I am looking at the expride 6’10 medium mod fast. You can order them from digitaka as the 1610M for around 240$. In the US they are 330 and for small cranks, jerkbaits, lipless cranks, top waters, and underspin/small chatterbaits I’m wondering if the jdm one is more beneficial. I don’t really have a budget but I’d like to spend my money wisely. Zodias is also an option

I can't offer any help with the rod but since it looks like you are new, just make sure you are aware of everything going on with the tariffs, etc.

 

Many of us have purchased from Japan with great success.

 

However, times have changed.

 

Not only will you pay the 15% tariff, you will most likely also pay a fee to the delivery company. That amount seems to vary.

 

There's a chance it might cost more than if you purchased from the States.

 

Just make sure you are 100% educated before you buy. Good luck either way.

I have the JDM one. Its handle is separated from the blank, so it's actually a 2-piece rod, just like other JDM "one-piece" rods. It doesn't affect sensitivity IMO, but some don't like that. Other than that, I don't think there's much difference between JDM and USDM ones.

 

I use it for 1/4 jigs, jerkbaits, poppers, etc., and it handles them quite well.

Thank you, I fully understand about tariffs. I will most likely still get the usdm one because I am just more comfortable with that full one piece blank. Thank you though