2023 NEW GEAR PREVIEW!! Megabass P5s, Shimano Exprides, & Cashion rods!!

[@clayhanson9163]

That shirt is fire, bro. Thanks for helping scratch the itch through the winter months here in MN. Need to get into one of those new Exprides this year.

[@rogerbrand223]

You should have gone with the John Crews series icon rods from cashion . They are a faster action and crisper than the standard icon , but they are a slightly heavier action. Glad you're back making videos. Tight lines.

[@jamescorsiglia8997]

Hey Brian!! It’s great to hear from you! Your gear review is top notch! Your rod review is even better!! Your ability to accept broken rods and high quality rods top notch, please is high quality

[@matthewninness8212]

I just ordered the Expride B 7'0 light +. Plan to use it for the things you listed. That 7'2 ML looks pretty awesome - enjoy. Look forward to hearing your impressions.

[@bottomlinebassin2001]

Brian I thought the new Expride Bs were a little crunchy compared to the As but after throwing the 7'2MH for a few days its like butter from tip to tail.💪🐟

[@kentbrown5369]

Been fishing with the FMJ for a few weeks now. I am in love with the rod it’s insanely sensitive and has a ton of power. It’s an awesome t rig rod. I look forward to your review of the rod. Glad to see you back

[@mouaem1]

I got the 7'2" ml expride early luckily and fished with it all last year. It is a ml with a good backbone, not a medium. I could see it being called a ml+ compared to the 6'10" ml but I think that rod is just a noodle like the nrx dsr. Even the light+ has more backbone than the 6'10' ml so I consider the 7'2" a perfect med lite. Would recommend as an overall finesse rod. Loved casting dropshots and Ned rigs with it.

[@Cbasschin]

I actually really disliked the 7’2 ml expride spinning rod at first but now I love it! It definitely has a little more power than previous models but it breaks in the more you use it and it’s definitely becoming my favorite drop shot/ micro tube rod ever.

[@FishinwithGRAMPS]

Picked up the same spinning rod, seems great for several techniques. I came to the same conclusion on the FMJ, gonna be fun for Texas Rigs.

[@davidrauschenbach6871]

Gramps, Please watch ifish’s review on my 7’2 Expride review I sent to him. It’s an med fast!

[@jamesh7469]

The Certate is unbelievably good, makes the Exist feel redundant honestly, like Zillion G and Steez SV. I got one for mt most used freshwater spinning rod and a second 5000 one I’ve been putting through the paces with both surfcasting and jigging for giant striper and redfish. It’s a joy to fish

[@Shawn_Lai]

You'll like that 7'2" expride. It's been a great finesse rod for me. I think you might have gotten the certate 3000 CXH which is actually a 2500 size body with 3000 size spool. I have a 4000 CXH which is a 3000 size body with 4000 size spool. Those compact sizes are nice though because you get the large spool but small body. Also, you can buy 2 bearings that are really easy swaps under the spool and on the main drive shaft, then you have the same bearing count as the old exist. Super easy swaps.

[@PunchFishing]

Yes, I got that model specifically for the smaller body.

[@stevemyers1611]

I live in florida so i throw a heavy cover swim jig alot (think dirty jigs no jack) and i deal with large fish in grass so i was wondering if you would suggest an x-bite or fmj. I love the jungle 7 for my average flipping

[@Twangtown7]

The new Exprides are some of the nicest looking rods out there. Just love them.

[@jimbo0411]

Went on a spending spree, got the FMJ, One Ten Special and 23' Steez A II !!! The new Oneten Special also has the bigger guides. I love these more. Will be hard to but fun to compare sensitivity with the FMJ to my 873. Maybe overkill but love it. Got that new Expride Xh along with a 8.5 Curado 150 frog setup too! Almost went with the Steez 7'4 but I think Expride will be actually nicer for frogs.

