Shimano 24 Poison Adrena 165MH-2 Reaction Bite [Y350]

Shimano 24 Poison Adrena 165MH-2 Reaction Bite

Medium-Heavy Baitcasting Rod for Reaction Baits and Versatile Bass Fishing

Overview

The Shimano 24 Poison Adrena 165MH-2 Reaction Bite is a premium Japanese baitcasting rod designed for anglers who rely on reaction strikes and responsive lure presentations. Its Medium-Heavy power, Regular action, and 10–30 g lure rating make it a versatile choice for fishing moving baits and a variety of medium-weight hard and soft lures.

At just 97 g, this lightweight two-piece rod offers a practical balance of power and portability. The Regular action helps the rod load smoothly during casting and provides a useful bend when fighting fish with moving baits, making it well suited to active bass fishing.

Key Features

• Medium-Heavy (MH) power for versatile medium-weight presentations

• Regular (R) action for smooth loading and controlled lure movement

• Designed for reaction-bait techniques and active lure presentations

• Lightweight construction at only 97 g

• Two-piece design for convenient transport

• Suitable for a broad range of hard baits, spinnerbaits, and soft-plastic setups

Specifications

• Model: 165MH-2 Reaction Bite

• Rod Type: Baitcasting

• Rod Length: 1.96 m (6'5")

• Number of Pieces: 2

• Folded Length: 100.9 cm

• Rod Weight: 97 g

• Rod Power: Medium-Heavy (MH)

• Action/Taper: Regular (R)

• Lure Weight: 10–30 g

• Line Weight: 10–20 lb mono/fluorocarbon

• Braid Rating: PE max. 4

Recommended Fishing Applications

Ideal for largemouth and smallmouth bass fishing when covering water with moving baits or targeting active fish. Its versatile power and action also make it suitable for fishing around moderate vegetation, rocky shorelines, and other typical freshwater structure.

It can also be used for walleye and smaller pike when the lure choice and fishing conditions are appropriate.

Recommended Lures & Techniques

• Medium-sized crankbaits

• Jerkbaits and minnow plugs

• Spinnerbaits and chatterbaits

• Compact swimbaits weighing within the recommended range

• Lipless crankbaits

• Texas rigs and other medium-weight soft-plastic presentations

• Steady retrieves, stop-and-go retrieves, and changes of speed to trigger reaction strikes

Recommended Baitcasting Reels

• Shimano Metanium 150 / 151 – A premium all-around option for versatile bass fishing and frequent casting.

• Shimano Curado 150 / 151 – A dependable choice for general-purpose fishing with medium-weight lures.

• Shimano Scorpion 150 / 151 – A versatile option for anglers looking for a compact reel for hard baits and soft plastics.

• Daiwa Tatula 100 – A practical all-around option for reaction baits and everyday bass fishing.

A 150-size baitcasting reel is a good starting point for this rod's lure range. Choose the gear ratio according to your preferred technique: a standard ratio for controlled retrieves or a high-speed ratio when quickly recovering line.

Recommended Line Setup

• Fluorocarbon: 12–16 lb for crankbaits, jerkbaits, and general-purpose bass fishing

• Monofilament: 12–16 lb for moving baits when additional stretch is beneficial

• Braid: PE 1.5–3 with a fluorocarbon leader for fishing around vegetation or when increased sensitivity is desired

Adjust line strength to the cover, target species, and specific lure being used.

Condition

Mint condition.