Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium (2017)

[Rodster14]

Does anybody have any experience with this rod? I am considering buying one for top water (mostly 1/2 PopMax type baits) and some jerk baits.

[Hogsticker2]

I have that same rod, only in the Poison Adrena model. From what I've been told, the blanks are very similar in nature. What would you like to know?

[Rodster14]

Would it be a good rod for top water (3/8-5/8) and jerkbaits?

[Hogsticker2]

Would it be a good rod for top water (3/8-5/8) and jerkbaits?

I think so. It's a multi talented blank, though 5/8 might be a bit much for it imo. I use mine for stuff between 1/8 and 3/8.

[poot04]

I have the older model in 6'6 medium and I use it for both jerkbaits and top waters. I have tossed all the way up to 3/4 which is a little on the heavy side but no issues. I always have it on the deck and think you will really like it for those techniques!

[vinnieb729]

The new Exprides are labeled as having more Americanized tapers vs the jdm tapers of the ones being replaced. I haven't handled one of the new Exprides but I'd bet the tapers are more in line with the usdm Zodias rods.