Ive got high end rods from steez ,nrx, conquest and ultimas. Im mentioning that because this expride B series is a fantadtic rod. These rods cast better then the majority of my rods. They are sensitive, light and fun. I have 2 spinning rods and will be purchasing 2 baitcasters this week. Great review as always Bri …
Side note as for kayak fisherman. It's the the greatest because the handle is quite long for the length of rod. And unless you're standing up it will impede on your chest stomach and armpit while fishing quite a bit. And the hook keeper is placed behind the reel so I suggest you get one of those little Fuji hookkeepers and place it above the reel seat just so it doesn't impede when placing it in rod tubes on your tackle crate. Overall it's a good stick. I choose to Daiwa Lexa(can't get anymore) 7'3 XH just because it does have a shorter butt secton and when I'm on the kayak
I have the Expride A 73XH and 72H both for frogging. 72H for open water and smaller frogs is fantastic. Yes the 73XH is a great shorter flipping stick. I have more uses for the 72H often because dont have vegetation in my lakes at all. 72H is my favorite swimjig rod. I love them both.
Thanks for the review Brian appreciate it big. I've had a lot bad experiences with high end rod companies. But I've never tried a Shimano rod and it sounds like this is what I'm looking for. I haven't heard one bad thing about the expride B's everyone loves them . Thanks again and God bless you and your family.
I use the 7'6" xh expride for punching with up to 1.25oz, and it's excellent. I also have the 6'10"m, 7'2"mh,7'0"mg, 7'2"mhg, 7'2"h, 7'3"xh, 7'6"h, 7'7"h and 8'xxh. All of them are phenomenal.
Holy moly! They are excellent rods! Just purchased a 8'xxh a phemnomal big swimbait/ umbrella rig rod so slept on and very light weight! 7'2"mh is by far one of my favorite workhorses!
Amazing rod. Been using the first gen for frogging and flipping the past 3 years. Like it so much I just picked up the B. Paired it with the new bantam. Super sweet combo. Awesome review.
Also own this rod. Everything you said about it is spot on, always one of the rods that I bring out. I also use the expride 73xh for magdrafts and it works pretty well
I have the 7’6 XH for throwing big soft Swimbaits and it’s incredible and I use it for flipping also and replaced the single footed guides for double footed guides to the tip. Incredible soft Swimbaits rod.
I have 9 Exprides, 7 B’s and 2 A’s. They have a rod for every technique and like you said good luck finding a better rod for $299 and under. I am not sure it’s possible. The only other 2 rods i have that compete with it are the older USA Destroyer Megabass. Those were $399 and they are maybe a tad better. But now the P5 are $500. Love the Exprides and will get 2-3 more to complete my techniques. Love the channel am subscribed. Keep ‘em coming you are one of my favorites on TH-cam fishing.
I have the 7'2 Heavy. I broke my A version and did the express service thing and they replaced it with a B for half the MSRP. The cork was a lot better, and I really like the new blank on the B. The carbon handle still seems like more of a gimick, but I did notice the reel seat seemed more sensitive so maybe that's part of it. The 7'2 Heavy makes a good light duty frog, jig and grass texas rig.
Spot on. Super sick rod, loved it so much I went and picked up the 7’ Light as well. Phenomenal rod as well. Shimano did great on these Expride B’s. I tend to dropshot more on the 7’ Light. And use the 7’2ML for neds, wacky, weightless senkos, swimbaits, etc. if you haven’t got your hands on these, what are you waiting for!
Nice review. I have a handful of Expride A's and only one B, but I need more B's. They are amazing, and like you said, BEAUTIFUL. Simple and classy-looking.
I have tried the line up. Beautiful rods!!! I did break the 7ft heavy. Got my new one back survived the first trip. Even the non extra heavy is very fast rod. Got it used from American leagacy paid $190.
These Exprides are the bees' knees at this price point. I've got several of the Expride A and one of the B and they're great complements to my nearly-twice-as-expensive Loomis and Megabass rods.
