Grantman83 Posted August 12, 2014 Posted August 12, 2014 They are fresh off the press so you will probably need some time before you get any solid believable reviews. Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted August 12, 2014 Super User Posted August 12, 2014 I held a couple and they feel alright. The longer rods are tip heavy. I think it's because the handle is far too short to even be functional. I won't be buying one. Quote
thehooligan Posted August 12, 2014 Posted August 12, 2014 I held a couple and they feel alright. The longer rods are tip heavy. I think it's because the handle is far too short to even be functional. I won't be buying one. I agree. I got my hands on them at the bassmaster elite this past weekend in philly. Also thought they still felt a bit tip heavy. I was considering one but will most likely go for the expride... 1 Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted August 12, 2014 Super User Posted August 12, 2014 I got the 6'10" MHF split grip casting rod and used it this weekend for a weekend trip. I absolutely love this rod. Easily my new favorite rod. I love the new cork handles. The reel seat and trigger is very comfortable and palms well. It's nice & light, sensitivity is great, and has a good backbone to it. I had no problem lifting 3 pounders over the side of the boat. It throws lures of all weights really well, from weightless Senko's to Zara Spooks. My particular rod would be good for anyone looking for a good worm/jig, medium-big crankbait, jerkbait, topwater, spinner/buzz bait rod. I highly recommend it. I'm sure I'll be picking up a 7'3" for myself eventually. Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted August 12, 2014 Super User Posted August 12, 2014 I agree. I got my hands on them at the bassmaster elite this past weekend in philly. Also thought they still felt a bit tip heavy. I was considering one but will most likely go for the expride...I love the aesthetics of the Expride, but the performance is underwhelming. I much prefer my Orochi XX's, so I'll probably stick with those from now on. 1 Quote
thehooligan Posted August 12, 2014 Posted August 12, 2014 I love the aesthetics of the Expride, but the performance is underwhelming. I much prefer my Orochi XX's, so I'll probably stick with those from now on. Yea, i liked the 6'6 models of the expride & adrena. Really liking the adrena spinning models as well. It was actually really bad going to the shimano booth, lol. Now i want a conquest 101, metanium xg, and 802 nrx, haha. The one thing i did like about the new crucials was the reelseat. The screw that locks down is so much better then the old style from the last gen. 2 Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted August 12, 2014 Super User Posted August 12, 2014 I agree. I got my hands on them at the bassmaster elite this past weekend in philly. Also thought they still felt a bit tip heavy. I was considering one but will most likely go for the expride... I held a couple and they feel alright. The longer rods are tip heavy. I think it's because the handle is far too short to even be functional. I won't be buying one. Might have to do with length or power. It's hard to make any rod over 7' not be tip heavy, espeically if its a heavy action. My 6'10" MH with a Chronarch ci4 seems to feel great in the hands. Quote
Super User tomustang Posted August 12, 2014 Super User Posted August 12, 2014 No custom rods yet Matt? Shimano has him locked in a contract 1 Quote
thehooligan Posted August 12, 2014 Posted August 12, 2014 No custom rods yet Matt? Nah, If i went custom, it would have to be on a cumulus, nrx, or k2 blank. I just really havent looked into it much. I really like playing with reels, and very happy with my cumulus/1st gen cumara rods. After i picked up a 2 piece mastercraft rod its really opened my mind to other jdm rods though... Quote
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