The Silver Cat Magnum 75 is a one piece heavy action casting rod with stainless steel guides and a 50lb test line capacity. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Shimano EXPRIDE 170m-g Baitcasting Rod for Bass at the best online prices at eBay! Are expensive rods worth the money? Rods | From the Shimano Expride's incredible sensitivity, to the Megabass Orochi's incredible actions, there is something at this price point for every angler! Reels | Tackle/Equipment. This rod features a cork handle and aluminum reel seat. At $279, these rods are amazing! 10/18/15 : Cranking It Up with Phenix's X13 Composite Cranker: 3/20/17 : Daiwa's Travel Series : The Ardito 763: 9/13/15 : Cranking It Up with Dobyns Rods's 806CB!| 9/7/15 : Dobyns Rods Cranks It Up with a Search For One Candidate! Which rods are the best “Bang For The Buck?” Does spending more money really make a difference? Is rod sensitivity important in saltwater fishing? Re: Kistler vs Dobyns. ... Shimano Curado Casting Rods. the shimano is about 30 bucks more expensive but how do they comapare? 50% Upvoted. The Adrena is even better than the expride! You 2 bozos, even on here. We’re talking the best rods from G Loomis, Shimano, St Croix, Daiwa, Megabass, and more! sensetivity, balance, weight etc. Majority of my rods are dobyns, but the one expride I do have, is amazing. by spencerinstl » Tue Dec 11, 2018 6:16 pm, Post but I do not believe it is anywhere near as sensitive as the XX or the Expride (Never used an expride though). The Expride series was meticulously tested by touring pros and tackle junkies across the United States for two full seasons. by BRONZEBACK32 » Wed Dec 12, 2018 10:25 am, Post At $279, these rods are amazing! A specialized forum to discuss anything and everything about your favorite or not so favorite fishing rods. hide. Features: Like other rods from Dobyns Rods's Champion Series as a whole, the 765CB comes with stainless steel framed guides with SiC inserts by Kigan. by Heddonfrog » Sun Dec 09, 2018 11:55 pm, Post Cheap Vs. Interviews | Close. Tackle/Equipment. Shimano Expride: The Expride is currently our favorite rod line on the market. Dink; Dobyns Champion XP vs Shimano Zodias Instagram; Youtube; Facebook; Twitter; Pinterest; Dobyns Champion XP vs Shimano Zodias. by russ57 » Sat Sep 07, 2019 8:35 pm, Post Sale - Save 30% $ 118.99. Shimano built the Curado 300 for anglers targeting quality over quantity. Written by matt allen On July 26, 2019 In Equipment Tagged rod, reel, review, NRX, GLX, destroyer, orochi xx, expride, slx, fury ← 3 Jig Tricks For Bigger … Shimano Expride Casting Rod. kistler helium 3 vs shimano expride . by Cranky » Sat Sep 07, 2019 11:37 am, Post Tackle/Equipment. Here I compare the Shimano Zodias to the Shimano Expride, briefly touching on the Megabass Hyuga as well. feel free to contact us at [email protected] and one of our pro-staff will be glad to assist and make sure you get the rod you need. I have a fury and I really like it but after hearing the guys at Tactical Bassin say they prefer the slx Im in two minds. Contact Tackle Warehouse. It balances just as well as Dobyns rods ( their famous for balance) .. and what makes it all so unbelievabl is the $350 price tag .. like the expride the poison adrena is undersold .. but shhhhh .. let shimano think it's spot on .. it's a good thing I Like diversity, otherwise I'd have an Arsenal of nothing but .. very modern rod with high end tech - the only thing it lacks is Torzite guides . by Datbasstho » Wed Dec 19, 2018 10:45 pm, Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited. Free delivery for many products! Today we’re comparing the advantages and disadvantages of high-end rods and budget-friendly… Which rods are the best “Bang For The Buck?” Does spending more money really make a difference? by jmd_143 » Wed Dec 19, 2018 11:20 am, Post by Hobie-Wan Kenobi » Wed Dec 12, 2018 7:10 am, Post Other than shark fishing or crazy big game salt water stuff. by russ57 » Sat Sep 07, 2019 8:15 am, Post Autopsy, Post Lines | Archived. Re: Dobyns vs Megabass vs Shimano Post by MCROUT14 » Mon Sep 09, 2019 1:26 pm I have the Gen 1 XX Tour Versatile and have a 7' M Expride and while they are different actions I feel the Megabass is more sensitive. Soooo I’m trying to find a rod to pair with my Chronarch MGL 7:6:1 reel. Shimano Expride 171H Specifications. Not sure what you need? Starting at $ 349.99. 