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A high performance rod in which Shimano has put its pride and technologies. Expride is reborn with a new design. The blanks which increase the ratio of high elastic carbon is enforced by “High power X”. We reduced the weight of this rod by over 10% compared to the previous models and kept its durability. Furthermore, its sharpness, sensitivity and response have also been improved. New design reel seat made of CI4+ material is lighter and looks more beautiful with a matt rubber coating. Each model is redesigned specifically for each fishing technique and field. The rod shorter than 7ft is designed for sensitive rod action and the rod longer than 7ft is designed for powerful fighting with big fish. BAIT CASTING Type BAIT FINESSE SYSTEM
172MH
164L-BFS/ 164L-BFS/2 This is a bait finesse model which can control a light rig sensitively. Light weight blanks are very sensitive just like a finger and the specially designed micro guide allows you to move the small lure little by little. 6ft 4 inch length is very user-friendly.
168L-BFS/ 168L-BFS/2 This model is an all-round bait finesse fishing rod which can use jig head, high density worm and small hard plug. 6ft 8inch length helps long casting. The rod butt and belly have a good bounce so it’s easy to control bass when you hook it up in a spot with many structures
265UL+
166M/ 166M-2 This is a core model of new Expride in any field with any lure from light cover game like texas rig to fast moving lures like spiner bait. 6ft 6 inch length makes good balance of control and long casting.
168MH/ 168MH-2 This is special rod for jig and worm. A slightly stiff tip section can search the conditions of the lake bed and a powerful belly and butt allows you to control lures precisely. Even if it’s big fish, the hook can penetrate its mouth. In addtion to jig and worm, this rod is good for spiner bait and buzz bait when you cast them into weeds.
1610M/ 1610M-2 This rod is a middle length versatile model suitable for 1020g lures. Powerful and light weight, this rod is compatible with fast moving lures like vibration lure and spiner bait and shooting lures like rubber jig and texas rig comforatbly. Both long casting style and close range shooting style match this rod.
Length (m)
265ML/ 265ML-2 This rod is a technical model special for light rig with long casting property, controllability and power. When you cast lure under a tree with overhanging branches, you can skip and manoeuvre light rigs in a weeded area, giving you enjoyment. This model is also good to use small plug like shad and minnow with a constant speed retrieve and twitching and jerking.
266L/ 266L-2 This rod is a spinning versatile model. It’s good for shaking down shot and jig head and searching wide range by shad plug. Smooth bending curve allows you to prevent line brake.
2610ML This rod is a technical long spinning model to cast a small plug far away and control it sensitively. The soft tip allows you to cast to accurately on target and the high elastic belly and butt enable you to continuously fish comfortably. This rod is suitable for fishing with carolina rig, shad plug and jumping jig head and have power to hook up firmly even if the bite is far from you.
No. of Weight Sections (g)
Lure Wgt (g) 5-8
Line Wgt (lb)
Type
1.91
1 120
164LBFS
1.93
1
100
3.5-10
6-12
Baitcast
166ML
1.98
1
107
5-15
7-14
Baitcast
166M
1.98
1
112
7-21
8-16
Baitcast
168LBFS
2.03
1
100
3.5-10
6-12
Baitcast
168MH
2.03
1
112
10-30
1610M
2.08
1
110
7-21
8-16
Baitcast
170MG
2.13
2
130
7-25
8-16
Baitcast
172MH
2.18
2
127
10-30
10-20 Baitcast
172H
2.18
2
125
12-42
12-25 Baitcast
172MHG
2.18
2
140
10-35
10-20 Baitcast
173XH
2.21
2
132
14-56
14-30 Baitcast
176H
2.29
2
130
12-42
12-25 Baitcast
1711XH
2.41
2
162
14-84
14-30 Baitcast
263LS
1.91
1
90
2.5-10
264UL
1.93
1
92
2-7
2.5-5 Spinning
265UL+
1.96
1
92
2-10
2.5-6 Spinning
265ML
1.96
1
97
4-12
4-8
Spinning
266L
1.98
1
97
3-10
3-6
Spinning
2610ML
2.08
1
95
4-12
4-8
Spinning
164LBFS2
1.93
2
100
3.5-10
6-12
Baitcast
166ML2
1.98
2
105
5-15
7-14
Baitcast
166M2
1.98
2
107
7-21
8-16
Baitcast
168LBFS2
2.03
2
102
3.5-10
6-12
Baitcast
168MH2
2.03
2
120
10-30
1610M2
2.08
2
117
7-21
172H2
2.18
2
127
12-42
263LS2
1.91
2
92
2.5-10
264UL2
1.93
2
90
2-7
7-14 Baitcast
10-20 Baitcast EXPRIDE 266L
EXPRIDE 172H
3-6
*1
*2
JDM Spinning Bass Rods Reels
An all-round model for small, middle size lures for boat and shore. This rod is good for technical plug game like twiching and jerking. Light texas rig and light blade bait,high density no sinker worm are also suitable. When you control the lure, this rod shows you its sensitivity but when you fight with fish it shows you power.
163MLG
This model is a spinning finesse rod. The blanks are reinforced with “High power X” from butt to tip section to reduce power loss and unnecessary shaking in tip, contributing to accurate casting. This rod is highly recommended for fishing under high pressure.
Spinning
10-20 Baitcast 8-16
Baitcast
12-25 Baitcast 3-6
Spinning
2.5-5 Spinning
265ML2
1.96
2
95
4-12
4-8
Spinning
266L2
1.98
2
102
3-10
3-6
Spinning
*1: 263L-S, 263L-S/2
*2: 265UL+
REELS RODS
166ML/ 166ML-2
VERSATILE SPIN 264UL/ 264UL-2
This is special rod for shaking with Excite top which can automatically slacken the lineto move the worm attractively. It’s designed for all light rigs to be controlled by the shaking technique.
VERSATILE
Model Number
This rod is a long length versatile model with power and long casting property. It can be used for both close range pitching and full power casting. It is suitable with around 3/8oz jig to cast to the covered area, worm and 1/2oz spiner bait ,swim jig, vibration lure to search a larger area.