New Shimano Compre 9' xxh vs. Okuma 9'3" xh
DH.Pare
Posted 7/8/2014 8:44 PM (#719824)
Subject: New Shimano Compre 9' xxh vs. Okuma 9'3" xh




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Location: Montreal, Que. Canada		Wondering if the Shimano is much better suited for pounders if it would be an upgrade or not?
Thanks,
David
BenR
Posted 7/8/2014 9:40 PM (#719832 - in reply to #719824)
Subject: Re: New Shimano Compre 9' xxh vs. Okuma 9'3" xh


Would love to hear a review on the new compre as well. Thanks
lennyg3
Posted 7/9/2014 6:33 AM (#719861 - in reply to #719824)
Subject: Re: New Shimano Compre 9' xxh vs. Okuma 9'3" xh





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Location: NE PA		I don't have experience with the compre, but i have a 9'3'' xh okuma and it is a little on the soft side for pounders IMO
cast4musky
Posted 7/9/2014 6:52 AM (#719862 - in reply to #719824)
Subject: Re: New Shimano Compre 9' xxh vs. Okuma 9'3" xh





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Lenny, I agree. I felt the xh was like a Heavy. JMO
Slumpbuster
Posted 7/9/2014 6:58 AM (#719863 - in reply to #719824)
Subject: Re: New Shimano Compre 9' xxh vs. Okuma 9'3" xh





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At first I found the okuma to be awkward because of the extra length. After sticking with it I've grown very used to it. It's a great rod for the money and all I do is throw pounders with it. I've found it definitely has enough backbone to toss the big stuff.
upnortdave
Posted 7/9/2014 8:20 AM (#719873 - in reply to #719824)
Subject: Re: New Shimano Compre 9' xxh vs. Okuma 9'3" xh




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Location: mercer wi		Ive been useing the compre for couple weeks now n love it. Best pounder rod ive use yet. Sold my big dawg beecause it was to light for pounders. Had a tooth tamer 9'xxxh and thought it was to wipey n heavy to fish all day. The compre is light fast n easy to use all day. Best pounder rod ive used yet.. and for under $200 what else can you ask for.
gordonmann69
Posted 7/9/2014 10:20 AM (#719891 - in reply to #719824)
Subject: Re: New Shimano Compre 9' xxh vs. Okuma 9'3" xh




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Similar price range. Just get a Tackle Industries 9 XXH and you will be really happy. Life time warranty too.
Flambeauski
Posted 7/9/2014 10:45 AM (#719896 - in reply to #719891)
Subject: Re: New Shimano Compre 9' xxh vs. Okuma 9'3" xh




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Location: Smith Creek
gordonmann69 - 7/9/2014 10:20 AM

Similar price range. Just get a Tackle Industries 9 XXH and you will be really happy. Life time warranty too.


They weren't asking for a TI comparison. There's plenty of TI threads you can put your 2 cents into.
DH.Pare
Posted 7/9/2014 10:47 AM (#719899 - in reply to #719896)
Subject: Re: New Shimano Compre 9' xxh vs. Okuma 9'3" xh




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Location: Montreal, Que. Canada		TI rods don't ship to Canada :- (
upnortdave
Posted 7/9/2014 10:53 AM (#719901 - in reply to #719824)
Subject: Re: New Shimano Compre 9' xxh vs. Okuma 9'3" xh




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Location: mercer wi		The compre also handles 10 blades really nice as well
Tackle Industries
Posted 7/9/2014 1:20 PM (#719929 - in reply to #719899)
Subject: Re: New Shimano Compre 9' xxh vs. Okuma 9'3" xh





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Location: Land of the Musky
DH.Pare - 7/9/2014 10:47 AM

TI rods don't ship to Canada :- (


Tackle Industries has most rods now in Canada with 5/0 Sports and ready to go!! If Brad does not have what you need you can email him and he can get it for you with his next shipment. Great site and good prices. We also have all of our most popular musky and pike lures with 5/0 now including SuperDs, Super Ciscos, Nokken and more.

http://5aught.ca/catalogue.php?category=78

Thanks,
James

BenR
Posted 7/9/2014 2:10 PM (#719938 - in reply to #719824)
Subject: Re: New Shimano Compre 9' xxh vs. Okuma 9'3" xh


It seems shimano has finally made a rod that matches the quality and performance of their reels. I have only touched based with a couple of people so far, but their opinions have been good. Going to have to pick up the 9xxh and 9'6" xh and give them a shot.