Favorite Medium Light Fast Spinning Rod

[Huckfinn38]

Currently looking at the Shimano Expride but wanted to look at some other cheaper options.  Any suggestions?

[little giant]

I don't know anything about shimano rods.

I use a Dobyns Fury

ML fast, 7'. Rated at 1/8 to 1/2 oz. About $130. I have a 2000 size reel on it. I use it for small cranks, light jig, small paddle tails. Open water or light vegetation.

Great rod, performs well. Brings in Florida LM

[A-Jay]

I use St Croix Avid series in both M/F and ML/F.

Very happy and love the full cork. 

#oldschool

A-Jay

 

[MN Fisher]

Prior generation St Croix Mojo Bass - handled the new Trigons at my local store and did NOT like them. I prefer an XF rod for finesse applications and the 6'10" ML/XF was a great addition. Secondary rod is actually the St Croix Panfish - the 7'3" ML/XF I picked up has also proven to be a winner in my arsenal.

[GetFishorDieTryin]

Im a big fan of Daiwas 7'1 ML F Tatula.  The length action and power make it super versatile.  DS, Neds, small JB, 1/16/,3/32 head, finesse swimbait, pretty much anything a light finesse rod needs to do.  Not the lightest rod, but the balance and ergonomics are great, so it feels really good in hand.

The 7" M F Tatula or 7'1 Tatula Elite is more equal in power to Shimano's ML.  While you can fish nekos and light shakey heads on the ML the M would be a better option.  It can still throw just about anything the ML can.  The really small swimbaits 3" or less with a 1/16 might not cast as well as the ML, but it will still do it and handle slightly heavier heads and bigger baits.

[Big Hands]

4 hours ago, Huckfinn38 said:

Currently looking at the Shimano Expride but wanted to look at some other cheaper options.  Any suggestions?

 

Zodias or Tatula Elite. . . . . if you can stomach the hypalon grips.

[casts_by_fly]

If you’re thinking explode, then the zodias is a natural option. I have the 6’9” ml and like it for lighter stuff up to a 3/16 and 4” plastic. 

[Reel]

In that order : Expride  ....  Zodias .... Curado