Ultralight spinning rods? - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-28T10:01:07Zhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/ultralight-spinning-rods?commentId=2036984%3AComment%3A112717&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI went to Florida a month ago…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2010-12-12:2036984:Comment:1127932010-12-12T21:55:43.561ZJohn Cachelhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnCachel
<p>I went to Florida a month ago to fish a nice small lake that dont allow boats! I used Bass Pro Shop 7 ft 6 inch Mircolite and Bass Pro Shop Johnny Morris openface reel thats little bigger spool for small reel thats easy to cast! I use Power Pro line 5 lbs test line thats 1 lb diameter mossy green and 1/64oz jighead with Gulp maggot! Easy cast over 100 ft away! Most of my 8 to 10 inch 'gills from off shore! I am happy with my BPS 7ft6 UL and St Croix 7ft UL rods! Lot of panfish for me this…</p>
<p>I went to Florida a month ago to fish a nice small lake that dont allow boats! I used Bass Pro Shop 7 ft 6 inch Mircolite and Bass Pro Shop Johnny Morris openface reel thats little bigger spool for small reel thats easy to cast! I use Power Pro line 5 lbs test line thats 1 lb diameter mossy green and 1/64oz jighead with Gulp maggot! Easy cast over 100 ft away! Most of my 8 to 10 inch 'gills from off shore! I am happy with my BPS 7ft6 UL and St Croix 7ft UL rods! Lot of panfish for me this year! Small 'gills and bowfin near shore around weeds and bigger 'gills from far off shore weeds and openwater off the shore!</p> In my opinon diferent length…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2010-12-12:2036984:Comment:1127642010-12-12T18:22:46.418ZPatrick "Bullworm" Olsonhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Bullworm
<p>In my opinon diferent length rods serve different purposes. I currently use a 6 ft St.Croix UL that I built myself 15 years ago. It is a great all around pole! I use it for slip floating mostly. I am in the process of building a 7 ft St.Croix UL for casting small jigs and spinners. I feel that a longer rod gives you more distance with small jigs. Having the correct reel is just as important. Long spool, and top notch drag are the key features. Having said that, ask yourself if you want more…</p>
<p>In my opinon diferent length rods serve different purposes. I currently use a 6 ft St.Croix UL that I built myself 15 years ago. It is a great all around pole! I use it for slip floating mostly. I am in the process of building a 7 ft St.Croix UL for casting small jigs and spinners. I feel that a longer rod gives you more distance with small jigs. Having the correct reel is just as important. Long spool, and top notch drag are the key features. Having said that, ask yourself if you want more than one rod with you? I'm thinking in that clear water you fish you may want to keep your distance from the fish, in that case a 7 ft UL comes in real nice! Never, if you can help it, skimp on quality! You get what you pay for. Good luck and lets us know what you come up with!</p> In over 50 years of fishing f…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2010-12-12:2036984:Comment:1127402010-12-12T14:22:44.096ZLilburn Smithhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/LilburnSmith
<p>In over 50 years of fishing for Bluegill in Texas lakes I have tried many lengths of rods, including building my own out of fly rod blanks. I have found that a 4 1/2 foot graphite rod fills the bill best. Try a HT Micro Master rod. However if you want a long rod the HT Micro Master series is a really good value. They are available in lengths up to 10 feet. Shop around on the web. Prices for HT products vary widely.</p>
<p>In over 50 years of fishing for Bluegill in Texas lakes I have tried many lengths of rods, including building my own out of fly rod blanks. I have found that a 4 1/2 foot graphite rod fills the bill best. Try a HT Micro Master rod. However if you want a long rod the HT Micro Master series is a really good value. They are available in lengths up to 10 feet. Shop around on the web. Prices for HT products vary widely.</p> i like to use fenwick rodstag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2010-12-12:2036984:Comment:1127322010-12-12T13:02:52.632Ztrent houtzhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/trenthoutz
<p>i like to use fenwick rods</p>
<p>i like to use fenwick rods</p> My fav panfish rod has been G…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2010-12-12:2036984:Comment:1127212010-12-12T03:42:15.707ZTowniehttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Townie
<p>My fav panfish rod has been G.Loomis 6'6" Light GL3. It handles float & jig rigs, mini crankbaits, blade baits, you name it. Pricey but has served me well for many years. Great warranty too.</p>
<p>My fav panfish rod has been G.Loomis 6'6" Light GL3. It handles float & jig rigs, mini crankbaits, blade baits, you name it. Pricey but has served me well for many years. Great warranty too.</p> I think if you want a true ul…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2010-12-12:2036984:Comment:1127172010-12-12T01:03:26.218ZJim Gronawhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JimGronaw
