I know this is for Perch, but, A Grey's Prowla Platinum II 6'6" -110G. Just Magnificent. Grey's flyfishing heritage is clearly felt, perfectly balanced and throws like a 8' rod. Were sold around 2016-2018. Desperately looking for the other models in the lineup. Almost too good to fish with, if I break it I WILL cry.
Definitely the Expride 6'10" med. I can do soooo many different techniques with it. It's the best bang for the buck rod out there and I got mine new for $189.00 on sale.
Evergreen Kaleido Inspire Blas Raven SS TKIC-67MHST-F. This is a solid tip baitcasting rod with unimaginable sensitivity and almost all my perch over 2.5 kilo has been landed on this rod 🙂
SLX is nice to start with... Heavy jerks on your World Minnow/Diver, 110+1 or +2, perfect for this application. Zodias is nice to twitch more finessy, a softer tip to give those finesse lures the perfect action: Zumverno, 110JR+1 etc. As you say its also allrounder to do also some powerfishing, as the softer blank absorbs more energy, makes it comfi for chatterbait/cranks. Expride is the ultimate twitchrod to do both finesse twitching and heavier jerking. Poison is again bit stiffer like the SLX, perfect for heavier twitching but as it has better carbon technology (spiralxCore) and a full carbon monocoque (only one of these with FULL) its the most balanced and crisp of them all. That crispness and sensitivity gives you more feel and makes it just a joy to fish. So imo it depends on your fishing style which rod you prefer. But thats just my experience with all these rods.
I just found your channel and I am a Shimano for Life fisherman. I have each of these models and I completely agree with you. I’m retired and live in Raleigh North Carolina USA and I fish in 2 Bass clubs in tournaments. I love my Poison Adrena with a Metanium reel the most.👍🍀😎🍀🎣
I think the Expride 6'10 M is the perfect rod in medium class range. The moderate fast action has the fast tip to work the lures well and has that nice bend toward the center to keep fish pin when you're fighting it. And I love the fact it uses premium cork for the handle. Angling is also about being with nature and having a cork handle reminds me of that and nothing feels better nor look aesthetically more pleasing than a cork handle.
I have 3 of them and my favorite is the zodias. The expride is legit and light but day in and day out the zodias does everything I will ever need. It's landed 100s of 3lb+ bass and countless giant catfish by accident. Great rod overall for day in and out.
What a great video I wish you added the new GLoomis GLX 822C JBR. Can you get your hands on one ? Can you do an update with it added? That would be awesome
Which one do you recomend for perch and zander jigging? Lures most likely will be 3g-7g keitech easy shiner 3-4 inch. Sometimes twitching wobblers around 15g.
Any rod will do the job, but when it comes to bottom contact fishing we like to use something with high sensitivity, so we would recommend Expride or Poison Adrena 👍🏻
Only warning I’ll add to video is that the fast action tips on the poison adrenas new series have a factory flaw or bad design, I own 4 total and my 2 fast action versions have snapped tips, I’m very good with my equipment and take exceptional care of all of it as it is expensive…. Factory replaced them but they are still in the shipping tubes they came from. Good video
What model? I own 8 of them and I've had no issues with them. I did have some tips break on Daiwa Steez and a couple GLX / Exprides, but I think I dodged a bullet so far with the Poison Adrena.
Hey tackle crew I like the expride B's flipping stick because it's has that moderate -fast taper . I've heard that the curado, zodias, expride are all fantastic rod's. Me personally I like the expride.
The comparison no one did before and everybody was waiting for. Nice video. About the rear handle length, are they as different as they seem on the thumbnail? Or is it just an effect from the angle of the picture?
Appears you're a big 6-10 medium fan. I'm curious for you to get your hands on the Raid Gladiator Anti Joker GA-610MC to compare to these. Very good video, thank you!
Are all of these meant for treble hook baits? I was looking at the expride for lighter paddle tail soft swimbaits + jerk baits (110's). Is this not the best double duty?
the Curado 6-10 Medium is an Outstanding Jerk Bait rod for the money. but I compleley agree that the Expride is the Finest 6-10 Jerk Bait rod made. I have all those models that you reveiwed and they all have thier places in my boat.
I'm just wondering why shimano would say that adrena blank is a regular action 😅 that's what stopped me wanting one until I seen this video, but the guy talking about snapped tips also puts me off 😅 can't say any of my shimano rods have ever snapped though
Smallmouth fishermen? It’s cool to see someone compare all these rods. I fish rivers for smallmouth so med and med light are my thing. I have the adrena it’s just a tad too fast my liking on finesse jerkbaits. It would handle the 110’s and up nice, I think. I built my own jerkbait bait rod from a north fork c602 3 power blank on a exo carbon handle and reel seat. Paired it with a bates hundo and it’s my favorite rod. The whole combo is 8 ounces.