I got the regular curado K on mine, with that x wrap I knew it would be a great all around frog rod and pitching with great back bone and perfect amount of tip.
Yes! I was JUST asking someone if I could use this rod for grass flipping. I don’t have a lot of pads or reeds but grass gets thick in places. I use an Orochi Perfect Pitch most of the time for docks and wood… 👍🏻
I have the A series Expride version and it’s crazy light also. You can frog all day and it doesn’t wear you out. I kinda prefer the A series high gloss rod over the mat finish of the B series but I have a B series 7’2” Med Hvy fast and it growing on me!
Seems like a really nice rod. Appreciate the review. Enjoyed watching as always. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work! And as always, #PunchFishing rocks!!!
I have both the a & b, what’s interesting is the 73xh A model is rated to 3oz vs the b model being rated to 2oz, Personally, I think it was just Shimano tightening up the weight rating to be more accurate as they feel like they have the same power. 3oz rating was just too much. They weigh just about the same as well. I will also say, I love the exprides but am not sold on the mono handle. It’s nice but the tinging against it is kind of annoying. Great rods and great review for a must have imo!
Liked, commented and been a subscriber for a while. Started my channel recently and it really means a lot to content creators. Keep up the great rod and reel reviews!
Awesome review! Do you think this would be good for 1/8 oz - 1/4 oz weight Texas rigs pitched into wood or submerged vegetation? Or would this be a little too heavy?
It's a different experience, I'd say for "serious flipping" with 1oz+ then the Jungle Seven is probably the better tool, but the Expride is a bit more versatile because it can frog really well.
Got a chance to try the exact setup shown here a week ago when I was out in the boat with @PunchFishing--caught one in the pads and it was a total breeze to wrench it out. Could flip all afternoon with this thing and not get bored of it!
I have seen you cover quite a few rod lines with some awesome information. My questions is if you had a choice and feel was a major issue what rod line would you use for bottom contact or sensitive fishing T Rigs Carolina Rigs Jigs etc? What rod line for move baits or treble hooks jerk baits top water etc? What rod line for single hook moving baits chatter baits spinner baits swimming jigs etc?
Well, I was looking for a jig rod to throw heavier jigs 1/2 to 3/4oz. I was eyeing the FMJ because i liked the length 7'3". I bank fish and kayak and don't like the 7'6" rods. For about half the price, the Expride seems like a winner. Paired with a Daiwa Zillion SV TW. Doesn’t get any better.
@techtiger38 Had an older Zillion TWS, loved that reel. My experience with the recent Daiwa offerings have left a lot to be desired in durability though. Reels are like cars though. Most are serviceable products, have their pros and cons, and have their loyalists.
I love your videos 👍very informative. I used your coupon code! Thanks very much! What rod would you suggest for 200 or 300 for finesse fishing , I looking for the most sensitive, that’s all I care about. Thanks
Have you seen the Okuma x series rods? They look like they go toe to toe with the Expride. There’s also a new rod I’ve seen called the FX Xtreme which looks like an Expride on paper, but with titanium guides.
Is the blank glued into the handle, or does it split like the JDM expride B? Is the sensitivity good considering the blank doesn’t go all the way through the butt?
I have 2 Expride A. MH and hvy and been contemplating an EH setup etc. I have Gloomis and few other high end. But like mid range price rods. How do you think the Expride B compares to the new Diawa Tatula AGS? Sensitivity etc???
Hi Brian just wondering where is a good place to sale Rod's I have a one I might would like to sale and wasn't sure where a legit place to do this was thanks.
Ive got high end rods from steez ,nrx, conquest and ultimas.
