need a new ultralight

[2 tone z71]

looking to go perch fishing on Erie soon...could use a ultralight as the rest of my gear is kinda heavy ...any suggestions

[BillM]

St.Croix Avid... 2pc 6'6.

[l2p]

Maybe worth checking one of these out. Picked up a 7ft UL years ago for 40 bucks, hard to beat for the money.

 

http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Micro-Lite-Graphite-Spinning-Rods/product/10204875/

[NANUK]

Check out Rapala F2 ultralight rods, nice crisp action, 4 models to choose from,

[Hooked]

I picked up a St. Croix Panfish series rod last year. 6' UL paired with a Rapala R-Type spinning reel. Awesome rod I have to admit.

[dave524]

Don't go really noodly on the rod, perch on Erie are frequently in 40 feet of water , 1/2 oz. sinker and long hooksets are better with a stiffer action .

 

edit: the ultra lite I use on small creek trout is not the one I use on Erie perch.

Edited March 30, 2014 by dave524

[2 tone z71]

Thanks for the suggestions fellas appreciate it ...love my St Croixs ..anyone use the Browning Rods from Bass pro..Dave so your saying just bring my walleye gear maybe ?

[dave524]

Thanks for the suggestions fellas appreciate it ...love my St Croixs ..anyone use the Browning Rods from Bass pro..Dave so your saying just bring my walleye gear maybe ?

 

My Erie perch rod is an ancient 5 1/4 foot one piece, Fenwick HMG, very light but rated for 1/4 to 5/8oz wts. paired up with an ultralite reel and braid , I find it ideal.

[dwc67]

Don't go really noodly on the rod, perch on Erie are frequently in 40 feet of water , 1/2 oz. sinker and long hooksets are better with a stiffer action .

 

edit: the ultra lite I use on small creek trout is not the one I use on Erie perch.

i agree i use my med light fast action on erie

 

st croix 7 ft light fast action panfish rod is my fav for shallower water, it will drop shot or throw small cranks for crappie. i don't use ul rods much because they don't really have much feel

[2 tone z71]

ok guys thanks ill just use one of my medium rods