Hello friend from Latvia,nice video about rods :) i want to buy expride 169H 14-42 gr for big jerk baits live deps 130sp and so on how do you think is this model will be ok ? I will use it with braid pe im bit worry or it will be ok cuz only model avaible atm here:( thank you for you answer
Generally I think the Expride can throw heavier than the specifications. You should be able to throw it without a problem. We have fished the 10-30g rod and even think than could do the job, but you are prob better off with the 14-42g
Nice video! Huge shame that we cannot buy the 610M Poison Glorious or Poison Ultima here in Europe. These are the real high-end Shimano rods well above the Adrena
Can you guys not get them shipped to you? We have all these models here in the states including the glorius and ultima. ive ordered several rods/reels from shops in japan. I would think you guys should be able to do the same?
@@TackleCrew, it is indeed possible and I have been collecting high-end JDM tackle since 2002. However, shipping and sales tax can make it expensive for something you never held in your hands and don’t know if it suits you.
I could not agree more for the Expride rods action vs Zodias! I have the Expride MH and the Expride L, so I searched for the Medium but could not find it localy and got the Zodias M instead... I regret my purchase for the Zodias, I don't like its too stiff action at all! Also I have the Poison Adrena but in spinning and not convinced despite the higher cost. In summary, Expride for me all day long!
Those are all 2pc rods, way different than normal 1pc actions! I fish mainly exprides with the few "hidden gems" in the zodias lineup (7'5 heavy, 7'2 heavy, 6'10 Med Heavy) and accidentally picked up a 2pc expride at my local tackle shop and immediately thought it was a factory mess up! Way heavier, more moderate tapers and just all around worse rods... but to each their own but I'm always sticking to 1pc rods period! P.s. nearly all the guys that fish my tournament trail have had adrenas break out of nowhere multiple times, so praying these new 2024 adrenas will be wayyy more durable considering they shaved off another 1/3oz minimum on each rod, some as much as 5/16oz. We shall see but until then...tight lines!!!
You skipped the Curado, which is a better jerk bait rod, in my opinion, over the zodiac. Maybe you don't get the Curado over there. I even take the Curado over the Expride for Jerkbait rod
What’s your favorite rod?
I know this is for Perch, but, A Grey's Prowla Platinum II 6'6" -110G. Just Magnificent. Grey's flyfishing heritage is clearly felt, perfectly balanced and throws like a 8' rod. Were sold around 2016-2018. Desperately looking for the other models in the lineup. Almost too good to fish with, if I break it I WILL cry.
Definitely the Expride 6'10" med. I can do soooo many different techniques with it. It's the best bang for the buck rod out there and I got mine new for $189.00 on sale.
Evergreen Kaleido Inspire Blas Raven SS TKIC-67MHST-F.
This is a solid tip baitcasting rod with unimaginable sensitivity and almost all my perch over 2.5 kilo has been landed on this rod 🙂
ALX RODS -- built-in South Carolina, USA
SLX is nice to start with... Heavy jerks on your World Minnow/Diver, 110+1 or +2, perfect for this application.
Zodias is nice to twitch more finessy, a softer tip to give those finesse lures the perfect action: Zumverno, 110JR+1 etc. As you say its also allrounder to do also some powerfishing, as the softer blank absorbs more energy, makes it comfi for chatterbait/cranks.
Expride is the ultimate twitchrod to do both finesse twitching and heavier jerking.
Poison is again bit stiffer like the SLX, perfect for heavier twitching but as it has better carbon technology (spiralxCore) and a full carbon monocoque (only one of these with FULL) its the most balanced and crisp of them all. That crispness and sensitivity gives you more feel and makes it just a joy to fish.
So imo it depends on your fishing style which rod you prefer. But thats just my experience with all these rods.
Thanks for the comparisons. Makes decision making easier
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I just found your channel and I am a Shimano for Life fisherman. I have each of these models and I completely agree with you. I’m retired and live in Raleigh North Carolina USA and I fish in 2 Bass clubs in tournaments. I love my Poison Adrena with a Metanium reel the most.👍🍀😎🍀🎣
Thanks for tuning in! Yes Poison Adrena + Metanium is a great combo 👍🏻
I must say that i fish with mainly Shimano rods. I have a few curado rods, the slx and a few spinning rods as well. Love them.
