MidwestBassAttack Posted January 21, 2022 Posted January 21, 2022 Get your pre-orders in!! Fuji SiC guides Specs almost look like a modernized NRX+ ? 2 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted January 21, 2022 Super User Posted January 21, 2022 Nice looking stick ! A-Jay Quote
LCG Posted January 21, 2022 Posted January 21, 2022 There goes not buying any more gear this year 1 Quote
Super User NorthernBasser Posted January 21, 2022 Super User Posted January 21, 2022 Love my Exprides. I'm sure these will be a step up. Monocoque handle just like the Zodias and Poison Adrena. Shocked that the price is the same as the current models. Can't wait to give them a try. When exactly will they be released? Quote
MidwestBassAttack Posted January 21, 2022 Author Posted January 21, 2022 Perfect timing…..I’ve been sitting on a $400 credit for some trade-in rods at ALF. Just ordered a Halo HFX to try. Will definitely be ordering one of these new exprides…7’2 MH or Heavy will be the decision for the day! I throw 1/2oz jigs plus trailer and T-Rigs with 3/8oz weight plus plastic. Any Expride owners have suggestions? Quote
thunderblack Posted January 21, 2022 Posted January 21, 2022 oh man...why...bait monkey is trying to get in my office right now. Quote
Super User NorthernBasser Posted January 21, 2022 Super User Posted January 21, 2022 46 minutes ago, MidwestBassAttack said: Perfect timing…..I’ve been sitting on a $400 credit for some trade-in rods at ALF. Just ordered a Halo HFX to try. Will definitely be ordering one of these new exprides…7’2 MH or Heavy will be the decision for the day! I throw 1/2oz jigs plus trailer and T-Rigs with 3/8oz weight plus plastic. Any Expride owners have suggestions? I have two 7'2" med-heavy. For 1/2oz jigs I'd 100% go for the heavy. For 3/8 oz Texas Rig the med-heavy may be a little more ideal, but I think you could definitely get away with the heavy. Assuming the new rods feel like the current model. 40 minutes ago, thunderblack said: oh man...why...bait monkey is trying to get in my office right now. 1 2 Quote
PotatoLake Posted January 21, 2022 Posted January 21, 2022 2 hours ago, NorthernBasser said: I have two 7'2" med-heavy. For 1/2oz jigs I'd 100% go for the heavy. For 3/8 oz Texas Rig the med-heavy may be a little more ideal, but I think you could definitely get away with the heavy. Assuming the new rods feel like the current model. Have you used that MH for spinnerbaits? Would it handle a 1/2oz spinnerbait? Quote
Super User NorthernBasser Posted January 21, 2022 Super User Posted January 21, 2022 10 minutes ago, PotatoLake said: Have you used that MH for spinnerbaits? Would it handle a 1/2oz spinnerbait? I haven't but I've thrown 3/8oz spinnerbait/chatterbait/swim jig and they all worked well. I think it'd do just fine with a 1/2oz. It's such a great, versatile rod. 1 Quote
SproDD79 Posted January 21, 2022 Posted January 21, 2022 4 hours ago, LCG said: There goes not buying any more gear this year You took the words out of my mouth. 1 Quote
PBBrandon Posted January 21, 2022 Posted January 21, 2022 Maybe the old Exprides will eventually go on sale and I can pick one up lol 1 Quote
Zac Lewis Posted January 22, 2022 Posted January 22, 2022 I’m wondering what the new models/powers/actions are? I saw they mentioned expanding the line. where do I look for info? Quote
softwateronly Posted January 22, 2022 Posted January 22, 2022 7 hours ago, MidwestBassAttack said: Perfect timing…..I’ve been sitting on a $400 credit for some trade-in rods at ALF. Just ordered a Halo HFX to try. Will definitely be ordering one of these new exprides…7’2 MH or Heavy will be the decision for the day! I throw 1/2oz jigs plus trailer and T-Rigs with 3/8oz weight plus plastic. Any Expride owners have suggestions? I have the 7'6" MH and fish 1/2oz jigs and trailers with it and enjoy it, but I definitely feel near the upper end of the rod when the weeds are thickest. I think @NorthernBasser is correct saying the H might be the better choice. scott Quote
Super User NorthernBasser Posted January 22, 2022 Super User Posted January 22, 2022 53 minutes ago, Zac Lewis said: I’m wondering what the new models/powers/actions are? I saw they mentioned expanding the line. where do I look for info? 1 Quote
MidwestBassAttack Posted January 22, 2022 Author Posted January 22, 2022 Check Shimano’s website. They have additional pictures and specs for the full line! https://fish.shimano.com/content/fish/northamerica/us/en/homepage/Shimano_Product_Page.P-EXPRIDE_CASTING_B.html#product_image_2 Quote
mrpao Posted January 22, 2022 Posted January 22, 2022 I will say, I'm not to pleased at the spinning rod handles. Shimano has gone to the forward grip design like most daiwas. I'm not a fan since I dont grip the handle with most of my fingers in front of the reel foot. I guess I'll just stick with my old models. Quote
5by3 Posted January 22, 2022 Posted January 22, 2022 Maybe the Expride A’s will go on sale now so I can buy more of them Quote
Super User NorthernBasser Posted January 22, 2022 Super User Posted January 22, 2022 I'm happy they didn't add any colors to them. Especially any gaudy colors. I have NO idea what St. Croix was thinking with the new BassX. ? Rod looks obviously isn't nearly as important as other traits. But still. I guarantee, if anything, this will hurt sales. Quote
MidwestBassAttack Posted January 22, 2022 Author Posted January 22, 2022 The BassX rod’s color scheme looks straight out of the late 80’s/early 90’s!! 2 Quote
JohnFromLisbon Posted January 22, 2022 Posted January 22, 2022 In late 2020 I bought my first NRX, Loomis updates them in 2021. Last year I bought my first Expride, this year Shimano updates those. Any particular line of rods any of you want to see updated next year? I could use some ideas next time I'm browsing online stores at 1 in the morning. In all seriousness, they look really nice - except for that "autograph" looking deal on the reel seat like the Poison Adrenas have. @NorthernBasser I thought the same thing when they showed the new ones. I have a crazy theory that it was to discourage people from pairing them up with SLXs and giving Shimano more money... 3 Quote
Aaron_H Posted January 22, 2022 Posted January 22, 2022 5 hours ago, NorthernBasser said: I'm happy they didn't add any colors to them. Especially any gaudy colors. I have NO idea what St. Croix was thinking with the new BassX. ? Rod looks obviously isn't nearly as important as other traits. But still. I guarantee, if anything, this will hurt sales. One of the pros of the old Bass X over some of the other rods in that price range for me was that it offered a lot of actions that the SLX rods didn't, while still being matchy matchy with the SLX reel. Now.... No doubt it's an even better performing rod, but it definitely loses some appeal. Not surprised to see the Expride get the monocoque handle, am surprised that the price increase is pretty modest. New 6'10" medium looks like it's rated as a moderate fast instead of fast. Fingers crossed the current model can be had for a decent discount before they're gone, but I highly doubt it. Quote
lynxcat Posted January 23, 2022 Posted January 23, 2022 I don’t need this at all but I’m very likely to buy one of these this year. Thanks for the update! Quote
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