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 Shimano Expride
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03/07/25 04:33 PM
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skeeterfan
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I have seen one video that highly recommends the Shimano Expride glass, 7’2” MH fast as one of the best rods under $300 for bladed jigs. Has anybody else used it for that or have other recommendations for a similar rod?
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Re: Shimano Expride
[Re: skeeterfan]
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03/08/25 01:11 AM
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Rayzor
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Do whatever you want, but does anyone have to pay $300 for a chatter bait rod?
Be safe, Rayzor ![[Linked Image]](http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp267/JLedbetter/th_Boatpics036.jpg) 2001 Triton Tx-21/225 Mercury EFI
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Re: Shimano Expride
[Re: Rayzor]
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03/08/25 02:17 AM
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Big Swimbait
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Do whatever you want, but does anyone have to pay $300 for a chatter bait rod? This^ The best bladed jig fisherman I know uses an Ugly Stick - and he could use anything else he wanted.
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Re: Shimano Expride
[Re: skeeterfan]
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03/08/25 02:27 AM
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avid_basser
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I have this rod and can tell you with confidence, it is perfect for vibrating jigs. I have the H, but ordered the MH just this past week. RCTC-70MHG RCTC-73HG Evergreen Combat Stick
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Re: Shimano Expride
[Re: skeeterfan]
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03/08/25 02:02 PM
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Frank the Tank
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I was skeptical when someone told me this, but a dobyns colt 734 is a great chatterbait rod.
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Re: Shimano Expride
[Re: skeeterfan]
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03/08/25 02:16 PM
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gspbrad
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Following .. I'm a fan of the Exprides (B series). Have both spinning and casting .. I'm interested in feedback on the glass version too.
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Re: Shimano Expride
[Re: skeeterfan]
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03/08/25 07:02 PM
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Dan90210 ☮
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I have seen one video that highly recommends the Shimano Expride glass, 7’2” MH fast as one of the best rods under $300 for bladed jigs. Has anybody else used it for that or have other recommendations for a similar rod? I heard that on the "Tackle Talk" podcast. Said that rod was on his mount Rushmore of top 3 rods ever. Cited that it can do a lot of things, but is the best rod he has every fished for a chatter bait. Also handles cranks, topwater, small swim baits etc. A real swiss army knife of a rod I guess. I have not used one myself.
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Re: Shimano Expride
[Re: Dan90210 ☮]
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03/08/25 11:05 PM
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Rayzor
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I have seen one video that highly recommends the Shimano Expride glass, 7’2” MH fast as one of the best rods under $300 for bladed jigs. Has anybody else used it for that or have other recommendations for a similar rod? I heard that on the "Tackle Talk" podcast. Said that rod was on his mount Rushmore of top 3 rods ever. Cited that it can do a lot of things, but is the best rod he has every fished for a chatter bait. Also handles cranks, topwater, small swim baits etc. A real swiss army knife of a rod I guess. I have not used one myself. With all due respect, what makes it the "best" for chatter baits?
Be safe, Rayzor 2001 Triton Tx-21/225 Mercury EFI
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Re: Shimano Expride
[Re: Rayzor]
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03/09/25 03:13 PM
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dk2429
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Do whatever you want, but does anyone have to pay $300 for a chatter bait rod? Agreed. I can’t see paying over $150 for a moving bait rod like that. I use a Lews Mach 1 rod that a buddy gave me to me for chatterbaits and spinnerbaits. Works perfectly good. Save that high end money for bottom baits
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Re: Shimano Expride
[Re: skeeterfan]
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03/09/25 08:08 PM
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Ken A.
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I have seen one video that highly recommends the Shimano Expride glass, 7’2” MH fast as one of the best rods under $300 for bladed jigs. Has anybody else used it for that or have other recommendations for a similar rod? I have that exact rod. Its okay but I am not sure I would recommend it for the money I spent. I use my 20 yr old IMX 7' MH mostly for bladed jigs and big spinner baits. I do not like the new IMX line.
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Re: Shimano Expride
[Re: avid_basser]
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03/10/25 12:35 AM
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Mallison22
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I have this rod and can tell you with confidence, it is perfect for vibrating jigs. I have the H, but ordered the MH just this past week. RCTC-70MHG RCTC-73HG Evergreen Combat StickTotally agree.
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