Shimano GLF Series Inshore Rods
by Shimano
Series of rods designed for gulf coast fishing.
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| Model TD Code | Type | Length | Power | Action | Mono Line (lb. test) | PowerPro Line (lb. test) | Lure Rating (oz) | # of Guides | Price |
| GLFC66M SHM-3672 | Casting | 6'6 1 pc | M | Fast | 8-14 | 15-30 | 1/4-5/8 | 8+1 | $99.99 USD | ||
| GLFC69M SHM-3673 | Casting | 6'9 1 pc | M | Fast | 8-14 | 15-30 | 1/4-5/8 | 8+1 | $99.99 USD | ||
| GLFC70M SHM-3674 | Casting | 7' 1 pc | M | Fast | 6-12 | 10-30 | 1/4-5/8 | 8+1 | $99.99 USD | ||
| GLFC70ML SHM-3675 | Casting | 7' 1 pc | ML | Fast | 6-12 | 15-30 | 1/4-1/2 | 8+1 | $99.99 USD | ||
| GLFS66M SHM-3676 | Spinning | 6'6 1 pc | M | Fast | 8-14 | 15-30 | 1/4-5/8 | 7+1 | $99.99 USD | ||
| GLFS70ML SHM-3678 | Spinning | 7' 1 pc | ML | Fast | 6-12 | 10-30 | 1/4-1/2 | 7+1 | $99.99 USD | ||
| GLFS70M SHM-3677 | Spinning | 7' 1 pc | M | Fast | 8-14 | 15-30 | 1/4-5/8 | 7+1 | $99.99 USD | ||
| GLFS70MH SHM-4036 | Spinning | 7' 1 pc | MH | Fast | 10-20 | 20-40 | 1/2-1 1/2 | 7+1 | $99.99 USD | ||
| GLFS76M SHM-3679 | Spinning | 7'6 1 pc | M | Fast | 8-14 | 15-30 | 1/4-5/8 | 8+1 | $99.99 USD | ||
| GLFS76MH SHM-4037 | Spinning | 7'6 1 pc | MH | Fast | 10-20 | 20-40 | 1/2-1 1/2 | 8+1 | $99.99 USD | ||
Shimano GLF Series Rods are made to handle the demands of gulf coast anglers. Great for targeting speckled trout, flounder, or redfish species.
- Shimano custom reel seat
- 30-ton hybrid blanks
- Titanium Oxide guides
- EVA grip material
5 Stars based on 30 reviews
By Michael
Milton, GA
Great rod for the price
May 18, 2022
This is a great insurer and flats rod for casting paddle tails and small jigs and spoons and live shrimp. Liked one so much I bought a second.
Pros
- Value
Cons
- Not a super fast taper
By Peter
flushing, NY
Great rod
May 11, 2022
Very sensitive. Great lightweight rod.
By Hamdi
Fort Myers, FL
great bang for buck
March 21, 2022
This rod is light, sensitive, and comfortable. Although, It would have been better for my needs if it was offered in extra fast action, it still provides incredible performance for the price.
By Casey
Charleston, SC
Great kayak sheepshead rod
March 20, 2022
Great relatively inexpensive casting rod for kayak use. I like the 6’6 M for sheepshead fishing under docks and in tight quarters. The tip is sensitive enough to decent their subtle bites. I’ve only had the opportunity to take this out for one trip but was able to catch and bunch of shorts and a couple keepers, the biggest being 17”. While that isn’t a monster the rod seems to have plenty of backbone for when you do hook into something bigger with some fight.
Pros
- Sensitive tip while still providing backbone to fight a larger fish.
- For the quality the cost is comparable to a much more expensive rod.
- Great for sheepshead.
- Great for kayaking.
Cons
- None yet.
By Vince
Tampa, FL
Shimano GLF
February 16, 2022
Super sensitive rod with a strong backbone. Great inshore rod that can easily handle some larger fish.
