JRob Posted March 6, 2022 Report Share Posted March 6, 2022 https://jdmtackleheaven.com/collections/shimano-22-expride/products/shimano-22-expride-166xh-sb link to site I order all my JDM stuff. Fast shipping from Japan too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassjam2000 Posted March 16, 2022 Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 (edited) On 3/5/2022 at 8:04 PM, JRob said: I am loving the tactical side of short range swimbait fishing. The new 22 Shimano Expride 66XH-SB is sweet! It has been a beast of a rod for yanking fish out of cover quickly. Spent the day fishing smaller glides, Bull Shad 4X4, and 1/2 oz jigs today. Tons of fun! How is the taper on it fairly moderate or on the faster side? This rod has my interest, I wish they had a longer version of it, maybe 6'9" or 7'0" Edited March 16, 2022 by Bassjam2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRob Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 The rod is rated as a regular action from Shimano JP. It is short and powerful, but the blank does load up on a good fish. A semi moderate short XH? I will try and get some rod bend pics today for some reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRob Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 Here are some bend profile pics. One just barely pulling some line. The other more of an “under load” pic. All non scientific. Haha chevro1et, Jzxmnky and Primus 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjs90 Posted March 21, 2022 Report Share Posted March 21, 2022 Probably impossible to find now, but I snagged a 6'8 Major Craft SpeedStyle 1-3oz. Handles sub 2oz baits pretty well, but it absolutely bombs 2-4oz baits. Jzxmnky and Jon P 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassjam2000 Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 A tall order but can anyone recommend a 7’3”ish fast rod that’ll handle weedless softies up to 4oz that’s not custom and won’t cost an arm and a leg? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morph808 Posted March 31, 2022 Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 22 hours ago, Bassjam2000 said: A tall order but can anyone recommend a 7’3”ish fast rod that’ll handle weedless softies up to 4oz that’s not custom and won’t cost an arm and a leg? Ooh very tough. If you are looking for a jig hook/weedless softbait rod that short, you may have to get a custom stick. More options for a treble hook rod like a Megabass Tequila Baccarat. Only other rod comes to mind with good backbone that length is a Dobyns Extreme 746C, but 4oz on that stick will overload it unless you lob cast. Bassjam2000 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranky Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 (edited) https://www.evergreen-fishing.com/goods_list/Irsc611xxxhrSxf.html Evergreen Giant Direwolf. Highly recommend, amazing for 0.5-6oz size bait (rated to 8oz). Edited July 26, 2022 by Cranky PKNNH and evilcatfish 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilcatfish Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 On 7/26/2022 at 12:24 PM, Cranky said: https://www.evergreen-fishing.com/goods_list/Irsc611xxxhrSxf.html Evergreen Giant Direwolf. Highly recommend, amazing for 0.5-6oz size bait (rated to 8oz). I saw your post over on TT, really makes me want this rod. I’ve grown away from longer rods and this one seems to check the right boxes. Already have a good reel to pair with it. Hmm….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranky Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 Buy it, it’s truly awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean k Posted July 29, 2022 Report Share Posted July 29, 2022 Just picked up legit design 64xh rated to 3.5 oz. I’m a bank fisherman also and love it so far. Fished tks and citizen 6’s on it so far. Lose a little casting distance but accuracy I believe is more important for me. Plus not to worried about over hangs and bushes which is nice. I was able to pick one up from zen market for 180$ total with shipping just took 3 weeks but worth the wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freelancer27 Posted November 6, 2022 Report Share Posted November 6, 2022 Hi all, just detected this thread. I am looking for a short (as possible) rod to throw 6-8 inch Hudds (weedless and jig hook). Any suggestions? Thanks all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habitual_lip_ripper Posted November 15, 2022 Report Share Posted November 15, 2022 On 6/17/2020 at 11:06 PM, chefchris said: so the new megabass tequila baccarrac looks sick, 7' rated 1/2 to 4 or 5oz, the hookup tackle has some IG videos and reviews on it, the rod was designed an build to throw everything from frogs to a-rigs/swimbaits and 7' for easy travel. I have this ride and have been using it for over a year now and I absolutely love it! It will throw all the way up to its rating no problem I throw a lil chorizo that I add weight to and it comes in at a little over 4 ounces. This rod throws it no problem. You can go all the way down to a half ounce and it’s fairly sensitive, it truly is a versatile rod. I have a 200 tatula coastal on it usually sometimes the Z 2020. Both pair really well with it but I prefer the Tutuila because it’s lighter and feels better with the rod because it’s a feather in your hand. Bend profile is great, no problem with treble hook baits landing fish and definitely stout enough to drive home big hooks in weedless baits. The fit and finish on the P5 series from megabass is second none as far as a production rod goes they’re on par with customs too. If I’m going out to be the bank all day this is my go to for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mkel83 Posted November 16, 2022 Report Share Posted November 16, 2022 Since this thread was brought back to life, I’m going to shamelessly self promote. Got a nice short rod for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookerWoody Posted November 22, 2022 Report Share Posted November 22, 2022 The 6th sense lux series has a 7’2 & 7’5 XH. I’ve got a 6th MFer series 7’4 heavy that I throw 2oz lures on 50lb braid no problem. I bank fish as well. I’ve got a 7’9 Mfer XH that throws 3-7oz no problem but that’s longer than what you’re wanting, I’d give that lux XH 7’2 a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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