Shimano Expride 7'2" MH REVIEW! (medium heavy perfection????)

[@shawntitsworth4878]

100% agree. I’ve got two of these in the 7’2” MH also have one in the heavy and extra heavy and love this line up.

[@bottomlinebassin2001]

Expride series is my favorite rod of all time hands down period full stop!

[@fishingva9946]

7 2 mh 6 10 med and 7 2 exh love them all. Broke my 7 2 ex heavy and they replaced it for free. Will keep adding them to my arsenal. Will never buy diawa again. Sent in a reel in the warranty period. They told me it was my fault and charged me. Sent it back with the same issue. Shimano for life.

[@bcm1892]

Definitely my favorite Expride in the line up and one of the best rods i have used. It’s my go to jig and Texas rig rod.

[@predwards8941]

So it’ll handle like 1/2-1/4oz texas rigs and jigs well? That’s my favorite way to catch em and I’ll be looking for a new rod here in the near future

[@tims_always_fishing7117]

Love my expride a, got a hell of a deal on it, love to get the B soon, I really like my 22 zodias' mono handles and sensitivity

[@natesomers5387]

Yea you talked me into the exprides a long time ago and zero regrets my friend!!!

[@PunchFishing]

thanks for watching!

[@TheDruxlol]

i have the 7'3" MH poison adrena and im very curious how they stack up, i love all the adrenas but a lot of the exprides just have something special... honestly so do a few of the zodias models.

[@callanklimts]

Would love to hear a comparison as well!

[@jerrythao8038]

Just got the spinning version and.....u were right love everything about it...

[@colsonstephen8104]

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[@jaxonimmanuel6499]

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[@randyfisher873]

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[@TIPPYtoeup]

Thanks man, another awesome video 👍. Realllllly looking forward to that 2021 arsenal video. Thanks again for the reviews.

[@PunchFishing]

ugh this year's is gonna be ridiculous.. kinda embarrassing actually

[@RyanSmith-fb8rf]

Same here this guy has some insane setups and love the reviews

[@RyanSmith-fb8rf]

Thanks for your video on this rod during your rod arsenal video. I’ve been wanting one for a while as a Texas Rig rod and this rod is absolutely amazing. I paired it up with the new 2021 Diawa Zillion 100 SV TW G. This is by far my favorite setup. This new Zillion is awesome you should give it a shot you won’t be disappointed

[@PunchFishing]

I hope to pick one up when they become more available

[@RyanSmith-fb8rf]

@@PunchFishing I think you’ll really like the new Zillion I think it’s amazing. I look forward to hearing your comparison. I have both Diawa and Shimano so I’m not biased

[@PunchFishing]

@@RyanSmith-fb8rf what are you using it for?

[@RyanSmith-fb8rf]

@@PunchFishing When I first bought it I had planned to use it on my jerk bait rod for throwing light baits because it casts them amazing but I now use it for my Texas Rigged worms and my main setup. It’s great for casting light lures and anything up to 1 oz. it’s really the jack of all trades except for big Swimbaits I don’t use it for that. I live in Florida so I throw a ton of worms

[@agentsmithfishing2207]

Another solid review. I just got this rod last week. Really looking forward to using this season!

[@perchfreak739]

Yeah this Shimano X-wrap surely makes a rod more durable. But I think that x-45 stuff is a Daiwa technology. I own a few x45 Daiwa steez rods which are not as well protected as Shimano's sadly. Nice Video btw. Still waiting for a review on that Evoluzion!

[@williamjenkins3720]

Solid video. Love my 7’2” Expride MH.

[@PunchFishing]

thanks for watching!

[@Вадим777-ч5з]

Please tell me how shimano expride 172MH copes with the jerky wiring of 130 wobbles????

[@nawinchester]

My father is in pursuit of this very stick. Great stick. Appreciate the review.

[@chadbooth4371]

I have that exact same setup. Love it!

[@johnhanks7782]

Tackle warehouse has them in stock , snagged one up , that plus my 7’3 xh frogging pride covers about everything

[@bigmikebassin]

They had them in stock I got the last one yesterday in the 7'2 mh.

[@johnhanks7782]

@@bigmikebassin Well they sold like hot cakes

[@marcanzlovar72]

I’m watching the online stores like a hawk for this line to be available. The 7’2”, on my radar so is the 6-10 med and 703 spinning

[@fishingva9946]

I have the 7 2 mh and 6 10 med and they're amazing :)

[@fishingva9946]

Also the 7 3 xheavy

[@richblair115]

Do you think that the Shimano Expride B 6’10” Medium Heavy casting rod would be as good as the Expride B Medium casting rod for Topwater fishing? Thank you!

