Thread: need help for an microlight/ultralight rod.

The Microlites would work. That is a very light bait, so I would definitely go with UL rather than light action. If you're using mono, I'd use nothing heavier than 4# if you want decent distance.

If your budget will allow it, St. Croix's Panfish or Trout rods would be good, too.

You need a somewhat snappy tip to throw the little jigs, So the UL with a fast tip is the ticket. The micro is a little to light for me. Use a good 4# line like stren. Adding a small split weight a foot above will get you more distance. My 2cts.

Originally Posted by deathb4disco

The Microlites would work. That is a very light bait, so I would definitely go with UL rather than light action. If you're using mono, I'd use nothing heavier than 4# if you want decent distance.

If your budget will allow it, St. Croix's Panfish or Trout rods would be good, too.

thanks, i had been leaning toward the bass pro microlite and 2-4lb. test smooth casting mono. your response helped pushed me to order. going to be casting primarily a 1/50 ounce beetle spin instead of primarily counting on crickets and worms. they love the crickets, but they are a mess to fish with in more opinion. more casts with the beetle spin. more casts yields more fish.

Originally Posted by jim g

going to be casting primarily a 1/50 ounce beetle spin.

Where are you seeing them this light? Their website shows 1/32 as the smallest.

Originally Posted by deathb4disco

Where are you seeing them this light? Their website shows 1/32 as the smallest.

i bought 8 of them at a local bait shop here in florida. each one in individually packaged in plastic with a tag saying --betts spin #020st-21n, nothing else. now i just found them on ebay. a card of 12 #020st-24n for $19.80.

Originally Posted by jim g

i bought 8 of them at a local bait shop here in florida. each one in individually packaged in plastic with a tag saying --betts spin #020st-21n, nothing else. now i just found them on ebay. a card of 12 #020st-24n for $19.80.

OK, I see what you're talking about. That's Betts' version of the Beetle Spin. I did not realize Betts made the smaller size. Bass Pro carries both baits:

Betts Spin Split Tail Jigs | Bass Pro Shops: The Best Hunting, Fishing, Camping & Outdoor Gear

Johnson Original Beetle Spin | Bass Pro Shops: The Best Hunting, Fishing, Camping & Outdoor Gear

I will suggest a line albeit with an UP and some DOWNs . Nanofil makes a 1# test line, which is wonderful for casting light jigs. I use down to 1/100th oz.

The UP is it casts like a bullet! Even with the tiniest jig. I use just the tail section of a curly tail grub. Sometimes just half a tail section.

It has 3 DOWNs :

First - it is expensive at about $22 a small spool.

Secondly it is a pain in the posterior to tie knots in the stuff because it is slick. I had to google "Nanofil knots" to get a knot I could join it to my 2# mono backing and another to the jig head. Once you learn them it is not too bad.

Thirdly you will have to order it from your local shop, as I never found it in any store.

Originally Posted by Clint

I will suggest a line albeit with an UP and some DOWNs . Nanofil makes a 1# test line, which is wonderful for casting light jigs. I use down to 1/100th oz.

The UP is it casts like a bullet! Even with the tiniest jig. I use just the tail section of a curly tail grub. Sometimes just half a tail section.

It has 3 DOWNs :

First - it is expensive at about $22 a small spool.

Secondly it is a pain in the posterior to tie knots in the stuff because it is slick. I had to google "Nanofil knots" to get a knot I could join it to my 2# mono backing and another to the jig head. Once you learn them it is not too bad.

Thirdly you will have to order it from your local shop, as I never found it in any store.

I have used it quite often to cast a 1/64 Trout Magnet. It is a hoot to fish with....a lot of fun.

Regards