I am glad that there was no damage to the rod. Nice explanation of the tangle free guide diffenence between the new and older models. Thank you for posting the show.
Love you Back. Connecting with you on the medium is a true blessing. Europe is a good as it can be because you are there! I am so glad to hear that I was helpful to you purchasing the Shimano Zodias! You are going to have a wonderful time in search of your PB with that rod! Congrats! 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
Another great video!! I have the Expride rods in the light & medium power but tried the Expride MH and thought it was too soft at the tip for bottom contact baits.... do you find the Zodias medium-heavy to be stronger?
Yes. I believe that the Zodias does a better job with bottom contact baits, such as jigs and texas rigs, than the Expride B. However the Expride B is better at popping reaction baits, such as the spinnerbait and the rattletrap, off of the bottom. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
Hey, i have a question. Do you think ''Okuma ITX Spinning ITX-1000H would work well on the Shimano Zodias Spinning rod? I'm after normal perch and normal sized pike!
Yes the Okuma ITX spinning reel size 1000 would work well on the Shimano Zodias. It would work best on the light models. Thank you for the question and thank you for watching the video 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
I read about several complaints from american fishing fellas about FedEx delivery. My experiences are the complete opposite. When I order an USDM or JDM rod - which mostly are handled by FedEx International - delivery is lightning fast and no damage at all so far....Nevertheless I would have been enraged too as the risk of a damaged rod in such a tube is quite high. Nice rods for a good price. once again well done Mali 👍
I don't know if you noticed in the video, but I was very anxious as to what I would see in that rod tube. Fortunately, I was greatly relieved that no harm was done to the rods. I am heartened that your experience is much better and I hope you continue to receive that excellent service from Fedex. Thanks for y our comments and for your support of the channel.
Thank you for the question. If you are using Fluorocarbon as your main line or your leader, you may want to buy a medium, not a medium light. You will need just a little more backbone on the retrieve and when reeling in the fish. If you are only using braided line, the medium light would work better because it needs to absorb shock of the fish loading onto your bait.
I wonder if this is a good replacement for my Gloomis e6x medium 8 6ft? For some reason I never had luck catching anything on that rod compared to my JDM Daiwa Lateo R
I have never thrown a GLoomis E6X but that new zodias would be a fantastic addition to your rod and reel arsenal. Thanks for watching the video and supporting the channel.
Sorry for the late reply. Thank you for your question and thank you for watching. Zodias is best. The is much more sensitive and the backbone of the rod is more responsive than the St. Croix Victory. Additionally The components to make up the Zodias are passed down from the NRX and the Conquest vs the Victory which cut a few corners to compete in that price range. The most egregious example are the guides. So the Zodias for sure. 👏🏿👏🏿
@@familybudgetfisherman Is the zodias medium rod flexible at the tip? I like a more flexible rod with some backbone. I didn’t like the st.croix 7ft1 medium victory rod because it was too stiff for me. If I were to get a zodias rod, should I get a medium lite or medium?
Yes it is. The Zodias is more flexible BUT maintains a very powerful hookset. Shimano added the hi power X wrapping design to the 2020 Zodias (down from the Conquest) to achieve that very capability. So when you’re fishing with it you will notice that it is flexible past fourth guide. However when a fish bites, you can actually feel the power of that rod helping you manage the hookset.
@@iriana1189 No problem on the number of questions. Keep the questions and comments and advice flowing. This is the reason for this channe😎l. The medium is best suited for your application. If you are using a lot of light wire hooks or you’re throwing a lot of crappy style jigs than the medium light would be better. The medium can also throw a good number of crank baits and smaller reaction baits. With a medium action you get a better General use rod than you would with the medium heavy or the medium light. The Expride is Shimano‘s “Bass” rod model. That ride was designed to be competitive with other bass specific rods, in that price point, on the market. The Expride is not a general used rod. So if you need a rod for multi species fishing, stay with the Zodias. However if you are specifically focusing on bass, the Expride is the better choice. As a matter of fact the Expride is so fine tuned for bass fishing that the next level up from that rod in terms of quality and performance is the NRX+.
😂😂😂. That’s funny, but no. The concept for the channel that was based on an $800 purchase of high-end rods that my wife insisted I purchase back in 2018. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
I do not anticipate baitcasters being part of my arsenal at any time in the future. I do on to bait cast rods. They are the previous generation Shimano Curados. Each of them are 7’8” MH. I have actually thrown them in the past. I just prefer, and do better work with, spinning equipment. Thanks for the question.
