Expride A 7'2 MH Casting rod user's opinions

[Chaos10691]

With TW having them on sale I considered grabbing it as my all around MH rod. I use 1/4 oz t-rigs, 3/8 oz pitching jigs, 1/2 oz finesse football jigs, and the occasional chatter, spinner, and underspin. Reading TW they claim it has a fast action but Shimano's site says its actually a Mod Fast. I'm inclined to believe Shimano's site due to finding my own discrepancies other site's have had in the past. That being said watching PunchFishing's channel he seems to think its definitely a true fast action. The mod-fast worries me dealing with sing hook application but I figured the best advice to get would be from people who have used them. Thank you for any input. 

[T2DM]

I have one and it feels between fast and mod fast IMHO. either way you can't go wrong with the Expride for its versatility. 1/2 oz is the sweet spot for me.

[Chaos10691]

1 minute ago, T2DM said:

I have one and it feels between fast and mod fast IMHO. either way you can't go wrong with the Expride for its versatility. 1/2 oz is the sweet spot for me.

So you’d recommend that model for bottom contact?

[lynxcat]

I have the 7’6 MH mod fast and it’s like a soft fast but not a full moderate so accurately described. I have not tried bottom contact with it yet. I’ve done swim jigs and chatterbaits effectively so far. 

[T2DM]

Just now, Chaos10691 said:

So you’d recommend that model for bottom contact?

yes, definitely for that but 3/8 was the max I've used it for bottom contact and 1/2 on soft plastic swimbaits, it was fine and not sure about 3/4 and above.

[NorthernBasser]

Not sure if you're getting the A and B mixed up.

 

The 7'2 MH Expride A is labeled fast action. The 7'2 MH Glass is labeled moderate.

 

The 7'2 MH Expride B is labeled Mod-Fast on TW. But on Shimano website it says fast.

 

Either way, I have 2 of the 7'2 MH/F Expride A's, and they're great rods. Can do everything you listed and then some.

[Chaos10691]

3 minutes ago, NorthernBasser said:

Not sure if you're getting the A and B mixed up.

 

The 7'2 MH Expride A is labeled fast action. The 7'2 MH Glass is labeled moderate.

 

The 7'2 MH Expride B is labeled Mod-Fast on TW. But on Shimano website it says fast.

 

Either way, I have 2 of the 7'2 MH/F Expride A's, and they're great rods. Can do everything you listed and then some.

On Shimano’s site the A model was listed as a 7’2 MH mod fast. The new B models are labeled fast. I was asking specifically about the A models since they’re on sale. 

[NorthernBasser]

2 minutes ago, Chaos10691 said:

On Shimano’s site the A model was listed as a 7’2 MH mod fast. The new B models are labeled fast. I was asking specifically about the A models since they’re on sale. 

I see now what you said about Shimano's website calling the 7'2 MH Expride A a mod-fast. That's news to me. I've always seen it labeled as fast action...which I think it definitely is. I'll have to look at my rods and see what it says on the blank. 

 

It's definitely not faster than fast tho. Definitely not XF. Which makes it great for many applications. 

[T2DM]

17 minutes ago, NorthernBasser said:

I see now what you said about Shimano's website calling the 7'2 MH Expride A a mod-fast. That's news to me. I've always seen it labeled as fast action...which I think it definitely is. I'll have to look at my rods and see what it says on the blank. 

 

It's definitely not faster than fast tho. Definitely not XF. Which makes it great for many applications. 

It is an all-around MH rod for sure...

[softwateronly]

25 minutes ago, NorthernBasser said:

I see now what you said about Shimano's website calling the 7'2 MH Expride A a mod-fast. That's news to me. I've always seen it labeled as fast action...which I think it definitely is. I'll have to look at my rods and see what it says on the blank. 

 

It's definitely not faster than fast tho. Definitely not XF. Which makes it great for many applications. 

There’s nothing written on the blank, fyi. 
 

1 hour ago, Chaos10691 said:

With TW having them on sale I considered grabbing it as my all around MH rod. I use 1/4 oz t-rigs, 3/8 oz pitching jigs, 1/2 oz finesse football jigs, and the occasional chatter, spinner, and underspin. Reading TW they claim it has a fast action but Shimano's site says its actually a Mod Fast. I'm inclined to believe Shimano's site due to finding my own discrepancies other site's have had in the past. That being said watching PunchFishing's channel he seems to think its definitely a true fast action. The mod-fast worries me dealing with sing hook application but I figured the best advice to get would be from people who have used them. Thank you for any input. 

 

I have the 7’6MH a model. Very versatile and can do everything single hook rather well. 1/2 oz is the sweet spot but I’ve abused that rod with a 3/4oz swim jig and 4.5” paddle tail that certainly weighs over 1.25oz and caught bigguns. Mod/fast on a somewhat stiff blank seems like an accurate description to me.  I’m a big fan.
 

scott

[AlabamaSpothunter]

8 minutes ago, softwateronly said:

There’s nothing written on the blank, fyi. 
 

 

I have the 7’6MH a model. Very versatile and can do everything single hook rather well. 1/2 oz is the sweet spot but I’ve abused that rod with a 3/4oz swim jig and 4.5” paddle tail that certainly weighs over 1.25oz and caught bigguns. Mod/fast on a somewhat stiff blank seems like an accurate description to me.  I’m a big fan.
 

scott

What a fat toad.....love seeing healthy fish like that! 

[T2DM]

42 minutes ago, softwateronly said:

There’s nothing written on the blank, fyi. 
 

 

I have the 7’6MH a model. Very versatile and can do everything single hook rather well. 1/2 oz is the sweet spot but I’ve abused that rod with a 3/4oz swim jig and 4.5” paddle tail that certainly weighs over 1.25oz and caught bigguns. Mod/fast on a somewhat stiff blank seems like an accurate description to me.  I’m a big fan.
 

scott

Almost identical...LOL!

