UL Rod Suggestions

[DBELL]

Check out the Jenko JD's one stop it's 7'6". It's a great rod for the money.

[lowe175]

I throw light jigs all the time on 5'6 ul. They will cast light stuff for a mile.

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[Kevin22]

I throw light jigs all the time on 5'6 ul. They will cast light stuff for a mile.

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I have 5' and 5'6 ULs and have trouble casting 1/64-1/80 past 50-60 feet. My 6'9ULF st croix casts them like a dream. That's when I became a believer in longer rods! The other day I was sight fishing crappies in a clear lake using a #6 hook and minnow. That's it, no weight no bobber.

I still would like to find 2 more ULs, waiting to see how i like these quantums before making a decision. I will look up the other rods mentioned. Don't really have a budget, but would like to stay under $50 each since these aren't going to be used for ultimate sensitivity.

[naturenut]

i like longer rods too. cast farther, and get a faster hook set compared to those short rods...

[Cincinnati]

You can get Berkley Cherrywoods at WM for around $20-25 ... but, I'd get a medium action in them if inexperienced anglers were going to be using them.

A 7' 1pc med action Cherrywood spinning rod at WM would cost about $23 (free shipping on orders over $50) -- Berkley Cherrywood Spinning Rod - Walmart.com

I've been following Crappie Pappy for years and using the Berkley Cherrywood rods also for years.
the 5'6 ul for close in bobber fishing and the 6'6 model medium for everything (including three walleyes
up at the Maumee River.) I also use the BP Microlite 6'6 model for casting jigs for both crappie and saugeyes
and walleye.
Be safe all!

[jigfisherx]

If you watch Cabelas, you can catch the 6'6 Fenwick Silverhawk at $49. Regular price is $99 but you might end up using them yourself.


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[Hanr3]

Before I bought my St. Croix Premier UL rods I was using Berkley Lightening rods in 5'6" and 6' lengths. I paid like $30-$35 each for them. Great rods for the money. I pretty much fish slip bobber all the time for Crappie. I paired them up to Shimano spinning reels, Sahara and Sedona, both work great. Just make sure to select the reel to match the line weight of the rod. If the rod is 2-6 pound, get a reel in the same range. I still keep these rod/reel combo's in the boat and will use them if I break off and need something quick. Plus they are there for guests to use as well.

This summer I will be in Northern Wisconsin for a family reunion and want to swing by the Park Falls factory to buy another St. Croix UL rod. I might pick up a couple of factory seconds for the wife to use. They won't have a warranty, however they are about half price.

[Kevin22]

Before I bought my St. Croix Premier UL rods I was using Berkley Lightening rods in 5'6" and 6' lengths. I paid like $30-$35 each for them. Great rods for the money. I pretty much fish slip bobber all the time for Crappie. I paired them up to Shimano spinning reels, Sahara and Sedona, both work great. Just make sure to select the reel to match the line weight of the rod. If the rod is 2-6 pound, get a reel in the same range. I still keep these rod/reel combo's in the boat and will use them if I break off and need something quick. Plus they are there for guests to use as well.

This summer I will be in Northern Wisconsin for a family reunion and want to swing by the Park Falls factory to buy another St. Croix UL rod. I might pick up a couple of factory seconds for the wife to use. They won't have a warranty, however they are about half price.

I highly suggest the 6'9ULF panfish series. Absolute fantastic rod for throwing 1/16 and less jigs. I have a sedona 1000 on that rod and would not trade it for anything!

[Hanr3]

I highly suggest the 6'9ULF panfish series. Absolute fantastic rod for throwing 1/16 and less jigs. I have a sedona 1000 on that rod and would not trade it for anything!

I'm guessing that the Panfish Series and Premier Series are basically the same rod, the difference being manufacturing location. Panfish series are produced in Mexico and the Premier are produced in Wisconsin.

I have the Premier Spinning 6'6" ULF single piece rod (PS66ULF) paired to a Sedona reel as well. Excellent rod and I can cast a mile with that thing. I want to buy another PS66ULF and Sedona reel this year.

I also have two of the Premier Spinning 7' Medium Light Fast single piece rods (PS70MLF) paired to Sahara reels. I use these for pulling cranks, and Walleye fishing.
Next year I'd like to buy two Premier Spinning 7'6" Medium Light Fast single piece rods (PS76MLF) and pair them to Sahara reels.

I really like the feel and power of the St. Croix rods. Sure they can be on the higher end of the market, but once you fish with one you won't want to go back.

[Kevin22]

No, the panfish uses a blend of graphite for the blank (better blank than premier), has a better taper that was specifically designed for panfishing, and has wire form micro guides which help in casting and sensitivity. It also has a very thin dia cork which lightens it up quite a bit. Its 10x better than my premiers IMO.


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