Fishing Rod Database

Poison Adrena

Premium Shimano x Jackall bass rods with Spiral X Core blanks and full monocoque handles, in casting and spinning.

Models
15
Market
United States
Length
6.8'–7.5'
Price
$429.99–$449.99
Type
Casting / Spinning

The Shimano Poison Adrena is a high-end Japanese bass series, in casting and finesse spinning, designed for tournament-level and technical freshwater bass anglers. It sits in Shimano's upper performance tier, based on Spiral X Core blank construction with Toray Nanoalloy technology, the combination providing measurable gains in torsional and compressional rigidity over standard Spiral X blanks. The result is a rod that transmits subtle lure feedback accurately while remaining light enough for all-day use. Primary techniques span finesse presentations through punching cover, depending on model.

Blank construction is Spiral X Core (carbon tape wrapping with nanoalloy resin) paired with Shimano X-Guide and Fuji SiC guides, a CI4+ reel seat integrated into a Full Monocoque Handle that transfers vibration directly to the palm without dampening from a separate grip assembly. The monocoque handle saves weight over traditional split-grip builds at this length range. The 2024 "B" designation indicates the updated generation with the full Spiral X Core treatment. All 10 models are casting (baitcasting) format, 6'10" to 7'6", covering L through H power.

The concentration of models in the 7'0"–7'3" range reflects Japanese competitive bass fishing norms. The PAD1610LBFSB is a finesse-specific BFS entry (light power, 1/8–3/8 oz) for drop-shot and light jig work. PAD174HLMB at 7'4" H power with a 1/2–2 oz range handles swimbaits and larger flipping rigs. PAD176HB at 7'6" is the longest, heaviest entry, oriented toward heavy cover.

Series fingerprint
Power L–H Action XF–R Length 6'10"–7'6" Lure 3/8oz–2oz Line 6lb–25lb

Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 15 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.


Deeper Dive

A closer look at notable models.

PAD2610MLSB Spinning · 6'10" · ML

6'10" Medium Light solid-tip spinning rod. Handles 3-6 lb and 3/32-3/8 oz. The lighter solid-tip companion to the PAD2610MPSB; drops down to 3 lb mono for delicate strolling techniques on ultra-light line, with the Taftec tip providing feel without excessive blank stiffness.

PAD2610MPSB Spinning · 6'10" · M

6'10" Medium Plus solid-tip spinning rod. Rated 4-8 lb and 1/8-1/2 oz. One of two Taftec Infinity solid-tip models; the M+ power with solid tip is engineered for strolling presentations where the tip must flex freely to transmit subtle lure action on light line.

PAD1610LBFSB Casting · 6'10" · L · XF action

6'10" BFS (baitfinesse system) casting rod. Rated 6-12 lb and 1/8-3/8 oz. Built to pair with light-spool baitcasting reels for finesse casting applications traditionally relegated to spinning gear; the lighter power rating and short length suit skipping docks and pitching small jigs.

PAD1610MB Casting · 6'10" · M · R action

6'10" Medium casting rod. Handles 8-16 lb and 1/4-3/4 oz. A compact medium-power casting blank for pitching, flipping, and mid-range presentations in confined spaces; the shorter length increases accuracy in tight cover compared to 7-foot counterparts.

PAD270LPB Spinning · 7' · L

7'0" Light Plus spinning rod. Rated 3-6 lb and 3/32-7/16 oz. A standard carbon fast-action blank stepping up slightly in length from the 6'10" solid-tip models; the Light Plus designation adds marginal backbone over a standard L rating for slightly heavier finesse applications.

PAD270MB Spinning · 7' · M

7'0" Medium spinning rod. Handles 5-10 lb and 3/16-1/2 oz. The most versatile model in the spinning lineup; medium power at 7'0" covers a broad range of finesse applications from drop shot to wacky worm to light jig fishing on fluorocarbon or braid leaders.

