Shimano Expride Spinning Rod | Premium Freshwater & Inshore Performance Rod for Bass, Snook & Redfish
Premier Express Same-Day Delivery
Premier Tackle offers Premier Express Same-Day Delivery for eligible orders within 40 miles of our Lakewood Ranch store. Most Express orders are delivered within approximately 2 hours.
Order by 3:00 PM — Guaranteed Same-Day Delivery
Place your eligible order by 3:00 PM Monday–Saturday and we'll deliver it that same day.
Ordering After 3:00 PM?
Same-day delivery may still be available after 3:00 PM depending on your location and delivery availability. If you need your order today, give the shop a call and we'll confirm availability.
Premier Express Delivery Rates
- 0–10 miles: $19.99 — FREE on orders $249+
- 10–20 miles: $29.99 — FREE on orders $299+
- 20–30 miles: $39.99 — FREE on orders $399+
- 30–40 miles: $54.99 — FREE on orders $499+
No Minimum Order
Need just one item? No problem. There is no minimum purchase required for Premier Express Same-Day Delivery.
When Same-Day Delivery Is Not Available
Orders placed after our same-day delivery window, on Sundays, or when Premier Express is otherwise unavailable will be prioritized for delivery the next business day.
Premier Express Same-Day Delivery is available for eligible in-stock items only. Final delivery availability and pricing are confirmed at checkout. Premier Tackle reserves the right to decline or reschedule delivery due to severe weather, safety concerns, or circumstances beyond our control. A valid local phone number is required for delivery.
Professional Line Spooling
Your reel can arrive ready to fish.
Not Sure What Line You Need? We'll Handle It.
After ordering your reel, call Premier Tackle and tell us how you plan to fish it. Our team will recommend the proper braid, mono backing and leader for your setup.
We Determine How Much Line You Need
No need to figure out spool capacity or how much line to purchase. We'll determine the proper amount, professionally spool your reel, and send you a separate invoice for the line used.
Custom Rigging
We can add backing, braid and leader connections, including professional FG knots when appropriate.
Complimentary Professional Spooling
Professional spooling is complimentary when line is purchased from Premier Tackle.
Free Shipping on Orders $150+
Free Shipping on Eligible Orders $150+
Enjoy free standard shipping on eligible orders of $150 or more.
Free Rod Shipping
Eligible fishing rods over $150 ship FREE. No oversized rod shipping charge on qualifying rods.
Oversized & Excluded Items
A small number of oversized or excluded products may not qualify for free shipping. Any applicable shipping charges will be shown at checkout.
Questions About Shipping?
Contact Premier Tackle before ordering and we'll be happy to help with shipping questions for your specific item.
The Shimano Expride Spinning Rod has earned a reputation as one of the most sensitive and versatile spinning rods available, delivering tournament-level performance for both freshwater and light inshore saltwater applications. Designed with Shimano's advanced blank technology, the Expride offers exceptional sensitivity, lightweight balance, and precise casting performance that serious anglers demand.
Built on Shimano's premium high-modulus carbon blank platform, the Expride provides outstanding bite detection and lure control while maintaining the strength needed to handle powerful fish. The rod's lightweight construction reduces fatigue during long days on the water, allowing anglers to fish comfortably while maintaining maximum sensitivity.
While originally developed as a high-performance bass rod, the Expride has become a favorite among Florida anglers targeting inshore species such as snook, redfish, and speckled trout. Its crisp action and responsive blank excel with soft plastics, paddle tails, jerkbaits, topwaters, and finesse presentations, making it one of the most versatile spinning rods in the lineup.
Whether you're working a finesse worm for largemouth bass, skipping docks for snook, throwing paddle tails for redfish, or targeting trout across grass flats, the Expride delivers the sensitivity and performance needed to maximize every cast.
Features
- Premium Shimano Expride blank construction
- Lightweight high-modulus carbon design
- Exceptional sensitivity and bite detection
- Crisp, responsive action
- Outstanding casting accuracy
- Comfortable all-day performance
- Premium components throughout
- Designed for freshwater and light inshore applications
Ideal For Freshwater Fishing
- Largemouth bass
- Smallmouth bass
- Spotted bass
- Peacock bass
- Finesse fishing
- Drop shot rigs
- Ned rigs
- Shaky heads
- Soft plastics
- Jerkbaits
Ideal For Inshore Saltwater Fishing
- Snook
- Redfish
- Speckled trout
- Flounder
- Mangrove snapper
- Dock fishing
- Mangrove fishing
- Grass flats fishing
- Artificial lure fishing
Techniques
- Soft plastics
- Paddle tails
- Topwater lures
- Jerkbaits
- Finesse presentations
- Sight fishing
- Dock skipping
- Artificial lure fishing
Why We Like It at Premier Tackle
The Expride is one of the most versatile premium spinning rods available. It combines the sensitivity and performance bass anglers love with the strength and durability needed for light inshore saltwater fishing. For anglers looking for a rod that can transition seamlessly between freshwater lakes and Florida's coastal fisheries, the Expride is an outstanding choice.
Perfect For
- Bass fishing
- Snook fishing
- Redfish fishing
- Speckled trout fishing
- Freshwater fishing
- Florida inshore fishing
- Artificial lure fishing
- Tournament anglers
- Anglers seeking maximum sensitivity and versatility
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7’ 5-10# Medium-Fast Action, 7’2” 4-8# Medium-Fast Action Solid Tip, 7’2" 6-12# Medium Heavy-Fast Action, 7’4” 4-8# Medium Heavy-Fast Action Solid Tip |
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