shoman

Thanks a lot. That is exactly what I use the most, crankbaits and small spinners. Feeling good about the purchase now. Got Black Friday 20% off on that rod and a Shimano Metanium from TheHookUpTackle. Hope I didn't buy too soon. Shimano has not released anything about their 2020 line up yet, least not that I've seen. Caught this small Peacock during a lunch break. The Myan is just one from last weekend. Hey they're all fun.

The private community ponds are very good but you gotta have permission/access. S. Florida canals and The Everglades are good fishing still.

Hope this isn't too late to post to this thread. I'm looking at the Expride and the Zodias. Money is not a factor in this decision. I have only ever fished 6 ft and smaller rods for freshwater. I've thrown longer spinning rods for Saltwater but I don't really call that "accurate" casting. I'm looking at the 6'10 Medium Power Fast Action Expride to use with my my Metanium DC. I am fishing mostly SWFL canals and pond/lakes from the bank. Don't have a boat or a friend with a boat. Catching Largemouth, Myan Cichlids, Peacock Bass, and what ever else chomps on my crank baits spinners, and jigs. I want to know if using these shorter rods is a disadvantage? Will I gain anything by going to a 6'10" rod? For whatever reason long rods always just seem cumbersome. Seems like I'm always getting them caught in brush, bushes, overhead trees, the car door... the house door. Guess I'm a little clumsy. Thanks for your input.