?From:Jaime: Unknown 6/15/19. Free shipping. Shimano refers to it as Advanced Hi-Power X Construction. 13 Fishing. I also love how you can easily feel bites on slack line with no issue. Light - sensitive - high quality - more then fair price .. any other rod with this quality would be $400 plus.. if you don't own an expride your missing out .. you see them in stock Best Buy now, they sell out quick .. these only play second to poison adrenas ! the shorter one I use for tx rig and finesse jigs. The diffence was night and day. Treat yo-self.From: Brian: Orland Park, IL 3/26/20. I was looking for a Fast action to ideally be compatible with trebles for topwater but fast enough for spinnerbaits, jigs, and T-rigs. They feel light, sensitive, yet strangely powerful. Comments:I'm in lust. Features: The Shimano Expride Series Casting Rods exhibit outstanding performance and are suitable for everything from a casual day trip to top-grade tournament competition. Fuji Stainless Steel Frame SIC guide for a lighter weight and unimpaired passing through of knots. Comments: I have the 7'2" Medium-Heavy glass rod. Taper Line Wt. The lock down nut is great, which I haven't had it come loose at all. karirick Platinum Angler Posts: 933 Joined: Sat Sep 16, … A versatile stick and nice value!From: Paul: Florida 1/29/20, Comments:Just need to say wow!! Defy Black Casting Rod 7'1" - Medium . This product qualifies for a TW Casting Rod Sleeve at a discounted Price of $7.99! level 2. It has plenty of sensitivity to do just about anything you please to do. Watch; Shimano Expride A Glass Casting Rod - 6'10" Moderate Fast action. The sensitivity (especially when matched with braid to leader) will allow you to feel bottom composition and light bites in deep water. Just get a Fuji EZ Keeper and you're in business.From:Curt: MA 5/25/20, Comments:My second expride - picked up the 7 M glass .. for square bills - medium diving cranks - just perfection.. you can't beat these rods @ their price point . They hit this one out of the park and have created a rod that will punch FAR above its price point in terms of sensitivity, weight, and build quality. !The rod feel very well balanced an sensetive!! It's a rod with an extra fast action, which makes it suitable for modern fishing techniques. It took some time to get use to. as shown in the photos. It handled all the fish great in grass and wood. I have asked TW to update the product listing, as everywhere else has this listed as a Moderate-Fast action (and it's definitely a slower taper than all of my other labeled-Fast rods).From:Justin: 6/28/19, Comments:This is one of the best (if not THE best) bait casting rod for the price. We've already covered Entry Level to mid-range gear along with Rain Gear and Jig Fishing. Longer version of the EX176MH. Free shipping for many products! Subscribe now on our Shimano Fishing Youtube channel for the latest videos on products, prostaff, fishing trips and more! Amazing frog rod, heavy jig or t-rig rod, etc. Have video footage and shimano isn't doing anything about it because I dont have the receipt. -Expride 72mh-Champion XP 734(probably full handle)-Megabass Orochi XX(Tour versitile) There is something about the Megabass rod that really has that it factor for me. Another absolute winner from Shimano. $59.99. Casting. But the Tranx has a beast of a drag system. Shimano Expride Bass Casting Rods Minimal material with maximum effect is the concept behind the new Shimano Expride bass rods. It has the ability to hold a big fish.Do not hesitate, and get this rod , you will not disappoint! 1. They are extremely sensitive for their price, lighter weight and durable. By leveraging a number of signature technologies from Shimano, like Spiral X Core and a full Monocoque handle, the Shimano Poison Adrena Casting Rods are able to satisfy the demands of the most competitive anglers. My buddy is a Shimano Rep and he has a couple Conquests, and these are just as good. goldrod Pro Angler Posts: 4555 Joined: Sun Jun 03, 2007 12:30 am. This series incorporates Shimano's Hi-Power X, CI4+ reel seat and features a wide variety of versatile actions, plus a handful of technique specific rods to meet the demands of some of the most specialized fishing styles. Even with a slightly bigger frame, slightly longer seat post, and wider bars...I wouldn't expect it to be anywhere near 17 pounds. It's not the lightest rod but it's not heavy by any means. Select below. Comments:Just received the 7'6H Rod and it weighs like a feather coming in at 4.5oz. Comments:I got the 7' 2" Heavy and I have got to say, this is the best jig rod I have ever used. Select below. Featuring advanced Hi-Power X blanks, premium Fuji components and lightweight CI4+ reel seats, the Shimano Zodias Casting Rods deliver fishing versatility like no other rods on the planet. At only about 4.5 ounces, it weighs more than an ounce less on my scale than my Dobyns Champion 736. Comments:These rods are hard to get.Now I know why.I was fortunate to get the 7'6" MH here recently.This is the most sensitive rod I've ever had in my hand.I actually have had to accustom myself to its sensitivity.Have been using it to fish a swinghead here in the spring.I can feel ever rock and pebble.Best thing is, I was able to catch my personal best smallmouth here on The Rock on this rod.I'm sold and I would recommend this rod to anyone.It fishes like a $400+ rod! 2 available. See all. I had 3 models, 2 casting, 1 spinning. And no...I won't have the magnesium spool for effortless punching and yes...the Tranx is a heavy reel and I'll probably have a sore shoulder at the end of the day. Balances well with a Shimano Metanium and it is suited perfectly to go with a Shimano Calcutta round reel. Because of the extra fast action, the rod is very. The cork is great and also eva foam part of the grip. Man I love this rod. ): 1/2 - 2 | Handle: 10.55" | MPN: EX173XHA. Shimano is quality, these rods cover a variety of technique specifics with this line up, they are worth every penny. ** WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. . Make Offer - Shimano 13 Poison Adrena 1610M Bass Bait Casting Rod From Stylish anglers Shimano 14 Expride 170M-CR Bass Bait Casting Rod From Stylish anglers Japan ILS 1,008.79 Fully redesigned, the Shimano Expride A Casting Rods have been overhauled to meet the domestic demand with more Americanized lengths and tapers. Comments: First off, for the price, this rod over-preforms its price class. but SO LIGHT. It's a very versatile that can handle almost anything.