New Expride - no 7'6 or BFS models

[reason162]

I can understand the Adrena line being more limited but Shimano is going to sell a LOT of Exprides, and a 7'6 spinning rod is sort of specialized that you would expect them offered in the mid-high tier line rather than the zodias/curado lines. Curado has a 7'6 L and Zodias has 2 7'6 spinners.

The other odd thing is no true BFS offerings in the Expride line at all - the 7'2ML "BFS" is more like a medium rod with a soft tip - perfect as a longer 110 rod but not something I would pair with a Curado BFS at all.

I'm hoping Shimano would add at least a 7'6ML/M type of spinning rod to the Expride line - they will definitely sell, and would compete with Daiwa's myriad 7'6 offerings from Tatula up to Steez AGS.

[LowRange]

There is the real Shimano and then there is the Shimano they let the Americans see. Real Shimano has BFS Exprides.
https://fish.shimano.com/ja-JP/product/ ... qai_m.html

[reason162]

There is the real Shimano and then there is the Shimano they let the Americans see. Real Shimano has BFS Exprides.

I meant for USDM, and maybe a longer BFS like the 6'7 they offer in the adrena line, again JDM only.

The prev gen Expride didn't have a 7'6 spinner either, yet they had an 8'6ML 2pc that was discontinued later in the run.

[Jrob]

JDM models are already available. I have the new 166XH-SB short swimbait stick and love it! Amazing quality for the $$

[Houndfish]

JDM models are already available. I have the new 166XH-SB short swimbait stick and love it! Amazing quality for the $$

What's the casting range on that rod? I have been looking at the various 6'6" JDM swimbait rods for a while now but have never found much info in english about them.

[reason162]

FWIW the new 610ML Expride B spinner loads up exactly the same as the prev gen model. I'm glad they didn't change the taper on that blank.

[Jrob]

JDM models are already available. I have the new 166XH-SB short swimbait stick and love it! Amazing quality for the $$

What's the casting range on that rod? I have been looking at the various 6'6" JDM swimbait rods for a while now but have never found much info in english about them.

Rated to 5oz max lure weight. Rod has a nice action to it IMO. Loads up well under a 5 lbs bass. I have thrown everything from 1/2oz -1oz jigs to 4oz glide baits. It’s my tactical big bait/jungle battle rod! Hahaha
In Swimbait Underground Member reviews there is a write up for short swimbait rods where I recently posted pics and bend profile.

[Jbc88]

I can understand the Adrena line being more limited but Shimano is going to sell a LOT of Exprides, and a 7'6 spinning rod is sort of specialized that you would expect them offered in the mid-high tier line rather than the zodias/curado lines. Curado has a 7'6 L and Zodias has 2 7'6 spinners.

The other odd thing is no true BFS offerings in the Expride line at all - the 7'2ML "BFS" is more like a medium rod with a soft tip - perfect as a longer 110 rod but not something I would pair with a Curado BFS at all.

I'm hoping Shimano would add at least a 7'6ML/M type of spinning rod to the Expride line - they will definitely sell, and would compete with Daiwa's myriad 7'6 offerings from Tatula up to Steez AGS.

If you like 7'6 rods, maybe try looking into keitech custom rods? I just recently bought the 7'6 ML and its a amazing rod. Im thinking of buying the other model down the road.