@@familybudgetfisherman my apologies it was 1AM when I wrote that lol What I meant to say What’s the odds of Shimano making a 2024 version for this rod ? I think they had great success with the Expride from 23 so in my mind I think this rod is due for a upgrade maybe ? What’s your thoughts
@Lord_Hiram it’s not likely since the upgrade that the Shimano Zodias got is very similar to what the Expride B got. Even the 2023 Shimano Curado was upgraded to the 2018 Zodias model. The Shimano Poison Ultima is the newest rod with the newest technology. The technology from that rod is not yet prepared to be passed down so that rods like the Zodias get the upgrades. 2025 will be the earliest you will see the Shimano lineup get upgrades; except, maybe the Poison Adrena. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
Don't let the China manufacture scare you. The quality control on these rods is the best I have ever seen. The USA made Loomis rods don't even come close. I sell both where I work.
Love these rods... will be buying 2 of these... great review !! That delivery company ,, or should I say that delivery man ,, wants a good ass kicking !!!!! That’s disgusting coming to you in that state !!! You seem a very calm bloke and love the video 👍🏽😀
Thanks for the compliment. As you can see in the video I was relieved to find the rods Unharmed. I hope FedEx felt embarrassed about how they treated that package. I’m going to be posting a video soon of my on-the-water report of the performance of the Zodias rods. I wish you well with yours; and please let me know when you get your first decent size fish on them!
@@familybudgetfisherman look forward to seeing the video buddy ... yeah will be a good few weeks before I get them rods .... just saving up a few pounds and also not many shops have them in stock ... cheers and all the best 😄👍🏽🎣
So is anyone else having issues with these rods breaking??? I’m on my third one that just broke on me. The first one broke at the tip at that time my boy was working at BP so took it back. The second time I just got it back from warranty exchange two months ago or less. Fished with it around 3 times and I baby the damn thing. It broke a quarter of the way from the top while casting. This last time it broke in half while casting. All I use it for is throwing dead shrimp on a 1/16 jig head. It’s the 7’ MH so it should be more than enough rod for that. They travel with rod warrior neoprene covers and neoprene reel covers. All rods ride up in the cab of my truck so no slapping around in bed of truck. I have custom rods by fish stix, J&H and H&H that have never broke once. They treated great as well however not babied like this Zodias. I bought it for the fact that it looked great paired with the vanford. Which by the way is basically a brand new reel cause it spends more time sitting on the sidelines. This is a sad rod!!!
I am so sorry to hear that! I own 7 of them, 4 of the previous model and 3 of the current model. I started buying them in 2018. I have not broken a rod yet and I am VERY HARD on my rods. Have you replaced the rod? If so with what brand? 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
You are ABSOLUTELY correct! I don’t know if you noticed in the video, that I was extremely nervous while opening that rod tube. Thanks for watching the video!
Avoiding online sales of high end fishing equipment is increasingly becoming a very difficult effort. That said, I do cringe at the risk inherent in the delivery of the item.
I am glad that there was no damage to the rod. Nice explanation of the tangle free guide diffenence between the new and older models. Thank you for posting the show.
You are welcome! Thank you for your comment. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
Starting to become one of fav channels! great video
I appreciate your kind words. hopefully someday I'll get past 10k subscribers. Thank You Very Much! 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
love u dude,just bought the zodias in europe after watching your videos.great channel!
Love you Back. Connecting with you on the medium is a true blessing. Europe is a good as it can be because you are there! I am so glad to hear that I was helpful to you purchasing the Shimano Zodias! You are going to have a wonderful time in search of your PB with that rod! Congrats! 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
Love the videos brother!
I Appreciate your comment! Thanks for watching the video.
I checked my video. I don't remember the subject matter involving a discussion on movies.
Another great video!!
I have the Expride rods in the light & medium power but tried the Expride MH and thought it was too soft at the tip for bottom contact baits.... do you find the Zodias medium-heavy to be stronger?
Yes. I believe that the Zodias does a better job with bottom contact baits, such as jigs and texas rigs, than the Expride B. However the Expride B is better at popping reaction baits, such as the spinnerbait and the rattletrap, off of the bottom. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
Love the channel!
Thank You very much! Appreciate your support of the channel!
Another good video!
I appreciate your comment and I thank you for watching the video!
