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Got this today, a cute little 5' UL spincast rod/reel combo - $12 from my friend John's shop.
It's been apart, new-lubed and stripped of line. Will add some 4 lb test tomorrow.
Should be useful on the kayak.

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Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on March 16, 2012 at 6:27pm

@ Leo - I hear ya!

I got it for the kayak, for the backwaters and tight places that little boat is best for.

Looking forward to getting out in it soon.

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on March 16, 2012 at 6:26pm

@chris - the friend I referred to owns a "junk shop," with everything from nice antiques to Chinese crap. He always has a bunch of fishing stuff, too, mostly obtained from closeouts and odd lot sales. In fact, I found another one of these Microlites in the back of his store. I'll probably get it next time I'm there. 

I was able to try it today with some 4 lb test wound on. The rod is a 5 footer, with that nice combination of medium action spine and soft tip section. This makes for nice casting. Even with small weights or 1/32 size jigs, it casts and controls well. The drag is also nice and smooth.

Today was it's blooding day, too, as I caught a river 'gill on it.

Comment by chris on March 16, 2012 at 7:34am

Thats a nice looking combo.

and the price you paid. you can't beat that.

I was looking at an UL combo last night at wally world cheep set up high price.

You got a good deal

Comment by Leo Nguyen on March 15, 2012 at 10:30pm
I like it! I don't care if it's a Barbie ultra pink 3' or a grand gold plated gear set, if it catche fish, it's a good gear to have in my book. Better than tying a line, hook, and bait on a twig or a broom handle.

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