What rod length do you prefer? - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-29T01:51:51Zhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/what-rod-length-do-you-prefer?groupUrl=ultralightfishingfunfishing&commentId=2036984%3AComment%3A586358&groupId=2036984%3AGroup%3A130303&feed=yes&xn_auth=noMy favorite these days is an…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-12-09:2036984:Comment:6432382015-12-09T07:44:06.623ZJBplusThuyhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JonathanByrne
<p>My favorite these days is an old Fenwick (yellow) that was cut down to 4.5 feet. IIRC the original length was a little over 5 feet; spacing the model number at the moment. I picked it up on eBay a couple or three years ago, and it soon became my go-to panfish rod.</p>
<p>My favorite these days is an old Fenwick (yellow) that was cut down to 4.5 feet. IIRC the original length was a little over 5 feet; spacing the model number at the moment. I picked it up on eBay a couple or three years ago, and it soon became my go-to panfish rod.</p> No... next time I go to BP I'…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-06-13:2036984:Comment:6150612015-06-13T01:18:54.378ZSlip Sinkerhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/SlipSinker
<p>No... next time I go to BP I'll have to give it a feel.</p>
<p>I think you will really like the spinmatics Mo</p>
<p>I really like my new Spinmatic 5-6 ft thinner lighter and faster</p>
<p>No... next time I go to BP I'll have to give it a feel.</p>
<p>I think you will really like the spinmatics Mo</p>
<p>I really like my new Spinmatic 5-6 ft thinner lighter and faster</p> I might have to give one of t…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-06-10:2036984:Comment:6145842015-06-10T00:30:32.680ZMo Fishhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/MauriceMandellSmith
<p>I might have to give one of those a try. Have you ever used any of the Bass Pro Microlite rods. I have a bunch of the Okuma Celilos and I love them. However, I just wanted to try something different.</p>
<p>I might have to give one of those a try. Have you ever used any of the Bass Pro Microlite rods. I have a bunch of the Okuma Celilos and I love them. However, I just wanted to try something different.</p> just ordered an UL Daiwa Spin…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-05-12:2036984:Comment:6084282015-05-12T14:46:13.541ZSlip Sinkerhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/SlipSinker
<p>just ordered an UL Daiwa Spinmatic Ultralight Spinning Rod from FishUsa.5-6ft 2pcs... i currently own the 7-0 and 8-0ft ers... love the action on these and especially the price</p>
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<p>just ordered an UL Daiwa Spinmatic Ultralight Spinning Rod from FishUsa.5-6ft 2pcs... i currently own the 7-0 and 8-0ft ers... love the action on these and especially the price</p>
<h1></h1> my dad and i fished like that…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-03-03:2036984:Comment:5891642015-03-03T17:11:19.401ZSlip Sinkerhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/SlipSinker
<p>my dad and i fished like that through my learning years... one setup did it all... i owned a Shakespeare 2062 spinning reel and fished everything with it. one day i went to Kmart with my lawn cutting money and came back with an ultra light Shakespeare 2052 rod and reel that i proceeded to use for gills and crappie with light 4lb test... my Dad then bought a spare spool and put lighter line on it for his one setup that he then used for crappies and gills. he would swap out right in the boat.…</p>
<p>my dad and i fished like that through my learning years... one setup did it all... i owned a Shakespeare 2062 spinning reel and fished everything with it. one day i went to Kmart with my lawn cutting money and came back with an ultra light Shakespeare 2052 rod and reel that i proceeded to use for gills and crappie with light 4lb test... my Dad then bought a spare spool and put lighter line on it for his one setup that he then used for crappies and gills. he would swap out right in the boat. for him to Rig" made him happy. ...</p> i went shopping about 3.5 yea…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-03-03:2036984:Comment:5892352015-03-03T17:05:17.310ZSlip Sinkerhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/SlipSinker
<p>i went shopping about 3.5 years ago for a specific "had in mind" kind of action UL rod... i needed one 5-5 ft in length and 6lb braid to fish for white bass that were slamming the bridge embankments and rip rap in early spring around me. i needed to feel and hold this rod before i bought. i went to a large wholesale supplier that handled many rods and they were always on display. i came across the Okuma Celilo section and that was it. love at first feel. now thru the years i own the whole…</p>