[Chaos10691]

5 hours ago, softwateronly said:

There’s nothing written on the blank, fyi. 
 

 

I have the 7’6MH a model. Very versatile and can do everything single hook rather well. 1/2 oz is the sweet spot but I’ve abused that rod with a 3/4oz swim jig and 4.5” paddle tail that certainly weighs over 1.25oz and caught bigguns. Mod/fast on a somewhat stiff blank seems like an accurate description to me.  I’m a big fan.
 

scott

That’s a sweet fish. I’m wanting to use it mainly for bottom contact. Would you feel comfortable throwing what I listed at the top with it?

[padon]

the 76 is a more moderate blank which i like because i use it for 3/4 football jigs carolina rigs etc. the more moderate tip helps keep fish pinned when they jump and shake those heavy weights. I have 2 of the 72 medium heavys. thats because they are a great all around rods. seem like fast actions to me i use mine for worms, jigs , soft swimbaits, spinnerbait etc. my go to rods for general bass fishing.

[Chaos10691]

9 minutes ago, padon said:

the 76 is a more moderate blank which i like because i use it for 3/4 football jigs carolina rigs etc. the more moderate tip helps keep fish pinned when they jump and shake those heavy weights. I have 2 of the 72 medium heavys. thats because they are a great all around rods. seem like fast actions to me i use mine for worms, jigs , soft swimbaits, spinnerbait etc. my go to rods for general bass fishing.

Feel pretty solidly sensitive especially assuming I can get one for $200?

[softwateronly]

5 hours ago, Chaos10691 said:

That’s a sweet fish. I’m wanting to use it mainly for bottom contact. Would you feel comfortable throwing what I listed at the top with it?

Yes. Definitely.  I can't imagine you'd have any complaints.  It's light, balanced, and powerful with above average sensitivity and is a blast to fish.  At TW's $189 it's well worth it imho.  There's a lake that I visit family at and can rarely squeeze a lot of gear in the car with me.  I usually bring a Conquest 904c and the expride a 7'6MH.  To me they fish very similarly and I have no problem switching between the two, 904 for the heavier and the MH for the lighter.  The only problem with buying an expride for me was that I ended up buying 4 more.

 

scott

[Chaos10691]

39 minutes ago, softwateronly said:

Yes. Definitely.  I can't imagine you'd have any complaints.  It's light, balanced, and powerful with above average sensitivity and is a blast to fish.  At TW's $189 it's well worth it imho.  There's a lake that I visit family at and can rarely squeeze a lot of gear in the car with me.  I usually bring a Conquest 904c and the expride a 7'6MH.  To me they fish very similarly and I have no problem switching between the two, 904 for the heavier and the MH for the lighter.  The only problem with buying an expride for me was that I ended up buying 4 more.

 

scott

I've already bought one in the spinning model ?

[rmcguirk]

I'll echo what's been said already.  I've got a 7'2" MH Expride A and it is a great all-around rod.  I use it primarily for bottom-contact baits and it is very sensitive.  That TW deal is awesome and, if I were in the market, I'd definitely be a buyer.   

[Chaos10691]

11 minutes ago, rmcguirk said:

I'll echo what's been said already.  I've got a 7'2" MH Expride A and it is a great all-around rod.  I use it primarily for bottom-contact baits and it is very sensitive.  That TW deal is awesome and, if I were in the market, I'd definitely be a buyer.   

Good deal. I appreciate the input.

[5by3]

I have two 7’2 MH Expride A, and three 7’6 MH. The 7’6 rod is my favorite rod that I own. Like others have said, it’s on the slower side of fast, but definitely not a moderate fast action. I use it for football jigs and light flipping. 
 

The 7’2 MH is super versatile. To me it feels slightly stiffer than the 7’6 rod. I use it for pitching docks, light cover, worms, spinnerbaits, etc. 

[Chaos10691]

13 minutes ago, 5by3 said:

I have two 7’2 MH Expride A, and three 7’6 MH. The 7’6 rod is my favorite rod that I own. Like others have said, it’s on the slower side of fast, but definitely not a moderate fast action. I use it for football jigs and light flipping. 
 

The 7’2 MH is super versatile. To me it feels slightly stiffer than the 7’6 rod. I use it for pitching docks, light cover, worms, spinnerbaits, etc. 

I wouldn’t care to do the 7’6 but I fish from a Kayak and can’t take too many rods. I typically prefer close to 7’ just to allow more broad usage.

[Derek1]

On stock and on sale. That’s too much to handle. This rod is like a ghost when I’m looking for a new rod. 
p.s. there down to 5+ in stock. 

[Chaos10691]

22 minutes ago, Derek1 said:

On stock and on sale. That’s too much to handle. This rod is like a ghost when I’m looking for a new rod. 
p.s. there down to 5+ in stock. 

I’m keeping a close eye on it. I’m trying to sell my current MH rod before pulling the trigger but worst comes to worst I’ll grab it

[Derek1]

2 minutes ago, Chaos10691 said:

I’m keeping a close eye on it. I’m trying to sell my current MH rod before pulling the trigger but worst comes to worst I’ll grab it

With less then ten. ( if that’s true) I wouldn’t wait to long. If seen them in stock before and run out pretty quick. 

[NorthernBasser]

2 hours ago, Derek1 said:

On stock and on sale. That’s too much to handle. This rod is like a ghost when I’m looking for a new rod. 
p.s. there down to 5+ in stock. 

5+ is the max they ever list. Once it gets under 5, it'll say 4, 3 etc. But it'll never say more than 5+. So 5+ could mean 5, it could mean 30.