06-16-22, 08:54 AM | #1 |
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Anyone else like ultralight fishing?
Using light baits you are likely to catch a lot of different fish. A decent size fish on 4# test is always fun.
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Spinning and spincast reels have come a long way since the first Zebco I cast as a kid. Both reels are the only way to cast lures weighing less than 1/8 oz. Light line (8# test braid) allows the best lure action at the slowest retrieves yet almost zero breaks as with mono. Light jig/ soft plastic rigs get all kinds of fish to strike - from 4 lb bass to 4" panfish. 130 fish days are not uncommon. In fact, I caught 241 fish from the same lake this last week between two days. Bass and panfish sizes were surprising on the upside and more strikes/hook sets per hour very satisfying. I doubt I'll go back to casting strictly heavier lures any time soon. Lure variety in shape, size and action got me hooked! |
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06-18-22, 12:24 PM | #3 |
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I fish a lot of clear or near clear water the lighter lines & lures offer the opportunity to bend the rod. Some large panfish pull much harder than expected. I have caught bass up to 7 pounds on 6 pound test monofilament & up to 5 pounds on 4 pound test. Fun to catch no matter the size on light tackle.
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We are on the same page. Too bad we are the few that get a thrill seeing the rod bend only to see it was a 3" bass or 18 pound carp - both pleasant surprises.
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08-27-22, 06:39 PM | #5 |
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I went this morning. The largest bass I caught was around a pound but was on a #3 lined flyrod. Caught several fish on 4 pound test as well. Caught around 25 in 3 hours..
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09-30-22, 08:59 PM | #6 |
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It's not the line breaking that has me concerned when using thin diameter braid. It's the thin-diameter hooks straightening out that are on my light jigs. The braid I use is Kastking and very strong even at 8 lb test/ 6lb diameter. I can pull my 12' boat to a snag it's that strong. But thin wire hooks don't do so well when trying to get a fish out of heavy vegetation. Never fly-fished but can imagine the fight from a 2 lb bass on a fly rod!
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Light tackle whether ultralight or flyfishing is enjoyable even in small bodies of water. I understand the straightened hook situation. Builders of light lures tend to use light wire hooks to cut weight. I have straightened my share of hooks even worm hooks on heavier gear.
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10-29-22, 06:04 PM | #8 |
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You been using braid on ul rods/reels?
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Braid is so strong that I can pull my row boat to a snag and get the lure back. Zero stretch, zero memory or line twist - makes mono the antique of fishing lines. Plus the small diameter allows light lures great action. Long-distance hook-sets and strike sensitivity are major advantages. Last edited by senkosam; 11-20-22 at 04:26 PM. |
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