Ultra Lite Pole - Input needed

[Sailor Jerry]

Hey everyone

Since I know we all are an opinionated bunch, I figured I'd shoot the question out to the pros! I'm looking for an Ultralite Rod/Reel combo (finally). Just curious what everyone thinks would be a good choice!

Not looking to spend an arm and a leg. Looking for a 5 - 7 footer.
Gonna be shore fishing with it for now as I don't have a boat!

Let me hear 'em!

[deathb4disco]

There are loads of good UL combos on the market, any one of which would be fine for crappie/bluegill.

[Cane Pole]

There are loads of good UL combos on the market, any one of which would be fine for crappie/bluegill.

I agree. You view my video yet? Music selected just for you.

[deathb4disco]

You view my video yet? Music selected just for you.

I just watched it and responded in that thread.

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For a good ultra light pole without breaking the bank I would recomend a Berkly Cherrywood rod. They are around 20 bucks at Walmart. For the reel...a ABU Garcia C 101.

[mrwillis]

I tell you what, I am sold on ugly stick, and they aren't too expensive. Another good thing about them is that they break down for easy transportation, and you can get anything from a short to a long one (don't want to sound uneducated on the sizes, but I own 9 different ugly sticks and about 100 fishing rods...don't know the exact sizes on them.)
The ugly stick is extremely sensitive to the bite with enough backbone in them to pull down the tree you get snagged in.

That's just my opinion...and you can take it, or tie it to a rock and throw it in the lake...

mrwillis

[Gamblinman]

I've found that very few ultralights have the backbone I desire. I usually find that the ML, or medium light rods have just the right tip for throwing small jigs, yet have the backbone to handle the bigger crappie.

Gman

[minnowsoaker]

Ugly Stick Light Pro in ultra light action. Can usually find them at Wally world in both 5' and 7' lengths. As far as the reel I like the Pflueger President 6720 but there are a lot of cheaper reels that would do fine just make sure it has some kind of instant anti reverse on it. If it doesn't it aint worth it even if it's free.

[feelay]

If you're going to be fishing from the bank, you might want to consider something in the 8 to 9 foot length. Bass Pro has float and fly rods in 7 to 10 foot lengths. These are reasonably priced, and very effective for getting your bait out there. Whatever rod you get, buy the best real you can afford.

[deathb4disco]

I've found that very few ultralights have the backbone I desire. I usually find that the ML, or medium light rods have just the right tip for throwing small jigs, yet have the backbone to handle the bigger crappie.

Good point. I like UL and light rods for what I do, but the main thing is to find a rod that suits you. There are lots of different rod actions out there, and one company's "light" is another company's UL.

I was at Bass Pro this weekend and was looking at two 5' UL rods: a Loomis and a BP Microlite. Although both were listed as UL, the Loomis had a much softer action (and cost $140 more.)

Once you determine your budget, just handle a bunch of rods till you find one you like.