My Shimano Zodias Rod Review - 2 years and over 300 Fish Later

#Shimano #zodias #bassfishing #review
After 2 years and several hundred fish later, I am going to give you a status report on the Fishability of the 2021 Shimano Zodias rod. I believe this video will go along way to help hone in on your quest to find a rod that suits your style of fishing and save money at the same time. This rod does fish above its price point So be prepared for a great time on the water.

[@nigelveney5352]

Im digging the reviews after a certain time. Gives us better insight on the rod from a long term perspective! Thanks for all the you do!

[@familybudgetfisherman]

Thank you very much. I am glad you like the reviews. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@johnmccarthy7931]

Your hour and year reviews are extremely detailed and informative. Words that come from use and fish caught. I enjoyed the show. Thanks for posting.

[@familybudgetfisherman]

Thank you for your observations and kind words. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@davidrauschenbach6871]

First off hope your family and friends are safe from the effects of the hurricane. Thanks for showing your rod reviews with a reel on it. Always nice to see the rod seat with a reel on it so you can see the whole handle. Especially if you don’t prefer exposed threads that your hand or finger can come in contact with. And going over the lure rating and what you prefer always helps. Thanks and have a blessed day.

[@familybudgetfisherman]

I really do appreciate your concern for me and my family. Thankfully, we are safe from the direct impact of the hurricane. That said, we did experience a torrent of adverse weather. You are welcome. After I have use the rod for sometime, I try as best I can to present it to you all in the review with the reel that I am currently using on that rod. More reviews are coming in the next week or so. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@brucenichols9206]

The smile you had thinking about the rod on clearance had me cracking up. I'll have to keep an eye out for a deal to good to refuse

[@familybudgetfisherman]

😂🤣😂. You know me too well!!👏🏿😂🎣

[@JD.California_monkey_mackerel]

Hello happy fishing 🎣 Thursday I enjoy seeing your fishing videos sending you a big hug from Sunny California I love Pier fishing 🎣 yup we had a crazy tropical storm

[@familybudgetfisherman]

Big hugs back. I certainly hope you suffered little to no harm or property damage! When I lived down there in Hawthorne, I used to love to do pier fishing in Manhattan Beach, Hermosa, Beach, and Redondo Beach piers. Thanks for communicating with me. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@CorieCornelius]

I have this same setup and I love it. I fished this whole season with it and it's really solid.

[@familybudgetfisherman]

I am glad to hear your appreciation for this combo. What is your PB so far? 🎣👏🏿🎣

[@PKD253]

I have the same exact setup and Ive been using it for wacky right to skip senko's under docks and it works great.

[@familybudgetfisherman]

Oh yeah! That power finesse application reaches its apex with this combo! 👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@psg17sg31]

Just got a 3 pounder here in NorCal few weeks ago. Nice rod and reel combo.

[@familybudgetfisherman]

Congrats on that magnificent catch! Where are you in Norcal?👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@johnsoninyourmom]

Can't beat this guys energy! He's awesome! Definitely some of the best fishing reviews

[@familybudgetfisherman]

Thank You So Very Much! I try to make it fun. Thank you for your kind words. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@RiFLEisFortuna]

Nice channel man

[@familybudgetfisherman]

Thank You Very Much! 👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@chrisc3735]

Have you tried the new Stradic FM ? I was wondering how it compares to the Vanford. I know its lighter but I kinda like the heavier metal construction opposed to the carbon/plastic on the Vanford

[@familybudgetfisherman]

I have not tried the new Stradic FM yet. However, I do expect to get my hands on one within the next couple of weeks. So stay tuned.👏🏿🎣🎣

[@peppermint6253]

Do you like your Zodias or your Tatula Elite Cody Meyers rod better? I was considering buying a new medium rod for wacky rigs and for multipurpose uses. Your videos are so good and helpful.

[@familybudgetfisherman]

The Tatula elite Cody Meyers signature series rod is a better rod than the Shimano Zodias rod. Also, you can find better deals around the internet for Cody Myers Tatula than the Shimano Zodias. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@peppermint6253]

@@familybudgetfisherman Thank you so much for your advise and help! :)

[@Brrr559]

Hey buddy. Can you do a review on the phenix classics bfs rod? It’s a bit pricey but I’m thinking of getting one for Christmas. Thanks!!

