Quick Kids Float

Myself and my buddy (big kids) took our two 9 year olds for a quick float on Cadron Creek in Central Arkansas. This is not one of the popular floating destinations in the state and we didn’t see anyone else the whole day. I knew that the conditions would be a little challenging, so I rigged up everyone with very small and light jigs. Man did it pay off. We caught around 60-70 small (think very small) longear sunfish, green sunfish, Spotted Bass, and Largemouth Bass. We did catch a few bigger bluegill. All kids had a great day. I had contemplated bringing one of my new rods so that I could really enjoy the dinks but I thought better about it. My BPS microlight now feels like a broom stick compared to the JDM rods I recently got. I need to find a good light action rod (6.5 - 7’) that I wouldn’t cry over if I lost it or broke it on a float. Any suggestions? My track record of loosing or breaking gear on float trips is pretty bad, especially when kids are involved. But man, that Tict IceCube would have been a blast yesterday!Attachment 344266Attachment 344267Attachment 344268Attachment 344269Attachment 344270Attachment 344271Attachment 344272Attachment 344273Attachment 344274Attachment 344275Attachment 344276Attachment 344277


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I recently bought a cheap 7' $17 2 piece light Shakespeare at Walmart. I like it more than the $50 all-star one piece it replaced.

In the car and dont have model number, but I can get it when I get home if youd like.

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I recently bought a cheap 7' $17 2 piece light Shakespeare at Walmart. I like it more than the $50 all-star one piece it replaced.

In the car and dont have model number, but I can get it when I get home if youd like.

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I have the same rod. It’s ok but not very sensitive. I was kind of looking for a diamond in the rough.


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I second the recommendation for the Shakespeare ultralights,they are cheap and sensitive and very light. however the fiberglass yellow eagle claw ultralights are the rods i would run if i had a choice, they are the standard for cheap but good ultralight/light spinning rods. I have broke several of the Shakespeare rods below the tip, never on a fish just mishandling.

Ask alphahawk how the trout slayer rod compares to the tick ice cube. It’s only $50 and a great rod I think.

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Ask alphahawk how the trout slayer rod compares to the tick ice cube. It’s only $50 and a great rod I think.

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Great idea! My boss has a couple of them. I will borrow one and see how I like it.


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Great pics and a great trip. I can’t tell you how much you will treasure these times when you get older and the kids are grown and moved away. ( Be sure you get those pictures saved some where. ) Congrats on a good trip.

Summer time fun floating and fishing

Thanks for sharing!

I’ve been hearing great things about the Trout Magnet Trout Slayer Rod. Haven’t gotten my hands on one yet, but planning to in the very near future. I’ve always had great luck out of Jeffs products, and I’m a big believer in them.

That looks like a awesome trip!!


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Great job, Matt! You're not the only one will not forget that trip, the kids won't either.

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I’ve been hearing great things about the Trout Magnet Trout Slayer Rod. Haven’t gotten my hands on one yet, but planning to in the very near future. I’ve always had great luck out of Jeffs products, and I’m a big believer in them.

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I have 2 of them and love them. I think you will like it. Check out Alphahawk review of them.

https://youtu.be/BDlNnXYmQ0Q

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I have 2 of them and love them. I think you will like it. Check out Alphahawk review of them.

https://youtu.be/BDlNnXYmQ0Q

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Thanks! I watched it last night. I will be ordering one soon!


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Got a lot of memories floating and wading creeks as a boy with my dad and brother! Even though we never caught any big ones the memories will last forever!


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Congrats Matt.. Trout magnet and JDM rods are the ticket..
Will spoil ya.
Looks like a good Time..

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Good job Matt, It looks like you guys had a great time. Bigger fish does not always mean better with kids. We also made some memories this past weekend, floating the Buffalo with the grandkids.

Where do u put in and take out

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Good job Matt, It looks like you guys had a great time. Bigger fish does not always mean better with kids. We also made some memories this past weekend, floating the Buffalo with the grandkids.

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Great job! I am jealous! The Buffalo River is my favorite place in Arkansas. Hard to beat.


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There are quite a few access areas on Cadron. Most are associated with bridges. We floated from Hwy 124 Bridge down to the Mill Road Bridge. Only bad part was getting the canoes down to the creek and back up to the truck at the end.


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I have 2 of them and love them. I think you will like it. Check out Alphahawk review of them.

https://youtu.be/BDlNnXYmQ0Q

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Just got the trout slayer rod in. I am impressed with the feel for the price. Can’t wait to try out.


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Just got the trout slayer rod in. I am impressed with the feel for the price. Can’t wait to try out.


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Be sure and let us know how you like it once you get it out. I’m really fighting the urge to order one.

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Be sure and let us know how you like it once you get it out. I’m really fighting the urge to order one.

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Same here.

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Be sure and let us know how you like it once you get it out. I’m really fighting the urge to order one.

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Will do! Hope to test out soon.


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Will do! Hope to test out soon.


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What size reel did you end up putting on it? I just ordered the TSS and was thinking about putting a Pfleuger Presidential 2000 on it.

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I have used it with both a 1000 and 2000 series Daiwa reel. I like the lighter 1000 series a little better than the 2000 series with the TSS but both are fine.

Attachment 350743I forgot to give a review of the rod. I really like the TSS. In my opinion it is a great value rod for what you get. Not quite the same as the JDM rods but still a nice rod. I fished my in-laws pond for a few minutes today and caught several decent bass with it. It is pretty dang sensitive. Randy (Alphahawk)said that in 2020, BnM will be making the TSS for Leland Lures. The new model will have slightly lighter guide rods, which will make the rod a little lighter and maybe a little more sensitive. Regardless, I will be purchasing another one for my Dad real soon.


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What size reel did you end up putting on it? I just ordered the TSS and was thinking about putting a Pfleuger Presidential 2000 on it.

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You cant go wrong with that pfleuger 2000 on a light set-up.

Wow. Boy is this thing light. Feels pretty well balanced with the size 20 pfleuger. I'll report back after I get a chance to try it out this weekend. Probably will be throwing 1/32oz - 1/16oz jigs.Attachment 351012

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Trout slayer! Amazing rod. It’s my favorite casting rod.

Wait till you fish with it. It is pretty dang sensitive too!


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Looks like a great trip and I've been eyeing the tss rod as well. Thanks for the review.

Tried it out with 6lb hi-vis today and it didn't cast very well, but I like the sensitivity and action. I'm going to pick up some 2lb and 4lb test tonight. I think that will work much better.

Landed a few 1.5lbers with it. I could really feel the thump.

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Wow. Boy is this thing light. Feels pretty well balanced with the size 20 pfleuger. I'll report back after I get a chance to try it out this weekend. Probably will be throwing 1/32oz - 1/16oz jigs.Attachment 351012

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