I just found your channel. I was searching for videos on the St Croix Mojo Bass rods and this video came up. I guess because of your other St Croix rods. I am glad it did. I enjoyed this video and I look forward to watching more of your videos. God bless and tight lines.

@OldLadyAngler

3 жыл бұрын

Oh very good. Glad to have you. I hope my videos help you. Tight lines.

Awesome review OLA. I've heard good things about it. Cool to see you back out in the yak too. 😉

@OldLadyAngler

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks T. Always a good day when I'm in my yak! Fish or no fish.

I just discovered your channel its just nice to see a lady Angler thank you . 😉👍

@OldLadyAngler

Жыл бұрын

Oh thanks so much. Welcome and I hope you enjoy the content. I'm up in Maine right now, planning my Musky trip for tomorrow!!

Hi T. I tend to use a stiffer rod. I like to have a little more control and "feel." I also tend to use a larger reel. I like to cutdown on the number of wind / turns coming off the reel. I think it helps with line twist. Sounds like the new rod will be for heavy cover fishing. Take care and good luck, Mickey

@OldLadyAngler

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mickey. I never thought about a larger reel but that makes sense about less turns.

Nice honest review Tracy. I love Shimano reels but only own a few of their rods.. I've got a 7' Skeet Reese Medium power fast action rod (Shakey Head/Senko model) that I won in a bass tourney and I love it. Sensitive but with enough power to get them out of some minor slop. And it's not super expensive. The only thing similar is that it has the hook keeper down low and it's not too sleek looking with that gawd awful yellow. Thanks for picking up after the lazy bums who leave their trash on the waterway.

@OldLadyAngler

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fitzy. I wish I had gotten the St. Croix Avid X M/H 6'8" rod a few years ago. It's no longer available now.

Good review. Thank you for your review.

@OldLadyAngler

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate it.

Good honest review Tracy, weird that the first line guide is so close to the reel . I also prefer cork over a foam handle. Good to see you back in Florida, cleaning up after the slobs.

@OldLadyAngler

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you don. Hope you and Karen are doing alright.

@bucktalesoutdoors7566

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tracy, Ten days have past and I still expect him to be right on my heels every time I open the fridge or looking out the bedroom window when he would hear Karen’s car pull up the hill. Life is not the same but we are adjusting.

@javakalle8615

2 жыл бұрын

Looks like Zodias 270M is engineered for SH (Short) handle. Europe & Japan style, vanford VF2500SHGF would propably be a good fit without that line twitch. Good and honest review, subscriber from now on. And greetings from Finland.

@OldLadyAngler

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the reply. Just now seeing it though.

There's nothing not to like I think Shimano is useing the best technology for building rod's I've ever seen old lady angler I mean weather you like the curado, zodias or the expride B's even though the curado doesn't have the monocock handle still a excellent rod . Thanks for the video and God bless you and your family your pal fisherman Mike from Missouri.

@OldLadyAngler

4 күн бұрын

Thanks so much Mike from Mo. I appreciate the comment. What city in Mo are you from?

@michaelloucks4448

4 күн бұрын

@@OldLadyAngler a small town called fair play it's about 8 miles from Stockton lake.

@OldLadyAngler

4 күн бұрын

I've judged kayak fishing tournaments on Stockton Lake. Looks like a beautiful lake. I'm originally from Peoria, IL. Spent many vacations in St. Louis watching the Cardinals and also going to Six Flags when I was growing up. Love Missouri.

@michaelloucks4448

4 күн бұрын

@@OldLadyAngler I just moved here about 4 yrs ago and I have some medical issues with my back I need surgery so it's been hard to go fishing the past two seasons. Plus I need hip surgery. But I like them schimino carado, zodias, expride B's.

@OldLadyAngler

3 күн бұрын

Love my Shimano stuff too.

