2022 Shimano Exprides!

[PotatoLake]

17 hours ago, Aaron_H said:

 

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.

I just poked around the internet to see who still had the old ones in stock. A lot of places are sold out. So it’ll be a challenge to get certain models on sale, whenever that happens. The hook up tackle already put theirs on sale. Only 3 models left. If anyone needs a crazy good chatterbait rod, the 72 mh glass was 220. 

[DomQ]

20 hours ago, MidwestBassAttack said:

The BassX rod’s color scheme looks straight out of the late 80’s/early 90’s!!

 

 

I love it to be honest 

[NorthernBasser]

Oh man, The Hookup Tackle are clearing out their Exprides this morning. 25% off, but only one model left now, and only 1 left. 7'3" XH. 

 

edit- Oops, just saw the post 2 above me.

[DINK WHISPERER]

I noticed that the new 711XH is now only rated to 2oz and starts at 5/8oz. The current model is rated from 1/2oz - 3oz. ?

And the 73XH is also now rated from 5/8 - 2oz and is labeled as moderate fast on Shimano's website but fast on all the vendors sites. 

I am getting the 711XH, 73XH and the 72H to try. 

[thunderblack]

A question about the handles on these. Anyone who fished the zodias or poison adrena have issues with these pealing or marking up? Seems like a rod holder, boat deck, or dock would not be friendly since they have no butt section at all to rest on. 

[Mat_ski]

21 minutes ago, thunderblack said:

A question about the handles on these. Anyone who fished the zodias or poison adrena have issues with these pealing or marking up? Seems like a rod holder, boat deck, or dock would not be friendly since they have no butt section at all to rest on. 

Yes my poison adrena is peeling. The “matte” looking portion of the handle is a coating which may eventually peel. Mine did. 

[JohnFromLisbon]

43 minutes ago, thunderblack said:

A question about the handles on these. Anyone who fished the zodias or poison adrena have issues with these pealing or marking up? Seems like a rod holder, boat deck, or dock would not be friendly since they have no butt section at all to rest on. 

 

My Zodias scratches super easy. No peeling yet though

[PotatoLake]

Speaking of that style of handle, any of you believe that leads to 30 percent more sensitivity, like their marketing blurb says? Anyone have the old Zodias and the try the new ones and say, thank god I switched over to the new ones? So, if it’s not a noticeable difference in sensitivity, doubt I’ll mess with the new ones, unless I add a new rod length, power later down the line.

[thunderblack]

30% no way. Love exprides but marketing no doubt.

[fishballer06]

1 hour ago, thunderblack said:

A question about the handles on these. Anyone who fished the zodias or poison adrena have issues with these pealing or marking up? 

 

I've been using the PA 72M for two seasons now and no issues to report. I absolutely love that rod and I wish I could afford to have a few more PA's in my arsenal. 

[Derek1]

I highly doubt there will be any old ones to go on sale, since they are always sold out everywhere. 

[TNBankFishing]

Other than the handle were the guides changed? I thought they were already stainless SiC, but I could be wrong. 
 

Most important thing is going to be the price increase Feb. 1 

[Bandersnatch]

Are these going to be lighter ?

[PotatoLake]

On 1/24/2022 at 2:43 PM, TNBankFishing said:

Other than the handle were the guides changed? I thought they were already stainless SiC, but I could be wrong. 
 

Most important thing is going to be the price increase Feb. 1 

The old ones did indeed have SiC guides. Not sure if they’re the exact same guides, but they’re both SiC.

[Dumbbassanglr]

On 1/24/2022 at 8:58 AM, PotatoLake said:

Speaking of that style of handle, any of you believe that leads to 30 percent more sensitivity, like their marketing blurb says? Anyone have the old Zodias and the try the new ones and say, thank god I switched over to the new ones? So, if it’s not a noticeable difference in sensitivity, doubt I’ll mess with the new ones, unless I add a new rod length, power later down the line.

I think the extra 30% is if you hold the rod with the butt up against your forearm. I just got 2 of the current model for a decent price and I don’t see any reason to upgrade on the casting rods unless you love the butts. But that new handle on the spinning rods in sweet depending on how you hold your rod.

[padon]

On 1/24/2022 at 3:43 PM, TNBankFishing said:

Other than the handle were the guides changed? I thought they were already stainless SiC, but I could be wrong. 
 

Most important thing is going to be the price increase Feb. 1 

ive watched 2 reviews that said prices are not going up on exprides.so thats good at least. im not buying the 30% sensitivity increase. how would you even measure that? if i need another one ill buy a new one. certainly not replacing any old ones just because.

[TNBankFishing]

1 hour ago, padon said:

ive watched 2 reviews that said prices are not going up on exprides.so thats good at least. im not buying the 30% sensitivity increase. how would you even measure that? if i need another one ill buy a new one. certainly not replacing any old ones just because.

If they aren’t going up they are still king of value especially when compared to Megabass Levante and Dobyns Champs. I’m still wary of the handle. The bubbling issue in the Adrenas was enough to make me not buy one. I’m a stickler for the little things when a rods costs as much as these do. 
 

The Megabass price hike is looking worse and worse. 

[fishwizzard]

On 1/24/2022 at 8:58 AM, PotatoLake said:

Speaking of that style of handle, any of you believe that leads to 30 percent more sensitivity, like their marketing blurb says? Anyone have the old Zodias and the try the new ones and say, thank god I switched over to the new ones? So, if it’s not a noticeable difference in sensitivity, doubt I’ll mess with the new ones, unless I add a new rod length, power later down the line.

It’s impossible to quantify as like a straight percentage but the handle/grip on a PA certainly transmits vibration far better than any other rod I have held.  If I’m fishing with it and the metal zipper pull on my jacket impacts the handle it feels like somebody has flicked my palm with their finger. 
 

Overall it’s one of the most impressive rods I’ve ever held and feels like an amazing value for the money. 

[padon]

17 hours ago, TNBankFishing said:

If they aren’t going up they are still king of value especially when compared to Megabass Levante and Dobyns Champs. I’m still wary of the handle. The bubbling issue in the Adrenas was enough to make me not buy one. I’m a stickler for the little things when a rods costs as much as these do. 
 

The Megabass price hike is looking worse and worse. 

yeah your right about that. i have a couple levantes and a couple orrochis . they are nice rods and i like them. but i feel like they were priced right where they should be in  relation to the competition. add 50 bucks to each model and i feel like your in the ball park with better value rods for the money. if they dont go up as well.

[bigspirit]

Interesting that the 8’ XXH is labeled as “max 17oz” and that’s it for a lure rating 

[Riverrat976]

I saw that 17oz max lure rating also, and then the handle length is only 13.6” long and it’s a two piece rod? I don't understand kind of rod is this…I highly doubt it’s anywhere close to 17oz’s. The 8’ Hvy model from the Expride “A” series was only 1/2-3oz lure rating and had a longer 14.5” handle. How the hell could you even comfortably cast an 8’ rod with a giant let’s say 5-17oz lure and only a 13.6” handle. I think they were trying to make the mother of all punching rods.

[thunderblack]

Sounds like a very nice high end shark rod.