[@tarpontime7562]

I’m actually considering the 6’10” medium for top water myself. Love the fast to extra fast tip for the top water. Glad he showed the fast tip

[@mannyr69]

I am just wondering why you are bending it in that orientation as shown at 3:40”? Is bending like a spinning rod tells the correct action?

[@ChocoYGO]

I love my Expride 72MH. I also had 2 but also sold one. I really only use mine for swim jigs and the 3/8oz dark sleepers. I think the Levante Diablo or Perfect Pitch will still see more use though. Really love the Levante series. The reel seats are super comfortable and i actually prefer the EVA over the cork.

[@RyanSmith-fb8rf]

The Levante is probably my next rod purchase I’ve heard nothing but good reviews

[@ChocoYGO]

@@RyanSmith-fb8rf I really like mine, haven't had a single issue out of them. Hard to go wrong with the Diablo or Perfect Pitch.

[@RyanSmith-fb8rf]

@@ChocoYGO thanks for the information they are on my on deck circle

[@bass_n_guitar_8682]

I love my 7’2 medhvy expride I love it for 3/8 ounce Texas rigs I think it’s a little light for a heavier jigs like 1/2 or bigger in grass so I think I’m going to buy a 7’6 hvy for flipping jigs in heavy cover

[@michaelroberts1571]

Mh or h for light cover 1/2 football jig?

[@hoangnguyen-zp1wr]

Hi! What line do you use? How much lbs?

[@ILLUMINATHAN79]

Love the reviews and love the Expride lineup. I’m so excited for the new Expride models to come out this year. I heard they are gonna have the Zodias handle on them. I like that better than the EVA because I can feel more sensitivity through the rod. I have always been confused about the balance thing you did with your finger. Could you please explain this to me. Thanks! Keep up the great videos!

[@PunchFishing]

Confused how? It's just to show people where the general balance point is on the rod so they can determine if it's "tip heavy" or not. Some people really don't like overly tip heavy rods.

[@rich5916]

Have you checked out the medium version of expride A?

[@PunchFishing]

No, I have not.

[@jacobkramer1089]

Hoping they add new additions to the Poison Adrena line

[@PunchFishing]

agree! thats why I don't own any.. don't really need any of the models

[@drunknnirish]

If they can put a 7’6” spinning rated up to 3/4 oz I will be one really happy person.

[@laothao530]

Gonna purchase this rod soon

[@SonicVisionX]

Did Shimano get rid of the cork on the new exprides? Seeing some pics on ebay...

[@PunchFishing]

Not that I'm aware of. US eBay?

[@SonicVisionX]

@@PunchFishing yes

[@kayakfishingforpredators9107]

Shimano doesn’t have the Whole line-up of Expride and Poison Adrena also in Europe or made that particular model a 2 piece

[@davidrauschenbach6871]

Just was using poison adrena 276M-2 spinning rod today. Wanted something that I could really get some distance with smaller swim baits, underspins and Ned type baits.

[@kayakfishingforpredators9107]

@@davidrauschenbach6871 that’s the one i want for a long time but it’s on backorder. 😥😢

[@Jason_Hall]

When you do your rod Arsenal video, can you mention if you were only able to bring 3 rod/reels on a friends boat or co-angling, what would you bring.

[@PunchFishing]

man that entirely depends on the part of the country you're in and what kind of lake you're fishing.. I don't think I'll be able to effectively talk about that.

[@Jason_Hall]

@@PunchFishing Makes sense. I’m from white bear lake and have a cabin near spooner. So you seem to fish a lot of the same types of water as I do.

[@PunchFishing]

@@Jason_Hall nice! are you on instagram?? Hit me up.

[@shadybanks8625]

Have you ever had the chance to compare Shimano Exprides with Loomis IMX-PRO's? I notice the IMX PROs cost a bit more. I have several IMX PRO cranking rods and really like them but I haven't tried any of the other ones.

[@alexgordon9428]

Is it glass composite on

[@paulreal5698]

I just got a Megabass Orochi xx perfect pitch and I love it. Thinking about grabbing the 172MH Expride but not sure. Would you prefer the Megabass or Expride?

[@PunchFishing]

what do you like to throw?

[@paulreal5698]

@@PunchFishing 3/8-1/2 oz t rigs/jigs. I like the Orochi’s strong backbone and soft tip. Not sure if I’ll enjoy the Expride as much

[@Stacking.plates]

Hey I know this is an old video but I am looking for a swim jig rod. You mentioned it was good for 3/8-5/8 jigs. I usually fish a 3/8-1/2 swim jig with a 3/8 swim bait. Is this too heavy for this set up?

