So anyways since I missed fishing all those other times, I splurge yet again on another rod. I had never thought about it this way and apparently justifying it all. So a few weeks ago, I purchased the newly released Shimano Expride B Spinning Rod in 7' Medium power. It's got that sort of reversed handle seat that a lot of rods are being made like now to include St. Croix and G. Loomis. I figure I may as well try it out and see what's the hype is all about. Well it's all hype. Apparently my hand doesn't really like the new reversed seat style as much. For one thing it makes me want to place my fingers up further on the rod. So the reel stem is below my hold position, sort of more like a fly rod holding position. That could be good, but it's gonna take some getting used to.
With the butt handle reduction in weight, also means the rod tip feels slightly more tip heavy. Smaller line guides also means that a smaller reel spool works better with it. At first I had my 3000 sized reel on and it did feel some slight resistance on the casting. Could've just been the Fireline I had on it. But still perhaps I may have to try a few different reel set up to see which one it will pair up best with.