Shimano :: Freshwater Rods :: Sojourn Spinning

Overall Customer Rating: Shimano Sojourn Spinning Rods 3.33 out of 5 (3 Reviews)
Manufacturer: Shimano
Series: Freshwater Rods
Model: Sojourn Spinning

Shimano Sojourn Spinning models

Model	Length	Pieces	Lure Weight (oz.)	Line Weight	Action	Power
SJS50UL2A	5'0"	2	1/32-3/16	1-4	Fast	Ultra Light
SJS56UL2A	5'6"	2	1/32-3/16	2-6	Fast	Ultra Light
SJS60MA	6'0"	1	1/8-1/2	6-12	Fast	Medium
SJS60M2A	6'0"	2	1/8-1/2	6-12	Fast	Medium
SJS60ML2A	6'0"	2	1/16-3/8	4-10	Fast	Medium Light
SJS66MA	6'6"	1	1/8-5/8	6-14	Fast	Medium
SJS66M2A	6'6"	2	1/8-5/8	6-14	Fast	Medium
SJS66MHA	6'6"	1	1/4-3/4	8-17	Fast	Medium Heavy
SJS70HA	7'0"	1	1/2-3oz	12-25	Fast	Heavy
SJS70MA	7'0"	1	1/4-3/4	6-14	Fast	Medium
SJS70M2A	7'0"	2	1/4-3/4	6-14	Fast	Medium
SJS70MHA	7'0"	1	1/4-1oz	10-20	Fast	Medium Heavy

* All Sojourn Spinning Rods specifications from the official Shimano catalog. Shimano reserves the right to make changes without obligation.

Fishermen's opinions about Shimano Sojourn Spinning

Great Rod

5/11/2013 4:49:05 AM 5 of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars

Have used these rods for several years with no problems.
Caught mostly speckled trout, redfish, and flounder.
Balances perfectly with a Shimano Saros 3000 reel.
Very light weight, perfect for all day casting.

Reviewed by: GT (South Alabama)

9/26/2012 9:29:55 AM 3 of 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars

I used to have a handful of shimano sojourn spinning rods, out of curiosity I stripped all the guides off and then set to testing differences in set ups. These rods were all exactly the same (well as near as they could possibly be). I now keep those rods in my shop so when someone asks "does it make any difference?" I don't say yes or no I say "why don't you handle these rods a little, give them a few test casts and then you tell me how they feel to you". Some people immediately feel the differences, some only notice the difference between the heaviest and lightest of the setups. Believe it or not several of them want the heavier setup.

Reviewed by: Rufus (Port Saint Lucie, FL)

loved it till i caught a fish

9/26/2012 9:24:41 AM 2 of 5 stars 2 out of 5 stars

Loved this rod for casting , it would go a mile !
Problem was the first fish i caught , I didn't even get to set the hook because the rod broke 8 inches from the tip on the first pull of the fish and that was the end to my day .
My fault lies in that i didn't even think to keep the receipt on a rod so now I can't even return it

Reviewed by: edgewood (Ontario, Canada)