Shimano Cumulus

[Redfish]

Just got the 7'1" MH version of this rod and all I can say right now is wow this thing is light. I have put my T3 Ballistic on it and will be taking it out in the morning to put it thru its paces. Good looking rod, super light...I can only hope the sensitivity is up there with Dobyns extremes.

[jbsoonerfan]

I almost pulled the trigger on one, but just couldn't find enough reviews of them. Let us know how it fishes.

[bronzefly]

I have the 7'1"MH Cumulus as well - I haven't fished the Ballistic on it, but have fished the T3 1016SHL as well as the Core 51MG7 on it - both are a lot of fun on that rod. I like the 51MG7 on there personally as my T3 has another home! I think you'll be very impressed with the sensitivity of the Cumulus - I like it for 3/8 to 1/2 oz. jigs a LOT... let us know what you think after you fish it some!

[Gone Phishin]

In my hands, the 7'1" Cumulus is definitely more sensitive than the DX703.

[WoodT]

Almost got an MH and still want to. I do have the 6'5"...the Core 50 on it...can't wait to fish it with the small stuff. Really is a great setup and I totally dig the design.

Some very solid deals on them at that auction site.

[quantum angler nt]

Don't those ugly Eva grips bother you guys....? If it had a cork handle, I would be more inclined to pick one up, i just can't stand the way the black foam looks....

[USA-RET]

Just got the 7'1" MH version of this rod and all I can say right now is wow this thing is light. I have put my T3 Ballistic on it and will be taking it out in the morning to put it thru its paces. Good looking rod, super light...I can only hope the sensitivity is up there with Dobyns extremes.

I have a Core 50MG on mine. Fishes similar to an NRX 853 (maybe a bit more powerful) for $125 less. Feels like a medium power rod but fishes like a MH for sure. Extra Fast tip is excellent for pitching bait, but is no slouch in the casting department (loads quite nicely). Full TiSiC guide set, super sensitive. An overlooked gem of a rod IMO.

[Nytron]

Does the rod work good for weightless texas rigging? Seems like the characteristics described in the post above this one would make it the perfect rod for weightless fat ika?

[fishinjim]

Does the rod work good for weightless texas rigging? Seems like the characteristics described in the post above this one would make it the perfect rod for weightless fat ika?

Line and reel may come into play, but I would think you'd be fine throwing an ika with this rod.

Other than a weightless senko or two, I've used this rod almost exclusively with 3/16 shakey heads or worm weights in the four days of use its seen.
Thats with 12lb line on a curado 51e.
With that reel and line, the rod has had no problem with that light of weights.

[Redfish]

So I took it out today. Didnt get any big girls, but did manage to get 5 up to about 3 lbs. Was throwing weightless senkos and the rod was awesome. I dont know if it is "better" than my extremes, but it is certainly up there. I may have to get a couple more of these!

[78Staff]

Don't those ugly Eva grips bother you guys....? If it had a cork handle, I would be more inclined to pick one up, i just can't stand the way the black foam looks....

Same, always been a cork guy...I would like to try one, just not sure if I can get over the foam, tbh. Have several Chronarch E's seems like they would match up great otherwise.

[quantum angler nt]

I think my aversion to the black eva has to do with my first rod, a rhino spinning rod which featured that material. I guess the foam just seems so cheap after owning a couple loomis rods with cork...

[WoodT]

These grips aren't "mushy," it that is the hesitation. Very firm...moreso than the grips on my F6-72 Orochi and much more than the Zombie I had (though neither of them bothered me). The shaped butt is very ergonomic. I like them. Not sure if they are a different material than the Cumaras I had.