A similar rod that you might like better is the ALX Zolo SpinSkip. 6’9” M+ rod. Tip of a medium rod, backbone of a MH. Made for, as the name suggests, skipping Senkos and small jigs under docks and trees. Pretty sure the butt section is a good bit shorter than the Zodias and it has cork and EVA composite grips. Quality rod made in SC on an American made blank.

@OldLadyAngler

3 жыл бұрын

My main use for this rod would be HEAVY cover. Lily pads, grass, etc. I have a few lakes that I fish on the regular and I lose quite a few fish due to them diving down and wrapping me up.

Such a great Rod, i own a Ultra Light version for trout fishing, i love it

@OldLadyAngler

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for checking it out.

Wonderful share! Might you be able to send me the length in inches from the reel seat to that first eyelet on the Kodias and the same measurement on your St. Croix rod (what St. Croix model, btw). That was a fantastic concern that you brought to light with the inherent twisting of the line using the Kodias as well as the wobble on the retrieve. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this video! We applaud your trash pick-up effort. It's very sad that the need exists. We're looking to pair a new Vanford 2500 with a very nice rod for freshwater bass fishing: largemouth and smallmouth. Spinnerbaits, Slug-Gos, warms, Rebels, Rapalas ... basic stuff ... typically in the 1/4oz to 5/8oz lure size. Any rod recommendations would be wonderful: Shimano, St. Croix, Loomis, ... etc. 7' ideally. Many Thanks!!!

@OldLadyAngler

2 жыл бұрын

sorry I am out of town for a while. I don't have the zodias anymore.

Nice review sis!

@OldLadyAngler

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤗

You may like the Original Zodias rod as the bottom portion is EVA like the grip area. The bottom of the new zodias that you have is supposed to increase sensitivity.

@OldLadyAngler

3 жыл бұрын

Ahhh. That makes perfect sense. I can see how that could pick up the slightest vibration. I like the way the Expride looks. Wondering if it has the same line guide spacing.

@collinstuart3622

3 жыл бұрын

@@OldLadyAngler from what I see from a side by side they appear to have the same spacing for the line guides but I may be wrong. I assume there is a reason why the bottom guide is lower than your other spinning rod

@OldLadyAngler

3 жыл бұрын

@@collinstuart3622 Darn. I just do not like the feel of that guide being so close to the reel.

@DanTheFireman

3 жыл бұрын

Just compared my 6'6" Expride spinning to the 6'6" St. Croix spinning and the first guide is only 2" lower on the Expride. All my other Exprides are casting rods and really love them, also have a 6'0' (Amazon woodchopper rod) and 6'10" last generation Zodias MH casting rods with the EVA grips and really like them too. The guides are a bit bigger on the Zodias vs. the Exprides (all casting) which is nice, not a micro guide fan.

@OldLadyAngler

3 жыл бұрын

@@DanTheFireman that's better spacing on the expride than what my zodias has. Thanks for the info!

I got the same rod ive been loving mine but I just use mine for Texas rig and weightless flukes

@OldLadyAngler

2 жыл бұрын

It's really not a bad rod. I just don't care for the metal handle. I'm much happier with an Expride. Still waiting on my replacement Zodias that I sent to Shimano a month or so ago.

I won’t give up my St Croix’s for the Zodias. I love my Shimano reels. I pair my Vanfords with St Croix 👌

@OldLadyAngler

Жыл бұрын

Same here. I ended up selling the Zodias. I wanted to replace it with St Croix but they don't make a M/H 6'8" spinning rod. So I went with a Shimano Expride. It's good but it's not a St. Croix. 4 out of the 6 rods I use are StC.

I have one of the new ML BFS American casting rods. Exact opposite purpose you have for your rod. Really nice rod. The tip is a little faster than I normally like but it makes a nice spinning rod “replacement” for the tasks most North American anglers use spinning rods. Not a true BFS rod but much lighter power than most casting rods on the market in the US.

