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Fishing Performance
Customers have positive feedback on the Shimano FXS 2 Piece Spinning Rod's fishing performance, with some expressing confidence in its ability to handle various fish species and line weights. However, a few customers mentioned that they had issues with their rods breaking or cracking, but the majority of users reported no such problems and were satisfied with their purchase.
Light Weight
Customers have mixed opinions regarding the light weight of this Shimano FXS spinning rod. While some are pleased with its lightness and ability to use it for extended periods without feeling fatigued, others express concerns about its durability.
Durability
Customers have mixed opinions about the durability of the Shimano FXS spinning rod. While some report that their rods have held up well after extended use, others have experienced issues with breakage shortly after purchase.
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Quality
Great ultra light rod very sensitive yet has a nice back bone
These shimano rods have been found to be reliable and durable for salt water and fresh water fishing.
The triton had severe flex when just retrieving a 4oz sinker,it flexed so much that the handle actually skipped a full rotation... Read More
It's totally for smaller fish and primarily fresh water, i wouldnt use this for salt because it's just not made for any substantial weight.
Price
For the price you can't beat it!
Very impressed for the price, especially for a shimano.
If you are not into spending $100+ on a rod, but want something nice, this is a good choice.
I matched it with a kast king summer 500 so the whole set up was less than $35-$40.
Competitiveness
Also like the fact that it's a durable aero glass instead of graphite and that it has 7 guides compared to only 6 guides on cur... Read More
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- Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 225 reviews as of our last analysis date on Nov 4 2024.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I have used it 6 times so far pulled in hundreds of bluegill and some green sun fish with 6 pound line on it and pulled in one 3 pound turtle
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Got the 9ft medium heavy paired with a kastking triton 5000 spooled with 50lb super power braid
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Strong sensitive rod matched to a ok reelnot so confident in the reel catching and landing any stripped basssalmon or maybe even a sturgeon but the rod im sure will have no problem in taming a water monster
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Update on my fxs 9ft mh rodmmstill holding up great but had to replace the kastking triton 5000 with a okuma cedros bait feeder model cjf55s
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The triton had severe flex when just retrieving a 4oz sinkerit flexed so much that the handle actually skipped a full rotation without engaging the gears
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I can use it the whole day and i dont feel anything at all in my hand
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Come in two pieces so it easily will fit your trunk even if nits not big enough
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
These poles are good looking like a metalic dark blue like finish ceramic eyes 5 on the 56 and its a 2 piece rod
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