2020 Shimano ZODIAS: Preliminary REVIEW... whats NEW?

In this video I go over all the changes that I observed in the new 2020 Zodias rods!

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[ssmart]

I bought 2, paired with my DC reels, wow what a difference, of course my wife found out and I have to listen to that

[vernervanschalkwyk]

Your assessment is brilliant as always! My son and i fish mainly with Shimano rods and find their price here in South Africa very competative and value for money. I know there are many good rods out there but i really love the Shimano.

[borodafishing]

The second generation Shimano Zodias is one of my favorites right now. Good luck!

[andizgarta]

Just got the new model and I'm super satisfied with it!

[The_Bass_Stunters]

I just bought a Poison Adrena 7’3” and I’m completely in love! Pretty much selling my MegaBass rods to obtain the full lineup of the Poison Adrena

[jairosendsit]

These rods are super slick and have an amazing styling and finish

[solaydbak]

I bought the 7'5" MH. It's a good rod. If you can afford it, step up to the Expride line. Best rods for the money.

[reysalinas]

Awesome video
Lots of great information to your channel I love watching it.

I just wanted to let you know that you forgot to mention the forward tilted Guides on the new rod you mentioned the change in color but did not mention that the new guides are tilted forward which is a new tangle free system.

[bittabrutha]

I got the 7’5” MH paired with new Scorpion DC . Perfect match!!!! I love it!!!

[..bassin]

Although I do love my gen 2 it's my first rod over the $200 I thought I would be more sensitive I'm from pa so I throw a ned rig Neko rig alot for smallmouth and I wanted a good rod so I bought it but I have noticed that the sensitivity ain't quite there like I thought it would

[endangasgar]

7:27 carbon tape (x-wrap) thinner? It could be thinner and wider density compare to your own old model which is tighter and thicker since the power is different. Your new Zodias is ML which is more flex than your previous one with harder power M and H.
10:55 I can see another cosmetic addition i/e a hook keeper on butt section area just below the Eva grip
Other points I'm agree with your opinion.

[Вадим-чз]

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

[franksanchez]

Great video. Thanks.. Why aren't these rods in 2 piece? I don't have a boat and fish from the bank. I have a Explorer with a grandson in a car seat coming along. Hard to carry a 1 piece.

[freshandsaltyjohnny]

Was about to buy one from sportsman’s. Till the employee pulled one from the side that was broken and we both inspected where it broke and confirmed it broke on a fish. I then asked him what the customer bought after and he pointed at the rod I was buying a phoenix feather lol. Safe to say I don’t think I’ll be buying it and if I do it’s ONLY in 6’10 since it’s a bit stiffer

[proxcuber]

Should I get the 2020 excence DC or the 2021 scorpion DC? They are both around 300 dollars and I can’t decide. I have a metanium DC and I feel that maybe I shouldn’t get the scorpion dc because it might be too similar.

[staryi]

The length of the handles depends on the length of the spinning rod. This dependence in both old and new Zodias, Exprides, Adren ...
Длина рукоятей зависит от длины спиннинга. Эта зависимость как у старых, так и у новых Зодиасов, Экспрайдов, Адрен ...

[TojiZenin]

My ancient shimano Cumara is the best. Haven't found any other rod that is better when it comes to feel and sensitivity.

[michaeldinunzio]

Okay I just brought scorpion 🦂 mgl I need to pair it with a all purpose rod

[tmoney]

Just bought the 7.2 medium on sale for 119.00 hope it performs as goods it looks.

[jwolf]

Spent over double the price of this rod on importing a 168ml poison glorious about a year later stumbled upon a zodias in a local tackle shop picked it up and to my surprise i didnt notice a huge difference even being two tiers ahead of the zodias i tried to find a list of the different features between the higher end rods like zodias, adrena, poison glorious and ultima and found it to be a little confusing... i love shimano rods though