My all purpose MH might be giving up the ghost. This Expride is on my radar to fill that gap in my arsenal because of the Mod-fast action and extra length. I’m curious how this model handles the lower end of its rating. Say from 3/8-1/2oz total weight. Anyone using it in this weight range for much time? How did it handle these weights? Thanks.

Anybody? I’m basically between the 7’6 and the 7’2 MH for a replacement all purpose MH. I’m leaning towards the 7’6 for extra casting distance, leverage, and line pickup but I’m wondering how it will handle weights down to the weightless senko and weightless fluke range. 

I can't speak to the expride.  But my dad has (and I have used) the 6'10" and 7'2" MH with the same lure specs you're looking at (his are both fast action) in the curado and the ratings are true to life.  With a 1/2 oz hardbait they load up and fling just fine.  A 3/8 is starting to push the limits just a little but both have enough tip to get it done.  Absent any other feedback, I would think that the 7'6" is probably going to be just fine for those total bait weights.