{"id":673,"date":"2021-11-12T04:13:27","date_gmt":"2021-11-12T04:13:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.outdoorsniagara.com\/?p=673"},"modified":"2021-11-12T04:25:09","modified_gmt":"2021-11-12T04:25:09","slug":"shimano-convergence-casting-rod-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.outdoorsniagara.com\/shimano-convergence-casting-rod-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Shimano Convergence Casting Rod Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shimano is a brand that covers a couple of different markets with extremely high-end componentry, so it makes some sense to apply this specialty to fishing rods that are basically a blank with various bits of componentry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of this approach, the Shimano Convergence \u201cMusky\u201d Casting Rod offers some excellent features.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, Shimano doesn\u2019t aim to just offer excellent components, wanting to provide a complete rod&#8211; despite the lack of decades of experience like most of their competitors. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, starting the race late requires some secondary benefits, and Shimano accomplishes this by offering a good value.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The question is: does the Shimano Convergence \u201cMusky\u201d Casting Rod provide enough value both in terms of cost to capability as well as the overall floor and ceiling?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This review breaks down the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.outdoorsniagara.com\/best-baitcasting-rods-under-100\/\">baitcasting fishing rod<\/a> to identify what it does well, where it might fall a bit short, and who should use the Shimano Convergence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Shimano Convergence 8&#039;6&quot; Extra Extra Heavy Muskie Rod\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"1200\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=kpd&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_6yKRnkLorvEO23&#038;asin=B00UTUEUG6&#038;tag=kpembed-20\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><ul><li><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Review\">Review<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"Construction_craftsmanship_make_quality\">Construction (craftsmanship, make quality)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike some of the other models made by the brand, the Shimano Convergence \u201cMusky\u201d fishing pole blank is made entirely from graphite which heavily impacts its overall craftsmanship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the \u201cMusky\u201d version of this lineup is meant for far larger fish than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.outdoorsniagara.com\/abu-garcia-vengeance-casting-fishing-rod-review\/\">your average casting pole<\/a> as evidenced by the line test that goes up to 100 lbs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means that the choice to only use graphite for the blank will heavily depend on the quality of the graphite (which is covered later) in terms of whether the rod is strong enough to handle the fight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is, handling salmon and steelheads means you should be able to avoid some of the nastier debris and vegetation&#8211; just be careful not to snagged and pull too hard on a rock.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Length\">Length<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because the Shimano Convergence \u201cMusky\u201d fishes larger quarry in trickier waters, you need to be able to accurately hit a target from a distant spot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As such, the length of this rod is a bit longer than normal which provides a bit more casting distance while the various specs help maintain solid accuracy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Material\">Material<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one area where the Shimano Convergence \u201cMusky\u201d baitcasting rod would normally hit all of the right marks for almost any other kind of casting rod.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, when you\u2019re fishing salmon and steelhead like this rod is meant to do, you generally want something with a little bit more substance to it than just graphite&#8211; especially when the graphite is bare without an additional reinforcing cover or wrap.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond the totally graphite blank, the Shimano Convergence \u201cMusky\u201d fishing pole uses solid materials across the board.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The aluminum oxide guides help prevent tangles while the cork handle may be pretty unspectacular but is still solid.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The real highlight of this group is the Carboloy tip.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Action\">Action<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Shimano Convergence \u201cMusky\u201d baitcasting pole may only come in the solitary action of fast, but this is actually a benefit for this type of pole.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For starters, salmon and steelhead generally tend to congregate in specific pools which require a fair degree of accuracy when casting to hit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, steelhead and salmon are also notorious for being nibblers as much as biters which is another area where this action comes in handy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ability to not only set the hook quickly but also set deep in their thicker jaws is invaluable for fishing both of these species when they might not be the most active.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Power\">Power<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The power of the Shimano Convergence \u201cMusky\u201d casting fishing rod is fairly narrow, hovering around the heavier end of the spectrum with just extra-heavy and medium-heavy offerings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, when you consider the kind of fight you\u2019re liable to encounter against steelheads, you\u2019ll be thankful for every bit of strength you can get&#8211; especially out of the entirely graphite blank.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, the moderate modulus afforded by the IM6 graphite at least prevents the extremely long pole from bending to an unwieldy degree.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just be sure to apply proper technique when reeling the fish in to prevent the rod&#8217;s blank from giving in if the fish is near the weight limit or is behind obstacles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Weight\">Weight<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Shimano Convergence \u201cMusky\u2019s\u201d weight needs to be understood in relative terms given that it\u2019s designed to catch larger fish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, all of the different materials used for this rod are as light as they can be, so even the larger size should still equal out to about the average weight of your standard, smaller <a href=\"https:\/\/www.outdoorsniagara.com\/fenwick-hmx-casting-rod-review\/\">freshwater casting rod<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Sensitivity\">Sensitivity<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is definitely one of the most important considerations of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">any<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rod, but as mentioned prior, a rod\u2019s sensitivity can be vital for fishing salmon and steelhead, in particular.