[@familybudgetfisherman]

I’ll look into it. Stay tuned. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@mackbeasley71]

KNOW YOU'RE A FISHERMAN. YOU SAID YA HIT YOUR LURE😅😂 GREAT VIDEO. NICE NEW ROD, BUT TA ME I LIKE THE OLDER MODEL BEST

[@familybudgetfisherman]

Thank you very much. I still have four of the previous generation models and I enjoy them just as much as I do the new ones as well. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@raymondjohnson6496]

Iam in the process buying the new expride B in a spinning and a casting rod

[@familybudgetfisherman]

Fantastic! You are going to have a wonderful time out on the water upgrading your personal best catches! 👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@domenicofalcone2921]

hi, congratulations for your videos..I wanted to ask you some questions about the zodias with casting 7-21 grams. I would like to buy it for saltwater fishing. which minnows and jerks can it handle? (minimum and maximum weight and length) which soft baits can it handle? (inches and weight, minimums and maximums). I'm afraid it won't be sensitive to soft weightless baits or those with little weight

[@familybudgetfisherman]

Because of the specificity of your question, I would recommend that the only baits to throw with the combo m are the ones within the lure rating of the rod. So for example, the Zodias 7‘5“ medium heavy action rod has a lure rating of 3/8 ounce to 1 full ounce. The plastic baits plus the hook weight should be within the lure rating of the rod. The length of the bait is only material to replicating the size of the forage. My experience with a number of these rods in my arsenal is that they are very sensitive, particularly with bottom contact baits. Keep in touch with me if you want more details. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@domenicofalcone2921]

@@familybudgetfisherman thank you

[@CUSSLIKEASAILOR]

☝🏾❤️🤙🏾

[@familybudgetfisherman]

Thank You Very Much! 👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@JD.California_monkey_mackerel]

Do you have any grat inexpensive spinning combo for Pier fishing 🎣 that I can buy for long casting lure and metal Jiggs and different size lure for Pier fishing would that medium heavy spinning combo would be good for Pier fishing

[@familybudgetfisherman]

An Ugly Stik Inshore Select medium heavy action rod paired with a Lews speed spin reel size 40, 400, or 4000. The combo at full retail will be about $120. However, there are many sales that you could find at Dick’s Sporting Goods, Bass Pro Shops, and other places where you can get that combo down to about $80.👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@JD.California_monkey_mackerel]

@@familybudgetfisherman hello happy fishing Friday thank you very much I will look it up on Amazon I have a ugly stick gx2 medium action 1 piece with a Shakespeare spinner reel I have been fishing with it for a long time and I would like to buy a new combo my old combo is still good but I would like to get something a little bit better with a better reel

[@familybudgetfisherman]

When you get the combo set up, let me know the first fish you catch with it! 👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@mastermouaable]

Is paying $200 worth it for the Zodiac 7’6” Light model?

[@familybudgetfisherman]

Yes. If you had to pay full price. My recommendation is to look for deals that come along and places like Dick’s Sporting Goods, Omnia Fishing, and other places around the Internet.

[@TojiZenin3956]

Where can you buy these for $160. Checked everywhere online but couldn't find what you're talking g about.

[@familybudgetfisherman]

Opportunities to purchase the Zodias for a discounted price occur sporadically. For example I just bought a 7'6" Medium Zodias for $177 about 10 days ago. When you are looking for deals, search with retailers who have generous rewards programs suc h as Dicks Sporting Goods, Omnia Fishing, and Bass Pro Shops. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@TRUTHandANSWERS]

Zodias or st croix legend tournament?

[@familybudgetfisherman]

That’s a split decision. The Shimano Zodias is better than the St Croix Legend Tournament when throwing reaction baits. However the St Croix Legend Tournament outpaces the Shimano Zodias when presenting finesse baits. The difference is in the actual bend of the rod. The softer tip of the legend tournament gives it the edge over the Zodias. The Zodias bends just enough for superior cracking. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@maaudio500]

Does anyone know which places he was referencing for the $160 zodias?

[@familybudgetfisherman]

Go to omniafishing.com. They have a 20% off sale right now which includes Zodias rods. With that discount along with the rods come in at about $168. If you already have an account with rewards points, you can get it below $160. With good searching, you can get deals like that in several different places on the Internet.

[@maaudio500]

@familybudgetfisherman for me unfortunately it says not valid for shimano products 😪

[@familybudgetfisherman]

Are you a member of their premium program? If not, you may want to consider joining that program. You may have a different experience with the discounts. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣

[@kaeeroyal3124]

Is the med heavy pretty stiff?

[@familybudgetfisherman]

No. The medium heavy bins about 40% below the tip. So would be more of a fast them in extra fast. I believe that’s what makes it such a good reaction bait rod as well.👏🏿👏🏿🎣