finally...JDM Shimano rods in north america.

[pharmboy]

I am definitely considering the 7'2" Adrena Heavy rod. I will have to see how the construction is on the two-piece... that is the only part that scares me. Looks like a great jig/pitching rod. I have no idea why they would consider a two piece on rods over 7ft when nearly all boat manufacturers are going to 7.5ft rod lockers or bigger

[bassninja]

Held them both at the classic. The Expride is around $340 and the Adrena is $359 to $429. Both are work of arts.

That doesn't seem like that much of a price difference between the two rods.

Did anyone ask about the warranty and when the official release will be?

[PancakeFace22]

A rep at the expo told me that they will most likely be available from some retailers within the next couple of weeks. Didn't ask about warranty though.

[Crankbaitmaker]

Get your wallets out kids.

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Shimano_ ... -SPJC.html

Crankbaitmaker

[jpd0144]

Not overly excited about any rod over 7ft being a 2-piece but I have been looking for a quality 6'6".

I am definitely considering the 7'2" Adrena Heavy rod. I will have to see how the construction is on the two-piece... that is the only part that scares me.

[USA-RET]

Not enough of a selection to blow my kilt up, If there were some BFS rods available, maybe.

[PancakeFace22]

Not enough of a selection to blow my kilt up, If there were some BFS rods available, maybe.

Same here. I had a feeling TW wouldn't stock the BFS rods.

[zalan]

They are already on the Shimano site:
http://fish.shimano.com/publish/content ... drena.html
http://fish.shimano.com/publish/content ... pride.html

[Hogsticker2]

Man, I was set on ordering an XX Orochi jerkbait special, now these Exprides come out. Looking at the 6'9 medium mod fast. What to do, what to do. What should I do?

[cndbasshunter]

Man, I was set on ordering an XX Orochi jerkbait special, now these Exprides come out. Looking at the 6'9 medium mod fast. What to do, what to do. What should I do?

do the TT way...buy both... then u can give us a comparison review!

[Pen3]

I am in for a new Spinning rod and looking at the 6'6"L Adrena for my Twin Power C2000S right now. Anyone have pictures on what they look like? The other rod i was eyeing is the Poison Glorious 2610L-S, do you think the Glorious is a better buy than the Adrena for the solid tip?

[PancakeFace22]

I am in for a new Spinning rod and looking at the 6'6"L Adrena for my Twin Power C2000S right now. Anyone have pictures on what they look like? The other rod i was eyeing is the Poison Glorious 2610L-S, do you think the Glorious is a better buy than the Adrena for the solid tip?

The picture on this page shows the handle section of the 6'4"UL with a Vanquish on it.

http://fishing.shimano.co.jp/jackall-sh ... log/?p=839

I haven't really seen many pictures of the spinning rods to be honest. I personally think that they look and feel really nice in person.

[Pen3]

Hmm i do like the look, but $400 for the Adrena 66L or $490 for the Glorious 610L.... Just a $90 differience, i think i will get the Glorious instead.

[alexandboi]

Anyone own the 1610M? Was planning to get one for an all purpose rod, but looks like it is meant for crankbaits. How would it handle jigs? Not really a fan of the 2 piece or else I'd get the 172H. And Lastly, how does the Adrena compare to the Megabass X4 rods?

[biggs]

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