I'm looking for a Worm & Jig Setup, but I only will only get out occassionally and I'm not sure I'll develop the "feel" to justify Loomis IMX or GLX.  My wallet tells me to take the Stradic FH from my MF rod, but the Revo AllStar/Fenwick rebate makes a combo with the Revo S (LH) look pretty appealing.  On the upper end, I'm intrigued by the Cumara, but probably only for spinning.

I presume that the Avid (if still available) and Crucial are the obvious candidates in the $100 to $200 range.

Is there a minimum level of quality, or one that is excessive for my casual need?

My not so short list is below (sorted by best price found)

Cabelas XML XCLS665-1

AllStar ASR 7'2' MHF ASR866C

Fenwick® HMG GS 66MH

Fenwick® HMG GT 66MH

Shimano Crucial CRS-66MH

Shimano Crucial CRC-66MH

St Croix Avid AS66MHF

St Croix Avid AC66MHF

AllStar Platinum 6'6" MHF 786C

e21 Carrot Stix LTX CLTX691MH-C

e21 Carrot Stix LTX CLTX731MH-S

Fenwick AVS66MHF Techna AV

Shimano Cumara CUS68MH

Shimano Cumara CUC68MH

Thanks, Leon

The Cumara just received a strong review on Tackle Tour...you might read it.  It so tough in the middle rod market; you are going to get 90 opinions.  If I had to buy one right now, I'd go Cumara (only because I already have the Carrot  ).

http://tackletour.com/reviewshimanocumara68m.html

For only a couple hours a week of shore fishing, do you feel it is worth leaving the $100 to $150 range to go up to the Cumara?

The TackleTour review on the Cumara (plus Burley's teasing posts) is part of the reason I'm thinking about taking the pry bar to my wallet.

BTW Nice Pictures of the Carrot and the Core.  

It looks to me like you have already done your homework!

Now it just boils down to personal preference.

Good luck!

I'm sure you will enjoy whichever rod you choose.

8-)

For only a couple hours a week of shore fishing, do you feel it is worth leaving the $100 to $150 range to go up to the Cumara?

Yes sir indeeed, but that 's me, I don 't ever fish tourneys, I 'm a weekend angler, many times I fish from the shore and still that doesn 't stop me from purchasing and fishing with nice tools.

The Cumara is an obvious fit as a worm & jig rod.  Would the Avid AS66MHF be sufficient?  The biggest advantage I see to the Avid is that it would give me a good reference for future rod searchs.

Did you notice that TackleTour raved about the Cumara and rated it a best buy, but still gave it a mediocre score?

American Rodsmiths www.americanrodsmiths.comand Castaway Rods www.castawayrods.com are the only ones I use. With the exception of a Fenwick HMX. GOOD RODS!!

Have you tried the H3 Titanium.  Saw it in a catalogue.  Looks pretty cool.

Have you tried the H3 Titanium. Saw it in a catalogue. Looks pretty cool.

YA!!!! IT'S AWESOME!!! I bought one a few weeks ago!! I LOVE IT!!! It's SOOOOOOO sensitive!! AWESOME rod!!!