RODS - FRESHWATER
OVER 8
Now with four models over 8-feet long -All OVER 8 models feature a special two-piece design that
is up to 25% lighter than telescoping designs
The Expride series was meticulously tested by touring pros and tackle junkies across the United States for two full seasons. The series features a variety of versatile actions, with a handful of technique-specific rods to meet the demands of some of the most specialized fishing styles.
• Blanks are 10% lighter = Increased sensitivity • Improved balance = Increased performance • New, light, compact reel seat = Increased fishability
EXPRIDE
Model
Length
Power
CASTING
EX166MA
6'6" M
EX168MHA
6'8" MH
EX1610MA
6'10"
M
EX172MHA
7'2" MH
EX172HA
7'2" H
EX173XHA
7'3" XH
EX176HA
7'6" H
EX1711XHA
7'11"
XH
CASTING GLASS COMPOSITE
EX170MGA
7'0" M
EX172MHGA
7'2" MH
OVER 8 CASTING
EX190XXHA
9' XXH
EX1910HA
9'10"
H
EX1911XHA
9'11"
XH
SPINNING
EX268MA
6'8" M
EX268MHA
6'8" MH
EX2610MLA
6'10"
ML
EX270MA
7'0" M
EX272MHA
7'2"
OVER 8 SPINNING
MH
EX286MLA
8’6" ML
Line (lb. test) Lure Rating (oz.) Handle Length (in)
Blank Material
Pieces
8-16 10-20 8-16 10-20 12-25 14-30 12-25 14-30
1/4-3/4
3/8-1
1/4-3/4
3/8-1 7/16-1 1/2
1/2-2 7/16-1 1/2
1/2-3
9.25 9.65 9.84 10.16 10.35 10.55 10.55 11.34
HI-POWER X HI-POWER X HI-POWER X HI-POWER X HI-POWER X HI-POWER X HI-POWER X HI-POWER X
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
8-16 10-20
1/4-7/8 3/8-1 1/4
10.16 10.55
HI-POWER X/ GLASS COMPOSITE HI-POWER X/ GLASS COMPOSITE
1 1
14-30 12-25 14-30
1-7 7/16-2 1/2-3
17.13 13.19 15.16
HI-POWER X HI-POWER X HI-POWER X
2 2 2
5-10 3/16-1/2 6-12 1/4-3/4 4-8 1/8-7/16 5-10 3/16-1/2 6-12 1/4-3/4
8.46 8.66 8.46 8.54 9.69
HI-POWER X HI-POWER X HI-POWER X HI-POWER X HI-POWER X
1 1 1 1 1
6-12 3/16-3/4 11.81
HI-POWER X
2
Grip Material
SPLIT AA CORKW/ COMPOSITE RING SPLIT AA CORKW/ COMPOSITE RING SPLIT AA CORKW/ COMPOSITE RING SPLIT AA CORKW/ COMPOSITE RING SPLIT AA CORKW/ COMPOSITE RING SPLIT AA CORKW/ COMPOSITE RING SPLIT AA CORKW/ COMPOSITE RING SPLIT AA CORKW/ COMPOSITE RING
SPLIT AA CORKW/ COMPOSITE RING SPLIT AA CORKW/ COMPOSITE RING
SPLIT AA CORKW/ COMPOSITE RING SPLIT AA CORKW/ COMPOSITE RING SPLIT AA CORKW/ COMPOSITE RING
SPLIT AA CORKW/ COMPOSITE RING SPLIT AA CORKW/ COMPOSITE RING SPLIT AA CORKW/ COMPOSITE RING SPLIT AA CORKW/ COMPOSITE RING SPLIT AA CORKW/ COMPOSITE RING
SPLIT AA CORKW/ COMPOSITE RING
UPC
0-22255-21177-2 0-22255-21178-9 0-22255-21179-6 0-22255-21181-9 0-22255-21183-3 0-22255-21184-0 0-22255-21185-7 0-22255-21186-4
0-22255-21180-2 0-22255-21182-6
0-22255-21719-4 0-22255-21720-0 0-22255-21721-7
0-22255-21187-1 0-22255-21188-8 0-22255-21189-5 0-22255-21190-1 0-22255-21191-8
0-22255-21722-4
MSRP
$259.99 $259.99 $259.99 $269.99 $269.99 $279.99 $279.99 $299.99
$269.99 $279.99
$349.99 $349.99 $349.99
$259.99 $259.99 $259.99 $279.99 $279.99
$349.99
62 | 2018 Shimano