Most of my hand is on the reel foot anyway. You really have to feel one with a reel on it and make your own call. I have a buddy that hates his Cumara and his hands are smaller than mine.

Overall if you like the way the grip feels you'll love the rod.

I JUST got in the 6'8 m/f worm and jig rod today. Obviously I haven't had a chance to really test it out, but so far I am extremely happy with the purchase. The rod is super light feeling and balances very nicely with my 2000 Diawa Tierra. I was a little concerned with the reel seat and the small grip, but for me, it doesn't have a negative impact on the rod, at least thus far. The only kind of awkward grip was if I put all my fingers behind the arm of the reel, but I never do that anyways, so I'm not worried. The action seems to be pretty fast but feels very crisp so far. Like I said, to this point, I am extremely happy with the rod and look forward to getting it out on the water.