Sbpk Posted September 7, 2019 Posted September 7, 2019 I'm looking to get a decent ultralight setup after trying it out for the first time and loving it! What do you guys recommend for a good ultralight rod and reel? I don't really want to spend much over $80 for the both of them, just looking for a fun ultralight! Also I don't mind getting the rod and reel separately. I'm looking for something around the lines of a 5'6" fast action ultralight unless anyone has a better suggestion! Mainly fishing for panfish, trout, and maybe bass. Thank you for any replies in advance! Quote
Derek1 Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 Dicks has a 5’6” field and stream rod that is pretty good for the money. With a size 20 president it’s $80. I have two of these for panfish. There fun and good for the money. 1 Quote
Super User JustJames Posted September 8, 2019 Super User Posted September 8, 2019 I like daiwa legalis LT 1000, about 50-60 if you look around. The rod you can get UL ugly stick but if you can spare a tad more, I’d get Daiwa Spinmatic or Daiwa presso (50-60) Link to video of this Presso Rod 5’6 UL, mine is 4 pcs travel rod but I think the 2 pieces should have the same action. 1 Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted September 8, 2019 Super User Posted September 8, 2019 Far left in this pic is a President 25 on a Diawa Spinmatic - been a great UL rig for me. 1 Quote
AC870 Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 I bought a Shimano Sojourn, $20.99, on Amazon. Added a Pflueger Trion. That’s about $50 for both rod and reel. I’ll probably buy another one. It’s a great little rig. The Trion is a great value in reels in my opinion. Quote
MBB Nate Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 You can get the trion 20 combo with a 5 ft UL rod for $42 on amazon. Quote
greentrout Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 for me ... bass pro shops ... micro lite spinning rod 2 pc. u /l fast 1-6lb. line ... 1/32 - 1/4 oz ... paired with shimano sienna fe 1000 24 ipt. 2 - 6 lb. line ... works good ... good fishing ... 1 Quote
Sbpk Posted September 17, 2019 Author Posted September 17, 2019 Thank you everyone for he replies! I ended up getting a Daiwa Legalis Lt and Daiwa Presso rod! Wanted to go a little cheaper, but I couldn't resist the Daiwa Products this time! 2 Quote
Super User JustJames Posted September 17, 2019 Super User Posted September 17, 2019 7 hours ago, Sbpk said: Thank you everyone for he replies! I ended up getting a Daiwa Legalis Lt and Daiwa Presso rod! Wanted to go a little cheaper, but I couldn't resist the Daiwa Products this time! Good choice you’ll be happy with the set. Quote
superkamikazee Posted September 25, 2019 Posted September 25, 2019 I have a Daiwa Spinmatic 5'6", 4pc. Like others have said it's a great UL rod, I use it for trout. Reel I'm using the piscifun carbon x 1000, a bit underwhelming, not as smooth as I'd hoped it'd be given all the reviews online. I'll be upgrading to a Daiwa Tatula LT 1000 since my 2000 has been great for bass fishing, and it's the lightest reel I've ever held. 1 Quote
Super User jimmyjoe Posted September 25, 2019 Super User Posted September 25, 2019 On 9/17/2019 at 5:10 AM, Bass_Fishing_Socal said: I ended up getting a Daiwa Legalis Lt and Daiwa Presso rod! You'll love that Presso. I had the 7 1/2 ft. and took lots of species (including 12-15 pike) in 4 years. Ultimately, the joint loosened up, or I'd still have it. jj Quote
mrpao Posted September 25, 2019 Posted September 25, 2019 2 hours ago, jimmyjoe said: You'll love that Presso. I had the 7 1/2 ft. and took lots of species (including 12-15 pike) in 4 years. Ultimately, the joint loosened up, or I'd still have it. jj Why not glue it together? Quote
Super User jimmyjoe Posted September 26, 2019 Super User Posted September 26, 2019 6 hours ago, mrpao said: Why not glue it together? Because I needed 2-pc rods that could be stored out of sight. jj Quote
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