The Only Three Ultralight Fishing Rods You Need to Know!
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In today’s video, let’s talk about some UNDERRATED brands of ultralight fishing gear on the market that you should definitely check; These three rod options are based on my personal opinion, and I ranked them based on their prices, quality, what they are made from / sensitivity, and their action ratings.
What is an ultralight spinning rod?
An ultralight spinning rod is a type of fishing rod specifically designed to be paired with an ultralight spinning reel. These rods are engineered to be extremely lightweight, often constructed from materials like graphite or carbon fiber to achieve this. Their lightweight design allows for greater sensitivity and finesse when casting and retrieving, making them ideal for targeting fishing situations where delicacy and precision are paramount. Ultralight spinning rods are favored by anglers who prioritize agility and responsiveness in their fishing gear.
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In 65 years i never paid more than $75 bucks for a Rod. Had the good fortune to come across Star Rods back in mid 90’s in South Florida. Star Rods Aerial series ($82 dollars now) lasted me 3 decades. Six foot rod was perfect for Yak fishing. Caught everything from crappie to 25-30 pound shark while surf fishing Canaveral National Seashore. Star uses what they call E-Glass —- regardless killer spinning rod.
Oklahoma Striper Guide i came across a couple months ago uses BPS Fish Eagle. $80 Bucks currently —- i’ll be buying one for 2025 fishing season !
Glad I found your video. Finally someone that is not hung up on super fabulous, super cool and super expensive tackle. I use a lot of fiberglass rods as well as way more expensive ones. Maybe glass rods aren’t as sensitive but I usually hold the line and or watch my rod tip. What I absolutely abhor are foam handles. My last Ugly Stick was a $1.00 garage sale pickup that I rebuilt with cork.. (Don’t ever let your wife sell your tackle). I agree that 5′ or a bit longer is ideal for ultra light. I did build a 10′ crappie rod and it’s nice for that.
St. Croix rods are nice. I own 5
Like the Ugly Stick GX2 is strong works for me a light rod.
The Okuma Celilo is like $60 bucks via your link. Way for someone to price gouge, where is K Malla when you need a Dem?
G X 2.. Awesome rod. Needs a better stainless steel Eye at the top. Mine ended up with groove’s from the braided line. 😂
Honestly I went back to carrying an ultra light setup with me. Sometimes targeting bass and larger fish in my area is tough. Nothing like hooking up some crappie and blue gill back to back. I shelled up money for a decent ultralight setup to enjoy. Will try that st croix pan fish rod one of these days!
She said I need a longer rod
You showed the wrong rod. There’s no way that ugly stick is an ultralight.
i used ugly stick so soft easy to break 😂 Relix Capung 702 is more better light and strong Indonesian Relix it’s better.
Celilo Indians live in the Columbia Gorge by Hood River. Pronounced Si lie low
Could you please tell me which reel would be best to pair with a okuma celilo 6’6 rod.
With aging eyes and very large hands I have to go with at least 8 lb test on an ultralight Ugly Stick
Ive had a Celio now for about 5 years have caught tons of fish on it. Recently a 10lb Channel cat on it. However, it doesnt throw anything under 1/16th oz ( its sweet spot it seems) that great. I have a TFO Panfish/Trout that can. Yet its strong enough to land that 10lb catfish i mentioned earlier if the need arises. However, that cost 5 times what the Celio retails for. II did manage to get the outgoing model on sale. I hated the split handle but got use to it. I just wish the rod was cheaper..
Is there collapsable rod & reel for backpacking. I have a TenKara Rod. I would like a ultralight combo.
