Got my new Shimano Crucial yesterday, went fishing today.

First bass with my new rod.

 

 

Hootie

Nice bass, what model crucial did you get, and how do you like it ?

That's a great way to start off with a new rod!! Nice fish!!

Nice job breaking it in!

Nice bass, what model crucial did you get, and how do you like it ?

It's the CRC-SG68MHB. 6'8 Med. Hvy. fast.

Seems sensitive enough. It feels more like a heavy than med. hvy. Light enough, paired with one of my

Curado i's.

Hootie

P.S. I caught the fish with a R I Sweet Beaver, 4.20, color, Hematoma.

Nice bass? Are my eyes deceiving me or is that a large spider on your boat?

That's the right way to break in a new rod.

Nice bass? Are my eyes deceiving me or is that a large spider on your boat?

I noticed the big spider too...

Glad your liking your new rod!

Nice bass? Are my eyes deceiving me or is that a large spider on your boat?

Very observant, yes it was. I flicked him out of the boat once and a few minutes later, I noticed that he was back....lol.

Hootie

Hematoma is one of my favorite colors. Nice fish!

Nice Job Hootie! That's the way to do it!!

Great fish, not many feelings better then landing that first fish with a new piece of equipment. And thanks, now I have to go add some Sweet Beavers to my TW order so I can compare them the Strike King Rodents I've been using.

Nice fish!!

That's the way to do it!!

Mike

Nicely done.  How does it feel with the Curado?  I have a Curado G and the previous version of the Crucial (Crankbait rod).  They seem to made for each other.   

Nicely done. How does it feel with the Curado? I have a Curado G and the previous version of the Crucial (Crankbait rod). They seem to made for each other.

Likewise, this combo is a joy to use. I am really liking it.

Hootie