LURE FISHING RODS - SHIMANO
Shimano lure rods are often frustratingly hard to get hold of, but I think there is a strong argument that they make the best rods for our lure fishing which I have come across so far.
Shimano Dialuna S96M 9'6" 8-45g
I don’t know how Shimano Japan make such good lure rods, but this Shimano Dialuna S96M 9'6" 8-45g lure rod has very quickly become THE rod I turn to when I need a bit more power for heavier lures and/or gnarlier conditions - yet it also does pretty damn well when I then turn around and put a DoLive Stick into a fizzing gully. Review here.
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Shimano Lunamis S90ML 9’ 6-25g (Jig Max 32g)
Damn, damn, damn! I had talked myself out of wanting a lighter lure rod until this incredibly versatile and can’t stop fishing with it Shimano Lunamis S90ML 9’ 6-25g (Jig Max 32g) came along. If you want to spend this kind of money on a lure rod rod then I reckon a lot of UK and Irish anglers could actually do all their shore based lure fishing for bass on this thing. Amazing rod. Review here.
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Shimano Lunamis S96M 9’6’’ 7-35g (Jig Max 45g)
Not cheap, but it’s available here in the UK, and this incredible Shimano Lunamis S96M 9’6’’ 7-35g lure rod is one of those 9’6’’ rods I seriously don’t like putting down. SO my type of lure rod. Review here.
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Shimano Lunamis S96MH 9’6’’ 10-45g (Jig Max 56g)
For me and how I like my lure rods, this Shimano Lunamis S96MH 9’6’’ 10-45g (Jig Max 56g) is another great bit of kit. Very powerful but easy to use, really well made, and about the best “next step up in power” lure rod I have fished with. Yep, this thing seriously floats my boat. See my review here.
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Shimano Exsence Genos S90MH/R 9' 8-48g
The most versatile, truly, truly “do it all” lure fishing rod that I ever used or owned. This utterly incredible Shimano Exsence Genos “Wild Contact 90” S90MH/R 9' 8-48g could well end up being the only lure rod I own and use - it does that much, and it does it all so well. Amazing. See my review here.
Shimano Exsence Infinity S900ML/RF 9’ 5-32g
As of February 2018 this Shimano Exsence Infinity S900ML/RF 9’ 5-32g lure rod is the most stunning and accomplished “near as dammit do it all” 9’ lure rod I have ever fished with. Holy frigging cow it’s a disgrace how good it is. See my extensive review here.
Shimano Exsence Infinity S906M/RF 9’6’’ 6-38g
As per the 9’ version. As of May 2018 this is the best 9’6’’ lure fishing rod I have ever fished with. Hugely accomplished, seriously versatile, and does all that its rating suggests. I am in love. See my review here.
Shimano Dialuna S90L 9' 5-25g
A peach of a lure rod! This Shimano Dialuna S90L 9' 5-25g almost sits in between a very light and a regular kind of lure rod, and it’s just an absolute joy to fish with. Crumbs have I got a growing thing for Shimano Japan lure fishing rods. Review here.
Shimano Dialuna S96ML 9'6" 6-32g
Three rods into this newer Dialuna “S” range of lure rods and I am once again blown away by how good this Shimano Dialuna S96ML 9'6" 6-32g lure rod is. It just works so well for how I go about so much of my lure fishing for bass here in the UK and over in Ireland. A seriously class 9’6’’ lure rod. Review here.