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Comment by Rick Van Clief on July 12, 2013 at 11:52am

Good afternoon everyone.  This will be my first post on this group.  I'm mostly interested in fly fishing (a member of that group too) and am pretty active over on the Fiberglass Flyrodders Forum.  I've been building flyrods using Lamson e-glass blanks that are intended for ultralight spinning rods and thought that as I have an extra one I'd make a spinning rod, too  It's a 5 foot long Forecast SPG-601, if that means anything to anyone, meant for 2-4lb test line and 1/16-3/16" lures.

 

I live in Central Florida and will be fishing lakes mostly from the shore or wading.  Is a 5' rod pretty much a normal size rod for that application?  If not, what would be a better length for the next one?  Is there an ultra-lite forum I can go to to learn about guide selection and spacing and how one does grips?  Finally, if anyone can recommend a lower middle class reel I would appreciate it.  Cost is definitely a factor with me.  In fact I have a bid in on an old Mitchel 304 - cute little thing.

 

A lot of questions from a new guy I know But I had to start somewhere.  I will be most thankful for any resposne.

 

Rick

Comment by John Sheehan on June 4, 2013 at 10:05am

Yes, Pflueger!! I enjoy my President and Supreme UL's

Comment by dick tabbert on June 4, 2013 at 9:12am

I did purchase three new rods this year as if I needed another rod. I bought a 6 1/2 foot ultra lite and a 7 foot ultra lite and an 8 foot ultra light. All with Pflueger reels and spooled with 2lb fluorocarbon. I'll report back later as I get into them. Then again I've been using my 5 footers so long I might not even like the longer rods I'll check back in later as I use them.

Comment by paul sach on May 1, 2013 at 3:59pm

Without a doubt the The Davy knot ..simple to tie and strong ...I have
Limited sight in my right eye and this knot save my fishing hobby ...can tie it almost by feel alone ....

Paul

Comment by Vince Fusco on January 18, 2013 at 7:09pm

One of my most fun ultra lights is my fist one, a 5' Diawa that is about 38 years old. I also own a 4' two piece Kunan rod that is a blast to fish with. 

Comment by Mark Sleeper on October 17, 2012 at 3:37am

Hi thanks for the welcome  Sleepy

Comment by Mark Sleeper on October 17, 2012 at 3:14am

Hi i love fishing ul rods Sleepy

Comment by DAVID L EITUTIS on April 19, 2012 at 5:11am

Thanks for the welcome to the group and as you can see from some of my photos I like vintage rods and ultra light and fly in particular. I'll be posting a pic from yesterday of a fairly decent Bass (GREEN CARP) , THAT I got on a crappie jig and a 40+ year old Garcia rod.

Comment by Tony Livingston on January 30, 2012 at 8:05pm

Patricia, that is awesome! I love a big fish on an ultralight! Excellent catch!

Comment by dick tabbert on January 29, 2012 at 7:24pm

Patricia that's neat that you caught a seven and a half pounder but what's really neat is you had the intuition not to hoarse it it. Great job and if you have pictures send them we love pictures. GOOD FISHIN...

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