I think the Expride 6'10 M is the perfect rod in medium class range. The moderate fast action has the fast tip to work the lures well and has that nice bend toward the center to keep fish pin when you're fighting it. And I love the fact it uses premium cork for the handle. Angling is also about being with nature and having a cork handle reminds me of that and nothing feels better nor look aesthetically more pleasing than a cork handle.
Expride is extra fast. Not moderate
@@dannii312 6'10 M is moderate fast, you can check it.
I have 3 of them and my favorite is the zodias. The expride is legit and light but day in and day out the zodias does everything I will ever need. It's landed 100s of 3lb+ bass and countless giant catfish by accident. Great rod overall for day in and out.
Catfish, cool! We don’t have them here
Excellent review I love my 3 Exprides
Thanks 🙏🏻
What a great video
I wish you added the new GLoomis GLX 822C JBR. Can you get your hands on one ? Can you do an update with it added? That would be awesome
Will sure try to get my hands on that rod. Thank You 🙏
I know I’m late but is that 6’10 M expride a good light Texas rig/ finesse jig rod up to 3/8 oz???
Obviously best jerkbait rod
A poison adrena for perch fishing is crazy work.
Which one do you recomend for perch and zander jigging? Lures most likely will be 3g-7g keitech easy shiner 3-4 inch. Sometimes twitching wobblers around 15g.
Any rod will do the job, but when it comes to bottom contact fishing we like to use something with high sensitivity, so we would recommend Expride or Poison Adrena 👍🏻
Got my poison adrena yesterday🤩 beautiful rod. Cant wait to test it🤩
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Only warning I’ll add to video is that the fast action tips on the poison adrenas new series have a factory flaw or bad design, I own 4 total and my 2 fast action versions have snapped tips, I’m very good with my equipment and take exceptional care of all of it as it is expensive…. Factory replaced them but they are still in the shipping tubes they came from. Good video
What model? I own 8 of them and I've had no issues with them. I did have some tips break on Daiwa Steez and a couple GLX / Exprides, but I think I dodged a bullet so far with the Poison Adrena.
I also would like to know more about this as I have one on order. These newer ones are supposed to have a lifetime warranty
There’s only 2 rods on the line with solid tips and they’re spinning models. The casting models do not have solid tips.
My Adrena snapped on a hookset. I have a 7'2 h collecting dust after that day.
@Huflung no such thing as a lifetime warranty for shimano. Their loomis rods are lifetime tho.
Hey tackle crew I like the expride B's flipping stick because it's has that moderate -fast taper . I've heard that the curado, zodias, expride are all fantastic rod's. Me personally I like the expride.
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The comparison no one did before and everybody was waiting for. Nice video.
About the rear handle length, are they as different as they seem on the thumbnail? Or is it just an effect from the angle of the picture?
Just the angle.. 📐 I was thinking I should level them up, but forgot 😅
can't decide between the expride 610 and expride 610 glass.
I bought the Zodias 1610M 7-21g and it feels more like a 10-30 g to me. Can comebody relate?
hoping to see the side by side comparison of Shimano’s Poison Glorious vs World Shaulla vs Bantum. interesting don’t you think?
Yes agree 👍🏻
Hello, what is matched balance reel model for those rods, I want to know. Please info list up. Thank you.
We use a few different reels. Aldebaran and Metanium is our most preferred ones. Curado mgl 150 is also great
@@TackleCrew Thank you for your reply. Inwill try it later.
Appears you're a big 6-10 medium fan. I'm curious for you to get your hands on the Raid Gladiator Anti Joker GA-610MC to compare to these. Very good video, thank you!
Thanks!
What reel is on the Expride?
It looks like a Solo King Acura Pro 2...
Have 2 Adrena spinning 🙏 Power spin ( 5-21g) and radical taper (2-12g). Really nice rods
Nice!!
I firgit to mention that my one combo is the curado m/heavy paired with the curado 150mgl.
Nice
Are all of these meant for treble hook baits? I was looking at the expride for lighter paddle tail soft swimbaits + jerk baits (110's). Is this not the best double duty?
Yes the will do great 👍🏻
the Curado 6-10 Medium is an Outstanding Jerk Bait rod for the money. but I compleley agree that the Expride is the Finest 6-10 Jerk Bait rod made. I have all those models that you reveiwed and they all have thier places in my boat.
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Great comparison 👍👍. Love my Expride 1610.