@helotaxi

3 жыл бұрын

From a spinning rod casting performance, the sooner the loops coming off the reel are focused the better it casts. If the loops are too big, the line hits the rod blank and slows the line coming out of the reel.

@OldLadyAngler

3 жыл бұрын

So what do you think of the problem that I'm having? I had this same reel on my Avid X M Fast rod and it performed just fine. To me, it feels like that first line guide is either too close to the reel or maybe it's too small? It felt really odd to me.

@DanTheFireman

3 жыл бұрын

If you can get your hands on a Jackson Super Trickster, do it. I have the 6'4" L casting rod, it's magic. The BONE 6'3" BFS is great also, a bit stiffer tip and you'd never guess it's a four piece travel rod. Also, just looked at my BONE Voyage spinning rods and the first guide is further up but haven't noticed any line slap or vibration.

@OldLadyAngler

3 жыл бұрын

@@DanTheFireman You're talking about rods I've never even heard of. haha. Are they custom?

@DanTheFireman

3 жыл бұрын

@@OldLadyAngler Sorry, was responding to Kung Pow re; the BFS rods, Asian rods. I've had two popular custom rod builders here in Broward and Palm Beach counties say they would have to charge $500 to build one of the $170 Shimano Trevala S rods because of the nice blank and components (just checked the two spinning versions I have for jigging, the first guide is only 13" up from the reel seat). All of the rods I have built now are from Howard at Poseidon, right near me and incredible service. I do have two Bull Bay casting rods, good prices, very light weight, made in Lakeland and also great customer service. They have a large variety, worth checking out.

Im thinking about buying one of these, gonna do a 7'6" Medium action to pair with a 3000 Vanford for flats fishing. Do you still have the same views on the rod ? Did you ever get into any Tarpon with it ? 😀 God loves you ! 👌

@OldLadyAngler

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael. I only got to use it twice. I broke the tip off when I set the hook into a submerged tree. I sent back to Shimano and they approved a replacement but who knows when they'll send it. I've heard it takes a few months. I really did not care for that line slap and also the metallic part of the rod butt. I got an Expride and I'm much happier with it. But in all honesty, I love the St. Croix Avid X rods that I have. I have 3 of them and they're awesome. The only reason I got the shimano is because I could not find a M/H avid x spinning rod in a short length. The Expride has a little bit of line slap but nowhere near the Zodias. Could just be my set up though. I'm using 15 lb braided line. God loves you too!

Yes, the longer handles bother me with my shortness.

@OldLadyAngler

3 жыл бұрын

Being short and being in a kayak.... double whammy!

Good observation about the first line guide it's very low. Don't know what the design reason is behind it but yes very noisy

@OldLadyAngler

9 ай бұрын

I'm much happier with the Expride. Thanks for watching

I'm not a tourney fisher but I like quality (and that sometimes equates to pricey)! I've been looking at the Zodias, Expride B, and even the Poison Adrena, all med-light. I appreciate that concern you brought up and my buddy has the same rod but with a Vanford 2000; he says he's not noticing that funneling restriction at the 1st guide but said maybe he's just never noticed it....he uses his mainly for dropshot, ned, and neko. My intention is to pair one of these with a Vanford 1000F and I'm wondering if maybe because 1000 and 2000 have smaller spools than 2500 and 3000, the line won't act that same way because of narrower coils coming off the smaller spool. But this is really a strong consideration and I'm now leaning on the Poison....YIKES!! But oh well, my b'day is day after 4th of July so I'm gonna hopefully take advantage of a sale at Tackle Whse or my local tackle shop. Thanx for this great review and THANX HUGE for your environmental efforts as well!!!