Pros
- Light weight
- Sensitive
- Strong backbone
Cons
- None yet
By nestor
Florida
excellent value
January 27, 2022
excellent value
By Ernest
Maryland
Awesome Rod
January 18, 2022
Great rod. Used from everything from jogging striper to catching jacks in the keys
By Alex
Pa
Gulf series
November 1, 2021
If your gonna go budget reel and do the bg reel. stay under the 4K size it doesn’t fit in the reel seat.
Pros
- Light weight , cool color, great action , great feel in the tip but also has the back bone when needed.
Cons
- My bg 4k doesn?t fit in the reel seat
By John
NC-USA
Serious Inshore Rod
October 17, 2021
I purchased this rod for my 30 year old son and couldn't be happier. It handles Trout and Reds like a dream. I watched him fight multiple slot Reds and a mess of Specks on it and him and I both couldn't be happier.
By Ryan
DAMASCUS, MD
Great for kayaks
September 10, 2021
I've used this rod a few times from my kayak, and it's a great rod for bay fishing. It seems to be holding up well and it's easy to cast with while seated.
By Ryan
VA Beach
Best Inshore Trout, Flounder, Redfish rod ever made!!
July 10, 2021
Excellent online store, shipping speeds are lightning fast very impressed, inventory always stocked, absolutely will highly recommend to everyone on the ocean where I live!!
Pros
- Everything
Cons
- none
By Robert
Northeast Florida
Bait casting rod
June 29, 2021
This is my first Shimano rod and I would have to say this is probably one of the most versatile rods. Either flats fishing, pier fishing or surf fishing it works great. I would highly recommend this to anyone thinking of a new rod.
Pros
- flats fishing, pier fishing or surf fishing it works great.
Cons
- none so far
By JD
Vaca Cut
Well built
June 22, 2021
Good construction and components. Light and strong, using for salt inshore species and as freshwater slip bobber rod. Paired with Vanford 4000. Very pleased.
By Mike
NC
Great Rod
March 3, 2021
I ue the 7 MH in the trough along the beach for Pompano & Whiting. Great 1 piece rod for the money
By John O.
Nashville, TN
Best Rod Under $100
February 24, 2021
This is the only rod I own that is under $100 and it's one of my favorites. I have the 7ft Medium Light. Its very parabolic and whippy so its application specific but its got a great feel to it. I would compare it to rods in the $200-250 range. If it had a different reel seat i'd put it up against ones that are $300-400. The reel seat is comfortable, but you can see that is where they saved money on the manufacturing. Ive got it paired with a Vanford 3000 and they balance out very well. Ive caught anything from bait fish to 20lb redfish on it. It has a good backbone. I'm not sure what the other models of this rod feel like, but I strongly recommend this one.
14 Questions &
14 Answers
Miguel
from Houston asked:
January 25, 2020
So I was told that some rods like castaway are spine aligned, so guides are put in the best location. Are these rods spine aligned?
1 Answer
Hello Miguel, after checking on these rods they are spined. The rods checked did not twist when pressure was applied.
Submitted by:
Bernie De Graaf
on January 31, 2020
Chinosteve
from California asked:
December 24, 2019
How would the Dawia LEXA-HD 300HS-P pair up for Calico Bass. For inshore fishing
1 Answer
The Daiwa Lexa-HD 300HS-P would pair great with these rods for inshore fishing. Specifically for Calico Bass the 6ft 6 M or 7ft 6 M would pair nicely!
Submitted by:
Alyssa Madosky
on December 30, 2019
Colin
from New orleans asked:
November 1, 2019
Does anybody know the actual weight of these rods?
1 Answer
Hello Colin, Shimano does not list the weight of the GLF rods.
Submitted by:
Bernie De Graaf
on November 1, 2019
Mike
from Charleston SC asked:
September 7, 2019
What power rod would match with a Curado 201i for inshore reds, trout, and flounder? Mostly jig heads and soft plastics or mud minnows under a cork or on the bottom.
