Shimano Expride 7’6 Heavy Fast

[Kmadden2000]

Hello, I’m in the market for a new flipping and pitching rod in the Expride series. I already use the 7’3 XH mod fast for frogs and punching. The baits I will mainly be using is 3/8 to 1/2 oz pitching jigs as well as T rigs in moderate to heavy cover as well as boat docks. I had my eyes on the 7’6 Heavy fast but now I’m starting to wonder if this will be too much rod? Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks! 

[softwateronly]

I have the previous gen 7'6MH/MF.  My first casting rod that I really loved.  It has enough power to do what you're asking in terms of bait weights, just a question of cover.  I fish braid to leader and tend to lean toward MF/RF actions in preference.  My guess is either is gonna be good for you, but the MH will put more options in play because the XH can fill in on the heaviest cover.

 

scott

 

edit:  completely forgot about the 7'7H/MF, the MH is faster but the 7'7H has more power.  A really unique and versatile rod.  Sorry if I might be muddying the waters.

[Kmadden2000]

I’ve also considered the 7’6 MH/MF since the cover I’m fishing varies from place to place. Sometimes it’s fishing laydowns and bushes and then other times it’s boat docks and target casting along the bank. I’m just having trouble deciding which route to go rod wise lol