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by jmd_143
Wed Jan 02, 2019 4:54 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Looking for a rod recommendation (shakey head, weightless worms, jerkbaits)
Replies: 12
Views: 8096

Re: Looking for a rod recommendation (shakey head, weightless worms, jerkbaits)

I have a 6'10 MF Shimano Expride. Its an awesome rod. Probably the best Jerkbait rod I have used. I usually run 10-12 lb flouro on it in the spring for Jerkbaits. Once the Jerkbait bite starts to die off, I will spool up 20-30lb braid and use this rod for light trigs/shakey heads and topwater baits,...
by jmd_143
Thu Dec 20, 2018 7:22 am
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Surprise on my wedding day!
Replies: 18
Views: 12213

Re: Surprise on my wedding day!

She must be a Keeper! =D>
by jmd_143
Thu Dec 20, 2018 6:09 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Dedicated swimjig rod.
Replies: 22
Views: 18127

Re: Dedicated swimjig rod.

Currently using an Expride 7'2 MH and a Falcon Cara 7'2 Mike McClelland swim jig rod. Both are great. I used the Expride for heavier baits in grass and the Falcon for more open water or more 1/4 oz finesse swim jigs
by jmd_143
Wed Dec 19, 2018 12:07 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: What reel for frogging on a MB perfect pitch?
Replies: 26
Views: 14309

Re: What reel for frogging on a MB perfect pitch?

Shimano Curado K
by jmd_143
Wed Dec 19, 2018 11:55 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Need a Pitching and Frog Rod...Help...
Replies: 18
Views: 9990

Re: Need a Pitching and Frog Rod...Help...

My vote is for the Expride. I pitch with two 7'2 Exprides. I used the 7'2 mh with braid to leader and 7'2 Heavy with flouro. That is unless im going into thicker grass ill go braid with the heavy. Awesome sticks for the price.
by jmd_143
Wed Dec 19, 2018 11:51 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Jerkbait rod
Replies: 81
Views: 45102

Re: Jerkbait rod

Im really liking my Shimano Expride 6'10 Medium, Usually paired with a curado 70hg
by jmd_143
Wed Dec 19, 2018 11:20 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Dobyns vs Megabass vs Shimano
Replies: 19
Views: 15962

Re: Dobyns vs Megabass vs Shimano

I have used Gen 1 MB Orochi XX Diablo and EMTF, Expride A 72 MHF and DX 744/DC 734. Of all these rods, the Expride and Diablo spec R were my favorite. That being said, the only rod on this list i still have is the Expride. Love the way they feel, sthe sensitivity they come with, balance, and respons...
by jmd_143
Mon Nov 19, 2018 5:49 am
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Where are the shimanos?
Replies: 1500
Views: 758609

Re: Where are the shimanos?

Heck of a lineup lds!! =D>
by jmd_143
Thu Nov 08, 2018 10:42 am
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Where are the shimanos?
Replies: 1500
Views: 758609

Re: Where are the shimanos?

Awesome reel collection CND!! =D>
by jmd_143
Thu Nov 08, 2018 10:40 am
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Steezy
Replies: 5
Views: 9147

Re: Steezy

That is Purdy!
by jmd_143
Thu Nov 08, 2018 5:13 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Cranking Reel
Replies: 55
Views: 33996

Re: Cranking Reel

shimano chronarch 200E5. have also owned the curado 200e5 and curado I PG. all have worked well!
by jmd_143
Thu Nov 08, 2018 4:40 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: frog reel
Replies: 15
Views: 14765

Re: frog reel

I prefer the Curado K as well. Comes in 7 and 8 gear. Big power handle and big gears for dragging fish out of the slop.
by jmd_143
Fri Jun 22, 2018 12:58 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Cranking rod
Replies: 23
Views: 13423

Re: Cranking rod

Based off your list, I would go Orochi XX FSS. I have owned one and they are great rods for the money. Currently I am using a Dobyns Champion 705cb graphite. Love it. Highly recommended and comes with a Lifetime warranty.
by jmd_143
Fri Jun 22, 2018 12:47 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Top water rod help needed
Replies: 9
Views: 6140

Re: Top water rod help needed

I would recommend the 6'10 MF Shimano Expride. Its one awsome jerkbait and topwater rod. Retails just over $250 but with code from TTT or on sale at various places you can pick one up right around your budget. The Zodias line has the same rod in it too, lose some sensitivity but you dont need it for...
by jmd_143
Thu Jan 25, 2018 6:44 am
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: The Ugly Ducklings
Replies: 11
Views: 10088

Re: The Ugly Ducklings

Dang.. not sure how I feel about those ..