Top 3 Shimano Expride B Models for Smallmouth Bass 

I think the 6’10M Expride A is actually better than the 6’10 Expride B when it comes to jerkbait’s. It seems like the tip is a little stiffer on the B. Maybe it’s just me but the action doesn’t seem to be the same on both models

@@RyanSmith-fb8rf Thank's for the info Ryan. I'm glad I got the A then. Working out as a very versatile rod for me.

@@philipfalco7304 That’s awesome man I’m glad it worked out for you. You are going to love the Expride. I have the Expride A in the 7’2 MH and the Expride B in the 7’6 XH for Swimbaits and they are both phenomenal rods. Best rod on the market for the price point in my opinion. Glad I was able to help

Thanks for the comment! The 6’10ML spinning is another great rod, really liked that one until I got my hands on the 7’L. Being on the Great Lakes, that little bit of extra length helps. The 7’2MH is so versatile! Such a great moving bait rod. The 7’6MH is another awesome moving bait rod for the heavier stuff or whenever you need more leverage over deep water.

they do have hook keepers

@@bradenbanfield4890 no they don't, I bought some fuji hook keeper which are better than most keeper ive seen included with rods.

Made in China crap

@@thejonath Fuji Hook keeper's are like Tobasco sauce. I put that S--T on everything. 😂

Vertical fishing and occasional casting, you’re going to want the 7’L. That 7’2ml is more of a dropshot rod for largemouth on weed edges for me! Smallmouth vertical or casting to targets, the 7’L is ideal.

Those are two very different price points, but I think both would suit you well depending what you are looking to use them for.

@@patrickzajdel I only fish in rivers and lakes

I think it would be a fine rod for that.

That’s a phenomenal drop shot rod. I’ve had that rod, but prefer more length myself. If you like rods shorter than 7’, then that’s the rod you want for a dropshot.

I think you would want to look at the 7’L for that and pair it with 5lb braid for good cast-ability

I think the 7’L is going to suit you better for that lighter end of the spectrum in your situation 👌🏽

How is the 7’ medium power spinning expride b for jerkbaits? Or the 7’2” medium heavy power casting expride b for jerkbaits? I have both, and honestly mostly use spinning gear but recently got into jerkbait fishing and love it. I’m looking at potentially buying a Zodias 6’10” medium casting rod for the jerkbaits is the action pretty much the same as the Expride 6’10” casting? Thanks for the great videos😄🤟🏻

@@joelunder7479 the action is similar between the Zodias and Expride models. You can’t go wrong with the 6’10m Zodias. The 6’8M spinning Expride is a great choice in the spinning line.

@@patrickzajdel thank you so much Patrick although I love the Expride rods I’m not a fan of cork handles, the feeling isn’t nearly as bad as fingernails on a chalk board, but I like the stuff on the Zodias handle way more. Plus I can get a Zodias locally, but have to order an expride medium 6’10” casting online.

@@patrickzajdel thanks Patrick, I picked up the 6’10” casting medium power Zodias today. Thank you for confirming that the action is similar to the Expride. The rear handle on this Zodias has a slight contour to it that isn’t on my 7’2” medium light bfs Zodias or my Expride B medium heavy. This feels like a great rod!

I’m a big fan of the 7’2ML, being more of an open water angler, but the 6’10ML would be a great rod as well! Both would be great choices, just depends on if you prefer longer/shorter rods.

How long of a handle do you prefer for a Jerkbait?

@@patrickzajdelAnywhere from 13 to 14.5 for jerkbaits and topwaters

Will be doing a couple tailored to largemouth this spring and summer as soon as the snow melts here 🥶

Just added one for top 3 Chatterbait rods in the Expride B lineup 👌

It is not. I like the full graphite

Thanks for watching!