Huckfinn38 Posted March 7 Posted March 7 Currently looking at the Shimano Expride but wanted to look at some other cheaper options. Any suggestions? Quote
little giant Posted March 7 Posted March 7 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 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted March 7 Super User Posted March 7 I use St Croix Avid series in both M/F and ML/F. Very happy and love the full cork. #oldschool A-Jay 1 Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted March 7 Super User Posted March 7 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. Quote
Super User GetFishorDieTryin Posted March 8 Super User Posted March 8 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. 1 Quote
Big Hands Posted March 8 Posted March 8 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. Quote
Super User casts_by_fly Posted March 8 Super User Posted March 8 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. Quote
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