Ultra, Ultra, Ultra light rod

[jacktrevally]

As the topic suggest I'm looking for a rod for fishing with 2lb line or even less! How can I put that? I want a rod that someone will choose to catch minnows.

Should be short of about 4-5ft.

I will be matching that with a tiny 500 size reel for specimen hunting.

Any recommendations?

Url of a pic if possible...

Cheers,

JT

[Yodie]

Im not sure of the amount of money you are wanting to spend here, but if its in the $125 or $200 dollar range I would reccomend the Loomis SJR6400. I persoanly do not own one, but have used a friends a time or two. The only thing about it I didnt like was its length, I personally hate short rods. My choice of ultra-light was the SR 781-1, which is only very slightly (read that very) more stiff that the SJR 6400. I think for what you have listed the SJR6400 would be perfect. Plus if you get the GL2 version you can pick form three cool colors, although I personally would take the IMX for its quality.

Specs of SJR 6400

Length: 5'4"

00 Power (very very ultra light)

1 piece

1/64-1/8 ounce lure weights

2-6 lb. line

Extra fast tip and listed as MAG-LIGHT instead of ultra-light.

[fishbear]

how about one of those ultra light #1 or 2 fly fishing rods.  I used to have one that was only 4 ft. long.  I paired it with a micro spinning reel for bank fishing for rainbow trout.... talk about having fun.....

[jacktrevally]

Thanks for the feedback guys.

The Gloomis sounds very interesting. I'll keep that as an option as I will favour a 2pc rod. I know a 1pc will have a higher fighting capability at this length.

The 4ft fly is anothe roption I might consider but haing a reel at the bottom of the butt doesn't make it easy to cast.

[Laggyman]

Have you seen any of the pen rods??

We have rods (and matching reels) in Japan which will collapse into just about the size of a ball-point pen. Maybe a bit longer, but close enough to hide in your suit.  

Comes at around 20$$ I guess  ;D  Looks fun for minnows and smaller fish

http://store.yahoo.co.jp/trend-walker/b7c8c2d3ca.html

[jacktrevally]

Have you seen any of the pen rods??

We have rods (and matching reels) in Japan which will collapse into just about the size of a ball-point pen. Maybe a bit longer, but close enough to hide in your suit.

Comes at around 20$$ I guess ;D Looks fun for minnows and smaller fish

http://store.yahoo.co.jp/trend-walker/b7c8c2d3ca.html

I have tried one at the local tackle shop. This is a toy, rings are too tiny for casting!

I need a real rod because it ismeant for serious business!

[New 2 Bass]

Don't laugh.

Ugly stick UL is like 4.5 ft.  Penn 430 SSg w/ 20 lb braid.  Killer for Bluegills.  It has also landed a 4lb bass.  Fight took forever, I thought I snaged a log.  ;D ;D 'cept logs don't thump back.  

You can always use a lighter reel.  The rod catches fish.

later

[Lightninrod]

Check out this Polish ultra-light rod in action.

"The rod was a custom built on St.Croix 5S59ULF blank (2-4lb, 5'9", 1/32-3/16oz) matched with Conquest 51S. This combo is casting just great, any lure you want."

Dan