Light Spinning Rod Question

[dtrs5kprs]

I would look hard at Berkley's E-Motion rod that is 6'6" in a light action. I haven't fished one yet, but did get to give it a shelf shake at the ICAST show. It reminds me a lot of the old Series One with the same specs, and it was perfect for what you want. The MSRP is less than $80.

That is interesting info. The old series one was a good rod once upon a time.

[Ham]

St Croix Premier "L" I like at least 6'6" but 7 ft is my preference. Nanofil out throws mono and out performs mono. You will need leader material.

Harder to come by but the Dorber OMT 84UL is a real nice stick.

[rps]

I know what you want to have in your hand. I finally gave up and made one for myself. Before that I had a Falcon light action low rider that was 6 foot long and advertised a 1/16 to 1/8 weight.

[rps]

this was the order:

BSV3XG-20 1 Pacific Bay Black Spin/Cast Guide BSV3XG 20MM 1.63 1.63 Yes BSV3XG-10 1 Pacific Bay Black Spin/Cast Guide BSV3XG 10MM 0.88 0.88 Yes BSV3XG-6 1 Pacific Bay Black Spin/Cast Guide BSV3XG 06MM 0.73 0.73 Yes BSV3XG-4 5 Pacific Bay Black Micro Guide BSV3XG 04MM 0.70 3.50 Yes BFM3XT-4-5 1 Pacific Bay Black Micro Top BFM3XT #4(5) 1.69 1.69 Yes TXT12-980-R 1 Texalium Tubing 12" - .980 ID/Red 21.98 21.98 Yes GH-950 BC 1 EVA Butt Cap for 0.980 Texalium Tubes 2.95 2.95 Yes GH-980 TR 1 Trim/Winding Check for 0.980 Texalium Tubes 1.25 1.25 Yes CS722-MHX 1 MHX Cast/Spin 6'0" 1pc. 6-12lb B0.452 T5 Slate 44.00 44.00 Yes AJ454-B 1 PAC BAY SINGLE FOOT FLAT WIRE HOOK KEEPER BLACK 0.60 0.60 Yes TMO-4

[abkeenan]

this was the order:

BSV3XG-20 1 Pacific Bay Black Spin/Cast Guide BSV3XG 20MM 1.63 1.63 Yes BSV3XG-10 1 Pacific Bay Black Spin/Cast Guide BSV3XG 10MM 0.88 0.88 Yes BSV3XG-6 1 Pacific Bay Black Spin/Cast Guide BSV3XG 06MM 0.73 0.73 Yes BSV3XG-4 5 Pacific Bay Black Micro Guide BSV3XG 04MM 0.70 3.50 Yes BFM3XT-4-5 1 Pacific Bay Black Micro Top BFM3XT #4(5) 1.69 1.69 Yes TXT12-980-R 1 Texalium Tubing 12" - .980 ID/Red 21.98 21.98 Yes GH-950 BC 1 EVA Butt Cap for 0.980 Texalium Tubes 2.95 2.95 Yes GH-980 TR 1 Trim/Winding Check for 0.980 Texalium Tubes 1.25 1.25 Yes CS722-MHX 1 MHX Cast/Spin 6'0" 1pc. 6-12lb B0.452 T5 Slate 44.00 44.00 Yes AJ454-B 1 PAC BAY SINGLE FOOT FLAT WIRE HOOK KEEPER BLACK 0.60 0.60 Yes TMO-4

Say what?

[dtrs5kprs]

Say what?

You need to pick up more bad habits...like rod building.

[abkeenan]

You need to pick up more bad habits...like rod building.

If I waste anymore time doing fishing related activities I will be sleeping with the fishes soon enough. Guess I should be researching how to get out of concrete shoes while in a boat.

[Sac River Jim]

Lew's Wally Marshal 7' light/fast action with an IM6 blank is what i use they have been on sale at sportsman's on Bennett street for 49.99. Also in the 100 dollar range is the Outlaw Crappie pole in 6'2'' or 7'2'' in light action IM7 its very sensitive but has alot of backbone Ive put many a white and walleye in the boat with it.

[Goggleeye Bailie]

I have been using ugly stick light and ultra light rods for years. I like both the 5 and 6 footers. They are great for crappie, whites, smallmouth and of course, goggleeye.

[rFisherk]

As many know, I'm a light tackle advocate. I became one back in the 1980's, when I guided on KY Lake. But I've not liked any of the rods considered ultra-light, because they were generally too short for good casting and lure manipulation and too limber for even decent light strike detection. So I've generally used longer, stiffer rods rated for 6 to 12 pound test. The best cheap rod I've found of this kind is Berkley's Cherry Rod. But a few years ago, I was privileged to test a few Carbon X rods, and one of them was their ultra-light version. This is by far the finest casting, most sensitive, best strike detection rod I've ever used. It handles either 4- or 6-pound-test line beautifully. The best thing, however, is how it feels with a fish on. It literally is more fun than a fly rod. They're about $150, which is a bit over your budget, but the pleasure this rod will give you with small fish is worth much more. You can't get them at Wal-Mart, or even Bass Pro Shops. Check them out here: http://www.carbonxfishingrods.com/