PAD170MGB Casting · 7' · M

7'0" Medium glass casting rod. Rated 8-16 lb and 1/4-1 oz. One of two glass-composite models in the lineup; the glass construction slows tip recovery for crankbait and bladed swimbait work, reducing the tendency to pull hooks on reaction baits.

PAD170MHB Casting · 7' · MH · F action

7'0" Medium Heavy casting rod. Handles 10-20 lb and 3/8-1 oz. A workhorse 7-foot MH for jigs, Texas rigs, and hard swimbaits; the carbon construction delivers quick hook-set energy and fighting backbone across the broad midrange power category.

PAD272MLB Spinning · 7'2" · ML

7'2" Medium Light spinning rod. Rated 4-8 lb and 1/8-7/16 oz. The longest model in the series; the additional length over the 7'0" M increases casting distance for long-range finesse presentations and provides extra leverage on fish at distance with light line.

PAD172MB Casting · 7'2" · M · R action

7'2" Medium casting rod. Rated 8-16 lb and 1/4-3/4 oz. A versatile medium-power blank at an extended length for added casting distance on jerkbaits, topwater walkers, and medium-body crankbaits where a 7'0" can feel limiting.

PAD172MHGB Casting · 7'2" · MH

7'2" Medium Heavy glass casting rod. Handles 10-20 lb and 3/8-1 1/2 oz. The second glass-composite model; the MH power combined with glass taper suits larger crankbaits, big swimbaits on slow retrieves, and other applications where a forgiving blank protects against thrown lures.

PAD172HB Casting · 7'2" · H · F action

7'2" Heavy casting rod. Rated 12-25 lb and 1/2-1 1/2 oz. Heavy-power carbon blank at 7'2" for jig punching, big swimbaits, and heavy flipping applications requiring both reach and sufficient backbone to drive heavy hooks through thick cover.

PAD173MHB Casting · 7'3" · MH

7'3" Medium Heavy casting rod. Handles 10-20 lb and 3/8-1 oz. An unusual 7'3" length splits the difference between 7'2" and 7'4" models; designed for specific techniques requiring extra reach over a standard 7'0" MH while retaining medium-heavy power for versatility.

PAD174HLMB Casting · 7'4" · H · R action

7'4" Heavy casting rod with long-reach designation. Rated 12-25 lb and 1/2-2 oz. The highest lure ceiling in the series at 2 oz and the longest model in the heavy category; built for big swimbaits, punch rigs in vegetation, and long-distance heavy presentations where reach and power both matter.

PAD176HB Casting · 7'6" · H · F action

7'6" Heavy casting rod. Handles 12-25 lb and 1/2-1 1/2 oz. The longest model in the casting lineup; maximizes leverage and casting range for heavy applications including deep-water jigging, long-range flipping, and pitching large profile lures to distant targets.


Rods in this series

Save Model Length Power Price
Casting B 10 models

Ten casting models, 6'10" to 7'6", L through H, on Spiral X Core with a Full Monocoque Handle.

PAD1610LBFSB 6'10" L Buy on Amazon
PAD1610MB 6'10" M Buy from Shimano
PAD170MGB 7' M Buy from Shimano
PAD170MHB 7' MH Buy from Shimano
PAD172MB 7'2" M Buy on Amazon
PAD172MHGB 7'2" MH Buy from Shimano
PAD172HB 7'2" H Buy from Shimano
PAD173MHB 7'3" MH Buy from Shimano
PAD174HLMB 7'4" H Buy from Shimano
PAD176HB 7'6" H Buy from Shimano
Spinning B 5 models

Five finesse spinning models for drop shot, Ned rig and shaky head on light line.

PAD2610MLSB 6'10" ML Buy on Amazon
PAD2610MPSB 6'10" M Buy from Shimano
PAD270LPB 7' L Buy from Shimano
PAD270MB 7' M Buy from Shimano
PAD272MLB 7'2" ML Buy from Shimano