Hi all

 

I just purchased one of these rods a medium heavy fast action 7.3 baitcaster. I know there is a lot of blah on these rods, but it was $50.00 new, so couldn't pass it up, they are discontinued I guess. I have another Compre Medium power that has not failed me yet, I use the medium for light lures.

 

I looked around before purchase, and did not see a lot posted about the IM9 blanks, what is your feelings on these. It feels light and balanced with my Lew's BB1.

 

This was to retire a HMG MH, that is 27 years old now "I don't want to break it, and it's not light by today's standards".

 

Thanks for your time and feedback.

I apologize if my post wasn't clear. I have used the search here and the articles were all old or for the IM8 version of the Compre.

 

I also googled about IM9 blanks and I'm not finding a lot about the IM9 rod blanks.

 

If anyone has some information please share it.

 

Thank you.

As far as I know there is no industry standard for IM-8, IM-9, etc, but within whatever labeling system Shimano uses the IM-9 should be more sensitive than the IM-8.  Best bet is to just use it and see how you like it!

 

https://www.flwfishing.com/tips/2003-12-19-graphite-rods

 

At that price that is a good deal.  It will serve you well as a work horse rod.

I appreciate the feedback.

 

I actually like the rod, fished with it this last Sunday, and for the money I feel it was well worth it. But when I went to see what the IM9 was I drew a blank. Hadn't seen IM9 before.

 

Thanks for the reply's

No help on the new blank, but I thought I got a good deal for $75 on the older model.  Nice score.