Shimano Zodias

cndbasshunter · Post by **cndbasshunter** » Tue Jun 23, 2015 4:25 am

bassninja wrote:Which model is best for 3/8 oz jigs with 14lb fluoro? I'm looking at the 6'10"MH, 7'2"MH or 7'2"H. I don't know why, but I'm leaning towards the 6'10"MH. Something about them 6'10" rods.

I used the 7'2mh with 1/4 and 3/8 trig and it was awesome. Skipping and flipping all day and it's a nice stick. For skipping the 6'10mh might be better. Lots of power and very accurate blank, winner in my books!!

5bites · Post by **5bites** » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:13 am

Is 3/8 the top end for weight that you'd pitch/skip with the mh?

cndbasshunter · Post by **cndbasshunter** » Tue Jun 23, 2015 11:59 am

5bites wrote:Is 3/8 the top end for weight that you'd pitch/skip with the mh?

No. I would go up to 9/16Oz in cover personally but open water dragging a 3/4oz fb no problems.

jpd0144 · Post by **jpd0144** » Tue Jun 23, 2015 12:25 pm

cndbasshunter wrote:
I used the 7'2mh with 1/4 and 3/8 trig and it was awesome. Skipping and flipping all day and it's a nice stick. For skipping the 6'10mh might be better. Lots of power and very accurate blank, winner in my books!!

DANG IT ! ... Ya guna make me buy one of these aren't ya !!??

Between you and the monkey ... I tell ya what !!!!

5bites · Post by **5bites** » Tue Jun 23, 2015 1:16 pm

cndbasshunter wrote:
5bites wrote:Is 3/8 the top end for weight that you'd pitch/skip with the mh?
No. I would go up to 9/16Oz in cover personally but open water dragging a 3/4oz fb no problems.

Would you say it's closer to a Gloomis 854 or 853? Or 843 and 844?

cndbasshunter · Post by **cndbasshunter** » Tue Jun 23, 2015 1:30 pm

5bites wrote:
cndbasshunter wrote:
5bites wrote:Is 3/8 the top end for weight that you'd pitch/skip with the mh?
No. I would go up to 9/16Oz in cover personally but open water dragging a 3/4oz fb no problems.
Would you say it's closer to a Gloomis 854 or 853? Or 843 and 844?

GLX 854

5bites · Post by **5bites** » Wed Jun 24, 2015 12:23 am

Great. Thank you for the replies!

bassninja · Post by **bassninja** » Thu Jun 25, 2015 2:30 am

cndbasshunter wrote:
bassninja wrote:Which model is best for 3/8 oz jigs with 14lb fluoro? I'm looking at the 6'10"MH, 7'2"MH or 7'2"H. I don't know why, but I'm leaning towards the 6'10"MH. Something about them 6'10" rods.
I used the 7'2mh with 1/4 and 3/8 trig and it was awesome. Skipping and flipping all day and it's a nice stick. For skipping the 6'10mh might be better. Lots of power and very accurate blank, winner in my books!!

Do you have experience with the 6'10" MH? Would you know if the action is considered fast or extra-fast? For me MH-Fast is for weightless senkos, plastics, and MH-XF is for weighted jigs and t-rigs.

Or in your experience with the 7'2" MH, is it fast or x-fast? I guess I like a little stiffer rod with x-fast taper if I'm moving weighted baits on bottom.

cndbasshunter · Post by **cndbasshunter** » Thu Jun 25, 2015 3:41 am

I haven't used the 6'10" mh, only the 7'2" mh but the actions are similar. Very versatile stick, i've used it for T-Rig, senkos, chatterbaits, and spinnerbaits.

bassninja · Post by **bassninja** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 4:31 am

cndbasshunter wrote:I haven't used the 6'10" mh, only the 7'2" mh but the actions are similar. Very versatile stick, i've used it for T-Rig, senkos, chatterbaits, and spinnerbaits.

What about the actions? Would you say Fast or Extra Fast? Since Zodias is JDM, I'm going to assume it's more of a Fast action than X-Fast.

cndbasshunter · Post by **cndbasshunter** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 4:37 am

Revofisher · Post by **Revofisher** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 10:44 pm

hey cndbasshunter i just ordered the 7 ml spinning rod from the tackle trap and a ci4+ 2500 after seeing your pics!! what is the tip like on the spinning rods is it a more extra fast taper or fast. i was wanting a multi role spinning rod for drop shots and lighter shakey heads and such.

cndbasshunter · Post by **cndbasshunter** » Sat Jun 27, 2015 8:04 am

Revofisher wrote:hey cndbasshunter i just ordered the 7 ml spinning rod from the tackle trap and a ci4+ 2500 after seeing your pics!! what is the tip like on the spinning rods is it a more extra fast taper or fast. i was wanting a multi role spinning rod for drop shots and lighter shakey heads and such.

Yea. It's a fast action which is very versatile.

mokujon · Post by **mokujon** » Sun Jun 28, 2015 4:20 am

Just ordered the 7' medium spinning rod. Can't wait to pair it up with the CI4+ I already have. This thing is going to be a work horse for me. I think I'm going to reline my reel. Right now it has 8 lb powerpro on it. Is there any line you would recommend to check out?

BucketHunter · Post by **BucketHunter** » Sun Jun 28, 2015 5:30 am

Used it yesterday for its intended purpose for the first time. Awesome frog rod for all but pure slop mats. A little hesitant to really set at first because it feels so light, but it was up to the task. Perfect blend of softness for walking and hookset delay and backbone to move fish. Only issue is ci4 reel seat is slick in the rain.

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