Shimano Expride 2610 ML Rod

The [2610ML] is a long, technical spinning rod that is suited to light rigs, I-shaped lures, and small fast-moving lures, and is responsive enough to manipulate the lure exactly as the angler envisions. Designed with a slightly softer tip, it excels in a target-oriented approach, while its reliable resilience from the mid-section to the butt makes it suitable for fast fishing.

The [2610ML] is a long, technical spinning rod that is suited to light rigs, I-shaped lures, and small fast-moving lures, and is responsive enough to manipulate the lure exactly as the angler envisions. Designed with a slightly softer tip, it excels in a target-oriented approach, while its reliable resilience from the mid-section to the butt makes it suitable for fast fishing. It efficiently handles high-specific gravity, unweighted worm lifts, and fishing with shad plugs and jig heads bounced with sharp jerks. This is a reliable rod for both bank and boat fishing.

The Expride range of fishing rods exudes quality and sits directly below the famous Poison Adrena in terms of technology. When it comes to sensitivity and responsiveness, there is very little that can compete with the stunning Expride.

Born as a Bass rod, it is easy to understand why we are so enthusiastic about the Expride range. If you are looking for a rod that lives up to your expectations, look no further: the Expride is flawless.

Light, medium, or even large lures, with Spinning or Baitcasting reels, the Expride range covers everything, with a sensitivity that few rods can match. Each model is also available in two versions, a 1+1 (a single piece with a detachable handle) and a 2-piece (sections of equal length). You are truly spoilt for choice.

The remarkable sensitivity felt when using the Expride is the result of two exclusive Shimano technologies. The high-modulus carbon blanks are built with Hi-Power X technology. This reduces blank twist when casting and fighting fish, resulting in a highly responsive feel. Furthermore, the Monocoque carbon grip transfers more information from the blank to your hand, allowing for an unprecedented perception of what is happening to the lure underwater. To further increase sensitivity and overall rod performance, the Expride is equipped with Fuji SiC guides and a lightweight Shimano Ci4+ reel seat to accommodate Spinning or Baitcasting reels.

And just when you thought things couldn't get any better, the extraordinary performance is accompanied by a classic glossy black blank and a cork foregrip, one of the most attractive combinations we have seen.

Even in use, the Expride will not let you down. The 1+1 models have a one-piece main section that curves with a seamless, fast action, offering sensitivity and responsiveness in equal measure. For a more convenient transport solution, traditional two-piece options are also available in all models, which, once assembled, are almost indistinguishable from the one-piece versions.

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