[@tims_always_fishing7117]

Ya I went crazy too, 2 Exprides, 2 Poison Adrenas, 2 Chronarch mgl 151hg, 21 scorpion dc, scorpion mgl, curado dc.

[@jimbo0411]

@@tims_always_fishing7117 😆 nice man , glad i am not the only crazy one..

[@percussionalobsecration6178]

Love seeing all the new gear! I just upgraded my lineup with the 22 Aldebaran bfs, metanium shallow spool, and 21 Antares DC. I almost got the Steez A II, but ended up getting the Antares, as I wanted a DC reel. What all-around medium/medium light rod might you recommend for the Antares?

[@nawinchester]

Be really interested to hear your feedback on the ML Expride. I've heard from A LOT people that rod is a full medium to maybe a medium + , which would make it too stiff to really throw Neds well. Be interesting to hear your on the water experience.

[@Joelflowers513]

Hows the jungle7 been treating you? Upcoming review?

[@c.w.a9781]

Brian, I know you really like the Expride MH glass rod for chatterbaits, but what Gloomis IMX pro 883c BJR? Which one would you choose?

[@cliffhalljr3426]

Just watched your MB otomat review and it has me interested in a MB topwater rod. What would you recommend for a walking the dog up to 3/4oz baits in the current MB lineup?

[@MRQturbo]

Looking fwd to your review on the 7 2 mh glass... I have the previous Gen one too and love it for nothing but chatterbaits... But the redesign of the new exprides has me really wanting to upgrade...

[@kenbrown5449]

Please ask Omnia when/if they will ever carry the Legend Tournament Walleye Spinning rods. They have almost all the St. Croix except these. The technique specific rods I need do not cross over to the Bass line very well. Thanks! And very glad to see you back!

[@PunchFishing]

You should shoot them a message on their websites chat feature!

[@kenbrown5449]

@@PunchFishing I've brought it up already. Not a solid answer yet.

[@Jason-416]

Once again a great review. I own the expride ML 7’2 and I love that rod for Ned rig and the only complaint I got with the expride and zodias is the first stripper guide is to close to the reel and I notice A little bit of line slap. but besides that I love the new expride and I’m sure you will too.

[@PunchFishing]

Interesting! What line are you using?

[@Jason-416]

And I forgot to mention both rods have 2500 shimano vanfords

[@tims_always_fishing7117]

Well my addiction is real, just bought the 7'2 mh expride from my favorite store, got it in excellent condition for 236$ , gonna throw either my scorpion dc 151hg or chronarch mgl 151hg on it.

[@kayakfishingforpredators9107]

Nice additions to the collection

[@augustkukis2175]

Hey, it’s off topic but if you had to go with sensitivity would u go steez ags or nrx. I have the steez ags target sniper but I am considering selling it to get a nrx? Thanks

[@5.7.0bassin2]

If I remember right I think John crews said that rod has a weight in the butt end to help balance it better when you have the tip up or something like that

[@frantyf]

Would you recomend Shimano Expride 7’2" Med-Heavy Casting Rod EXC72MHGB for chatterbaits? Thanks from Spain Sir

[@chefmatt6299]

I just picked up the FMJ on a whim when presented with a deal too good to pass up. Don't have an 873 but was hoping this would be in that niche, but either way I'm super excited to try it. I can tell I will enjoy it very much.

[@aaronh9363]

I got my hands on the 72 ML expride in a store today, very interesting action, it reminds me of a lighter MBR. Very curious on how well it will throw hair jigs

[@makcatchem9614]

Just wanted to throw this out here. The new 13Fishing Envy Black III 7'3 medium heavy extra fast, is a freight rod for Texas rigs and jigs. If you ever get a chance to try that out and this is coming from someone that runs the NRX+ 873c CCR for jigs. I never fished any of the old Envy black series. But this one is definitely a good stick. Maybe a little bit overpriced though. But you won't be mad at it

[@daviddriscol8018]

Great videos!!! Does the Cashion rod's seem heavy to you?

