Shimano Zodias 610 ml

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Shimano Zodias 610 ml

Post by Hogsticker2 » Mon Jun 08, 2015 4:21 pm

Has anyone purchased this rod yet? I really want to know if the ratings are accurate. I'd also like to know how fast the rod is. If it's oober fast I don't want to order it. I'm looking to order the 2 piece from Plat. Hoping it's as versatile as Shimano claims as I'd be using it for both single hook baits and treble hook baits. I'm assuming it should be fine being a medium light, but I've fished some rather stiff medium light rods before.

http://www.plat.co.jp/shop/catalog/prod ... reshwater/

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Re: Shimano Zodias 610 ml

Post by cndbasshunter » Mon Jun 08, 2015 10:45 pm

It's more of a medium fast/fast tip, not xf. Great for jerks and sub 1/2oz baits.

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Re: Shimano Zodias 610 ml

Post by Hogsticker2 » Mon Jun 08, 2015 11:13 pm

cndbasshunter wrote:It's more of a medium fast/fast tip, not xf. Great for jerks and sub 1/2oz baits.
Thanks. Much appreciated. Does the blank have a fair to decent flex to it under load?

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Re: Shimano Zodias 610 ml

Post by cndbasshunter » Mon Jun 08, 2015 11:28 pm

Hogsticker2 wrote:
cndbasshunter wrote:It's more of a medium fast/fast tip, not xf. Great for jerks and sub 1/2oz baits.
Thanks. Much appreciated. Does the blank have a fair to decent flex to it under load?
Oh yea. The zodias have lots of backbone.

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Re: Shimano Zodias 610 ml

Post by MediumHeavy » Tue Feb 16, 2016 5:41 am

I know the lure ratings are up to 1/2oz on this stick, but do you think it could handle 5/8oz poppers or walkers?

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Re: Shimano Zodias 610 ml

Post by cndbasshunter » Tue Feb 16, 2016 8:58 am

MediumHeavy wrote:I know the lure ratings are up to 1/2oz on this stick, but do you think it could handle 5/8oz poppers or walkers?
I would look at the M to be safe. You will get better accuracy and control.

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Re: Shimano Zodias 610 ml

Post by MediumHeavy » Tue Feb 16, 2016 9:47 am

It would mostly be used for weightless plastics and light jigs, but if I'm beating the bank I'd occasionally throw a Pop-max or shower blows.

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Re: Shimano Zodias 610 ml

Post by reason162 » Wed Feb 17, 2016 8:42 am

MediumHeavy wrote:I know the lure ratings are up to 1/2oz on this stick, but do you think it could handle 5/8oz poppers or walkers?
I just picked one up (actually just popped it up FS on another board), and I would say if anything it's underrated. I think 5/8 would do just fine on that rod, there's tip but not as much as you would expect on a ML. Definitely not a "JDM" ML.

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Re: Shimano Zodias 610 ml

Post by MediumHeavy » Mon Feb 22, 2016 10:25 am

Folks who have this rod, what do you use it for?

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Re: Shimano Zodias 610 ml

Post by Mothercanucker » Mon Feb 22, 2016 4:23 pm

I've used it for jerkbaits and small jigs. It will not be too light or fast for you. They have backbone like stated above and really are versatile.

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Re: Shimano Zodias 610 ml

Post by legendaryyaj » Mon Feb 22, 2016 9:33 pm

I have mine setup for BFS with my Scorpion and a Yumeya spool but I think the rod might be too much. I don't think it's the best rod for casting my 1/8 oz baits but this is my first setup so I don't have anything to compare it to.

I've thrown the smaller flash pointers on it and it handles it just fine. Great rod for it I feel.

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Re: Shimano Zodias 610 ml

Post by reason162 » Mon Feb 22, 2016 10:59 pm

legendaryyaj wrote:I have mine setup for BFS with my Scorpion and a Yumeya spool but I think the rod might be too much. I don't think it's the best rod for casting my 1/8 oz baits but this is my first setup so I don't have anything to compare it to.
I am by no means a BFS purist, but I think the Zodias ML does not qualify under any definition. I received both the Zodias and the Phenix Maxim 610ML at the same time; they are identical weight (3.87oz on my scale), but the Maxim has a pronounced "JDM taper" for tossing light baits; a true "mod-fast." Very nice tip to that rod, perhaps a bit springy for bottom contact but perfect for small moving baits/senkos.

For the life of me I can't understand why major rod companies don't offer a true ML/L casting rod in their lineups. They have every niche of power/lengths represented for every technique imaginable, but no real USDM option for finesse casters. Just take one of their spinning blanks and slap the correct guides/reel seat on for a start. Shimano and Daiwa esp, having all these 50 sized reels in their lineup but no rods to match...really leaves me scratching my head.

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Re: Shimano Zodias 610 ml

Post by legendaryyaj » Tue Feb 23, 2016 12:00 am

reason162 wrote:I am by no means a BFS purist, but I think the Zodias ML does not qualify under any definition.
Agreed. I just purchased the rod to try it out since I didn't have a ML casting rod. Good deal and I was curious.

I'm currently shopping for a USDM one but they are hard to find as you mentioned. I stumbled across the Kistler Helium 3 series and they have a 7' ML rod that piques my interest though.

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Re: Shimano Zodias 610 ml

Post by MediumHeavy » Tue Feb 23, 2016 1:07 pm

Just noticed the actions don't seem to be listed for these sticks. Thoughts on the actions? From all of the talk on the forums I think I'd guess more mod-fast than fast?

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