Favorite Bluegill Rod - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-28T11:52:55Zhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/favorite-bluegill-rod?commentId=2036984%3AComment%3A215230&feed=yes&xn_auth=noShimano Sustain 1000 with St…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2016-05-23:2036984:Comment:6756162016-05-23T01:02:51.879ZTom Sternsonhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/TomSternson
<p>Shimano Sustain 1000 with St Croix Trout series Ultra Light rod. Spooled with PLINE Floroclear 4#.</p>
<p>Shimano Sustain 1000 with St Croix Trout series Ultra Light rod. Spooled with PLINE Floroclear 4#.</p> I've been building a few ul s…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-10-26:2036984:Comment:2176542011-10-26T13:02:08.735Zgene betheahttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/genebethea
<p>I've been building a few ul spin rods using the batson e-glass one piece blanks, mostly the spg-601, which is a one piece 5 foot fiberglass blank. I cut the blank, install a spigot ferrule for ease of transport. The blank is very flexible and sensitive. For ultralight fishing, try fiberglass ; they are tough, very light, sensitive, and limber enough to make a smaller fish fight like a much larger one. -p-</p>
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<p>I've been building a few ul spin rods using the batson e-glass one piece blanks, mostly the spg-601, which is a one piece 5 foot fiberglass blank. I cut the blank, install a spigot ferrule for ease of transport. The blank is very flexible and sensitive. For ultralight fishing, try fiberglass ; they are tough, very light, sensitive, and limber enough to make a smaller fish fight like a much larger one. -p-</p>
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<p>[IMG]<a href="http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd295/pearow/spin%20rods%20and%20stuff/P1170004.jpg" target="_blank">http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd295/pearow/spin%20rods%20and%20stuff/P1170004.jpg</a>[/IMG]</p> I have a 4 ft HT IceBlue I us…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-10-18:2036984:Comment:2158192011-10-18T09:08:08.992ZGreg Rogershttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/GregRogers
I have a 4 ft HT IceBlue I use with 2lb in open water. Works great. If they're not in the weeds I use an HT MMRS7UL. It has a tip like an ice rod. Wish I could find another but I think HT discontinued them. I've landed large bass and pike with it when I can keep them out over deep water. My all around right now is a 7 ft. Okuma Celillo.
I have a 4 ft HT IceBlue I use with 2lb in open water. Works great. If they're not in the weeds I use an HT MMRS7UL. It has a tip like an ice rod. Wish I could find another but I think HT discontinued them. I've landed large bass and pike with it when I can keep them out over deep water. My all around right now is a 7 ft. Okuma Celillo. 2 panfish rods here-- 6'6' G.…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-10-17:2036984:Comment:2155422011-10-17T01:51:02.343ZTowniehttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Townie
<p>2 panfish rods here-- 6'6' G. Loomis GL3 Light rod w/ Daiwa Advantage 2000 spooled w/ 4 # Berkley Fluoro. Great float & jig rig. Also, 5'6" Falcon Original UL rod w/ Pinnacle Alyssa CR ultra light reel spooled w/ 4# Suffix ice braid for vertical jigging spoons. Premium equipment is pricey but lasts for years...</p>
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<p>2 panfish rods here-- 6'6' G. Loomis GL3 Light rod w/ Daiwa Advantage 2000 spooled w/ 4 # Berkley Fluoro. Great float & jig rig. Also, 5'6" Falcon Original UL rod w/ Pinnacle Alyssa CR ultra light reel spooled w/ 4# Suffix ice braid for vertical jigging spoons. Premium equipment is pricey but lasts for years...</p>
<p> </p> Hey Guy's,
I am a bit o…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-10-16:2036984:Comment:2152302011-10-16T01:43:30.676ZBrian R. Brennanhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/BrianRBrennan
<p> Hey Guy's,</p>
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<p> I am a bit or a rod guru. I love high end gear that works perfectly each and every time out. My favorite combos are in order, G. Loomis TSR 801-2 6'8 ultra light matched to a Daiwa Exist native custom 1003H, G. Loomis TJR 782-2 GL2 light action matched to a Daiwa Luvias 1003 and lastly a G. Loomis SR781-1 IMX 6'6 ultra light matched to a Daiwa Certate 1003. All reels spooled with 4lb Berkley Crystal Fireline and a arms width leader of 6lb Berkley Vanish…</p>
<p> Hey Guy's,</p>
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<p> I am a bit or a rod guru. I love high end gear that works perfectly each and every time out. My favorite combos are in order, G. Loomis TSR 801-2 6'8 ultra light matched to a Daiwa Exist native custom 1003H, G. Loomis TJR 782-2 GL2 light action matched to a Daiwa Luvias 1003 and lastly a G. Loomis SR781-1 IMX 6'6 ultra light matched to a Daiwa Certate 1003. All reels spooled with 4lb Berkley Crystal Fireline and a arms width leader of 6lb Berkley Vanish flurocarbon as a leader. I fish 1/16oz jigheads matched to 2" plastic tails 90% of the time. My favorite rods for Bluegills and just about every other panfish out there.</p>
<p> Ranger 619VS</p> If you have to cast far, the…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-10-15:2036984:Comment:2148562011-10-15T13:33:44.195ZDavid, aka, "McScruff"https://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/david553
If you have to cast far, the ice rod will leave you wanting. And if you get into a serious snag of some kind, it might not have enough backbone. Outside of that, I dont see why it would work any worse off the ice.