Best equipment for you is the equipment you can afford . ( especially in recent year’s tough times ) IMO
Sir I highly recommend you buy a life jacket for your son
If own 1 rod? I own over a 100 rods, vintage Garcia’s, All Star & Castaway’s made in Houston, Surf, Catfish, Standup Boat, Deep Sea Roller Guide Rods! But the ones I use the most! Are my Ultralight Rods, some are inexpensive and a couple custom built 4’6" spinning rods! A couple of Great Built Youth Casting Rods by Gander Mountain that I don’t believe are made any longer? But fishing with the Mitchell/Garcia 3800’s, Penn SS 4200, Shimano Calcutta 51’s. Are still my favorite way to fish these Houston Bayous and are easy to hump up & down the banks and a breeze to cast on tree lined and Hawthorne Shoulder high grass banks! With line no heavier than 10 lb, or spinning reels with 4-8 lb nano thread, it looks like sewing tread but is strong as steel wire! With 6′ 15 lb shock leaders. And fishing small baits, 1/4 oz spinnerbaits and jig & pigs are deadly on fish up to 10 lb Bayou Muskies (Alligator Gar), and Bass, Crappie and Catfish believe it or not? And the ultralight Pop-R’s are the real killer baits! Fishing ultralight makes catching 1-3 lb fish like catching World Record Fish! But at almost 70! The knot tying on those small lures a real task in patients and getting the line through the lure eye! Need to teach my grandsons how to make a loop knot! CMTFU
My biggest fear of 2 pound test is getting snagged on the bottom and losing the rig. My local lakes have so much structure on the bottom. I usually sacrifice a bit and go with 8 pound test.
I’ve just received a 12ft carbon fibre.hunter pro.sea venom 36. It has rubber stopper at the end of the middle and top sections. Which makes it difficult to insert into the ferals.
Do they stay in or should the be removed first
I use a Sam’s super sensitive light action rod, works pretty good
Ugly stiks are also ultra ultra heavy and not very sensitive
I just picked up a 6′-6" ultralight UglyStik. Still have my Fenwick ultralight rod, too. Pricey, but I got it 20+ years ago.
I have to say I still got my Shakespeare ugly stik gx2 after 5 years and it’s still going strong I live in the UK so I mainly use it for trout and parrot fishing
Good video, living over in europe i must say I do wish we had bass here, they arent the biggest or hardest fighting fish in the world but they seem to want to take just about anything and they would for sure be a fun fight on an UL
I’ve always loved my Finwicks. I have the Finwick Eagle and HMG. From what I hear of the HMX , it will take a chunk out of St Croix sells. Fuji guides and seat …..I gotta get it for trout. I recently broke my Finwick Eagle after 7 years. Someone stepped on it. I replaced it with a Favorite Brush Dobber. Nice rod for $40 one piece. Spur of the moment buy. A light medium. That’s what I have been using instead of ultralight lately. I’m gonna be ready for the big one and not gonna have a story about the one that got away. 😅
I have tried a bunch of different ultralight rods the past 4 years, some I still have, and some went into the trash. The worst so far was the berkley lightning rod. The best so far, ugly stik elite ultralight in 5′. Why? Because it never broke. I’ll admit I can be clumsy with my rods, but I’m always fishing in places where my rod can get damaged and ugly stik hasn’t let me down in that department. The elite series are graphite, so they’re not too bad for sensitivity. But I value durability more than anything else, nothing worse than spending $150+ on a rod only to have to deal with a warranty or waste money buying another one.
Sponsor rod? There’s no such thing strong rod in the sea
Picked up a st croix panfish rod this year and loving it for its versatility catching trout, bluegill, crappie, and bass.
$20 to $200 nothing in between
Hey man, thanks for the insight! Florida bass angler here, and I’ve been itching to feel the fights a bit more! (usually catching 1-7 pounders) you’ve got me interested in the last rod you featured! Love the video. Thanks again
If you recommend an Ugly Stix, you’re not liable. I’m out before this video gets to half point.
I use a 40$ temu rod works great
I don’t know where you get those prices …none of them go for 20$ ..its 2024 ..so yeah a bit superficial ..
Hey I agree with your the first one cuz I have a rod ugly stik was a ultralight and I hooked up a northern pike and I managed to land it and it was 4’8 ultralight
I can’t seem to find the Okuma in anything but a two-piece rod. Is that what you are using? I don’t see a product link for these rods. Loved the video and I appreciate the differing perspectives. I am a novice but super fast does not seem to be the best tool for a "paper mouth" fish!
Just my 2-cents, I use an OTX brand from Wally world, the Grit Stick, 4′-6" UL. Strong & light and sensitive, the sensitivity comes from using braid as your main line.