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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: James on August 29, 2011, 09:34:19 PM

Title: Sale on Shimano Convergence Mooching rods ... suitable for CP ?
Post by: James on August 29, 2011, 09:34:19 PM

I found a good price on a Shimano Convergence Mooching Rod  , Medium with soft action . $50 at Wholesale Outdoors

Would this be a suitable CP rod ? ... I am just looking for something on the cheap to put together a CP setup for 'ho season .

I have searched and found that many are recommending the rod for in the salt , but how about for local flows .

Title: Re: Sale on Shimano Convergence Mooching rods ... suitable for CP ?
Post by: slurpie on August 29, 2011, 10:23:10 PM

Definitely a great deal for a decent cp set up.  If it's the 10-20lb class rod, it will fish very nicely for the local flows.  There are better rods out there but for the money can't go wrong.

Title: Re: Sale on Shimano Convergence Mooching rods ... suitable for CP ?
Post by: James on August 29, 2011, 10:32:31 PM

I have read many good reviews of the convergence series from shimano , I was just unclear about "mooching" versus "cp " rods  . Some manufactures have specific rods for each applications .

Title: Re: Sale on Shimano Convergence Mooching rods ... suitable for CP ?
Post by: hue-nut on August 29, 2011, 10:48:42 PM

that was my first, and did the trick

Title: Re: Sale on Shimano Convergence Mooching rods ... suitable for CP ?
Post by: brysonk on August 30, 2011, 08:55:52 AM

I'm using a fenwick hmx mooching rod for my cp setup and it works. For 50 bucks I'd say get it.

Title: Re: Sale on Shimano Convergence Mooching rods ... suitable for CP ?
Post by: Easywater on August 30, 2011, 09:11:55 AM

Call them before you go there - they may be out of stock.

I called them last week about the Convergence rod for $52.88 on this page:
http://ca.wholesalesports.com/storefront/shimano/home/fishing/fresh-saltwater-fishing/casting-rods/c0-c20-c201-c20101-b100673-p1.html

They are blowing out the old Shimano Convergence rods as a new model is about to come out.

Title: Re: Sale on Shimano Convergence Mooching rods ... suitable for CP ?
Post by: coho65 on August 30, 2011, 11:58:17 AM

i bought one a couple months ago(steelhead one) and i actually like it.its a cheap rod but its light and casts well,probably  wont last long but it seemed to work fine for the veddar reds.

Title: Re: Sale on Shimano Convergence Mooching rods ... suitable for CP ?
Post by: DanL on August 30, 2011, 12:30:20 PM

I have a Med/Heavy casting Convergence that I've used as a chum rod for at least 5 or 7 years. The reel seat is finally starting to loosen from all the torque but its been a great rod for the price.

Personally I don’t think it's got quite enough backbone if targeting springs, but it’s a good all-rounder. Would definitely buy another for $50 as a backup or loaner

Title: Re: Sale on Shimano Convergence Mooching rods ... suitable for CP ?
Post by: JAwrey on August 30, 2011, 12:36:19 PM

The standard 12-20 or 15-25 might be a llliittttllleee stiff for some of the lighter species, but as an all-arounder they're a great first 'pin.  I used one and enjoyed it once I got the feel of it.

J

Title: Re: Sale on Shimano Convergence Mooching rods ... suitable for CP ?
Post by: purplehelmet on August 30, 2011, 02:01:19 PM

What's a good length rod for cp fishin?  I'm thinkin about joining the club...

Title: Re: Sale on Shimano Convergence Mooching rods ... suitable for CP ?
Post by: shi man oh man on August 30, 2011, 06:12:55 PM

cant go wrong with the convergence. cheap,durable.

Title: Re: Sale on Shimano Convergence Mooching rods ... suitable for CP ?
Post by: inswskim on November 09, 2011, 09:16:30 PM

I've ordered one to wholesale sports. My new CP reel will seat on it. I will see it.

Title: Re: Sale on Shimano Convergence Mooching rods ... suitable for CP ?
Post by: rickjames_2 on November 10, 2011, 02:11:47 AM

I have this rod set up with my Islander centrepin, it does the trick... good for salmon, would prefer something better for steelhead season but it will still do the trick for me this winter...