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1lb-er line part 2….
Hello fellow panfishers, here’s a final thought on using an extremely small line: Sufix Ice Magic ( there are other brands ) 1lb test mono ice fishing line for your ultralight angling nirvana! But first be warned it’s NOT the line to be taken lightly, it’s got its downsides as much as its pluses. The last couple days that what I’ve been doing….fishing exclusively this 1lb test paired to an Abu Garcia in XUL (line 0.8 to 3.5) guise and Daiwa 1003 size reel. You could say I finally reach the pinnacle of ultralight fishing….if anyone fishing lighter I surely would love to learn. I can say based on the water I was at these last 2 summer days with bottom vegetation and surface slimes the Sufix 1lb-er passed with flying colors. As many members here know that American brand line breaking strength are not what they are described….they usually higher, and that’s alone it’s to my advantage because I also intend to pair it to my JDM Tict Rockin Finesse which coincidentally has the smallest guides I’ve ever encounter and max line rating of 2.5lb test. That’s insanely light even for a ultralight setup ( comparing to American UL specs.) Using such small line does 3 things for me, protect my (to me) expensive rod, allow me to “feel” the bite better than thicker line and also has zero memory ( no coil.)The downside is it’s hard to see, hard to handle and it’s weaker proning to damage ( loosing lures.) So why use it then you ask? Well unlike many lucky Midwestern anglers here who’s home water happens to contain big fishes in the mix of crappies and bluegills, we here in Clark county NV glad to have these little man-made compoundment managed as “Put-N-Take” lake, a piece of fishing paradise we like to call our local ponds. They are highly pressured but important non the less as part of our fishing community. But the main reason for giving these type of line a chance for catching anything is the challenge….seeing NOT how many fish you can catch but how many fish you trying not to lose in the process. Kind of like hunting for quails with .22lr instead of shotgun so to speak… lol. Thanks for looking and enjoy the pictures.
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Good read!
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Nice fish and pics. Anytime they are hitting flies or lures is a good time.
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LVS1,
In your other post you mentioned using the lightest gear and tiniest jigs. Was wondering what method you are using to fish jigs from the shore and how light are the jigs you are using out there? I have used 1/124 oz. with a 1" tube when the bite is light, but hard getting good distance with 2 and 4lb mono. and just casting and slow retrieve. And no, don't tell me to try some 1 lb. line.
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MR, nice to hear from you especially knowing you are one advocating lighter lures and vintage gears, I’m a fan, lol. Now that’s out of the way just let me say when it comes to lures and jigs in particular I’m still in my infancy. I’ve been fishing on/off for the last 30+ years but been extremely enthusiastic about UL in the last 3 or so since joining CDC. Therefore my jigs and lures are what most members here recommend or use….like 1/64 oz trout magnet or from what I can find inexpensively ( meaning cheap.) Ill let the picture do most of the talking. Bottom line they all are over I believe 1gram and 1/64 being lightest.Originally Posted by moonrunner
LVS1,
In your other post you mentioned using the lightest gear and tiniest jigs. Was wondering what method you are using to fish jigs from the shore and how light are the jigs you are using out there? I have used 1/124 oz. with a 1" tube when the bite is light, but hard getting good distance with 2 and 4lb mono. and just casting and slow retrieve. And no, don't tell me to try some 1 lb. line.
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Moonrunner, also without know what rating or action the rod you are using I can only assume the rod I’m using which is very parabolic or limber as the Japanese like to refer to it, in helping catapult these light lure to roughly 40 to 50 feet no more…enough I guess where I fish. Look at the bend a 3 inch bluegill put on that thing! Hope this shades some light.
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Nice read and info. Thanks for all the posts and insights.
Bob
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My pleasure, BobC. Of course I feel I get the long end of the stick when it comes to researching a lure or a rig because I get to have fun experimenting it…I just love finding a reason to be out in the water. Cheers!
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I wouldn’t be able to even SEE that Line, LVS. Enjoying reading about your adventures with it.
Bob
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Yes i guess I took the UL a step further without realize how prone these line as well....its unsettling when fighting that 10 inch bass...lol.
