Hi- Seems like every year I try a new "technique" that becomes a bit of an obsession. My target is whatever is biting, mostly Bluegill, Crappie, Yellow Perch, but I'm equally thrilled with a large/small mouth, Walleye or occasional pickerel.

This year I've started off with a lot of ultralight or compared to the heavier bass gear, kind of micro drop shotting. I've been using weights 3/64 to 1/8(max), soft plastics like the small Mule offerings, Crappie magnets/Roos, trimmed Keitechs etc.

I can handle the 1/8oz comfortably on my "Light" Drop shot rod (Daiwa Tatula Elite AGS 7'6)- with that weight I can feel the bottom and I like the sensitivity (.4-.6 braid, 4# flouro leader). Under 1/8oz the casting struggles and the rod feels like its not loaded enough. I fish from the bank

I'm all set with plenty of reels to chose from........ for now.

I'm looking for recommendations regarding a rod choice. I'm thinking JDM, but I'm open if anyone has other suggestions. I've scoured the other threads, read a lot about the solid vs. tubular tip, not many threads specific to an ultralight drop shot approach.

So far I'm considering
Soare XR S610L-S
Soare XR S76UL-T
Lunakia 610 MLT

Theres a lot of overlap in lure weight ratings, some are ultralight, some are light. So I'm lost

I'm open to any suggestions or feedback. Thank you!!!