Are these better than the phenix m1 nanotube?
The Shimano Zodias rod does perform better than the Phoenix M1 nanotube; at the same length, power, and action. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
Hey, i have a question. Do you think ''Okuma ITX Spinning ITX-1000H would work well on the Shimano Zodias Spinning rod? I'm after normal perch and normal sized pike!
Yes the Okuma ITX spinning reel size 1000 would work well on the Shimano Zodias. It would work best on the light models. Thank you for the question and thank you for watching the video 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
I read about several complaints from american fishing fellas about FedEx delivery. My experiences are the complete opposite. When I order an USDM or JDM rod - which mostly are handled by FedEx International - delivery is lightning fast and no damage at all so far....Nevertheless I would have been enraged too as the risk of a damaged rod in such a tube is quite high. Nice rods for a good price. once again well done Mali 👍
I don't know if you noticed in the video, but I was very anxious as to what I would see in that rod tube. Fortunately, I was greatly relieved that no harm was done to the rods. I am heartened that your experience is much better and I hope you continue to receive that excellent service from Fedex. Thanks for y our comments and for your support of the channel.
@@familybudgetfisherman indeed I did. Luckily, anything seems to be fine. Wish you great catches with these rods!
Thank you very much! Video footage of me using these rods will be coming soon
good afternoon, please tell me what do you think shimano zodias 270ml-2 with wobblers or jerkbait in size 110????
Thank you for the question. If you are using Fluorocarbon as your main line or your leader, you may want to buy a medium, not a medium light. You will need just a little more backbone on the retrieve and when reeling in the fish. If you are only using braided line, the medium light would work better because it needs to absorb shock of the fish loading onto your bait.
I wonder if this is a good replacement for my Gloomis e6x medium 8 6ft?
For some reason I never had luck catching anything on that rod compared to my JDM Daiwa Lateo R
I have never thrown a GLoomis E6X but that new zodias would be a fantastic addition to your rod and reel arsenal. Thanks for watching the video and supporting the channel.
Which one is better, the zodias or the st.croix victory for senko application?
Sorry for the late reply. Thank you for your question and thank you for watching. Zodias is best. The is much more sensitive and the backbone of the rod is more responsive than the St. Croix Victory. Additionally The components to make up the Zodias are passed down from the NRX and the Conquest vs the Victory which cut a few corners to compete in that price range. The most egregious example are the guides. So the Zodias for sure. 👏🏿👏🏿
@@familybudgetfisherman Is the zodias medium rod flexible at the tip? I like a more flexible rod with some backbone. I didn’t like the st.croix 7ft1 medium victory rod because it was too stiff for me. If I were to get a zodias rod, should I get a medium lite or medium?
Yes it is. The Zodias is more flexible BUT maintains a very powerful hookset. Shimano added the hi power X wrapping design to the 2020 Zodias (down from the Conquest) to achieve that very capability. So when you’re fishing with it you will notice that it is flexible past fourth guide. However when a fish bites, you can actually feel the power of that rod helping you manage the hookset.
@@familybudgetfisherman -Are you referring to the medium action or ML? Last question, Shimano expride or shimano zodias?
@@iriana1189 No problem on the number of questions. Keep the questions and comments and advice flowing. This is the reason for this channe😎l. The medium is best suited for your application. If you are using a lot of light wire hooks or you’re throwing a lot of crappy style jigs than the medium light would be better. The medium can also throw a good number of crank baits and smaller reaction baits. With a medium action you get a better General use rod than you would with the medium heavy or the medium light.
The Expride is Shimano‘s “Bass” rod model. That ride was designed to be competitive with other bass specific rods, in that price point, on the market.
The Expride is not a general used rod. So if you need a rod for multi species fishing, stay with the Zodias. However if you are specifically focusing on bass, the Expride is the better choice. As a matter of fact the Expride is so fine tuned for bass fishing that the next level up from that rod in terms of quality and performance is the NRX+.
Hey Mali love the videos! Do you have Budget in the name so your wife doesn't kill you for buying all that killer gear? lol
😂😂😂. That’s funny, but no. The concept for the channel that was based on an $800 purchase of high-end rods that my wife insisted I purchase back in 2018. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
good stuff!
Thank you very much! I consider you watching my video, on such a small channel, to be an honor and a privilege.
@@familybudgetfisherman hah anytime man. Keep it up!
