rodney126 Posted February 18, 2021 Posted February 18, 2021 I just got a new zodias to pair with older 2018 stradic ci4 and would like to have a secondary set up. I just got long awaited stimulus check! Looking at the new vanford 2500 size and to pair it with a 6'9" to 7' med fast rod for finesse plastics. Anyone with experience with the expride or poison and what would balance and pair better. Quote
stratos4me Posted February 18, 2021 Posted February 18, 2021 I fish small plastics on the expride 7-2 ml+ with a 70 size baitcaster. Since you already have a spinning setup I recommend this finesse setup. It's plenty sensitive and the action is great for everything from a dropshot to small crankbaits to jerkbaits and small topwater. 1 Quote
rodney126 Posted February 18, 2021 Author Posted February 18, 2021 2 hours ago, stratos4me said: I fish small plastics on the expride 7-2 ml+ with a 70 size baitcaster. Since you already have a spinning setup I recommend this finesse setup. It's plenty sensitive and the action is great for everything from a dropshot to small crankbaits to jerkbaits and small topwater. Never used a baitcaster before. Your comment started me looking at shimano baitcasters and I saw the metanium. What is a hg vs xg with these reels? Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted February 18, 2021 Super User Posted February 18, 2021 7.1:1 gear vs 8.1:1 gear or 30 IPT vs 34 IPT 1 Quote
rodney126 Posted February 18, 2021 Author Posted February 18, 2021 1 minute ago, jbsoonerfan said: 7.1:1 gear vs 8.1:1 gear or 30 IPT vs 34 IPT which one of those would be better suited for me considering inshore fishing, and finessing plastics Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted February 18, 2021 Super User Posted February 18, 2021 I prefer an XG for any of my soft bait presentations where I use the rod to move the bait. Texas rig, jig, ned rig, etc. Quote
rodney126 Posted February 18, 2021 Author Posted February 18, 2021 Just now, jbsoonerfan said: I prefer an XG for any of my soft bait presentations where I use the rod to move the bait. Texas rig, jig, ned rig, etc. Oh, I just realized you helped me with the rod selection, thank you! The zodias should be at my door by Monday, Can't wait to try it out. Guess I can cast it out into the snow to try. For the baitcaster which I am considering as second set up now, for the XG type do you have recommendation on a shimano model plus rod? Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted February 18, 2021 Super User Posted February 18, 2021 The Metanium would be #1 on my list. Followed by te Bantam MGL. The Poison Adrena is an amazing rod, but I would actually lean toward the Expride because of the action. However, depending on the weight, you may want a little slower action. 1 1 Quote
Solution mrpao Posted February 19, 2021 Solution Posted February 19, 2021 For finesse plastics, if going with a baitcast rod, the expride 7'2" ml+ is a good rod. I find it more sensitive than the expride 7'2" mh. Another rod to consider is then Poison adrena 6'11" m+. Its also a very sensitive rod that will work with lighter plastics. As for the reel - shimano aldebaran. It would match up nicely with those rods. The combo will be super lightweight- around 9.5 oz with line. 2 1 Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted February 19, 2021 Super User Posted February 19, 2021 I had the 6'11 M+ Adrena and it worked great for light weight plastics. The Aldebaran is also an excellent reel. Those are great suggestions. 1 Quote
rodney126 Posted February 19, 2021 Author Posted February 19, 2021 12 hours ago, jbsoonerfan said: The Metanium would be #1 on my list. Followed by te Bantam MGL. The Poison Adrena is an amazing rod, but I would actually lean toward the Expride because of the action. However, depending on the weight, you may want a little slower action. I'm looking at the metanium on tacklewarehouse and I see two listings; one that is mgl 150b for $419 and one that says dc for $499. What is difference and or which one is better for my application Quote
softwateronly Posted February 19, 2021 Posted February 19, 2021 I'm relatively new to baitcasting set ups, but I recently bought a JDM metanium mgl. Asian portal through ebay, all in about $320 and the main difference is that the spool holds less line which shouldn't effect your light line application. I think the new 2020 mgl has returned to internal brass gears over the previous dc version, meaning this should improve the longevity of the reel. I think the learning curve for either the US or JDM metanium 20 is a bit steeper over the dc, but it's cheaper and seems to be an upgrade on the internal components. If I were in your shoes, I'd accept the learning curve and get what I think is the better and cheaper reel. scott Quote
mrpao Posted February 20, 2021 Posted February 20, 2021 DC stands for digital control. The DC reels use a microprocessor to control the cast to help eliminate backlashes. Some people love them, others not so much. DC reels are probably better for those new to baitcast reels but it's not a necessary feature. 1 Quote
rodney126 Posted February 20, 2021 Author Posted February 20, 2021 12 hours ago, mrpao said: DC stands for digital control. The DC reels use a microprocessor to control the cast to help eliminate backlashes. Some people love them, others not so much. DC reels are probably better for those new to baitcast reels but it's not a necessary feature. Now I understand. I think I may try one that is not micro chipped Quote
rodney126 Posted February 24, 2021 Author Posted February 24, 2021 On 2/18/2021 at 7:08 PM, jbsoonerfan said: I had the 6'11 M+ Adrena and it worked great for light weight plastics. The Aldebaran is also an excellent reel. Those are great suggestions. Hello, I bought a sufix 150yd 10lb braid when I got zodias rod and just spooled it on my 2500 stradic and there is still a good bit of room left(did not realize I should have bought the 300yd). Do you think it will be fine just like that or should I remove it and spool up 50 to 75yds of the old kastking 12lb I had on before and then fill the rest up with the new sufix 10lb to get spool completely full?? Thanks, Rodney Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted February 24, 2021 Super User Posted February 24, 2021 I'm not a spinning reel guru, but if you are just vertical fishing it should be fine. Quote
Fishingmickey Posted February 24, 2021 Posted February 24, 2021 2 hours ago, rodney126 said: Hello, I bought a sufix 150yd 10lb braid when I got zodias rod and just spooled it on my 2500 stradic and there is still a good bit of room left(did not realize I should have bought the 300yd). Do you think it will be fine just like that or should I remove it and spool up 50 to 75yds of the old kastking 12lb I had on before and then fill the rest up with the new sufix 10lb to get spool completely full?? Thanks, Rodney Fill the bottom quarter of half of the spool with mono for backing then put your braid back on. FM 1 Quote
rodney126 Posted February 24, 2021 Author Posted February 24, 2021 3 hours ago, Fishingmickey said: Fill the bottom quarter of half of the spool with mono for backing then put your braid back on. FM that did the trick. thank you 1 Quote
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