1 Answer
Either the 6ft 9 or 7ft Medium power would be perfect for the species you are targeting and the curado would fit perfectly.
Submitted by:
Alyssa Madosky
on October 5, 2019
JJ
from VA asked:
May 20, 2019
Will a Shimano Stradic2500 reel fit the seat on the GLF Spinning rod?
1 Answer
Yes the stradic2500 will fit the glf reel seat
Submitted by:
Bernie De Graaf
on May 20, 2019
Stephen Goin
from Birmingham, Alabama asked:
May 15, 2019
Will a 4000 size reel fit this rod and will it work for smaller size striped bass?
1 Answer
A 3000 or 4000 size reel would pair well with this rod
Submitted by:
Bernie De Graaf
on May 17, 2019
Kristopher Greene
from Pace, FL asked:
March 12, 2019
Hello, does Tackle Direct offer military discounts?
1 Answer
Yes, we offer 10%
Submitted by:
Bernie De Graaf
on March 13, 2019
jim r
from Ventnor NJ asked:
July 23, 2022
will this pair well with the penn squall low profile 300? 6'9" medium benn using in Bay for Fluke this year and seems to be a good combo
1 Answer
Hi Jim, The Penn squall 300 is a sizable reel for this rod. We recommend going with the 200 size Penn squall low profile or the 7ft medium heavy to balance out the setup better, Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with!
Submitted by:
Huy - TackleDirect Customer Service
on July 26, 2022
Ralph
from Long Island, NY asked:
January 5, 2022
Would these rods be a good choice for jigging shallow water blackfish natched to a Stradic STC3000XGFL?
1 Answer
Hi Ralph, These rods would be great for jigging shallow water blackfish. I would recommend the GLFS70MH Model. https://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-glfs70mh-glf-series-spinning-rod.html This would be great paired up with your Stradic 3000 for jigging blackfish. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you with. Tight Lines.
Submitted by:
Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service
on January 6, 2022
Tommy
from cedar key fl asked:
January 5, 2022
will a Penn spinfisher VI 4500 class reel pair with this rod
1 Answer
Hi Tommy, I would recommend the Shimano GLFS70MH GLF Series Spinning Rod. Specifically Model: GLFS70MH; TD Code: SHM-4036. https://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-glfs70mh-glf-series-spinning-rod.html. This rod would pair well with your Penn Spinfisher VI 4500. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you with. Tight Lines.
Submitted by:
Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service
on January 10, 2022
Ken
from Rockingham NC asked:
March 26, 2021
What rod would be best fir skipping docks as well as inshore fishing with jigheads with soft plastics and spoons for drum?
1 Answer
Are you using a casting reel or a spinning reel? What weight jig heads and spoons are you trying to skip? Please respond to the email notification and we can better help you find the perfect rod for you.
Submitted by:
William Larkin
on March 26, 2021
Andrew
from South Carolina asked:
November 16, 2020
What size rod would fit a Shimano Stradic fl size 3000 for mangrove snapper, snook, redfish, trout. Really anything inshore.
1 Answer
The 7' Medium, GLFS70M, would be a great match to a Stradic 3000 for the applications you are describing:
https://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-glfs70m-glf-series-spinning-rod.html
Submitted by:
TackleDirect Customer Service
on November 16, 2020
Nick
from Tennessee asked:
April 5, 2019
How would this pair with one of the Shimano Baitrunner reals? Specifically the 6000D for striped bass and some smaller fish.
1 Answer
Unfortunately the Baitrunner 6000D does not fit on the reel seat of the GLF rods.
Submitted by:
Rebecca Redington
on April 17, 2019
mark crowe
from 83654 asked:
March 12, 2019
would this be a good rod in a 7ft med one piece with a okuma avenger av40b reel 8lb test for smallmouth bass and similar size fish.
1 Answer
That set up would be great for that application.
Submitted by:
Rebecca Redington
on March 26, 2019
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