Does anyone have experience with the Shimano Curado  Dock Sniper Rod. It's 6'10" heavy extra fast rod. The descriptition of the action it has a nice tip, and is not a broomstick. TW has them on sale for $99 and was wondering what other applications this rod may be good for. Frogging, top water.....what do you think?

I came close to getting this rod. Don't see too many heavy sticks under 7'.  I didn't realize it was labeled as a dock skipper but that's exactly what I wanted it for. I'm sure it would work great for general jig fishing and a little frog action too.

I'm interested in that same rod. Stuck between that and the Falcon Lowrider 6'10" Heavy/Fast on SO for the same price. Can't make a decision and unable to get my hands on either model. Curious to see any feedback on the Curado.

1 hour ago, RichF said:

I came close to getting this rod. Don't see too many heavy sticks under 7'.  I didn't realize it was labeled as a dock skipper but that's exactly what I wanted it for. I'm sure it would work great for general jig fishing and a little frog action too.

That is my interest too, an under 7’ heavy. Seems like no one bought this rod......hopefully someone will chime in.

I do not have the rod in question but have this rod,  Dobyns Champion XP Full Cast Rod 6'10" Hvy Dock Skip. I have had it for a few months now. The length is no problem the taper on this rod is perfect. The biggest L/M I have caught from under a dock is 7lb 3 oz. I have used this rod for several different baits also including frogs but not in real heavy cover, I prefer a 6 power for that. My point is that the length of this rod works. It's probley a 4 1/2 power. Check T/W & get the spec'c & compare them to the Curado. I hope this helps y'all

Hate to bring this old thread back up, but I have been looking for a shorter/heavier rod to do some short range pitching with jigs and Texas rigs while using a heavy fluoro line. I came across this rod and decided to pull the trigger on it. I think I will throw a Curado 70 HG on it and put some 20 lb Shooter on there and see how it works.