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is also almost certainly the reason that the Shimano Convergence \u201cMusky\u201d fishing rod only uses graphite for the blank.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This material provides far more natural sensitivity than any other commonly used blank material.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you combine this with the fast action, the only thing that puts even the slightest damper on this rod\u2019s sensitivity is the fact that the graphite is made with a moderate modulus instead of a high modulus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Taper\">Taper<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Shimano Convergence \u201cMusky\u201d baitcasting fishing rod has a well-shaped taper that bends at the appropriate point without any significant hitch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A big part of this has to do with the use of IM6 graphite, both in terms of the flexibility of the graphite as well as the moderate modulus provided by the IM6 tempering process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Rod_Guides\">Rod Guides<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Shimano Convergence \u201cMusky\u201d fishing rod shows its brand\u2019s roots at this point with excellent componentry, though it\u2019s still somewhat specialized.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, the Fuji aluminum-oxide guides are great at preventing your line from getting tangled, but not suitable for braided lines which will eventually cut through the guides.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even better, the Shimano Convergence \u201cMusky\u201d also comes with a Pac Bay Carboloy titanium carbide tip to prevent the most common break.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Handle_material_shape_etc\">Handle (material, shape, etc)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Shimano Convergence \u201cMusky\u201d baitcasting rod comes with your standard, classic cork construction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While this may not be special, it\u2019s reliable and incredibly common, and Shimano\u2019s cork seems to be just as good as anyone else\u2019s.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The split design and trigger grip also provide for a quick hookset.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Type_of_Rod\">Type of Rod<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Shimano Convergence \u201cMusky\u201d fishing pole is a baitcasting rod which means the guides and reel seat sits at the top.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This arrangement places all of the stress on the blank which is not ideal for this pole given its IM6 graphite composition, especially when pulling the fish out of the water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Uses_Who_is_this_good_for\">Uses (Who is this good for)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Shimano Convergence \u201cMusky\u201d baitcasting fishing pole is priced as a mid-tier casting pole which prices it a bit out of the beginner range.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though, the casting design means that you could always still attach a spincast rod to it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still, this is a rod for intermediate and advanced fishermen trying to catch salmon and steelhead specifically.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, this rod is probably a good enough value that virtually anyone trying to catch large, strong fish in rocky waters should give it a go.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This recommendation, of course, assumes you already have your <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">primary<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> fishing pole and are just looking for something easy that you don\u2019t have to fuss with too much.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Reel_and_Real_Seat_Compatibility\">Reel and Real Seat Compatibility<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a baitcasting rod, the Shimano Convergence \u201cMusky\u201d fishing pole has a reel seat that sits at the top of the blank.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means you can use a simple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.outdoorsniagara.com\/how-to-use-anti-reverse-on-spinning-reel\/\">spincast reel<\/a> if you\u2019re a beginner or a baitcast reel if you\u2019re an expert or intermediate fisherman.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s worth noting that this rod uses a custom reel seat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Warranty\">Warranty<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By and large, the Shimano brand doesn\u2019t offer one of the better warranties with a 30-day money-back guarantee on the entire product and a 1-year warranty on the blank.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This sits at the extreme low end, and it also doesn\u2019t help that the shipping process often results in the blank breaking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Customer_Service\">Customer Service<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Shimano brand is decent, but it\u2019s nothing to write home about.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You shouldn\u2019t necessarily avoid this brand, but Shimano shouldn\u2019t necessarily fill you with some sense of extreme security.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the blank breaks, the company responds as you would expect, though there\u2019s a reasonable chance you\u2019ll have to use it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we can see, the choice to use graphite exclusively without further reinforcement is somewhat disappointing as it can make the biggest, toughest steelheads potentially out of reach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Granted, excellent technique can make up for a minor lack of strength and durability, but you still need to be careful not to push the pole too far.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, for your average fish&#8211; even salmon and steelhead&#8211; the Shimano Convergence \u201cMusky\u201d is more than capable and even offers plenty of additional features.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s where this fishing rod definitely sets itself apart from a lot of the other mid-tier competition: excellent materials contributing to high-end componentry&#8211; much as you might expect from the brand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, its design means that it\u2019s not going to be for every fisherman, especially if you are a beginner who doesn\u2019t yet have a firm grasp on casting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But for virtually any intermediate or expert fisherman who fishes for salmon and steelhead, this is a great value option for when you don\u2019t want to have to struggle and just fish.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shimano is a brand that covers a couple of different markets with extremely high-end componentry, so it makes some sense to apply this specialty to fishing rods that are basically a blank with various bits of componentry. 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