need help finding a microlight/ultralight rod that can cast 1/50 ounce lures for bluegill a decent distance. bass pro shop micro lights??
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need help finding a microlight/ultralight rod that can cast 1/50 ounce lures for bluegill a decent distance. bass pro shop micro lights??
The Microlites would work. That is a very light bait, so I would definitely go with UL rather than light action. If you're using mono, I'd use nothing heavier than 4# if you want decent distance.
If your budget will allow it, St. Croix's Panfish or Trout rods would be good, too.
You need a somewhat snappy tip to throw the little jigs, So the UL with a fast tip is the ticket. The micro is a little to light for me. Use a good 4# line like stren. Adding a small split weight a foot above will get you more distance. My 2cts.
thanks, i had been leaning toward the bass pro microlite and 2-4lb. test smooth casting mono. your response helped pushed me to order. going to be casting primarily a 1/50 ounce beetle spin instead of primarily counting on crickets and worms. they love the crickets, but they are a mess to fish with in more opinion. more casts with the beetle spin. more casts yields more fish.Quote:
Originally Posted by deathb4disco
Where are you seeing them this light? Their website shows 1/32 as the smallest.Quote:
Originally Posted by jim g
i bought 8 of them at a local bait shop here in florida. each one in individually packaged in plastic with a tag saying --betts spin #020st-21n, nothing else. now i just found them on ebay. a card of 12 #020st-24n for $19.80.Quote:
Originally Posted by deathb4disco
OK, I see what you're talking about. That's Betts' version of the Beetle Spin. I did not realize Betts made the smaller size. Bass Pro carries both baits:Quote:
Originally Posted by jim g
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I will suggest a line albeit with an UP and some DOWNs . Nanofil makes a 1# test line, which is wonderful for casting light jigs. I use down to 1/100th oz.
The UP is it casts like a bullet! Even with the tiniest jig. I use just the tail section of a curly tail grub. Sometimes just half a tail section.
It has 3 DOWNs :
First - it is expensive at about $22 a small spool.
Secondly it is a pain in the posterior to tie knots in the stuff because it is slick. I had to google "Nanofil knots" to get a knot I could join it to my 2# mono backing and another to the jig head. Once you learn them it is not too bad.
Thirdly you will have to order it from your local shop, as I never found it in any store.
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Originally Posted by Clint
I have used it quite often to cast a 1/64 Trout Magnet. It is a hoot to fish with....a lot of fun.
Regards
If you can ever find one (and good luck with that) you'd be hard pressed to find a more "microlite" rod than a Mitchell Zero Gravity (carbon) rod. :twocents
If you're on a low budget and looking for a good combination that makes for some exciting action then I'd like to share the combination that I've used for the last 7 years. I've put a many a bluegill (brim), redear (shellcracker), crappie (sacalait), warmouth (goggle-eye) and bass (green trout) in the cooler or bucket with this combination. The combination will allow you to throw 1/32, 1/80, etc... a good distance. All together around $50.00.
Mitchell Avocet IV Silver Spinning Reel $19.99
Shakespeare® Micro Series Spinning Rod 7ft $19.99
SpiderWire® EZ Mono 4lb test $6.79
Not to hijack the thread but Ive also been thinking of an ultralight for gill fishing. Havent pulled the trigger yet. For ultralights most I see are 4'6" or 5'. Is a longer rod better or is the 4'6" okay? For gills id do a lot of slip float and fixed float fishing as well as casting. Not sure if id want a 7footer for bank fishing.
Queyit, ill second the Shakespeare Micro Series rods, ive got a light action for crappie and love it.
HT makes a Micromaster Super Ultralight rod in 6' and 7'. I have 6 or 8 of them but can' find anyone that carries them now. They were from $20 to $35 . I always buy the 7'. They have some backbone and a fast taper of about the last foot. If you find anyone that carries them, PLEASE post it on the forum.
Micro Master Fishing Rods/Combos
Is this the rod your talking about?
Yes, that's the rod but they don't carry a 7' one. I emailed them about it a month or so ago and never got a response. Thanks for the follow up !
To throw in another option, I like to tie a pair of jigs with loop knots when I am throwing really small jigs. You get a nice schooling fish effect and it it much easier to cast for distance. They do tend to hang and break of together though,when one jig hangs the other flails around and makes a unrecoverable mess. The upside is you can use your regular light action gear. If it is too shallow or snaggy, a single jig and a slip bobber casts easily as well.
jim g, which microlite did you order?
I've used the BPS 7'0" in ML and also the 7'6" in UL versions and really like them but BPS has changed them from a brown colored IM6 rod to a black RT2 graphite. I do now have one of the newer RT2's in 7'0' ML and it is growing on me. The RT2 rod is noticeably lighter but the grip is smaller and doesn't fill my hand as well.
I pair them with a Shimano Syncopate reel and like the 1/4# spool of 4# test Viscious line. I landed a heck of a carp (estimated 10-15 pounds) just this weekend:
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I have been using low budget Ultralight Quantum spinning rod/reel combos for years to cast 1/64 and 1/80 ounce jigs. My 7 foot ultralight can whip 1/80th ounce jig quite the distance. Oh, and if at all possible, switch down to 4lb test. I might very well make a big difference.