<p>I think if you want a true ultra light rod then I would strongly reccommend Bill's advice on this one. A friend of mine, Zig, on this site, has one an let me make a few casts with it when we went fishing for panfish last winter. Wow! There is a marked difference, and he clearly outfished me about 2 to 1 on our Susquehanna trip. Zig may have two of these, they are expensive, but top-line tools for fussy, selective panfish and would likely outfish most rods under most conditions.</p>
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<p>I think if you want a true ultra light rod then I would strongly reccommend Bill's advice on this one. A friend of mine, Zig, on this site, has one an let me make a few casts with it when we went fishing for panfish last winter. Wow! There is a marked difference, and he clearly outfished me about 2 to 1 on our Susquehanna trip. Zig may have two of these, they are expensive, but top-line tools for fussy, selective panfish and would likely outfish most rods under most conditions.</p>
<p>Can you get by with much less? Sure you can, and I am still using, with success, commercial models of many brands and lengths. Two-pound test, I believe, is another critical factor in feeling tentative bites or fishing deep. This year, I went to 2 lb SOS mono by Trout Magnet and Triple Fish Green and I believe my numbers were way up from previous years.</p>
<p>A lot of this is personal choice. I have not, however, had bluegills, crappie or bass bust or break any ul rod I have. On my 5 ft 10 inch Bass Pro Microlight, a very nice rod for the money, I have landed largemouths over 6 lbs. pickerel to 5, channel cats nearing 10 and powerhouse white shad up to 6 pounds.</p> Absolutely...very disappointi…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2010-12-11:2036984:Comment:1127142010-12-11T23:44:20.162Ztim rickshttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/timricks
<p>Absolutely...very disappointing trying to find a good rod, and the problem is compounded bu the fact that you usually have to BUY one to find out if its junk or not.</p>
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<p>For years, I used a Daiwa graphite composite spinning rod... it broke on me when I snagged a stump. Lasted about 20 years.and it was expensive when i bought it.</p>
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<p>I have had probably five or six rods since, and i can tell you, if you are looking for something that might be used in tightlining for…</p>
<p>Absolutely...very disappointing trying to find a good rod, and the problem is compounded bu the fact that you usually have to BUY one to find out if its junk or not.</p>
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<p>For years, I used a Daiwa graphite composite spinning rod... it broke on me when I snagged a stump. Lasted about 20 years.and it was expensive when i bought it.</p>
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<p>I have had probably five or six rods since, and i can tell you, if you are looking for something that might be used in tightlining for sacalait, GOOD LUCK. Most poles are either super flimsy or stiff like a broomstick and there is not enough sensitivity either way.</p>
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<p>I bought a Bass Pro shops Wally Marshall UL spinner rod and I guess its ok.</p>
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<p> </p> Actually that Daiwa reel is a…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2010-12-11:2036984:Comment:1127062010-12-11T19:36:06.428ZJohn Sheehanhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnSheehan
<p>Actually that Daiwa reel is a Spinmatic Z 300 T.It's alright but I prefer Pflueger Presidents .I've had trouble with bail springs on the Daiwa and its not as smooth or durable as the Pflueger.</p>
<p>Actually that Daiwa reel is a Spinmatic Z 300 T.It's alright but I prefer Pflueger Presidents .I've had trouble with bail springs on the Daiwa and its not as smooth or durable as the Pflueger.</p> I don't want to get a rod any…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2010-12-11:2036984:Comment:1127042010-12-11T19:04:40.266ZJeff Sotohttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JeffS
<p>I don't want to get a rod any longer than 7 foot- I have an older Daiwa Spinmatic-X that's 6 ft and is rated for 1-4 lb that I just love, but it is 2 pieces. I would like to find a 1 piece rod with the same slow action....</p>
<p>I don't want to get a rod any longer than 7 foot- I have an older Daiwa Spinmatic-X that's 6 ft and is rated for 1-4 lb that I just love, but it is 2 pieces. I would like to find a 1 piece rod with the same slow action....</p> I've gota 9'6" Rapala Steelhe…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2010-12-11:2036984:Comment:1126962010-12-11T05:37:24.542ZMatt Goeldnerhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/MattGoeldner
<p>I've gota 9'6" Rapala Steelhead rod for 2-6lb test and 1/16th to 3/8th lure weight. I bought for chucking trout spinners and spoons but l think it'll work for float & fly or small plugs with good hooks. It's long enough for live bait presentation.</p>
<p> I like the less expensive rods because they have slower actions but they also have cheap guides, too.</p>
<p>I've gota 9'6" Rapala Steelhead rod for 2-6lb test and 1/16th to 3/8th lure weight. I bought for chucking trout spinners and spoons but l think it'll work for float & fly or small plugs with good hooks. It's long enough for live bait presentation.</p>
<p> I like the less expensive rods because they have slower actions but they also have cheap guides, too.</p>