Im mentioning that because this expride B series is a fantadtic rod. These rods cast better then the majority of my rods. They are sensitive, light and fun. I have 2 spinning rods and will be purchasing 2 baitcasters this week. Great review as always Bri …
Side note as for kayak fisherman. It's the the greatest because the handle is quite long for the length of rod. And unless you're standing up it will impede on your chest stomach and armpit while fishing quite a bit. And the hook keeper is placed behind the reel so I suggest you get one of those little Fuji hookkeepers and place it above the reel seat just so it doesn't impede when placing it in rod tubes on your tackle crate. Overall it's a good stick. I choose to Daiwa Lexa(can't get anymore) 7'3 XH just because it does have a shorter butt secton and when I'm on the kayak
Nice review, thanks for showing a reel mounted on the rod! And using it! Hope your enjoying the other exprides in your line up!
I have the Expride A 73XH and 72H both for frogging. 72H for open water and smaller frogs is fantastic. Yes the 73XH is a great shorter flipping stick. I have more uses for the 72H often because dont have vegetation in my lakes at all. 72H is my favorite swimjig rod. I love them both.
Thanks for the review Brian appreciate it big. I've had a lot bad experiences with high end rod companies. But I've never tried a Shimano rod and it sounds like this is what I'm looking for. I haven't heard one bad thing about the expride B's everyone loves them . Thanks again and God bless you and your family.
Appreciate the comment!
@@PunchFishing anytime Brian you seem like such a humble nice person. God bless you and your family your pal fisherman Mike from Missouri.
I bought a Expride B 6’10” ml spinning rod for ned rigs and just a few months ago I bought an NRX+NRR and I actually like the Expride better.
I use the 7'6" xh expride for punching with up to 1.25oz, and it's excellent. I also have the
6'10"m, 7'2"mh,7'0"mg, 7'2"mhg, 7'2"h, 7'3"xh, 7'6"h, 7'7"h and 8'xxh. All of them are phenomenal.
Holy moly! They are excellent rods! Just purchased a 8'xxh a phemnomal big swimbait/ umbrella rig rod so slept on and very light weight! 7'2"mh is by far one of my favorite workhorses!
Will the 7’6 XH throw a 1/2 oz decently or is it too much power. What weight is the sweet spot for this rod.
@lightningmusky5286 Yeah, u can definitely use it for that weight, but it definitely has a lot of power.
Amazing rod. Been using the first gen for frogging and flipping the past 3 years. Like it so much I just picked up the B. Paired it with the new bantam. Super sweet combo. Awesome review.
Now that's a deadly combo! The new Bantams are too sweet!
Also own this rod. Everything you said about it is spot on, always one of the rods that I bring out. I also use the expride 73xh for magdrafts and it works pretty well
I have the 7’6 XH for throwing big soft Swimbaits and it’s incredible and I use it for flipping also and replaced the single footed guides for double footed guides to the tip. Incredible soft Swimbaits rod.
Interesting modification!
I have 9 Exprides, 7 B’s and 2 A’s. They have a rod for every technique and like you said good luck finding a better rod for $299 and under. I am not sure it’s possible. The only other 2 rods i have that compete with it are the older USA Destroyer Megabass. Those were $399 and they are maybe a tad better. But now the P5 are $500. Love the Exprides and will get 2-3 more to complete my techniques. Love the channel am subscribed. Keep ‘em coming you are one of my favorites on TH-cam fishing.
I have the 7'2 Heavy. I broke my A version and did the express service thing and they replaced it with a B for half the MSRP. The cork was a lot better, and I really like the new blank on the B. The carbon handle still seems like more of a gimick, but I did notice the reel seat seemed more sensitive so maybe that's part of it. The 7'2 Heavy makes a good light duty frog, jig and grass texas rig.
Why did it break?
VMC is not the first hook brand I normally choose, but that ringed hd hook is legit. All I use anymore when I do any type of Texas rigging
That are good!
Spot on. Super sick rod, loved it so much I went and picked up the 7’ Light as well. Phenomenal rod as well. Shimano did great on these Expride B’s. I tend to dropshot more on the 7’ Light. And use the 7’2ML for neds, wacky, weightless senkos, swimbaits, etc. if you haven’t got your hands on these, what are you waiting for!
Nice review. I have a handful of Expride A's and only one B, but I need more B's. They are amazing, and like you said, BEAUTIFUL. Simple and classy-looking.
