UL GEAR (rods actually)

[Forvols]

What UL length rod do you all use for trout/panfish? I have always had a 5or5.5 foot rod for UL. But using trout magnets last year casting was not very good. So I ordered a 6.5 and 7 foot rod fast action last night. Hoping that will help with the magnet casting and light jigs/tubes.

 

[Crosshairy]

I feel your pain with the casting issues - getting a good low-diameter line will boost distance somewhat.

I use a 6-foot rod a lot, and it seems to be the "happy medium" for me. If you use a long rod while doing small hops and stuff with jigs, you may find that it moves too dramatically underwater compared to the same wrist/hand motion with a shorter rod. Something to pay attention to when working out your techniques.

 

[paincave_2000]

For trout magnets I use a 7' with 2 pound line,and a bb split shot on windy days.

 

[RUGER]

6.5 & 7 foot rods here.

 

[Cottontop]

I have a 6.5 that I use mostly but I do have a 10.2 ultralight that with 2 pound test will throw a 1/32 oz jig a mile.

 

[larry ipock]

6 ft. 1 pc. for me, I like a 6.5 or 7ft. for distance, but can't find them in one pc. in L or UL.