254 Granada Drive San Luis Obispo, CA 93401; Toll Free: (800) 300-4916 Direct Dial: (805) 548-2001; info@tacklewarehouse.com That’s my comparison. This rod, and the entire Expride line benefits from yet another cross weave technology that reduces the overall weight of the rod's blank but increases compression strength. Expert or novice, you will find the perfect rod right here. … report. They’re extremely light and sensitive and perform along side rods that cost almost twice their rate. Ended up with the 72MH Expride, paired with a Chronarch MGL. Very light weight, very sensitive, but has a strong backbone. More models in expride in … Not sure what you need? I tried the DX 744 and didn't like it. it is an excellent jerkbait rod as well. We’ve already covered combos under $200 and High-End combos. Starting at $ 259.99. This series incorporates Shimano's Hi-Power X and features a wide variety of versatile actions, plus a handful of technique specific rods to meet the demands of some of the most specialized fishing styles. Gary Dobyns tests the new Dobyns Champion Extreme DX746C . As a veteran of the sport of bass fishing with decades of tournament angling under his belt and over 100 major tournament victories, Gary combined his vast experience and his unending pursuit of perfection into Dobyns … What are you really getting for your money? Before you buy new fishing rods check out this video! … Available in two models with gear ratios of 4.7:1 and 6.6:1, the deep 300-size spool provides the necessary capacity to fish with heavy-pound line while packing the power to fish big baits for big fish. Casting combo : My Shimano Curado K on an 7ft Avid X MH Spinning : My shimano Nisca 3000 on a Dobyns Fury 7 ft medium . I'm actually on the verge of leaning toward the expride with the price drop, it looking sweeter imo, the fact that I'm using it with a Shimano reel, and the lure rating goes from 1/4 to 7/8 vs the avid I'm looking at I believe starts with 3/8 and goes to 1oz. Events | by bronzebacks » Tue Dec 11, 2018 5:09 pm, Post The Best Crankbait Rod 2021: An in-depth ReviewFor the most exciting fishing adventure, it is important to be fully equipped with the right gear. Expert or novice, you will find the perfect rod right here. Terminal Tackle | Storage | Ive only used the Gen1 Orochi XX Tour Versatile. They're incredibly light and sensitive and perform along side rods that cost nearly twice their price. Cheap Vs. Shimano Expride A Casting Rods. This rod, and the entire Expride line benefits from yet another cross weave technology that reduces the overall weight of the rod's blank but increases compression strength. It felt dead in my hands. What are the benefits? I was using braid and thought it would handle spinnerbaits and chatterbaits along with small swimbait and frog duties. I mainly use the Tour Versatile for Frogs/Flippin but it does work great as a jig stick and was designed for swimjigs so I dont see an issue throwing swimbaits with it. I’d like to take a moment and recognize Dan at Dobyns Rods who does most of the packaging. Sure, having a great crankbait reel and a deceiving bait is valuable, but using the best crankbait rod is incredibly essential. TERAMAR XX. Look no further, we offer all models of G. Loomis, Dobyns, 13 Fishing, Daiwa, and Shimano casting rods. Posted by 1 year ago. by spencerinstl » Sun Dec 09, 2018 5:19 am, Post I typically like Daiwa Cronos or Tatula Elite rods. DavidSA Pro Angler Posts: 2285 Joined: Sat Mar 05, 2005 2:04 am Location: Northern Kentucky. Shimano Expride Casting Rod. im looking for an all around 7 ft mh. how might it compare to a DX744? This series incorporates Shimano's Hi-Power X, CI4+ reel seat and features a wide variety of versatile actions, plus a handful of technique specific rods to meet the demands of some of the most specialized fishing styles. Hey everyone, what are your thoughts on a Shimano Expride vs St. Croix LTB? Is rod sensitivity important in saltwater fishing? Lures | I remember fishing an Expride and liking it a lot. Our review specimen is a very clean build . Shimano Expride Bass Casting Rods. The Expride is currently our favorite rod line on the market. Enthusiast | The best rods and reels money can buy! The Kistler h3 7'3" h is one sweet rod especially for the sale prices it can be had for just over 200$. I have a few orochi xx and i would recommend the Diablo special type r. Its my favorite rod also very versatile. Seems like a more bottom contact oriented version of the EMTF. MUSLENUTZ 51 Posted November 19, 2018. 12-30lb: Lure Wt. My initial observations were, this is a very light rod for as strong as the video showed. At $279, these rods are amazing! Lines | Dobyns Rods Champion Extreme HP DX 746C Review Rod in hand, I placed a new Shimano Curado I into the reel seat and spooled it with 65 pound braided line. I have used Gen 1 MB Orochi XX Diablo and EMTF, Expride A 72 MHF and DX 744/DC 734. by SSS » Tue Dec 11, 2018 5:19 pm, Post This Buyer’s Guide looks at the best rod and reel spinning combos in the “mid-range” category. I am going to be using it mainly for cranking and am looking at a ~7' M/Mod (LTB) or M/Mod (Expride) setup for 1/2-3/4 oz lures. Like an IMX or around the quality of a Dobyns DX? Lures | Comments: I have 5 of the Shimano Expride A models. Events | toledo bend bass Senior Angler Posts: 52 Joined: Tue Oct 28, 2014 12:16 pm. I bought the glass rod specifically for the jackhammer and man does it do and excellent job. by lape0019 » Wed Dec 12, 2018 6:54 am, Post Standout Models…-7′ Light + Spinning- Dropshot, Ned Rig, Tubes-7’2″ Medium Heavy- All Around topwater, Texas rigs, reaction Watercraft | Shimano Intenza Casting Rod. Shimano's JDM Expride Lands in the US (continued) Features: The 171H's most significant feature is one we do not score. 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