Do these rods use the same blanks or blank materials at least with the primary differences being the handle and guides used? I did a little searching around, but didn't come up with a definitive answer. According to the Shimano Japan site they use the same blank technology for the most part.
Any comparison of the rods regarding action, sensitivity, and how they fish would be helpful. I have the current Expride B 610M but no experience with the Zodias at all. Thanks.
Zodias vs. Expride B
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Re: Zodias vs. Expride B
Zodias rods are pretty good unless you fish it side by side to an equivalent Expride and then you wonder why didn't I just go with Expride. ](./images/smilies/eusa_wall.gif "Brick wall")
I have both 7'2" ML Zodias first then Expride B second. You just feel a little more with the Expride with lighter lures. The smaller line guides allows a touch feather more sensitivity in the blank during the cast release and even finessing lures.
Maybe cuz the current Expride B with exposed, uncoated blanks might lend to more sensitivity.
I have both 7'2" ML Zodias first then Expride B second. You just feel a little more with the Expride with lighter lures. The smaller line guides allows a touch feather more sensitivity in the blank during the cast release and even finessing lures.
Maybe cuz the current Expride B with exposed, uncoated blanks might lend to more sensitivity.
slip bobbing is the laziest way to fish
Re: Zodias vs. Expride B
If you have an Expride already, you'll probably be disappointed with the Zodias.
Zodias is cheaper but also slightly heavier, not as sensitive and not as crisp in the hands. Every time i tried a Zodias rod, I always ended up getting rid of it.
Just stick with the Expride or move up to the Poison adrena.
Zodias is cheaper but also slightly heavier, not as sensitive and not as crisp in the hands. Every time i tried a Zodias rod, I always ended up getting rid of it.
Just stick with the Expride or move up to the Poison adrena.
Re: Zodias vs. Expride B
This is exactly what I'm concerned about. Having fished both the Expride A and B and the current Adrena, I'm worried that the Zodias would feel like a significant step down and I would never be happy with it. Unfortunately, Shimano doesn't offer the same rod lengths, powers, and tapers across the board. They have to make things a little difficult for us.mrpao wrote: ↑Sat Feb 25, 2023 2:25 amIf you have an Expride already, you'll probably be disappointed with the Zodias.
Zodias is cheaper but also slightly heavier, not as sensitive and not as crisp in the hands. Every time i tried a Zodias rod, I always ended up getting rid of it.
Just stick with the Expride or move up to the Poison adrena.
Re: Zodias vs. Expride B
Zodias is a real bad line of rods. Don't like them at all. 4/10.