I picked up a JDM 172H-2 model of the new Adrena and it is a bad-to-bone rod. It's a center cut 2 piece but once you align the guides and press it into place, it feels very strong and connected. Tried a Bantam, Metanium, and Aldebaran MGL on it, and the Metanium balances and looks the best IMO.

I ordered this rod off of eBay today and I was curious to see where the rod connects for the 2 piece construction. I've read somewhere saying that most of the past Adrenas over 7' usually connect at the front of the reel seat(which is where I hope it is) but I'm slightly concerned about power and d...

I ordered this rod off of eBay today and I was curious to see where the rod connects for the 2 piece construction. I've read somewhere saying that most of the past Adrenas over 7' usually connect at the front of the reel seat(which is where I hope it is) but I'm slightly concerned about power and du...

Polkfish1 wrote:Japan Lure Shop had the 18 172H in stock for a nano-second. Perhaps it a sign these are starting to trickle...

Theres a guy on eBay in Osaka, Japan that has the 172H 2pc in stock, I ordered one today for a creature bait/jig rod to go with my Bantam MGL(