mpagnan Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Good afternoon everyone, I was just at CDN Tire checking things out and I noticed this rod 50% off. So, without much hesitation I got it. Partly because I wanted an almost full compliment of rods 5' 6" Ulta, 6' 6" medium and my 10' 6" light but also and I've been doing some small stream, tight places trout fishing. So my question to you guys is what are the advantages and disadvantages for such a rod? It's sooooo light and flexible that it freaks me out. I'm worried about hooking in a good size fish and the rod shatters in my hands. Thanks for all your advice in advance! Pags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Perfect small stream trout rod. Perfect for bush wacking Nice and nimble for making decent underhand pitch casts. Will allow you to run 2-4lb test, as it's power will take a lot of strain (Kinda like your long light 10ft) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbaquial Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 I have a buddy who caught several large fish on UltraLight tackle - he was using a 7'6UL... he's caught PIKE (8-9lb) BASS (4-5lb) and it held up pretty amazingly; on 4lb# Test. I've caught a CARP (prolly 12lb if not more) on my 7'6"UL.... GREAT FIGHT! And as BillM said... great for Small Stream Trout and Bush Wacking. Perfect for Underhand Pitch Casts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpagnan Posted July 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 AWESOME....that's all I needed to hear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerry Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 I have a Berkley lightning rod 5'6" UL that is going on at least 10 yrs old.It is my go to set up for smallies with the baby sized rattle spots or crappie/beetle spins and 4lb line on bass lake.Hasn't let me down yet and sooo much fun when you get one over the 2lb mark. Kerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brkygetr Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 I have the exact same rod and use it for jiggin 30" walters up from 30 ft of water, its a hell of a fight, you need a GOOD real to compinsate for the weight of the rod, but man it is fun!!!!! AND sensitive enough to feel the lightest pick-up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemper Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 had one in my hands the other day. If I didnt need to buy a car it would have been no hesitation..sweet little stick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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