Shimano 24 Poison Adrena Casting 173MH 7’3″ 10-30g 1+1pc

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Product Details and Uses

Shimano 24 Poison Adrena Casting 173MH 7’3″ 10-30g 1+1pc – The All-Round Performance Master

The 2024 Shimano Poison Adrena 173MH is the quintessential “versatile” casting rod within Shimano’s flagship JDM lineup. At Gerry’s Fishing, we recommend the 173MH as the premier choice for the angler who wants one high-end rod to cover a vast array of medium-heavy techniques. Whether you are fishing Texas rigs, jigs, medium-sized swimbaits, or large topwaters, this rod offers the perfect balance of length, power, and sensitivity.

The 7’3″ Medium-Heavy (MH) rating provides the leverage needed for long casts and powerful hooksets, while the 1+1 piece (Handle Joint) construction ensures that the blank’s integrity and vibration transmission are never compromised by a mid-section joint.

Key Specifications

Feature	Details
Model Code	24PADRNC173MH
Length	7’3″ (2.21m)
Casting Weight	10-30g (Approx. 3/8oz – 1oz)
Sections	1+1 Piece (Handle Joint / Detachable Butt)
Weight	107g
Blank Material	Spiral X Core + High Modulus Carbon + Nanopitch
Handle Type	New 2024 Full Carbon Monocoque (Opening End)
Reel Seat	Perfection Reel Seat CI4+ XT
Action / Taper	Regular-Fast (RF)
Transport Length	Approx. 188cm

Core Performance Features

Unmatched Sensitivity (128% Increase): The standout feature of the 2024 model is the evolved Full Carbon Monocoque handle with an “Opening End” design. By removing the end cap and utilizing a hollow carbon structure, Shimano has increased sensitivity by 128% compared to traditional handles, allowing you to feel every change in bottom composition.
Spiral X Core & Nanopitch: This rod utilizes Spiral X Core, Shimano’s most advanced blank technology, which provides up to 10% more torsional rigidity. Combined with Nanopitch manufacturing, the blank is perfectly circular and incredibly strong, ensuring pinpoint casting accuracy and the power to dominate large predators.
Ultimate Blank Design (UBD): Through UBD, Shimano carefully selects and places different carbon materials across the tip, belly, and butt sections. This creates a “scintillating” action that is crisp during the cast but transitions into a powerful, reassuring curve when playing fish.
1+1 Piece Design: By having the joint at the handle, the “working” part of the rod is a single piece. This maximizes the transmission of vibrations through the carbon and ensures there is no “flat spot” in the rod’s power delivery, essential for a Medium-Heavy versatile tool.
Perfection CI4+ XT Reel Seat: Designed specifically for casting reels, this seat is lighter and more rigid than previous versions, providing a low-profile, ergonomic grip that keeps your hand in direct contact with the resonant blank.

Gerry’s Pro Tip: The 173MH is the “Swiss Army Knife” of the Adrena range. If you are fishing large rivers for zander or targeting big reservoir perch with 4-5 inch soft plastics, the 7’3″ length gives you superior line control and the 10-30g rating is the absolute “sweet spot” for most UK and European predator tactics.