Long or Short pole? Ultra light....Light? - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-28T20:57:11Zhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/long-or-short-pole-ultra-light-light?commentId=2036984%3AComment%3A268245&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI am with you on the flex bei…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-05-14:2036984:Comment:2685112012-05-14T21:25:06.831ZNathanael Deloachhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/NathanaelDeloach
<p>I am with you on the flex being in the top third. I like a light action rod with a strong back bone and I have found them hard to find especially in the 6'+ range. I have used 5' rods for years but I am starting to try longer rods as I have found myself needing a longer cast at the lakes that I fish.......I started shaking the rods a few years ago when I realized that I have a preference in how my rod feels, I will not by a rod sight unseen. Thanks for the input Dick! </p>
<p>I am with you on the flex being in the top third. I like a light action rod with a strong back bone and I have found them hard to find especially in the 6'+ range. I have used 5' rods for years but I am starting to try longer rods as I have found myself needing a longer cast at the lakes that I fish.......I started shaking the rods a few years ago when I realized that I have a preference in how my rod feels, I will not by a rod sight unseen. Thanks for the input Dick! </p> When I am fishing from a boat…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-05-14:2036984:Comment:2683492012-05-14T14:16:50.319ZBadgerloaderhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Badgerloader
<p>When I am fishing from a boat, I like a 12' light action spinning rod with 6# Fireline & 4# fluoro leader for deadsticking 1/64 & 1/32 jigs. I usually use a 9' or 8'6" spinning rod with 4# Fireline Crystal & 4# fluoro leader for casting with small plugs & spoons.</p>
<p>I do have several 7' light action spinning rods with either 4# XL or 4# Crystal as "all-around" rigs. My shortest is a 6' light action but it does not get much use.</p>
<p>When I am fishing from a boat, I like a 12' light action spinning rod with 6# Fireline & 4# fluoro leader for deadsticking 1/64 & 1/32 jigs. I usually use a 9' or 8'6" spinning rod with 4# Fireline Crystal & 4# fluoro leader for casting with small plugs & spoons.</p>
<p>I do have several 7' light action spinning rods with either 4# XL or 4# Crystal as "all-around" rigs. My shortest is a 6' light action but it does not get much use.</p> I've been thinking about gett…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-05-14:2036984:Comment:2682542012-05-14T00:01:02.638ZAllen Morganhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/AllenMorgan
<p>I've been thinking about getting one of those 12' crappie rods. However, I'll be using it for White Bass. I'm not sure if those poles can handle a White bass, or the occasional small Striper. I'm also not sure if those poles are designed for Spinning reels or not. The eyes are awfully small.</p>
<p>I've been thinking about getting one of those 12' crappie rods. However, I'll be using it for White Bass. I'm not sure if those poles can handle a White bass, or the occasional small Striper. I'm also not sure if those poles are designed for Spinning reels or not. The eyes are awfully small.</p> I use three lengths, a 12ft l…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-05-13:2036984:Comment:2682452012-05-13T23:20:53.495ZTom Beauchamphttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/TomBeauchamp
<p>I use three lengths, a 12ft light action crappie rod with a wagler slip bober, a nine ft for tight lining, and a 5 1/2ft for up close tight lining over cover, but the nine ft is my favorite.</p>
<p>I use three lengths, a 12ft light action crappie rod with a wagler slip bober, a nine ft for tight lining, and a 5 1/2ft for up close tight lining over cover, but the nine ft is my favorite.</p> I use shorter rods. I have a…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-05-12:2036984:Comment:2677292012-05-12T10:43:42.664ZDavid Dillmanhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/DavidDillman
<p>I use shorter rods. I have a 6 foot power lite rod made by norsemanoutdoors. I guess it is like a lite rod action. It has vibration amplification technology. That means it has a graphite Tennessee handle. In between the graphite handle and im6 graphite rod, there are alloy disks which amplify the vibration of the rod. </p>
