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weedsnagerTue Aug-08-06 06:43 AM
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#2957, "is the okuma XH swimbait rod stiffer then the crucial X..."


          

i have the crucial XH rod, and it's rated for a 16" swimbaits,................... but it's not strong enough for a 16" swimbaits in my opinion. i was throwing the magnum bulldawg last week with this rod and it's not srong enough.......is the okuma XH stronger?

  
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MattluresTue Aug-08-06 08:27 AM
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#2958, "RE: is the okuma XH swimbait rod stiffer then the cruci..."
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I have no experiance with the crucial but I do know the Okumas.
I use a 10 in 9oz bait on the extra heavy and it handles it without any problems. I am gessing that your bait weighs less than 9oz so it should be no problem for the rod.

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magmasterFri Aug-18-06 08:22 AM
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#2972, "RE: is the okuma XH swimbait rod stiffer then the cruci..."
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I use the Crucial for the 3:16 Wake Bait and its around 7.5-8 ounces. It works perfectly for that bait. I have less fatigue after using that rod chucking the heavy baits. I think they were using 16" soft plastic baits when the rating was given.

  
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Slough CrewFri Aug-18-06 09:03 PM
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#2980, "RE: is the okuma XH swimbait rod stiffer then the cruci..."
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The 7'6" Okuma XH is stiffer than the 7'11" Crucial XH. I'm not sure about the new 7'11" Okuma XH though. The tip is a little more flexible on the XH Crucial but it still has plenty of back bone to throw the heavy baits.

Jake J

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bassindon69Mon Aug-21-06 06:08 AM
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#2982, "RE: is the okuma XH swimbait rod stiffer then the cruci..."
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I am 43 years old and use Okuma XH rods 7'6" and 7'11" and I am having no problem with any fatigue. I don't think you will have any problem with ether it is just a matter of cost.

Hope you enjoy witch ever you chose.
Best of luck.

Don

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Nothing like fishing!

  
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