@OldLadyAngler

2 жыл бұрын

Ney Nateroo.... glad this review makes you think about it. Another possibility for the line issues at the first guide could be that I have 15# braid spooled on it. If you're using it for lighter duty, maybe you'll have different line on it? I have to say, I like the Expride A a lot better though. If cost isn't an issue.... check out the St. Croix Legend Xtreme. My goodness that rod is outstanding. But I'll warn you.... the price will knock you off your feet. It's perfect for finesse tactics though. Paired with a vanford it's smooth as silk

@nateroo

2 жыл бұрын

@@OldLadyAngler Hi OLA!!! Actually, I do have a Legend Xtreme in Med-Light that was a gift to myself and paired with a Stella 2500...another YIKES.... No, I'm not braggin', hope readers don't get that impression (I ate nothin' but Ramen for the next month to recover)! I like gettin' this high end stuff because it's gonna be nice to hand down to generations in my family, nieces and nephews (i don't have kids) and they're all chompin' at the bit for my fishin' and huntin' stuff. But you are aboluly on point, that St Croix Legend Xtreme is just downright top shelf! I LOVE my baitcasting gear, but I sometimes go out with nothing but light gear. Sometimes nothing but spinning gear so I can use all this neat stuff I got stupid and bought. What really gets me is these other bass purists who call spinning rigs "sissy sticks", "fairy wands", "egg beaters" etc, and the funny thing is, Major League Fising pros are winning the Cups with spinning gear!! And what avg fisherperson learned on a baitcaster? Kills me!! Anyways, back to the subject... I also use 15lb and sometimes 10 or 20, but I use power pro super 8 slick so it's softer coming off the spool. When I know I have distance to cast, I often don't feel any resistance. But I LOVE any sized fish hookups on light tackle! Like I said, we're not tourney fishers, we just like hookin' up and lettin' em go to become someone's PB. Thanx huge for being cool people!!! :)

@OldLadyAngler

2 жыл бұрын

@@nateroo Wow! You have great taste in tackle! hahaha. A STELLA!! Woohoo! I would NEVER give up my spinning gear. It has caught me SO many florida tanks. Most of my FL trophy catches were on spinning gear (7 of 9) and there's nothing sissy about them. I love the high-end stuff because of the weight. My hands are pretty wrecked from an autoimmune disease so holding fishing gear for hours on end can be super painful. Soooo the lighter, the better. Good choice in braided line. I use the super8slik V2 and like it better than the original super8.

@nateroo

2 жыл бұрын

@@OldLadyAngler Well, it was one of those ideas I had, "I'd like to own at least one high-end dream reel"... and the Stella (along with my Van Staal surf reel) was it! Thanx for relating to my ranting earlier, sorry for that :) .... Wow, my PB largie is a high 7 and I lost one that my buddy told me I coulda put not my hand, but my foot in its mouth. waaaaahhhhhhhh!!!! :( ... You're in fishing heaven if you're fishin' FL (my dream fishing trip some day). Thanx for the votes of assurance and always tight lines and bent rods to ya!!!!! Nateroo is your friend!!!

@OldLadyAngler

2 жыл бұрын

@@nateroo Thank you my friend

I think I missed it....... what length rod is this? Great video!

@OldLadyAngler

3 жыл бұрын

It's a 6'9".

Hi nice videos what length is the new zodias?is it the 6’’9”?

@OldLadyAngler

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it's the 6'9". Thanks for watching.

im a big fan of cork on the handles

@OldLadyAngler

3 жыл бұрын

Me too, Led. Just feels much more comfortable.

I like my Dobyn’s and Falcon spinning rods

@OldLadyAngler

3 жыл бұрын

What do you like about them? I'm in need of super light weight, short, and sensitive

Got to ask, I’m looking for a new yak how is the seat? Does your butt get numb after 2 hours or can you go for a half a day or more?

@OldLadyAngler

3 жыл бұрын

I can go 12+ hours on this seat. I've done it numerous times. I did invest in a seat cushion in the last couple of years but it wasn't due to being uncomfortable. It was to boost me up a few inches so that the back of my PFD stopped hitting my seatback. Take a look at the new Slayer Max in 10 or 12 foot lengths. I'm waiting on my 10 Max to come off the production line. Any day now.