<p>i went shopping about 3.5 years ago for a specific "had in mind" kind of action UL rod... i needed one 5-5 ft in length and 6lb braid to fish for white bass that were slamming the bridge embankments and rip rap in early spring around me. i needed to feel and hold this rod before i bought. i went to a large wholesale supplier that handled many rods and they were always on display. i came across the Okuma Celilo section and that was it. love at first feel. now thru the years i own the whole series.</p>
<p></p> I love my Okuma Celilos. I ow…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-02-24:2036984:Comment:5872552015-02-24T03:03:37.488ZMo Fishhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/MauriceMandellSmith
<p>I love my Okuma Celilos. I own several ranging from 7ft to 8ft in ultra light and light actions. IMHO they are great rods for the money.</p>
<p>I love my Okuma Celilos. I own several ranging from 7ft to 8ft in ultra light and light actions. IMHO they are great rods for the money.</p> Slip,
I love the analogy you…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-02-24:2036984:Comment:5871572015-02-24T03:00:52.803ZMo Fishhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/MauriceMandellSmith
<p>Slip,</p>
<p>I love the analogy you gave about one rod for all your techniques or using an arsenal. I think it is so important that everyone fish their "style" or whatever way makes them feel comfortable. I am a gearhead, like yourself, and I get great satisfaction from shopping, buying and testing new outfits and equipment. However, other fishermen are quite content at using one technique or outfit and becoming experts with it. My dad used two fly rods rigged identically throughout my…</p>
<p>Slip,</p>
<p>I love the analogy you gave about one rod for all your techniques or using an arsenal. I think it is so important that everyone fish their "style" or whatever way makes them feel comfortable. I am a gearhead, like yourself, and I get great satisfaction from shopping, buying and testing new outfits and equipment. However, other fishermen are quite content at using one technique or outfit and becoming experts with it. My dad used two fly rods rigged identically throughout my entire childhood and adult life. In addition, he used only one color of tube jig for crappie and only crickets for bream. He was also a bluegill and crappie assassin. I can' t remember one instance that he ever came home empty handed. More often than not, he came home with a mess. Many times I had the unfortunate experience of witnessing his onslaught while I tossed my third Beetle Spin into the top of another cypress tree. O.K., I never said I was a genius. I guess the beauty of fishing or rather the beauty of panfishing is that everyone can pursue it at whatever level they wish. You can fish from a kayak or a $50k bass boat. You can have a slew of IMX rods or one hand cut cane pole. The only thing that matters is that you enjoy your experience and hopefully share it with others.</p> ...and of course fishing is a…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-02-21:2036984:Comment:5865382015-02-21T18:24:25.423ZSlip Sinkerhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/SlipSinker
<p>...and of course fishing is a multifaceted sport and fishermen will feel accomplished if they are happy doing one method of fishing with one setup to the other guy like me who takes it to the other end ... constantly testing new equipment , rigging etc... if its what makes you happy do it. if fishing is a top priority in your life then live it that way. ten years ago i bought a 5-6 Berkley lightning rod, a Quantum spinning reel and 8# braid. i did everything with this rod in fact i keep this…</p>
<p>...and of course fishing is a multifaceted sport and fishermen will feel accomplished if they are happy doing one method of fishing with one setup to the other guy like me who takes it to the other end ... constantly testing new equipment , rigging etc... if its what makes you happy do it. if fishing is a top priority in your life then live it that way. ten years ago i bought a 5-6 Berkley lightning rod, a Quantum spinning reel and 8# braid. i did everything with this rod in fact i keep this setup in my car at all times during the season. i fished flys with it behind a bubble, i bait fished ... i drop shotted... i made casts with that thing that would sometimes make a 7-0 footer jealous. my game has changed though and im keeping happy.</p> i intend to this summer Joe..…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-02-21:2036984:Comment:5868082015-02-21T17:41:18.945ZSlip Sinkerhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/SlipSinker
<p>i intend to this summer Joe... sounds like fun and you have me convinced</p>
<p>i intend to this summer Joe... sounds like fun and you have me convinced</p>