[@PunchFishing]

No, not at all

[@Stacking.plates]

@@PunchFishing okay good I got the MH!

[@aaronlaurinec8700]

Literally just barely snagged one from tacklewarehouse they sold out so quick! You think the 7 3 mh adrena woulda outdo the 7 2 mh glass expride for chatterbaits and spinnerbaits?

[@PunchFishing]

heck no

[@MrUCL]

Brian I just ordered spinning Expride MH have you ever used this rod? I would use this rod to 3/8- 1/2 drop shot Tokyo rig technique putting a Vanford 2500.

[@PunchFishing]

I did have one for a little bit and it's very nice! It would be just fine for Tokyo Rigs.

[@chrisfinch3445]

Any word on the release of the new nrx since they discontinued the old line

[@PunchFishing]

Nope.. nobody knows.

[@lightsoutlitch6278]

I’ve heard from Ben at Hook Up Tackle that they are hoping to release it at Icast but they don’t know any details.

[@chrisfinch3445]

I cant wait hopefully they get rid of the tangle free guids add spiral wrap and all k fram guides and do a full cork grip option

[@chrisfinch3445]

And go with a matte black look

[@justin5345]

I’m in the market for a new rod , and reel setup . I’m either going for the 7’2 medium heavy expride , or the g loomis gcx medium heavy 843 mbr paired with a shimano curado 150 mgl. Do you have any experience with the g loomis gcx rods ?

[@PunchFishing]

I've just checked them out in a store. I would definitely step up to the Expride over the GCX.

[@justin5345]

@@PunchFishing ok will do , I was also checking out the imx pro 743 and 844 . Think I’m just going to pick up a expride mh , and a expride 7ft medium spinning .

[@thebasshogg7472]

How is that rod compared to the poison adrena m/h... love the videos ....

[@PunchFishing]

posion is going to be even lighter and have a slightly more moderate action

[@rickvann3489]

So you have a Chronarch on it. Where are these rods made?

[@brandonb6327]

What place(s) do you think has the best price on this rod currently? Great video!

[@tims_always_fishing7117]

Look for used!

[@mikebirling9659]

Hi have you heard the Gloomis nrx is coming in a new line up! Sorry my english is not so good!! Best regards Mike from sweden

[@HBeretta]

great vid. i had been eyeing the adrena 7-2 heavy as a dedicated jig rod but have to give this a look. how's bottom contact sensitivity outside of your generalized rating? i mostly throw 1/2oz structure/football jigs.

[@PunchFishing]

It's pretty good! The 7'2 MH is great for 1/2oz

[@HBeretta]

@@PunchFishing you mean 7'3"?...they don't offer a 7-2 MH.

[@PunchFishing]

@@HBeretta sorry I thought we were talking about the Expride. I have no expeirence with the Adrenas.

[@HBeretta]

@@PunchFishing oh...gotcha. Any complaints at all fishing 1/2oz jigs on the expride?

[@PunchFishing]

@@HBeretta no, right in the sweet spot

[@twiggsherman3641]

Been a few months. How would this rod compare with your St Croix Victory? I can't find these Exprides anywhere, but the 7'3 MH/F Victory is available. Curious if the sensitivity is on par. I need a jig rod.

[@PunchFishing]

I would say the Expired is more refined, and maybe a bit more sensitive.. but not a TON more sensitive. The Expride has much better balance as well. If you're looking for a jig rod I would hold out to find a 7'2 MH Expride OR look into some of the Daiwa Tatula rods. I also would take a look at the Megabass Levante Perfect Pitch.

[@twiggsherman3641]

@@PunchFishing what's the sensitivity from Expride to Levante? Price difference for those up here in Canada is about 130 bucks. Is the Expride 130 dollars better then a levante?

[@RyanSmith-fb8rf]

Twigg Sherman, I would say punch fishing nailed this answer. I bought the Victory 7’1” MHF about 2 months ago and I love mine. The Victory is pretty sensitive but not quite Expride sensitive. The Victory seems closer to a Medium than MH compared to the Expride and the Expride seems like an extra fast. The Victory has more of a tip to it and loads up better than the Expride. I use my Victory for a chatter bait and open water frog rod and for me it’s perfect in this application. I have caught some big fish recently on my Victory (10lbs and 8.9pounder) and it handled both nicely and I’m glad I had a little bit more give in the rod to keep them pinned. I could feel the rod bending in the handle and it held up great pulling them out of the grass in Florida. I really like the Victory series and hope this helps

[@Sk3rRR]

Have you ever fished with an Alx rod? On paper they have two rods that are very close to the 7'2" MH and 7'2" MH Glass.