If you have to cast far, the ice rod will leave you wanting. And if you get into a serious snag of some kind, it might not have enough backbone. Outside of that, I dont see why it would work any worse off the ice. Guys im really new to this bl…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-10-15:2036984:Comment:2148542011-10-15T07:32:45.548ZSlip Sinkerhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/SlipSinker
Guys im really new to this bluegill fishing, been a bass fisherman most of my life and am expanding my fishing horizons lately. im HOOKED! since i am really new to this facet of fishing ive been using two ultralight rods a 4.5' cherrywood matched with a pflueger and a Okuma 6' matched with a 80's shimano speed cast. i find myself wanting to hook up more with the cherry wood combo... i love the c bend when in the midst of a fight with a BG. Now i find myself wanting to bring my ice fishing rod…
Guys im really new to this bluegill fishing, been a bass fisherman most of my life and am expanding my fishing horizons lately. im HOOKED! since i am really new to this facet of fishing ive been using two ultralight rods a 4.5' cherrywood matched with a pflueger and a Okuma 6' matched with a 80's shimano speed cast. i find myself wanting to hook up more with the cherry wood combo... i love the c bend when in the midst of a fight with a BG. Now i find myself wanting to bring my ice fishing rod with me... is this crazy thinking? i want the fight but dont want to miss the trophy opportunity. this to me just adds to the overall fun of the sport. I'd have to agree with you Tr…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-10-15:2036984:Comment:2152002011-10-15T00:24:27.121ZDavid, aka, "McScruff"https://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/david553
<p>I'd have to agree with you Troy, in general. A good rod with a good reel makes for some good fishing. Junky stuff, "cheaplastijunk," as my dad used to call it, comes apart on you before long. I tend to stick with what I know works and has worked.</p>
<p>Take the venerable Zebco reel, for example. Given a modicum of care, these things will last forever and keep right on rolling. I have old ones that were made when Eisenhower was president that work just like new. It's hard to beat…</p>
<p>I'd have to agree with you Troy, in general. A good rod with a good reel makes for some good fishing. Junky stuff, "cheaplastijunk," as my dad used to call it, comes apart on you before long. I tend to stick with what I know works and has worked.</p>
<p>Take the venerable Zebco reel, for example. Given a modicum of care, these things will last forever and keep right on rolling. I have old ones that were made when Eisenhower was president that work just like new. It's hard to beat that.</p>
<p>As for rods, I do like the newer spun glass and graphite models. The older solid glass rods don't hold a candle to these. Luckily, decent quality models can be had from almost every maker these days.</p>
<p> </p> Thanks Eddie. I have consider…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-10-15:2036984:Comment:2149592011-10-15T00:17:37.032ZDavid, aka, "McScruff"https://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/david553
Thanks Eddie. I have considered making my own, and the materials are readily available. If I didnt have many other things going on, it might be a project I would attempt. AS it is, off the shelf stuff works for me. That will likely remain for some time. I appreciate your comments, though. Thank you.
Thanks Eddie. I have considered making my own, and the materials are readily available. If I didnt have many other things going on, it might be a project I would attempt. AS it is, off the shelf stuff works for me. That will likely remain for some time. I appreciate your comments, though. Thank you. Troy, I've never had any issu…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-10-14:2036984:Comment:2150832011-10-14T14:46:02.123ZTony Livingstonhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/TonyLivingston
<p>Troy, I've never had any issues with line wrapping around my rods, but I am a believer in a short, ultralight rod. Perhaps your longer rods have more bounce in the tip, thereby leading to your problem. Without seeing your setup, and watching you cast with it, I'm not sure what advice I could give you to avoid the situation.</p>
<p>The only advantage I see to a longer rod, is the possibility of casting further. When you're bank fishing, crouched down under overhanging branches ,and in the…</p>
<p>Troy, I've never had any issues with line wrapping around my rods, but I am a believer in a short, ultralight rod. Perhaps your longer rods have more bounce in the tip, thereby leading to your problem. Without seeing your setup, and watching you cast with it, I'm not sure what advice I could give you to avoid the situation.</p>
<p>The only advantage I see to a longer rod, is the possibility of casting further. When you're bank fishing, crouched down under overhanging branches ,and in the middle of brush that comes right down to the waters' edge, a short rod is a godsend.</p>
<p>As far as "backbone" goes, in my St Croix I don't have any doubts that it will land any fish I am likely to hook up with. Those two Channel Cats I caught by accident while Bluegill fishing will testify to that. One went 10.5lbs, the other 8lbs. The Hybrid Bluegill I'm raising regularly top out over a pound now, and I don't have any issues with them either.</p>
<p>Everyone who picks up the rod comments on how light it is, and how well balanced it is. Once they actually fish with it, and feel how awesome the fight of a big bluegill is on a well constructed rod specifically made for that purpose, they always want one for themselves.</p>
<p>If a particular piece of equipment enhances your fishing experience, for whatever reason, then I believe you should use it. It's about enjoyment, after all.</p>