Shimano Crucial® Casting Rods

Bass and walleye anglers asked for light and responsive, yet powerful rods crafted with a diverse range of techniques in mind, and Shimano answered with this new series. Crucial® casting rods are ready for everything from drop-shotting and shaking, to throwing crankbaits. Expect amazing sensitivity thanks to a combination of high-modulus IM-9 graphite construction and streamlined Fuji® reel seats. Select casting models have an exposed-blank reel seat that puts your finger in direct contact with the blank for enhanced feel. All models are outfitted with Fuji Alconite® guides: some of the toughest and lightest available. In fact, this ceramic material has 80% greater compression strength and is 20% lighter than aluminum oxide. Crankbait rods have a sturdy backbone and a soft tip that allows the fish to inhale the bait before the hookset. Guides are wrapped with Gudebrod™ thread for extra strength. All rods have comfortable, shaped Grade-A cork handles. Limited lifetime warranty.

High-modulus IM-9 graphite blanks New Concept Fuji® Alconite® guides Fuji reel seats

Shimano Crucial® Casting Rods
Model	Length	Uses	Power	Action	Pieces	Line	Lure Weight (oz.)	Rear Grip	Handle	Qty	Price
CRC-63M	6'3"	Spinnerbaits	M	Fast	1	8-17	3/8 - 1/2	7.5"	A	[td]
CRC-66M	6'6"	Texas Rigs	M	Fast	1	8-15	1/4 - 1/2	8"	A	[td]
CRC-X66M	6'6"	Texas Rigs	M	X-Fast	1	8-15	1/4 - 1/2	8"	A	[td]
CRC-66MH	6'6"	Plastics	MH	Fast	1	10-17	1/4 - 3/4	9"	A	[td]
CRC-X66MH	6'6"	Carolina Rigs	MH	X-Fast	1	10-20	3/8 - 1	8"	A	[td]
CRC-X68M	6'8"	Spinnerbaits	M	X-Fast	1	8-17	3/8 - 3/4	9"	A	[td]
CRC-610M	6'10"	Texas Rigs	M	Fast	1	8-15	1/4 - 1/2	9"	A	[td]
CRC-X610MH	6'10"	Buzzbaits	MH	X-Fast	1	10-20	3/8 - 3/4	9"	A	[td]
CRC-X610H	6'10"	Pitching Jigs	H	X-Fast	1	10-20	3/8 to 1-1/4	9"	A	[td]
CRC-X70ML	7'	Small Crankbaits	ML	Fast	1	8-15	1/8 - 3/8	9"	A	[td]
CRC-X70M	7'	Texas Rigs, Prop baits	MH	X-Fast	1	8-17	1/4 - 1/2	9"	A	[td]
CRC-70MH	7'	Carolina Rigs	MH	Fast	1	10-20	1/4 - 1	9"	A	[td]
CRC-X70H	7'	Jigs/Spinnerbaits	H	X-Fast	1	12-25	3/8 to 1-1/4	9"	A	[td]
CRC-D66M	6'6"	Drop Shotting	M	Fast	1	6-12	1/8 - 3/8	8"	B	[td]
CRC-D70M	7'	Drop Shotting	M	Fast	1	6-12	1/8 - 3/8	9.5"	B	[td]
CRC-C66M	6'6"	Crankbaits	M	Med. Fast	1	8-14	1/4 - 5/8	8.5"	A	[td]
CRC-C70M	7'	Crankbaits	M	Med. Fast	1	8-14	1/4 - 5/8	8.5"	A	[td]
CRC-C70MH	7'	Crankbaits	MH	Med. Fast	1	10-20	3/8 - 1	9"	A	[td]
CRC-X76MH	7'6"	Flipping	MH	X-Fast	1	10-20	3/8 - 1	9.5"	B	[td]
CRC-76H	7'6"	Flipping	H	Fast	1	12-25	3/8 to 1-1/4	9.5"	B	[td]