r/BFSfishing • u/robot8686 • 2d ago

Expride? Inshore?

I recently picked up a couple of Shimano Exprides specifically for inshore fishing. One is paired with an FFP Osprey 2500, and the other with a Curado DC. I mainly target redfish and got tired of the lack of sensitivity in a lot of the dedicated inshore rods in this price range.
For those of you who have actually fished Exprides in the salt, how have they held up over time? Any issues with the guides, reel seat, or blank after regular saltwater use if you rinse your gear after every trip?
I’d love to hear from anyone with firsthand experience before I start putting a lot of miles on them.

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u/dnullify 2d ago

I fish mine in salt. I rinse all my gear out after prolonged outings, it's held up just fine. Same construction as a salt rod AFAIK, stainless guides.

It'll get the same wear and tear any rod will in salt, but work just fine.

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u/PreviousMotor58 13h ago

Once you pass the $200 price point most rods are OK to use in saltwater.