Do you love big bluegill?
What is your favorite Gill rod?
I have been shopping for a new gill rod for a few days now, and should know the right one as soon as I pick it up. After trying many out in the store, none have felt just right . I have fished the older style Lightning Rods and liked them. I am looking for a 5'6" or possibly a 6' under 65.00. Any suggestions?
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Permalink Reply by JBplusThuy on
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That's a tough choice, but it's probably my 5' 1-piece Fishing Facts Nightcrawler Secrets rod that I bought around 1975. About time to have the guides rewrapped maybe, but it still works great and has a lot of backbone for an ultralight.
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Permalink Reply by Goose Pond Monster on
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I bought a Shakespeare Microspin at Wal Mart for $20 and have been pretty happy with it. I believe the rod is 4'6" and the reel is okay. There is another Shakepeare reel I may throw on there, but overall it has been a blast to catch bluegills with it.
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Permalink Reply by Jacob Hill on
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i would suggest a 5'3" Shimano Voltaeus. Great rod for the price. (I got mine for 40$)
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Permalink Reply by Vince Fusco on
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Has anyone fished any of the rods Norseman Outdoors sells? I was looking at a 5'6" UL, and was wondering if it was too maybe too whippy.
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Permalink Reply by Jeffrey D. Abney on
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My favorite are Eagle Claw 5' to 6' range......I have some that are 30 years old and still catching fish.....I own roughly 20 and they're hands down my choice........Caught a 20 ounce gill on one of my old ones today...
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