Thread: Ultralight Rods Relating to Panfish #2

Originally Posted by Cliffardo

Hopefully redearhoosier will chime in on that particular model. I have the 69III and consider it an ultralight, especially compared to my Falcon ultralight which feels more like a ML next to the Yamaga! The 63 should be a little lighter if that's what your looking for. They look like they have similar bending curves on the website. Great all around rods but not as light and whippy as the SUL area trout rods. Still fun with small fish, but can handle some big ones, too. The 69 throws 1/32 up to 1/4 with ease and has enough of a flexible, progressive bend that I don't worry about snapping it.

I just saw this post and have not read the thread beyond Cliffardo's post. Agree with Cliffardo about the BC 69III. I have one with a 2015 2003 Exist on it. Matches perfectly with 3 lb. test Super Trout Advance high viz mono. Plenty of bend in the upper half to two-thirds with some backbone toward the bottom. BC III 69 has gotta cast further than the 63, if that is a consideration. Also have the 74 which is a little stronger. IMO, BC III rods seem to be good for casting distance, progressive bending under load and affordability. The are not as sensitive to me as my Evergreen Scout Master, Olympic Graphiteleader Super Bellezza, or 610 and 75 Lunakia.

Be cautious about buying a JDM light game rod based on its line rating. The Scout Master I have is rated for a line range of 1-3 lb. test. I use it with 4 and 5 lb. test. It is much stiffer than that line rating may indicate for American freshwater fisherman. The Scout Master is rated for up to 10 grams, which it handles well. As Yodie says, the 610 Lunakia is a great versatile rod for 4 lb test. You could use it for 3 lb. I have not tried 2 lb. Both Lunakias stiffen up in the lower half, especially the 75. It will handle up to 7 lb test. Randy and others have more experience with more companies rod lines, especially area trout rods.

Will second the BCIII 69 recommendation again for ultralight. It is reasonably priced and made in Japan. You can check out the casting videos on Yamaga Blanks website. Good luck.

Anyone have experience with Daiwa Gekkabijin Air rods? Was looking at the 68L-T specifically.

I have a 58 Lunakia for sale in the FS forum.

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My Eradicator rods were both shipped to me with a small plastic tube covering the tip section.

Is this an Abu Garcia thing or did the seller do this? I’d like to get more of these little tubes for my other rods and was hoping to find them somewhere


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Never seen it.


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Originally Posted by Alphahawk

Never seen it.


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I got my Eradicators from the eBay seller in Australia

I’ll take a couple of pictures later.


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Originally Posted by TXPanfisher

I got my Eradicators from the eBay seller in Australia

I’ll take a couple of pictures later.


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I think it is an Abu thing. Never could get my hands on an Eradicator since I was late to the party, but I have two Satly Stage Prototype - Ajing slow taper, and mebaru. Both had their tips in plastic tubes. However, my area rod, Diplomat Extreme, did not have the same.

That tube would surely keep delicate tips safe.


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I've probably got several in my closet that I don't use. If interested shoot me a pm and I'll send them to you. Would have to dig through to tell you how many I have. Scott