<p>It is the most sensitive rod I have ever used. I like the shorter rods, so that I can shoot jigs under tree branches. It is handier to use with a float tube. It…</p>
<p>I use shorter rods. I have a 6 foot power lite rod made by norsemanoutdoors. I guess it is like a lite rod action. It has vibration amplification technology. That means it has a graphite Tennessee handle. In between the graphite handle and im6 graphite rod, there are alloy disks which amplify the vibration of the rod. </p>
<p>It is the most sensitive rod I have ever used. I like the shorter rods, so that I can shoot jigs under tree branches. It is handier to use with a float tube. It casts 1/32 oz jigs around 30 feet, which is far enough in a float tube. </p>
<p>Dilly</p> Oddly, I prefer the flex to r…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-05-12:2036984:Comment:2675082012-05-12T03:12:18.845ZDavid, aka, "McScruff"http://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/david553
<p>Oddly, I prefer the flex to run from the middle to the tip - fully half the length. I want them to whip like a fly rod. At least on panfish rods I like this.</p>
<p>Oddly, I prefer the flex to run from the middle to the tip - fully half the length. I want them to whip like a fly rod. At least on panfish rods I like this.</p> Hey, thanks for the interest…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-05-12:2036984:Comment:2676192012-05-12T03:02:41.905ZWalt Foremanhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/WaltForeman
<p>Hey, thanks for the interest in my rods. I'll send you an e-mail.</p>
<p>Hey, thanks for the interest in my rods. I'll send you an e-mail.</p> You know in todays fishing th…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-05-12:2036984:Comment:2674462012-05-12T03:01:25.797Zdick tabberthttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/dicktabbert
<p>You know in todays fishing they say you have to have this for that and that for this. I've been using 5 foot ultra light rods for years. They are easy to handle and easy to use and on any one day I might have 5 or 6 rods on the boat. This year I purchased 2 seven foot rods for that little longer casts and I do like them but I find myself picking up the 5 footers most the time. The 7 footer tend to tangle most in the rod storage box. What ever you decide in todays fishing we always have more…</p>
<p>You know in todays fishing they say you have to have this for that and that for this. I've been using 5 foot ultra light rods for years. They are easy to handle and easy to use and on any one day I might have 5 or 6 rods on the boat. This year I purchased 2 seven foot rods for that little longer casts and I do like them but I find myself picking up the 5 footers most the time. The 7 footer tend to tangle most in the rod storage box. What ever you decide in todays fishing we always have more than one rod with us so what ever you decide I'm sure it will be a good decision. My only suggestion would be when you go down to purchase a new rod take it of the rack shake it be sure the flex is mostly on the upper 1/3 of the rod see how it feels in your hand cause it is an extension of your arm and I love the handle's where you can feel the rod blank through the handle a little extra sensitivity. Rods have come along way with vast improvements.</p> I use ultralight mostly, sinc…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-05-12:2036984:Comment:2676992012-05-12T02:32:50.288ZDavid, aka, "McScruff"http://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/david553
<p>I use ultralight mostly, since it is what I have and they fit in the kayak. Given a larger boat and some more open waters than my usual blackwater swamps, Id opt for some light, long casting rods.</p>
<p>A 2-3wt fly rod, 7' and fitted with ceramic line guides would be about right.</p>
<p>I use ultralight mostly, since it is what I have and they fit in the kayak. Given a larger boat and some more open waters than my usual blackwater swamps, Id opt for some light, long casting rods.</p>
<p>A 2-3wt fly rod, 7' and fitted with ceramic line guides would be about right.</p> Im using on a daily basis ...…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-05-12:2036984:Comment:2676942012-05-12T02:24:46.786Zchuck lanchttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/chucklanc
<p>Im using on a daily basis ... for BG's, Reds, and Crappie my Tenkara AMAGO pole 13'6" that rods sings on every catch... </p>
<p>Im using on a daily basis ... for BG's, Reds, and Crappie my Tenkara AMAGO pole 13'6" that rods sings on every catch... </p>