Gear Review - Shimano Scimitar

The Best Rod This Side of Washington

Unless you like having a small car to take your 6 ft + rod in.

Shimano Scimitar 

All right so some background on this magnificent piece of fishing hardware. It comes in three sizes that will indeed inconvenience you if you don't have a giant boat or a truck to throw it into the back of, a 6 foot, a 6 ft 6 inch model and lastly a 7 ft model. Now to remind you that this rod is a single piece of graphite sex appeal. Now I will be reviewing the 6ft 6 inch model in a medium heavy sensitivity. 

The Rods Structure

4 out of 5 Stars

I have had this rod for about 5 years now if my memory serves true, I bought it on a clearance for $60. Let me tell you that it was not a mistake, It is as strong as nails. Now do not get me wrong, I treat this rod like a child (ask Tim), but I wouldn't take my parenting skills into account from my the condition of my fishing hardware. Although I have not been nicest to the rod, I have hiked, kayaked and fished this rod for close to 300 hours and it looks as good as new. My last rod, bless its soul, did not get to see the 30 hour mark after it decided to make a brake for it and got smashed in my door. This rod is durable, it is a tank with many hours left in its metaphorical engine. The one and only thing I wish could have been different about this particular rod is it being a two-piece.

Sensitivity

5 out of 5 stars

Alright, so this pole is very sensitive for being medium heavy, I can feel all the rocks on the bottom as I am gently working my Senko. You are able to feel all the little nibbles as well as bites. It is sturdy enough to not really rock with the boat on a windy lake but with a little nibble it will bend enough to alert you. It is the best rod i have ever owned for the sensitivity department.

Weight 

3 out of 5 stars

Okay so for 5 years ago this thing is light, but for now days standards with G-loomis and similar brands making the rods so light it is almost just air, I had to mark this down. It is an okay weight, light none the less.

The Final Tally 

4 out of 5 stars

So this rod is about as good as it gets for a lower budget rod, for the price of $40. I feel this is a good all around rod for all ages. Light, strong and sensitive.