JazzPipes Posted October 27, 2015 Posted October 27, 2015 Hey guys, Im looking for a spinning rod that can throw very light lures, most would be around 1/16 but if it could throw a 1/32 that would be awesome. I never heard of a spinning rod that could do that... Anyway, I dont have a lot of money so, it does not have to be excellent quality. Less than $100 is a must, any ideas? best! Oh!! most important, I would like it to be bigger than 6' Quote
Molay1292 Posted October 27, 2015 Posted October 27, 2015 You will most likely want an ultra light if you want to throw below 1/16th. These weights are commonly thrown on spinning equipment, so it's not unusual at all. Some of the better rods that are around your price range are the Fenwick River Runner and St. Croix Panfish series. Gander Mountain makes has a new panfish series that come in UL as well as the Cabelas XML series rods. You should have no problem finding what you are looking for. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted October 27, 2015 Global Moderator Posted October 27, 2015 As long as you have a good, limp line you'll be able to handle 1/32oz lure fine on a L or even ML. I fish 1/32oz heads on my ML/XF LTB occasionally without issue. The St. Croix Panfish series has a couple rods that fit everything you asked for, except for the price, although they're close to that $100 mark. BPS has the Micro Lite rods that should work for you that are $50. Quote
Super User tomustang Posted October 27, 2015 Super User Posted October 27, 2015 What light lures? Quote
JazzPipes Posted October 27, 2015 Author Posted October 27, 2015 What light lures? Small jerkbaits and crankbaits, dropshot flies... Quote
JazzPipes Posted October 27, 2015 Author Posted October 27, 2015 As long as you have a good, limp line you'll be able to handle 1/32oz lure fine on a L or even ML. I fish 1/32oz heads on my ML/XF LTB occasionally without issue. The St. Croix Panfish series has a couple rods that fit everything you asked for, except for the price, although they're close to that $100 mark. BPS has the Micro Lite rods that should work for you that are $50. what is a limp line? Quote
JazzPipes Posted October 27, 2015 Author Posted October 27, 2015 You will most likely want an ultra light if you want to throw below 1/16th. These weights are commonly thrown on spinning equipment, so it's not unusual at all. Some of the better rods that are around your price range are the Fenwick River Runner and St. Croix Panfish series. Gander Mountain makes has a new panfish series that come in UL as well as the Cabelas XML series rods. You should have no problem finding what you are looking for. Almost all of those go for more than $100, I could not find the new panfish Gander Mountain and the ultra light model I found was 5' only. Cabelas XML has only one model available and its ML Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted October 27, 2015 Global Moderator Posted October 27, 2015 what is a limp line? A supple line, one without "memory" (coils). Most smaller pound test monos will be pretty limp though so you shouldn't have an issue. I normally fish 4lb test with the lure sizes you're talking about and will even go down to 2lb, but you shouldn't really need to unless you're fishing really clear water for skittish fish. 1 Quote
Super User WIGuide Posted October 27, 2015 Super User Posted October 27, 2015 I have a Tenton Trout Rod by Quantum that wasn't a bad rod. It was an ultralight and I think it retailed for about $35-40. Unfortunately the tip snapped after a few years when it was in my rod locker. It was a good panfish rod, but had enough backbone to handle some bass too. Quote
gbryant04 Posted October 27, 2015 Posted October 27, 2015 I would recommend the Cabelas ProGuide PTC. The PTC comes in a variety of lengths in L and UL. They are based on use for Panfish, Trout, and Crappie. I have a light and ultralight, both in 7' lengths and use them a lot for trout and crappie fishing. For IM6 graphite they are very sensitive. I have both of them rigged with 1000 size Shimano spinning reels. They should have any size you are looking for and be well below your max price. 1 Quote
Evan K Posted October 27, 2015 Posted October 27, 2015 I got my St. Croix Premier ultralight rod on eBay, new, for $90. They can be had for that price if you look around a little. One thing about the St. Croix, that maybe I'm just not used to, is that it is extremely supple- it's rated as a Fast action but feels almost like a slow, the rod has so much flex. Maybe this is normal in UL rods? Quote
benzmech Posted October 27, 2015 Posted October 27, 2015 Take a look at major craft nanoace rods. I've had one for a year now and use it for my Ned rigs. Those rods are super light and have nice sensitivity. Quote
Super User bigbill Posted October 27, 2015 Super User Posted October 27, 2015 A 6' med/lt or a lt rod can have some upper flexibility for tossing lighter baits. But the line test matters. I prefer a lt 5'/5'6" rod with 6lb test. 1 Quote
desmobob Posted October 27, 2015 Posted October 27, 2015 The few long (6'+) ultralight rods I tried in the ~$100 price range felt like noodles. Then, I bought a St. Croix Panfish Series... nice, crisp, fast action. Love it! I'd buy another one in a second. Tight lines, Bob 1 Quote
Molay1292 Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 Almost all of those go for more than $100, I could not find the new panfish Gander Mountain and the ultra light model I found was 5' only. Cabelas XML has only one model available and its ML Here is a link to the Gander rod, they look a lot like the Fenwick's - http://www.overtons.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Gander-Mountain-Angler-Series-Panfish/Trout-Rod-66-Light&i=831036&r=view Cabelas just put all of the XML spinning rods on clearance, I found several on a rack in the store about a week ago, if you have a Cabelas close it might be worth a look. Quote
JazzPipes Posted October 28, 2015 Author Posted October 28, 2015 Guys, I decided to with a Ugly stick. I know, its not amazing but for the price I think those rods are really good. I got a Elite model mod/fast, 7', UL. If it turns out to be a piece of garbage, I will start looking on the Croix direction. Quote
Super User DogBone_384 Posted October 28, 2015 Super User Posted October 28, 2015 I have BPS Microlite, Fenwick HMG, and Abu Garcia Veritas ML spinning rods. The Microlite tosses 1/8 oz. baits like a champ, 1/16 oz. pretty well, and has the lightest tip of my ML rods. My Veritas is my favorite, almost an all purpose ML rig. Both are within your budget. I use Pflueger spinning reels on all, 10 # braid on the Fenwick/Abu, and 4 # Trilene XL on The BPS. Good luck, and have fun picking out your new rod. 1 Quote
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