Can’t wait for the Expride spinning rod video!
Maybe next week!
I have tried the line up. Beautiful rods!!! I did break the 7ft heavy. Got my new one back survived the first trip. Even the non extra heavy is very fast rod. Got it used from American leagacy paid $190.
How did it break?
@@steve4321able hook set 110 whopper plopped.
These Exprides are the bees' knees at this price point. I've got several of the Expride A and one of the B and they're great complements to my nearly-twice-as-expensive Loomis and Megabass rods.
That rods a BEAST!!! 🔥
I got the regular curado K on mine, with that x wrap I knew it would be a great all around frog rod and pitching with great back bone and perfect amount of tip.
Yes! I was JUST asking someone if I could use this rod for grass flipping. I don’t have a lot of pads or reeds but grass gets thick in places. I use an Orochi Perfect Pitch most of the time for docks and wood… 👍🏻
I’ve been pleasantly surprised how much can do with just the 6’10” M. Caught my two PB on with 10lb test and pulled them with no issues.
I’m debating getting one would you recommend it?
I have the A series Expride version and it’s crazy light also. You can frog all day and it doesn’t wear you out. I kinda prefer the A series high gloss rod over the mat finish of the B series but I have a B series 7’2” Med Hvy fast and it growing on me!
Looking forward to hearing your review on the 72 medium light.
Seems like a really nice rod. Appreciate the review. Enjoyed watching as always. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work! And as always, #PunchFishing rocks!!!
Thanks for watching!
The ML spinning is fire...
Agreed. I have the 6'10 and love it!
Great frog/flipping rod! I pulled a giant snapping turtle out of some thick lilly pads with mine.
wow!
I am loving these review videos‼️ Keep them coming🔥😮💨
Thank you! Will do!
Thanks, great review I currently have one on order and look forward to that first frog fish. Going to run the Curado 200K
Good choice!
Feels like the old Daiwa Lexa 7'3 XH. Great rods for Hvy work
I have both the a & b, what’s interesting is the 73xh A model is rated to 3oz vs the b model being rated to 2oz,
Personally, I think it was just Shimano tightening up the weight rating to be more accurate as they feel like they have the same power. 3oz rating was just too much.
They weigh just about the same as well. I will also say, I love the exprides but am not sold on the mono handle. It’s nice but the tinging against it is kind of annoying. Great rods and great review for a must have imo!
I have the spinning reel version paired with a 2500GH vanquished it’s light but powerful
Falcon cara at 250 is a gem
Nice review. Got to try that Ringed hook!
You'll love it
So glad you bought that 7’2” spinning to review so I don’t have to 😅
It's a fun rod
Liked, commented and been a subscriber for a while. Started my channel recently and it really means a lot to content creators. Keep up the great rod and reel reviews!
I love those ringed hooks and don’t snell my hooks anymore
It's way more convenient
Excellent fantastic review thanks 👍😊
Awesome review! Do you think this would be good for 1/8 oz - 1/4 oz weight Texas rigs pitched into wood or submerged vegetation? Or would this be a little too heavy?
Definitely!
How do the overall fit, finish and feel compare between the Expride and 1st gen Poison Adrena?
Great review Brian. Looks like a rod I’m going to need very soon!
How do you like it compared to the jungle 7 for flipping?
It's a different experience, I'd say for "serious flipping" with 1oz+ then the Jungle Seven is probably the better tool, but the Expride is a bit more versatile because it can frog really well.
Got a chance to try the exact setup shown here a week ago when I was out in the boat with @PunchFishing--caught one in the pads and it was a total breeze to wrench it out. Could flip all afternoon with this thing and not get bored of it!
I have seen you cover quite a few rod lines with some awesome information. My questions is if you had a choice and feel was a major issue what rod line would you use for bottom contact or sensitive fishing T Rigs Carolina Rigs Jigs etc? What rod line for move baits or treble hooks jerk baits top water etc? What rod line for single hook moving baits chatter baits spinner baits swimming jigs etc?