Thx 🙏🏻
I'm just wondering why shimano would say that adrena blank is a regular action 😅 that's what stopped me wanting one until I seen this video, but the guy talking about snapped tips also puts me off 😅 can't say any of my shimano rods have ever snapped though
Yes we have never have them snap either..you probably have to be pretty rough with them to get them to snap 😅
Have we heard anymore about them snapping I have the 7’2 heavy on order
The only solid tips in the line are in the spinning category, casting does not have solid tips.
Can you make a similar one but with light finesse rods ?
Yes good idea
Smallmouth fishermen? It’s cool to see someone compare all these rods. I fish rivers for smallmouth so med and med light are my thing. I have the adrena it’s just a tad too fast my liking on finesse jerkbaits. It would handle the 110’s and up nice, I think. I built my own jerkbait bait rod from a north fork c602 3 power blank on a exo carbon handle and reel seat. Paired it with a bates hundo and it’s my favorite rod. The whole combo is 8 ounces.
Wow, nice!! 👏🏻
Include the Poison Ultima as well
Hello friend from Latvia,nice video about rods :) i want to buy expride 169H 14-42 gr for big jerk baits live deps 130sp and so on how do you think is this model will be ok ? I will use it with braid pe im bit worry or it will be ok cuz only model avaible atm here:( thank you for you answer
Generally I think the Expride can throw heavier than the specifications. You should be able to throw it without a problem. We have fished the 10-30g rod and even think than could do the job, but you are prob better off with the 14-42g
Thank you
Which of these are 2 piece
All of them 👍🏻
Hi mate, between Poison Adrena vs Megabass Levante, which one is your preference, thx
Poison Adrena. We love the Levante, but Poison is ahead in sensitivity, Expride also. Though the design of the Levante is among our favorites.
Nice video! Huge shame that we cannot buy the 610M Poison Glorious or Poison Ultima here in Europe. These are the real high-end Shimano rods well above the Adrena
Yes, man I cannot agree more
Can you guys not get them shipped to you? We have all these models here in the states including the glorius and ultima. ive ordered several rods/reels from shops in japan. I would think you guys should be able to do the same?
Technically we can, but purchasing stuff outside the EU comes with a lot of extra costs. Import charges (add 25% on price), toll and shipping… 😩
@TackleCrew oh i didnt know you all had that high of import charges. Thats crazy.
@@TackleCrew, it is indeed possible and I have been collecting high-end JDM tackle since 2002. However, shipping and sales tax can make it expensive for something you never held in your hands and don’t know if it suits you.
Нello! What kind of reel is on the Expride?
Vi!
Soloking Acura
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Take note other youtubers. This is how you present and explain fishing tackle.
Thanks for tuning in! 👍🏻
I could not agree more for the Expride rods action vs Zodias! I have the Expride MH and the Expride L, so I searched for the Medium but could not find it localy and got the Zodias M instead... I regret my purchase for the Zodias, I don't like its too stiff action at all! Also I have the Poison Adrena but in spinning and not convinced despite the higher cost. In summary, Expride for me all day long!
Can't stand my 7'2 m zodias. I was disappointed as hell.
Awesome video, mate. I've all three except the SLX (not my cup of tea)..haha
Thanks! Nice!! 👍🏻
nice presentation mate
Thanks 🙏🏻
Those are all 2pc rods, way different than normal 1pc actions! I fish mainly exprides with the few "hidden gems" in the zodias lineup (7'5 heavy, 7'2 heavy, 6'10 Med Heavy) and accidentally picked up a 2pc expride at my local tackle shop and immediately thought it was a factory mess up! Way heavier, more moderate tapers and just all around worse rods... but to each their own but I'm always sticking to 1pc rods period! P.s. nearly all the guys that fish my tournament trail have had adrenas break out of nowhere multiple times, so praying these new 2024 adrenas will be wayyy more durable considering they shaved off another 1/3oz minimum on each rod, some as much as 5/16oz. We shall see but until then...tight lines!!!
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I want freshwater the shimano poison adrena
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Put an aldebaran mgl on those setups and you might 💩 your pants after feeling how light they can be!
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Ultima⁉️
Wish we had them here
You skipped the Curado, which is a better jerk bait rod, in my opinion, over the zodiac. Maybe you don't get the Curado over there. I even take the Curado over the Expride for Jerkbait rod
We only get 2-3 7’ and 7’2” over here 😞
I have to say, it drives me insane the way you say Zodias, as Sodias.
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too expensive and not even life time warrantee
Yes warranty is not the best, but we think it’s great value for money anyway
Expride! I need my cork on my rods and reels
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