Well I went down to Scheels today because last time I went, they had an amazing rod selection, and I was looking to pick up a jig rod. Today I was a bit disappointed that a lot of what used to be Daiwa rods was replaced with their house brand rods. Their Shimano section had about 30 SLX rods, a couple of Sellus’s, and one lone Zodias. I checked and saw that it was the 6’10” MH model. While a little short for a jig rod for some, I didn’t mind and pulled the trigger.

It feels really nice in the hand and felt perfect when I mounted my Curado K on it. It was already dark when I got home so I decided to try a little night fishing. A way I like to check how sensitive a rod is, probably not an accurate test but still ?, is to throw a chatterbait out. The Zodias definitely transmits the vibrations extremely well. The monocoque butt helps a lot. Didn’t catch any fish but I tested out the new stick and it definitely feels superb. Just gotta hook up with a big one to give it a real test lol

If you’re in Anna then I assume you went to Scheels in The Colony. I was actually in there the other day and noticed exactly what you described - a bunch of house brand rods, a rack full of SLX, and one lonesome Zodias. I almost bought it but decided I’m gonna wait and try to pick up an Adrena in the Black Friday sales. So, you’re welcome I guess haha. 

Sweet dude...

I love the ci4 reel seats.  Plus, 6-10" rods are the shizz

Very nice. I fish a 6'10" M, 7' MH, and 7'2" MH Zodias and like em all.

5 hours ago, Oklahoma Mike said:

If you’re in Anna then I assume you went to Scheels in The Colony. I was actually in there the other day and noticed exactly what you described - a bunch of house brand rods, a rack full of SLX, and one lonesome Zodias. I almost bought it but decided I’m gonna wait and try to pick up an Adrena in the Black Friday sales. So, you’re welcome I guess haha. 

Yep, thanks for not getting it lol. I hope you get a good deal on a Poison Adrena ?