I’m interested in buying 2 new rods, 1 will be a dropshot rod and the other will be for minnow shaking. I have been looking at getting exprides for both but have seen many different suggestions. Anyone have any information on the differences and best for each technique between the 610 ml, 610 mh, 72 ml solid tip, 610 m solid tip. The dropshot rod will be a finesse style dropshot nothing more than 1/4 oz and mostly nose hooked. The minnow rod will be a kinda do all shaking rod.

The 3 exprides I have cover what you’re looking at. I have the 72ML 610MSB and 610MHSB.

For what you’re looking to do, yes those are the correct. I use my 72ML as more of a threaded drop shot. It’s the most sensitive rod i own to where even bluegill pecking feel like a 4 pounder.

I got the 610 vs 72 solid tip because I liked the idea of having a shorter rod to flick a minnow out there. I don’t regret that at all.

If I had to do it all over again, I’m not sure I would have 2 of 3 nicest rods I own be specialized. Don’t get me wrong, they have been great. I would encourage you to start with the non solid tip first and try minnow shaking on that one. It will get you 90% of the way there. And you can decide from there.

15 minutes ago, Camelback said:

The 3 exprides I have cover what you’re looking at. I have the 72ML 610MSB and 610MHSB.

For what you’re looking to do, yes those are the correct. I use my 72ML as more of a threaded drop shot. It’s the most sensitive rod i own to where even bluegill pecking feel like a 4 pounder.

I got the 610 vs 72 solid tip because I liked the idea of having a shorter rod to flick a minnow out there. I don’t regret that at all.

If I had to do it all over again, I’m not sure I would have 2 of 3 nicest rods I own be specialized. Don’t get me wrong, they have been great. I would encourage you to start with the non solid tip first and try minnow shaking on that one. It will get you 90% of the way there. And you can decide from there.

So if you had to pick 2 which would you go with? Also I’ve seen a couple people say they like the 610 MH for minnow and I was curious on that vs the ml for an all around shaking rod?

I have the 6’10 ml and it is a great rod for all finesse presentations. I don’t throw heavier finesse lures, more like up to 1/8 shakey head Ned rig finesse swimbait and drop shot on it. I love it for that and it balances perfectly with a Vanford. Since it is my most expensive rod, sometimes I wish I had something a little more versatile. For example, if I was throwing a weightless wacky rig I would go up to my 7’1 medium fast spinning rod.

1 hour ago, Brycecover said:

I have the 6’10 ml and it is a great rod for all finesse presentations. I don’t throw heavier finesse lures, more like up to 1/8 shakey head Ned rig finesse swimbait and drop shot on it. I love it for that and it balances perfectly with a Vanford. Since it is my most expensive rod, sometimes I wish I had something a little more versatile. For example, if I was throwing a weightless wacky rig I would go up to my 7’1 medium fast spinning rod.

So you feel like that 1/8 range is the best for the rod? I wasn’t sure how well it handled weights up to 1/4 as I would be doing all my dropshots on it.

I have the poison adrena versions of what you’re looking at and camelback’s assessment fits them also. I use the 7’2” for general finesse (neko mostly) but have shaken a minnow on it. I have the M+ in the 6’10” solid tip and am glad I did. I wouldn’t want anything lighter for a 5” minnow and 3/16 oz.

5 hours ago, TreyChasingBass said:

So you feel like that 1/8 range is the best for the rod? I wasn’t sure how well it handled weights up to 1/4 as I would be doing all my dropshots on it.

I just got the rod over winter and I’ve only used it for the weights I mentioned. I will tie on a 1/4 tonight and see how it feels. I think 1/4 would be fine but 3/16 and 1/8 would be ideal for the rod. I would go off how often you use a light vs heavy weight.

I have L in both regular Expride and Poison Adrena. I throw Neko on both and up to a 1/4 oz Free Rig on either.

They handle it fine.

18 hours ago, Brycecover said:

I just got the rod over winter and I’ve only used it for the weights I mentioned. I will tie on a 1/4 tonight and see how it feels. I think 1/4 would be fine but 3/16 and 1/8 would be ideal for the rod. I would go off how often you use a light vs heavy weight.

Ok, if the 610 ml is versatile enough I’ll probably pick it up since I heard such good things.

On 6/1/2026 at 10:02 AM, TreyChasingBass said:

Ok, if the 610 ml is versatile enough I’ll probably pick it up since I heard such good things.

I’m fishing with it right now, it would be good up to a quarter ounce for drop shot for sure. It is rated up to 7/16 ounce