[@PunchFishing]

Ive never seen an ALX in person. Id like to check one out eventually

[@Kirko_bangz]

Which 2??

[@Sk3rRR]

@@Kirko_bangz Toadface is the 7'2" MH+ and they have a 7'1" Heavy Glass rod called the Rumble for chatterbaits

[@derekgray5511]

My only real complaint about Shimano rods is the warranty service was ROUGH last year. I had 2 I sent in around July. One of them they still owe me about $160 and the other they never contacted me at all about.

[@PunchFishing]

I actually have a broken one I've been sitting on because I heard it's terrible.

[@fishingva9946]

I broke my 7 3 extra heavy last summer. Sent it in and they replaced it for free. Took forever just got it back in March but it's my frog rod and I can't complain too much because it was free. The reason it took so long is because they changed some things on the expride line up

[@vhaanlen1]

Have you sold the Daemos yet? Seems like a better deal to just have keep two Exprides

[@PunchFishing]

No! I like the Deamos.. I use it as my swimjig rod still.

[@fengmoua.1]

can this rod be used to fish in saltwater without worrying about rust/ corrosion?

[@PunchFishing]

I've never fished saltwater in my life so I'm the worst person to answer that question!

[@kanggao5008]

Hi, Zodias MH vs Expride MH spinning rod, which one is better without budget consideration?

[@PunchFishing]

I've never owned a Zodias spinning rod so I can't comment. They seem quite nice though.

[@kanggao5008]

@@PunchFishing oh thanks!

[@steve4321able]

Does this rod keep fish pinned? That tip looks pretty fast for them to throw the jig.

[@steve4321able]

It shuts off fast! Bass will shake a jig real quick.

[@SUP33RMARIO]

Is the 7'6 MH just a longer version of this rod? thanks

[@PunchFishing]

I'm not sure honestly, I havn't handled that rod.

[@jacobkrueger1920]

How well would this rod throw 5" weightless senkos?

[@PunchFishing]

Texas rigged weightless for sure.

[@familybudgetfisherman]

Another great video. While I really like Shimano rods, I really hate how little information they give on these rods. For instance they never tell you what king of graphite they use to make their rods. Is it 36 ton Toray graphite, 45 ton, what is it? I don't own an Expride but I own 4 Zodias' and 6 Curados and that issue with what kind a rod blank they use continues to caution my further investment in their rods.

[@chrisxiong5588]

You getting the new expride?

[@PunchFishing]

I'll probably grab a spinning rod once they are available.

[@jamesh7469]

I am trying to keep my lineup to one brand of rods, what would you say is the St croix equivalent of this rod? Or a comparable do it all MH from croix?

[@PunchFishing]

I don't think St Croix has a $300ish rod that's comparable to the Expride. The Legend Tournament Bass series is pretty terrible IMHO, Expride blows it away. You can go higher up and grab Legend X (which are fantastic rods) or go down to Victory.

[@RyanSmith-fb8rf]

@@PunchFishing have you tried the new St Croix Victory line and how does it compare to the Avid?

[@jamesh7469]

@@RyanSmith-fb8rf he posted a review on the two victory rods he used

[@RyanSmith-fb8rf]

@@jamesh7469 just watched it recently that’s for the heads up

[@plitz]

Anyone using this rod for moving baits swimjig, spinnerbaits ect...

[@PunchFishing]

It's a killer swim jig rod!

[@PolloOutdoors]

This rod is just a work horse of a rod, I bought 3 different models of these rods and they easily compete with some of the higher end stuff out there

[@PunchFishing]

Fully agree!

[@fishing_amy]

I have one

[@janosczovek8524]

Excellent review they say it's a two piece you can take it apart at the reel seat is it true thanks ?

[@PunchFishing]

I believe there's a 2 piece version of this rod that's sold internationally. The US version is one piece

[@smoore8]

Exprides are what I buy when I don’t want to cough up NRX money

[@PunchFishing]

same here!

[@smoore8]

@@PunchFishing NRX is worlds better but at about twice the price. There’s not another sub $350 rod I like

[@glenndaugherity6187]

Ok great rod review and it’s an awesome rod but you do a review on a rod basically you can’t get hmmmm.

[@PunchFishing]

such is life these days! lol

[@rhodesianhunter9360]

The exprides are a good bang for the buck. But I swear there's a better one as far a sensitivity goes...the Phenix feather series.

[@PunchFishing]

People do seem to like those rods!

[@jasperdong2754]

lots of mouth water