Well, I was looking for a jig rod to throw heavier jigs 1/2 to 3/4oz. I was eyeing the FMJ because i liked the length 7'3". I bank fish and kayak and don't like the 7'6" rods. For about half the price, the Expride seems like a winner. Paired with a Daiwa Zillion SV TW. Doesn’t get any better.
It certainly could get much better if you paired it with a Shimano reel! 😂 Get rid of that Daiwa garbage! 😊
@alj6319 you've obviously never thrown a Zillion. I was a Shimano Fanboy, but the Zillion changed my mind.
@techtiger38 Had an older Zillion TWS, loved that reel. My experience with the recent Daiwa offerings have left a lot to be desired in durability though. Reels are like cars though. Most are serviceable products, have their pros and cons, and have their loyalists.
@@alj6319 I guess you could always go with a gimmicky DC reel. To each his own.
@@techtiger38 The DCs suck, but i will take my Metanium MGL over anything Daiwa has to offer every day of the week!
Orochi or the new Xpride?
Depends on which models
I went with the expride 7’6 xh because I got a heck of a deal and love longer rods. Not much info anywhere on that one. Hoping it’s like the 7’3.
Do you like it? What does it weigh?
I love your videos 👍very informative. I used your coupon code! Thanks very much! What rod would you suggest for 200 or 300 for finesse fishing , I looking for the most sensitive, that’s all I care about. Thanks
As powerful as the ts poker?
😂 champ 736/766 both make flying fish 😂. But love the Curado mgl 150 and 200k tell I get the 200mgl
I must really suck at casting because I've never come close to spooling my 150 mgl
Yeah me too,but I think he's using very thick braid.
4.5 oz weight? Must be tip heavy
Have you seen the Okuma x series rods? They look like they go toe to toe with the Expride. There’s also a new rod I’ve seen called the FX Xtreme which looks like an Expride on paper, but with titanium guides.
I have not seen them! Okuma is not very popular up here.
@@PunchFishing ah I see. I only mentioned them because they seem to be very competitive with the Expride on paper.
I love the Expride XH, but it doesnt give me the warm fuzzies like the G Loomis IMX-PRO Frog..
Is the blank glued into the handle, or does it split like the JDM expride B?
Is the sensitivity good considering the blank doesn’t go all the way through the butt?
They glued the blanks into the handle on the USA models. It's silly. The rods plenty sensitive. I wish they would have left them two piece!
I have 2 Expride A. MH and hvy and been contemplating an EH setup etc. I have Gloomis and few other high end. But like mid range price rods. How do you think the Expride B compares to the new Diawa Tatula AGS? Sensitivity etc???
Hi Brian just wondering where is a good place to sale Rod's I have a one I might would like to sale and wasn't sure where a legit place to do this was thanks.
Can I use this rod as a boat salt water rod with a tranx 300?
How do they hold up. Do the break as easy as a megabass?
I know this rod is rated 5/8-2oz. How would it do with 3/8 oz flipping/grass jigs? With a trailer I know it'd be 1/2 oz+.
It’s on the light end but with the right reel it will do it without issue
Do you prefer this to the 7’11” destroyer? Not sure if I want a short to long flipping/punching rod. Never using more than 1 oz in my area.
It's a different experience using them both. They both are quite good.
u should be some dobyns rods reveiws
I have an Xtasy that'll get a video soon
How does the Expride 73XH compare to the Orochi Perfect Pitch?
Perfect Pitch is more versatile. Expride 7'3XH is way more powerful.
You made a few comments about to spool of the Curado Mgl 150 not being the best pick for frogging. Any ideas on what you might use instead?
I mean, it's totally fine for frogging. It's just not a high capacity spool, so 50+ braid fills it up pretty quick.
Worth the $50 to go up from the doybns champion XP?
YES
Absolutely
@@PunchFishing daaaang this is why I don’t like watching you brooo!! 🤣🤷🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
How is sensitivity on that rod?
Great, you aren’t missing bites with this rod and I fish all the top rods