Will you ever try a bait caster?
I do not anticipate baitcasters being part of my arsenal at any time in the future. I do on to bait cast rods. They are the previous generation Shimano Curados. Each of them are 7’8” MH. I have actually thrown them in the past. I just prefer, and do better work with, spinning equipment. Thanks for the question.
@@familybudgetfisherman that’s cool, love the content! Happy holidays and tight lines!
What’s the odd of a 2024 version
I don’t quite understand the question. Please excuse my confusion. Can you rephrase? 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
@@familybudgetfisherman my apologies it was 1AM when I wrote that lol
What I meant to say
What’s the odds of Shimano making a 2024 version for this rod ? I think they had great success with the Expride from 23 so in my mind I think this rod is due for a upgrade maybe ? What’s your thoughts
@Lord_Hiram it’s not likely since the upgrade that the Shimano Zodias got is very similar to what the Expride B got. Even the 2023 Shimano Curado was upgraded to the 2018 Zodias model. The Shimano Poison Ultima is the newest rod with the newest technology. The technology from that rod is not yet prepared to be passed down so that rods like the Zodias get the upgrades. 2025 will be the earliest you will see the Shimano lineup get upgrades; except, maybe the Poison Adrena. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
Where is the new Zodias made?
Shimano makes the 2020 Zodias in China.
Don't let the China manufacture scare you. The quality control on these rods is the best I have ever seen. The USA made Loomis rods don't even come close. I sell both where I work.
Love these rods... will be buying 2 of these... great review !! That delivery company ,, or should I say that delivery man ,, wants a good ass kicking !!!!! That’s disgusting coming to you in that state !!! You seem a very calm bloke and love the video 👍🏽😀
Thanks for the compliment. As you can see in the video I was relieved to find the rods Unharmed. I hope FedEx felt embarrassed about how they treated that package. I’m going to be posting a video soon of my on-the-water report of the performance of the Zodias rods. I wish you well with yours; and please let me know when you get your first decent size fish on them!
@@familybudgetfisherman look forward to seeing the video buddy ... yeah will be a good few weeks before I get them rods .... just saving up a few pounds and also not many shops have them in stock ... cheers and all the best 😄👍🏽🎣
Thanks!!
@@familybudgetfisherman is the 7 ft 5 medium heavy casting rod any good?
Is it versatile?
Is it a one piece rod
Yes it is. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
What a thrilling unboxing 😅
Thank you so very much and I appreciate you watching the video👏🏿👏🏿🎣
So is anyone else having issues with these rods breaking??? I’m on my third one that just broke on me. The first one broke at the tip at that time my boy was working at BP so took it back. The second time I just got it back from warranty exchange two months ago or less. Fished with it around 3 times and I baby the damn thing. It broke a quarter of the way from the top while casting. This last time it broke in half while casting. All I use it for is throwing dead shrimp on a 1/16 jig head. It’s the 7’ MH so it should be more than enough rod for that.
They travel with rod warrior neoprene covers and neoprene reel covers. All rods ride up in the cab of my truck so no slapping around in bed of truck. I have custom rods by fish stix, J&H and H&H that have never broke once. They treated great as well however not babied like this Zodias.
I bought it for the fact that it looked great paired with the vanford. Which by the way is basically a brand new reel cause it spends more time sitting on the sidelines. This is a sad rod!!!
I am so sorry to hear that! I own 7 of them, 4 of the previous model and 3 of the current model. I started buying them in 2018. I have not broken a rod yet and I am VERY HARD on my rods. Have you replaced the rod? If so with what brand? 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
a steal! man i just checked and theyre oos
Oh yeah! Deals like that are rare gems.
I like how they don’t even bubble wrap the ends 😒
The "Rod Packaging" process is struggling throughout the industry.👏🏿👏🏿🎣
Very lucky
You are ABSOLUTELY correct! I don’t know if you noticed in the video, that I was extremely nervous while opening that rod tube. Thanks for watching the video!
Can't beat cutco!!!!
You are right about that!! They’re Great! (In my Tony the Tiger voice).
I just bought mine at EBay for $165
That is a fantastic deal! Even better since Shimano raised prices on most of their rods. Thanks for watching the video. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
Personally I would never buy a graphite rod on line. It's a high risk activity.
Avoiding online sales of high end fishing equipment is increasingly becoming a very difficult effort. That said, I do cringe at the risk inherent in the delivery of the item.