Shimano Expride 7’11 Xh casting rod.

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Shimano Expride 7’11 Xh casting rod.

Post by Real Pudd legend » Wed Sep 16, 2020 8:21 am

Hey fellas ,

I was wondering for those who have this rod or who have handled it would it a make a good light swimbait rod?


I’m looking for something to throw small swimbaits like a savage gear glide bait, occasional hudd, small umbrella rigs , big topwaters up to 2-3 oz etc. looking to pair it with a tranx 300 reel.

Thanks for any input :)

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Re: Shimano Expride 7’11 Xh casting rod.

Post by Cal » Wed Sep 16, 2020 8:30 am

it has the right ratings, until you mention Hudd... unless you're talking about the 6" and not the 8"
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Re: Shimano Expride 7’11 Xh casting rod.

Post by Real Pudd legend » Wed Sep 16, 2020 8:52 am

That’s what I figured Cal, I just wanted some assurance before I pulled the trigger :)

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Re: Shimano Expride 7’11 Xh casting rod.

Post by Drakestar » Wed Sep 16, 2020 11:17 pm

I think you got the right idea.

S-Waver 168: Yes. S-Waver 200: No.
Hud 6 inch: Yes. Hud 8 inch: Nope!
Tournament Talon 6 inch: yes. Tournament Talon 7 inch: Maaaayyyybeeeeee...

I think a Tranx 300 might be oversized, though, definitely try it on the rod before committing. I use a 150 and 200 reels for this small SB rod. Tranx 300 goes on the 2-8oz and 3-10oz dedicated SB rods (Dobyns Champion XP 806 and 807 for me.)

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Re: Shimano Expride 7’11 Xh casting rod.

Post by Real Pudd legend » Thu Sep 17, 2020 5:35 am

Thanks for the heads up , those baits are in the right range that’s for sure.

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