[@tnbassmaster]

are you ever going to try the megabass brallist? great to have you back to yt!

[@PunchFishing]

No, just not a rod im interested in. I prefer the perfect pitch.

[@jimbo0411]

@@PunchFishing PP seems like a great rod from the Orochi series. I had a Brailist and thought it was little overall heavy for me.

[@paulkruger3425]

Ya I felt the same about the Brailest. Bought it because Matt Allen of Tactical Bassin thought it was the best overall pitching jig rod ever. I thought it was heavy and lacked sensitivity. Great video Brian, thanks!

[@txg1275]

​@@PunchFishing what do you use the perfect pitch for? I have one and haven't found a niche I really like it for. The short handle throws me off.

[@IV-fad]

Grabbed myself the BMG, sounded like the FMJ plus added versatility. Loving it so far but need to put a lot more time on it!

[@PunchFishing]

That one was tempting

[@Shawn_Lai]

That new FMJ is pretty damn powerful. I thought the new sleeper craw would be great for it at 5/8 and it threw it but did not load the rod completely. It might need a 1/2 oz jig and big plastic at total 3/4 to really load it.

[@PunchFishing]

I think the 873c is going to be a great sleeper craw rod.

[@davidwilliams1805]

Again, thanks so much for sharing!

[@98red300]

Could you tell me what the weight is of the new Expride 7'2" MHG? Thanks

[@PunchFishing]

I don't know what it is.

[@kenglee88]

do a trika rod next.. also, how does the expride 7'2 feels like with the exsence? do you think if pair with a lighter reel will make it tip heavy?

[@PunchFishing]

Feels amazing! It also feels really nice with a vanford 3k

[@spRkyKd4]

Great video! Really want you to review the Daiwa Steez AGS 7’6” MML!

[@PunchFishing]

I would like to get my hands on one this summer.

[@jerrymaphis1598]

My favorite NED rig rod is my 7'2" ML Expride.

[@bittabrutha31]

I put my Certate 2500 on the St. Croix Legend Tournament 7’3” M!! Ooohwee it’s purrty 😅

[@makcatchem9614]

Does that Expride ML feel like you could Shakyhead or is it to soft of a tip

[@PunchFishing]

It's way too soft for Shakey head IMHO

[@makcatchem9614]

@@PunchFishing think I might try out the med then. Thank you

[@davejolly582]

​​@@makcatchem9614 the medium power is great for shakyheads, that what I use mine for

[@makcatchem9614]

@@PunchFishing I'm looking for a all around spinning rod. That works well with wacky, drop, and shake. Only thing that I feel well work is maybe where Windbuster but can't get my hands one one. And looking for other options

[@tims_always_fishing7117]

That exsence looks frigging sick on the expride

[@PunchFishing]

I agree

[@Twangtown7]

Did you say that glass Expride B is a couple OUNCES lighter than the A? That's very significant. I'm assuming that was a mistake?

[@PunchFishing]

Yes that was a mistake, it's a couple fractions of an ounce lighter.

[@spinningrodfisherman]

never been a fan of the cashiokn rods. the certate is a nice reel. nice feel. ive really liked the exsense. but one problem i had with it which was troubling me, i broke off my line a number of times with it and i realized when i set the drag it wasnt what i expected. some reason it was different to set it from all my other reels. not sure if mine was faulty or not

[@btran92]

That’s because it has quick drag i.e. each tick of the drag increases more than say the drag on a Stella. I would say that this is the major difference between a Stella and the Exsence as the Stella drag is so fine tuned for micro adjustments (great for light line techniques). Where the Exsence drag will be beneficial is if you need to make sudden changes on the water when fighting a fish.

[@spinningrodfisherman]

@@btran92 did not know that! thanks for the info.

[@josht10]

Does the FMJ feel pretty much identical to the Steez BC2 to you?