@brianvillalobos9269

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Thanks for the info!! I will check into those kayaks!

I should get another modern Shimano rods, I do have, and like, lots of Shimano reels.

@OldLadyAngler

3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE their reels for sure. But I think I like the St. Croix rods best.

@Uncle_Yukon

3 жыл бұрын

@@OldLadyAngler I only have 1 St Croix, bought it used, used it for dropshot until I broke it, still works for worm fishing.

@OldLadyAngler

3 жыл бұрын

@@Uncle_Yukon They have great warranty / customer service too.

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!!!

@OldLadyAngler

Жыл бұрын

Wow... sounds like you really had issues. Have you tried the Expride? I prefer that one over the zodias... but of course it's more $$

@72rrwilson

Жыл бұрын

@@OldLadyAngler no mama haven’t heard of this brand. I should have followed my mind and just sold it once the replacement came. I figured that it would be better since it came from factory and not all beat up at the store. Guess I was wrong 😑

@OldLadyAngler

Жыл бұрын

@@72rrwilson Expride is Shimano.

Hi dear, l will buy zodias 4-12 Do you recommend zodias?

@OldLadyAngler

2 жыл бұрын

I did not care for the Zodias. I do, however, love the Expride that I bought to replace my Zodias

@orhandikici1350

2 жыл бұрын

@@OldLadyAngler l bought 4-12 zodias last week 🤓 l like it

Thanks for the review, very informative. All that trash! Why are people so lazy. Thank you for taking care of the lakes you fish. I find myself doing the same thing.👊

@OldLadyAngler

3 жыл бұрын

People can be so pathetic! Thanks for watching!

Which fishing club are you a member of?

@OldLadyAngler

3 жыл бұрын

KBF

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@OldLadyAngler

15 күн бұрын

ty

🎣👍🏻

@OldLadyAngler

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

good afternoon, please tell me how do you think shimano zodias 270ml-2 cope with wobblers or jerkbait in size 110

@OldLadyAngler

2 жыл бұрын

The zodias will handle it.

@user-th7tq8gf2o

2 жыл бұрын

what zodias do you have? model????

@OldLadyAngler

2 жыл бұрын

@@user-th7tq8gf2o Medium/Heavy Fast taper. 6 foot 6 inch

@user-th7tq8gf2o

2 жыл бұрын

It's hard for me to understand, Just tell me what number, Is it written near the handle ???

@user-th7tq8gf2o

2 жыл бұрын

@@OldLadyAngler 266mh??270mh???

😍😘

@OldLadyAngler

Жыл бұрын

thank you for watching

Change your reel to a 1000-2000 it casts better

@OldLadyAngler

3 жыл бұрын

I was hoping to actually increase size to a 3000. It doesn't make sense that a 2500 reel is too large for this M/H rod.

I will never understand why people try and fish heavy cover with spinning equipment. When I'm fishing heavy cover I don't want a reel hanging under the rod. It's counter intuitive to winching fish.... You're just making it harder on yourself. Good review though.

@OldLadyAngler

2 жыл бұрын

Well.... it allows me 100% better accuracy in the area I fish. That's crucial. This rod was bought specifically for light grass and lily pads. No wood. And I've fished this way for years. I have no problems winching in the big fish. None at all. My 9+ pounder two weeks ago was in grass and trees..... pulled in on a M/F St. Croix Avid X and a Stradic 2500.

@kennethrenock6588

Ай бұрын

Seriously that's just a matter of preference if it's spinning pole all my entire life and never once did I have a problem with my real getting in the way😂

@OldLadyAngler

Ай бұрын

@kennethrenrock6588 to each his own, right?

Looks like you need to drag a trailer-raft with a garbage can on it.

@OldLadyAngler

3 жыл бұрын

hahahahahaha. Darn near

Good review. Thank you for your review.

@OldLadyAngler

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!