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Rod Wars Part 12: The Cumara Reaction Rods up the ante for Shimano
(continued)
 Lab
Tests: The three rods in our test are all designed for different types of
crankbaits. The CUC76ML • is made for soft cover and is best utilized for baits
like the Luhr Jenson Speed Trap and other 1/4-ounce or slightly larger
crankbaits in shallow to medium depths. The CUC70H is also a soft cover rod and
is intended for fishing deep crankbaits in open water, buzzbaits, and even large
lipless cranks like Lucky Craft LV500’s. Then there is the CUC711MH which is
designed for hard to moderate soft cover and is good for very deep diving
crankbaits like Norman DD22’s. These applications really made sense for these
particular rods even before we got on the water as the lab tests depicted their
unique “personalities.”
As we are twelve reviews into our crankbait rod
wars we open up the charts and provide our test tables so you can see just how
the Shimano Cumara Reaction Rods stack up to the other rods in the CB rod wars.
Ready for a lot of specs?
Crankbait Rod Wars - Product Specifications |
Model |
Length |
Line |
Lure |
Guide: Frame/ Inserts |
MSRP |
|
Airrus WL701M |
|
8-17 |
1/4-5/8 |
SS/Alc |
$170 |
|
Daiko BRSC-64L |
|
5-14 |
1/8-1/2 |
Ti/SiC |
39.5K JPY |
|
Daiko BRSC-70MG |
|
10-20 |
1/4-3/4 |
Ti/SiC |
44K JPY |
|
Daiwa STZ701MRBA-FL |
|
8-20 |
1/8-1 |
Ti/SiC |
$450 |
|
Damiki C761M-CR |
|
8-10 |
3/8-1 |
SS/Alc |
$189 |
|
Dobyns Rods 684CB |
6'-8" |
8-17 |
1/4-3/4 |
SS/SiC |
$219 |
|
Dobyns Rods 704CB Glass |
7'-0" |
8-17 |
1/4-3/4 |
SS/SiC |
$229 |
|
Dobyns Rods 704CB
|
7'-0" |
8-14 |
1/4-3/4 |
SS/SiC |
$199 |
|
Dobyns Rods 705CB |
7'-0" |
8-17 |
1/4-1 |
SS/SiC |
$229 |
|
Dobyns Rods 804CB |
8'-0" |
8-17 |
1/4-1 |
SS/SiC |
$239 |
|
Dobyns Rods 805CB |
8'-0" |
10-20 |
1/8-1 1/2 |
SS/SiC |
$239 |
|
E21 21CRG701M-M-C |
7'-0" |
8-17 |
1/4-5/8 |
SS/TiCH |
$200 |
|
Evergreen TCSC-70MG Super Nova |
7'-0" |
10-20 |
1/4-1 |
Ti/SiC |
42K JPY |
|
Falcon Cara CCB-5-173DR |
7'-3" |
10-20 |
3/8-3/4 |
SS/Alc |
$200 |
|
G.Loomis CBR845 |
7'-0" |
10-20 |
3/8-1 |
SS/Alc |
$245 |
|
G.Loomis CBR855C GLX |
7'-1" |
8-17 |
1/4-5/8 |
ReCoil |
$385 |
|
Gancraft KB-003-68M Scarface |
6'-8" |
10-20 |
3/8-1 |
Ti/SiC |
42K JPY |
|
Jackall Light Pluggin' HC-65ML |
6'-5" |
8-12 |
3/16-5/16 |
Ti/SiC |
$450 |
|
Jackall VCM-CAST 68/HC-68MRG |
6'-8" |
12-20 |
3/16-3/4 |
Ti/SiC |
$450 |
|
Lamiglas XCC 724 |
7'-2" |
12-25 |
1/4-3/4 |
SS/Alconite |
$200 |
|
Phenix X-10 700 |
7'-0" |
8-20 |
1/4-1 |
SS/Alc |
$189 |
|
Powell 703CB |
7'-0" |
8-20 |
1/4-1 |
SS/Alc |
$189 |
|
Quantum TKVD664M |
6'-6" |
8-12 |
1/4-5/8 |
SS/Hardloy |
$150 |
|
Quantum TKVD745M |
7'-0" |
12-25 |
3/8-1 |
SS/Hardloy |
$150 |
|
Shimano Cumara CUC-711MH |
7'-11" |
12-25 |
3/8-1 |
SS/SiC |
$239 |
|
Shimano Cumara CUC-70H |
7'-0" |
12-25 |
3/8-1 |
SS/SiC |
$219 |
|
Shimano Cumara CUC-76ML |
7'-6" |
8-15 |
1/8-1/2 |
SS/SiC |
$239 |
The CUC-76ML Tested out as the lightest powered cranking rod thus far
and even though balance point is very far up the blank, actual balancing torque is very low - similar in fact to the 6'5" Hien Type-S.
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Lab Results for Shallow Cranking Sticks (RoD Value of 2.32 - 3.0) |
|
Model |
Avg RoD (2-32 oz) |
Taper |
Measured Weight (oz) |
Balance Point (inches) |
Balancing Torque (ftlbs) |
| MB F3.5 65GTC Hien Type S |
2.33 |
XFast |
4.5 |
6 |
.16 |
| Phenix X-10 700 |
2.42 |
Fast |
4.2 |
8 |
.19 |
| Lamiglas XFC 705 |
2.52 |
Mod |
5.7 |
10.75 |
.31 |
| Lamiglas XCC 724 |
2.73 |
Mod |
5.8 |
10 |
.28 |
| Kistler MgCBCGGM66 |
2.4 |
Mod Fast |
4.8 |
8.5 |
.21 |
| Daiwa STZ701MRBA-FL |
2.4 |
Mod Fast |
4.2 |
8.5 |
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| Evergreen TCSC-70MG Super Nova |
2.55 |
Fast |
5.8 |
5.5 |
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| Daiko BRSC-64L |
2.68 |
Fast |
5 |
5" |
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| Shimano Cumara CUC-76ML |
2.89 |
Med-Fast |
4.3 |
8.75" |
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When it came to the CUC711MH & CUC70H both rods tested out very similar to one another. The CUC70H has the best combo of balance and light weight out of the three it helps that it is also the shortest of the bunch so achieving the right balance is easier.
Lab Results for Deep Cranking Sticks (RoD Value of < 1.9) |
Model |
Avg RoD (2-32 oz) |
Taper |
Measured Weight (oz) |
Balance Point (inches) |
Balancing Torque (ftlbs) |
| Powell 754CBH |
1.8 |
Mod Fast |
7.1 |
9 |
-- |
| G.Loomis CBR847 |
1.89 |
Mod Fast |
4.9 |
9.5 |
.23 |
| Fenwick ECC73MH-MF |
1.97 |
Mod Fast |
6.2 |
12.5 |
.43 |
| Jackall VCM-CAST 68/HC-68MRG |
1.87 |
Fast |
5.6 |
7.5 |
|
| Shimano Cumara CUC-711MH |
1.99 |
Med Fast |
4.5 |
10.5 |
|
| Shimano Cumara CUC-70H |
1.81 |
Med Fast |
4.1 |
7 |
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Loaded with deep diving cranks we begin our field test
Next Section: Time to get the Cumara Reaction rods
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