[@PunchFishing]

No, it feels a little stiffer

[@andrewalkhazshvilly2238]

Get that new seaguar tactx for frogging cover. Shreds the cover with the rougher 4 strand

[@613BASSN]

Cool, I just ordered the 7'3" XH ( shhhh Patty's going to kill me )

[@PunchFishing]

I won't tell.

[@Mast3rHelm3t]

How does the BMG compare to the Steez BC2?

[@PunchFishing]

I have no idea

[@phippy6227]

Can't wait till you snap your new FMJ. Snapped few US Destroyers and P5's myself won't be going back to MB anytime soon.

[@bassaddict_85]

I wish the exprides weren’t starting at $439.99 Canadian or I would definitely have a few on the deck of the boat! Great stuff and thanks for such thorough content!

[@613BASSN]

Worth every penny!!! - 613BASS'N

[@tims_always_fishing7117]

Check out American legacy fishing, they have the best used selection of gear.

[@lisaAIdol]

does your omnia promo code only work on some items?

[@PunchFishing]

There are some brands that are code protected.

[@TWestOutdoors]

The 2 piece rod can be a problem on hook sets but other than that it’s cool 😎

[@OneHittr-24-7]

You've never done a BFS review of a top end rod. Would like to see that. Megabass popmax rod or the megabass siglett rod. I'll be waiting!

[@PunchFishing]

I think BFS is dumb. Spinning rods 4 life

[@BigBass-xf5yi]

I love your channel. You cover all the anal nuances that are important to me and I’m sure others. Brian, I have 2 questions that I hope you can answer. In your opinion, do any of the P5 destroyers come in a 7 ft that share the same stiffness as the FMJ??? And do you get all these actual rod weights from the manufacturer or is it from your personal scale? Thanks in advance.

[@PunchFishing]

No, there isn't a shorter FMJ type rod in P5. I use my own scale.

[@naturecutsinc1108]

Tachyon shaft is the closest but is much shorter than 7’

[@PedroHernandez-vi7ne]

You would of loved the Poison Adrenas if you love the exprides fit and finish

[@PunchFishing]

I've played with them several times in the store and they just have never felt that compelling.

[@joejon4561]

@punch I'm surprised you say that since you're interested in the P5's, Steez's, etc. I think the Adrena's punch way above their price point. Ik Ben from hookup doesn't push Shimano but for $400 the Adrena I feel hangs for sure at least above the GLX and probably really close to the P5's and you have consider it's a pretty old rod. It may have came to the US not too long but in Japan its an old model now.

[@21jsfleming]

Good job Punch, the certate is a good choice, put it on a Steez the one.......

[@PunchFishing]

I don't have a Steez spinning rod, yet.

[@21jsfleming]

@PunchFishing well it would make a nice review!.....BTW I enjoy your honest and true reviews!

[@jeremyduncan9165]

Nice stuff.

[@michaelleady9089]

That’s flipping cool

[@makcatchem9614]

What is the difference of shimano's c3000 and 3000 reels? What does the "C" indicate?

[@davidrauschenbach6871]

Compact! Be careful which one you order! Go to digitaka hit any Shimano spinning reel go to shimano’s home page to find reel you want and it will list body size but more importantly the spool diameter and capacity!

[@diggy561]

Ambivalent 🎓 Dropping barz

[@callanklimts]

You need a new boat so you can get some longer rods - waiting for your Steez 7-6 MML review : o )

[@PunchFishing]

Id like to snag this rod this year.

[@michaelleady9089]

👍😎

[@thawk1985]

You don't run a leader?

[@PunchFishing]

Not on casting setups. Straight fluorocarbon or straight braid.

[@StymoDe.]

I don't like the look and shape of any new Daiwa reels under Certate with MQ body...whoever designed should be fired :) but Certate, Airity, Exist all looks and performs amazing and I have and love them all

[@Mast3rHelm3t]

Daiwa Certate LT is available is with two different size gear boxes. Here is a god video link for reference kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZWme4N-eMmFi5o

[@PunchFishing]

Yea, I purposely got the smaller one.