Shimano 21 Poison Adrena 172H [Y283]

Shimano 21 Poison Adrena 172H

A Premium High-Power Casting Rod for Heavy Bass Techniques

The Shimano 21 Poison Adrena 172H is a premium Japanese baitcasting rod designed for anglers who demand exceptional sensitivity, lightweight handling, and serious power. With its Heavy power and Fast action, the 172H is built to handle larger lures, heavier line, and demanding bass techniques around cover.

At 2.18 m (7'2") and only 115 g, this rod offers an impressive combination of length, power, and lightweight balance. The longer blank provides excellent casting distance and leverage, while the Fast action delivers quick response and solid hook-setting power.

With a lure rating of 12–42 g (approximately 3/8–1 1/2 oz) and a line rating of 12–25 lb, the 172H is particularly well suited to larger Texas Rigs, jigs, chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, swimbaits, and other power-fishing applications.

This rod is in mint condition.

Key Features

Heavy Power
Provides the backbone needed for powerful hooksets and controlling fish around vegetation, wood, docks, and other cover.

Fast Action
Delivers quick response and excellent sensitivity, making it ideal for single-hook techniques and bottom-contact presentations.

7'2" Length
The longer length provides increased casting distance, improved line control, and additional leverage during the fight.

Lightweight 115 g Construction
An impressive weight for a Heavy-power rod, providing excellent balance and reducing fatigue during long fishing sessions.

12–42 g Lure Range
Designed to handle a wide range of medium to heavy bass lures.

Specifications

• Model: Shimano 21 Poison Adrena 172H
• Type: Baitcasting Rod
• Length: 2.18 m (7'2")
• Number of Pieces: 1-piece + grip
• Weight: 115 g
• Power: Heavy
• Action: Fast
• Lure Rating: 12–42 g
• Line Rating: Mono / Fluorocarbon 12–25 lb
• Braided Line: PE Max 5

Applications & Fishing Style

The Poison Adrena 172H is an excellent choice for anglers who need additional power and leverage for aggressive bass fishing techniques.

Perfect for:

• Largemouth Bass
• Smallmouth Bass
• Bass fishing around heavy cover
• Vegetation and grass
• Docks and wood cover
• Boat fishing
• Bank fishing
• Power fishing
• Larger freshwater predators

The Heavy power and Fast action make this rod particularly effective when you need to quickly turn a fish away from cover and bring it under control.

Best Lures & Techniques

The 172H performs exceptionally well with:

Jigs & Bottom-Contact Techniques

• Heavy Football Jigs
• Casting Jigs
• Flipping Jigs
• Texas Rig
• Carolina Rig
• Creature Baits

Moving Baits

• Chatterbaits
• Large Spinnerbaits
• Swim Jigs
• Buzzbaits

Soft Plastics

• Large Worms
• Large Craws
• Creature Baits
• Paddle Tail Swimbaits

Swimbaits

• Medium Swimbaits
• Paddle Tail Swimbaits
• Compact Hard Swimbaits

Hard Baits

• Larger Crankbaits
• Lipless Crankbaits
• Large Jerkbaits

Ideal lure range: approximately 12–42 g (3/8–1 1/2 oz)

Target Species

Perfect for:

• Largemouth Bass
• Smallmouth Bass
• Northern Pike
• Walleye
• Other medium to large freshwater predator species

Recommended Reel Setup

Pair the Poison Adrena 172H with a quality 150–200 size baitcasting reel.

A higher-capacity reel is particularly useful when fishing heavier line and larger lures.

Recommended gear ratios:

• 6.3:1–7.1:1 for general-purpose heavy techniques
• 7.0:1+ for chatterbaits, jigs, and techniques requiring fast line recovery

Recommended reels:

• Shimano Metanium
• Shimano Curado DC 200
• Shimano Scorpion MD
• Shimano Tranx 150–200
• Shimano Antares
• Daiwa Zillion
• Daiwa Tatula 150–200

Recommended Line Setup

General Heavy Bass Fishing

• Fluorocarbon: 16–20 lb

Heavy Cover

• Fluorocarbon: 20–25 lb
• Braided Line: PE 3–5

Swimbaits & Larger Moving Baits

• Fluorocarbon: 16–20 lb

Why Choose the Shimano 21 Poison Adrena 172H?

• Premium Japanese Poison Adrena casting rod
• Heavy power with Fast action
• Excellent sensitivity and responsiveness
• Lightweight at only 115 g
• Long 7'2" blank for casting distance and leverage
• Wide 12–42 g lure range
• Excellent for jigs, Texas Rigs, chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, and swimbaits
• Excellent choice for fishing around heavy cover
• Ideal for anglers looking for a premium high-power bass casting setup

Condition

• Mint condition
• Excellent cosmetic condition
• Excellent overall condition
• Ready to fish immediately