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Ultra Light Rod and Reel
Posted on 6/11/14 at 9:58 pm
Posted on 6/11/14 at 9:58 pm
I am in the market for an ultra light rod and reel. I have been partial to Pflueger over the years, but wanted to get the opinion of the Outdoor Board. Another question, as I have done my research on different reels, what do they amount of ball bearings in a reel matter? Does getting one with 9 really outperform one with 6 that much?
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Posted on 6/11/14 at 10:03 pm to monroe71201
I've always just used the cheap $20 shakespeare combos for ultralights. I haven't really found that going super expensive makes a difference for them.
Posted on 6/11/14 at 10:50 pm to monroe71201
The various Mitchells are fantastic. Love my 300 series and my Avocet. As far as rods go, there is not much to chose from. The Falcon HD lite action is solid.
Posted on 6/12/14 at 1:41 am to monroe71201
I have a 6' falcon ultralight spinning, that is probably my favorite rod I've ever owned, handles anything from bream to some pretty hefty channel cats (biggest was around 12 lbs on the scale). It's my go to rod, highly recommend it.
Posted on 6/12/14 at 5:14 am to ZacAttack
I second the falcon. I have a 6' LIGHT action. Great rod for throwing anything from beetle spins to light spinners and crank baits.
Pair it up with the best shimano 1000 series reel you want to buy and you have an awesome little combo.
Pair it up with the best shimano 1000 series reel you want to buy and you have an awesome little combo.
Posted on 6/12/14 at 7:26 am to monroe71201
Buy a red bionic blade BPS rod and a browning ultra light reel. Best setup I've ever owned.
Posted on 6/12/14 at 7:29 am to DownSouthDave
For reels I would look at Cabelas. Just bought a Quantum Energy PTi for $69.99 (normally $149) and mated it with a Fenwick Eagle GT rod. Not sure if syill in stock but terrific reel. Just no reverse lever, which didn't bother me.
Match made in heaven
Rod was great deal also @40 IIRC. And rod doesnt have one of those excessively long handles either, so perfect for ultralight stuff.
Match made in heaven
Rod was great deal also @40 IIRC. And rod doesnt have one of those excessively long handles either, so perfect for ultralight stuff.
Posted on 6/12/14 at 7:32 am to ZacAttack
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I have a 6' falcon ultralight spinning
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It's my go to rod, highly recommend it.
Posted on 6/12/14 at 7:46 am to AUTimbo
quote:This has already pissed me off several times.
Just no reverse lever
Posted on 6/12/14 at 9:17 am to DownSouthDave
I have a shimano stradic 4000 on mine
Posted on 6/12/14 at 9:41 am to monroe71201
My ultra lite is 5' falcon with a LEWS WMS75 spinning reel.
Posted on 6/12/14 at 10:16 am to Clyde Tipton
How do you like that Loews spinning reel? The baitcasters are pretty popular around here. End Hijack
Posted on 6/12/14 at 10:25 am to ZacAttack
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The baitcasters are pretty popular around here.
They were super popular in the 90's. I picked it up because of that. It works great. Nice and smooth, and it was only like $29.99.
Posted on 6/12/14 at 10:45 am to ZacAttack
A 4000 on a light action rod? That must be some might big panfish you're after.
I think the last one I bought was the Sahara 1000. Nice little real.
I prefer the Light action rods over the ultra light because they have a little backbone. They do great working mini spooks. The ultralights just seem too flimsy for me.
Also, if you go the falcon route, don't get the HD Light action, not the same as the original. Not by a longshot.
I think the last one I bought was the Sahara 1000. Nice little real.
I prefer the Light action rods over the ultra light because they have a little backbone. They do great working mini spooks. The ultralights just seem too flimsy for me.
Also, if you go the falcon route, don't get the HD Light action, not the same as the original. Not by a longshot.
Posted on 6/12/14 at 10:53 am to DownSouthDave
quote:They are fantastic. Do get, not don't get.
Also, if you go the falcon route, don't get the HD Light action, not the same as the original. Not by a longshot.
Posted on 6/12/14 at 11:12 am to AlxTgr
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Just no reverse lever
This has already pissed me off several times.
I found that I don't use it as much as I thought but it has taken a little getting used to
Posted on 6/12/14 at 11:14 am to AUTimbo
quote:I never plan to use it. I have gotten line wrapped around there and getting it unwound was a PITA.
I found that I don't use it as much as I thought but it has taken a little getting used to
Posted on 6/12/14 at 11:42 am to AlxTgr
I've only had experience with the 6' light action. I couldn't return it fast enough. It was too flimsy for my taste.
Posted on 6/12/14 at 11:45 am to DownSouthDave
quote:My all time favorite white perch rod. There's nothing else like it. Just the perfect action. The more expensive lines from falcon do not have a similar rod. I find it almost too stiff though.
I've only had experience with the 6' light action. I couldn't return it fast enough. It was too flimsy for my taste.
Posted on 6/12/14 at 12:14 pm to AlxTgr
Different strokes. I guess if we all liked the same thing, they would only make 1. 
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