Spinning Rod SMITH K.O.Z EXPEDITION S70L

Product strengths

The SMITH KOZ Expedition EX rod is a lure fishing rod designed for demanding anglers who seek precise action and optimal control of their lure presentations. An excellent caster, it allows you to project crankbaits and topwater lures over long distances while maintaining outstanding accuracy. Its progressive power reserve helps absorb predator runs while protecting leaders and preserving maximum sensitivity. Versatile, it accompanies the angler both at sea and in freshwater, making it a go-to choice for varying techniques and target species without changing rods.

Developed to make the most of crankbaits, stickbaits, poppers and casting jigs, this rod offers great ease of animation, whether performing steady retrieves, marked jerks or walking-the-dog presentations. The model’s overall balance reduces fatigue during long sessions, from the shore, kayak or boat. For anglers looking to invest in a technical and durable rod, the KOZ Expedition EX range delivers an effective response to the demands of modern predator fishing.

Technical specifications

• Designed for lure fishing, with action tuned for casting and animating crankbaits and topwater lures.
• Capacity to propel lures at good distance while maintaining high casting accuracy.
• Progressive action offering a solid compromise between sensitivity for bite detection and power for the fight.
• Suitable for sea bass fishing, especially during chases and in turbulent zones.
• Effective on bonito chases with jig casting and other fast pelagics.
• Also well suited for freshwater predators such as pike and black bass.
• Construction designed to withstand repeated stress from heavy casting and energetic fights.
• Careful finishing for optimal comfort and a secure grip with various compatible reel types.

Advantages and key features

The primary asset of this rod is its sea and freshwater versatility. It allows anglers to target coastal sea bass as well as bonitos hunting offshore, while remaining perfectly capable for freshwater predators like pike and black bass. This wide usage range makes it a smart choice for anglers who want to limit the number of rods while covering many situations.

Casting performance is another strong point. Its ability to effectively cast crankbaits, topwater lures and casting jigs helps reach distant spots and quickly cover large prospecting areas. Anglers thus benefit from a fast, responsive action, ideal for setting the hook quickly on violent surface strikes or open-water hits.

The rod’s sensitivity lets you clearly feel lure actions, changes in bottom hardness and the most subtle bites. This level of feedback is valuable when fish are wary and require flawless presentations. Add to that a refined comfort of use, with an ergonomic grip and well-distributed weight, which reduces fatigue during long days of predator hunting.

Usage tips

To fully exploit the SMITH KOZ Expedition EX, pair it with a robust, smooth reel spooled with braid of a diameter suited to the targeted species and fishing conditions. A sufficiently long fluorocarbon leader will improve stealth and abrasion resistance, especially in saltwater or around structure.

At sea, this rod excels for sea bass fishing with crankbaits and topwater lures along coasts, on rock heads, shelves and visible feeding frenzies. For bonitos and other pelagics, using casting jigs and small casting jigs allows you to reach bait balls and work lures at high speed without losing fish.

In freshwater, the KOZ Expedition EX naturally fits pike and black bass fishing with medium-sized lures, whether crankbaits, jerkbaits or topwater lures. Adapting retrieve speed, alternating pauses and bursts and varying casting angles will help you get the best from this rod on frequently pressured fish.

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FAQ

Question 1 : Is this rod suitable for both sea and freshwater?

Answer: Yes, the SMITH KOZ Expedition EX is designed for lure fishing in varied environments. It is suitable for sea bass and pelagic species in saltwater, and for predators such as pike and black bass in freshwater, provided you adapt line, reel and lures to the targeted species.

Question 2 : Which types of lures are best for this rod?

Answer: This rod performs best with crankbaits, topwater lures (stickbaits, poppers) and casting jigs. It enables precise animations—steady retrieves, jerking or walking-the-dog—making it an excellent versatile lure fishing rod.