CLARUS SPINNING F
Lightweight carbon multi-species spinning rods in UL through MH, 1-piece and 2-piece
The Clarus Spinning F series is built on lightweight carbon blanks with all-fast actions spanning ultra-light through medium-heavy power. Shimano fitted each rod with a custom Shimano reel seat and premium cork handles described as "classic modern" in construction. Titanium Oxide guides run the full length of each model, chosen for their low-friction surface and durability with braided lines.
The lineup covers 12 models from 5'6" to 7'0", with piece counts of 1 or 2 for most powers. Single-piece models include ultra-light, light, medium-light, medium, and medium-heavy options; two-piece versions duplicate several of the standard powers for transport flexibility. Lure ratings run from 1/16-3/16 oz at ultra-light up to 3/8-3/4 oz at medium-heavy, and mono line ratings span 2-6 lb to 10-15 lb depending on power.
All models are priced at $109.99. Cork grip lengths run 9" on the 5'6" models, 11" on the 6'6" models, and 12" on the 7'0" models. The series is categorized under multi-species and carries freshwater and saltwater-capable construction.
Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 12 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.
- Models
- 12 spinning
- Length
- 5'6"–7' 1.68–2.13 m
- Power
- UL–MH 5 classes
- Action
- F
- Line
- 2–15 lb
- Lure
- 1/16–3/4 oz 1.8–21 g
- List price
- $109.99
- Market
- United States
Rods in this series
12 models| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSS56UL2F | 5'6" | UL | Buy on Amazon | |
| CSS56ULF | 5'6" | UL | Buy from Shimano | |
| CSS66M2F | 6'6" | M | Buy on Amazon | |
| CSS66MF | 6'6" | M | Buy on Amazon | |
| CSS66MHF | 6'6" | MH | Buy on Amazon | |
| CSS66MLF | 6'6" | ML | Buy on Amazon | |
| CSS70LF | 7' | L | Buy on Amazon | |
| CSS70M2F | 7' | M | Buy on Amazon | |
| CSS70MF | 7' | M | Buy on Amazon | |
| CSS70MHF | 7' | MH | Buy on Amazon | |
| CSS70MLF | 7' | ML | Buy from Shimano | |
| CSS70ULF | 7' | UL | Buy on Amazon |
Model notes
All 12 models5'6" ultra-light 2-piece with fast action. Rates 1/16-3/16 oz lures and 2-6 lb mono. The 2-piece construction breaks down for easier transport while maintaining the same specs and $109.99 price as the 1-piece counterpart. Cork grip measures 9".
5'6" ultra-light 1-piece fast-action spinning rod. Rates 1/16-3/16 oz and 2-6 lb mono. The shortest model in the Clarus Spinning F lineup, with a 9" cork grip. Suited to small-water finesse presentations.
6'6" medium-power 2-piece fast-action rod. Handles 1/4-1/2 oz lures and 8-12 lb mono, with an 11" cork grip. The 2-piece format matches the 1-piece CSS66MF in specs but breaks down for storage.
6'6" medium-power 1-piece fast-action spinning rod. Rates 1/4-1/2 oz and 8-12 lb mono. The 11" cork grip is an inch shorter than the 7-foot medium models. Standard all-around freshwater action.
6'6" medium-heavy 1-piece fast-action. Rates 3/8-3/4 oz and 10-15 lb mono with an 11" cork grip. The heaviest power in the 6'6" lineup, suited to heavier presentations on a shorter, more manageable blank.
6'6" medium-light 1-piece fast-action. Rates 3/16-3/8 oz and 6-10 lb mono with an 11" cork grip. Sits between the ultra-light and medium models in the 6'6" range, covering finesse-to-moderate freshwater applications.
7'0" light-power 1-piece fast-action. The only light-power model in the Clarus Spinning F lineup. Rates 1/8-3/16 oz and 4-8 lb mono with a 12" cork grip. Covers applications between UL and ML.
7'0" medium-power 2-piece fast-action. Rates 1/4-1/2 oz and 8-12 lb mono with a 12" cork grip. The 2-piece version of the CSS70MF, same specs at the same $109.99 price point.
7'0" medium-power 1-piece fast-action. Rates 1/4-1/2 oz and 8-12 lb mono. One of two 7-foot medium-power options (the other being the 2-piece), with the longer 12" cork grip compared to the 6'6" mediums.
7'0" medium-heavy 1-piece fast-action. Rates 3/8-3/4 oz and 10-15 lb mono with a 12" cork grip. Combines the reach of the 7-foot blank with the heavier power rating for larger freshwater targets.
7'0" medium-light 1-piece fast-action. Rates 3/16-3/8 oz and 6-10 lb mono with a 12" cork grip. Adds 6" of blank over the 6'6" ML model for added casting distance with finesse presentations.
7'0" ultra-light 1-piece fast-action. Rates 1/16-3/16 oz and 2-6 lb mono with a 12" cork grip. The longest and lightest-rated rod in the series, suited to small lures on open water where extra reach is an advantage.