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Ultralight Fishing

admin — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:48:59 +0000

Of all manners of fishing my favorite by far is ultralight fishing. It's interesting to me because the term "ultralight" in many ways is a misnomer. In my opinion ultralight fishing should be the way that everyone fishes in most situations. In my mind ultralight fishing is fishing and the key to this manner of fishing is your ultralight fishing tackle.

Whether you're fishing for 20 pound catfish, 10 pound bass, or 5 pound trout it should and can be done using ultralight fishing tackle. To most people this type of tackle conjures up images of tiny little rods and reels and line light enough to be used by spiders to make their webs. Although for some people this may be somewhat true, for most of us ultralight fishing means matching our rods, reels, line, bait, and hooks to the type of fish that we're fishing for.

In my experience most anglers use fishing tackle that's much too heavy for the type of fish that they are intending on catching. For example, I've seen many trout anglers on various rivers using light to medium action rods spooled with line as heavy as 8-10 pound test! I've also seen many normal bass anglers geared up with heavy action rods spooled with 15-20 pound test line. Both of these scenarios are complete overkill and take much of the sport out of fishing in my opinion. Not to mention the fact that using fishing tackle that's too heavy ends up costing a ton of bites.

The key to ultra light fishing is to match your tackle to the fish that you're fishing for. I think it's also important to understand something about fishing line. Did you know that the pound test of your fishing line is the amount of dead weight that line will hold without breaking at its weakest point? This means that six pound test will hold six pound of weight without breaking. And this fact obviously doesn't take into account the bend of your rod or the drag of your reel for taking tension off of the line. My point is that many anglers are using line that's entirely too heavy.

Your fishing rod & reel should be purchased after thinking about the type and size of fish that you intend to catch and then obviously matching these to the line you intend to use for the same reasons. When it comes to fishing hooks smaller is normally better as well. A great way to start using smaller fishing hooks is to use gang hooks. When it comes to ultralight fishing tackle gang hooks are a must for the ultralight fisherman that uses bait. Especially if that bait is worms, either live or synthetic.

The key to ultralight fishing success is to match your fishing tackle to the fish that you're fishing for. We should all stop acting like the pro bass fishermen (who catch fish for money) and thus need to "winch" them in, and bring the sport back to fishing. After all the fun of the fight is the reason we like fishing in the first place, right?

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Ultralight fishing?

admin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:50:10 +0000

cory t asked:

I'm just curious about the number of anglers who are actually interested in fishing with ultralight gear? What are your favorite lures or tactics? I recently started a group just for ultralight anglers on yahoo. Depending on how many people respond to this question, depends on whether I will keep it going. Any answers are greatly appreciated. Best answer for tactics gets 10 points. Thank you.

Gold Bracelets

Can someone please help me with fishing rod choices?

admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:00:37 +0000

HanGirl asked:

Okay . . . I'm trying to get into freshwater fishing, and since I only have saltwater fishing rods, I headed over to Bass Pro Shop. Now, the main fish I want to go for is trout.

The man I spoke with recommended a Browning combo. It was ultralight (2-8lb line) and was 6 feet. However, I always hear a lot about Ugly Sticks, and I did see an Ugly Stick combo that was a little cheaper, but it was 4'8'' and it was light/medium action (6-10lb line, or maybe it was 6-15 lb line . . . )

What difference does the length of the rod make? Why is the Browning 6 ft., and the Ugly Stick only 4'8''? Also, if I'm going for trout, he told me I should use a 4 lb. line . . . If I got the Ugly Stick, it states that it should be used for not less than 6 lb. line. Could I just put 4 lb. line on the Ugly Stick? Would it really make a difference?

Which combo should I get? Also, what is the best brand of fishing line? I heard a lot about Trilene, but they had so many different Trilene choices, I wasn't sure what would be the best to go for.

Sorry if this is long and confusing! I just want to make sure that I get something good (and obviously not too expensive)!
I guess my biggest question is about the length of the rods . . . Why is one 6 feet, and the other 4 feet, 8 inches?

Camp Stoves

Bass fishing with ultralight gear?

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:43:22 +0000

Dane Cruz asked:

I tried it for the first time today, and had a rough go of it! My line was in good condition, but fish kept breaking off and I couldn't understand it (lost several lures!) Had it been my gear, the line would have been Trilene! I love ultralight fishing for bream and crappie, but never tried bass. My question is, what would you recommend as far as line goes? I was using 4lb. mono. Is 4lb. too light? Would a copolymer or fluoro have been better? I'm partial to Trilene, but any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

Camping Discounters

Doing research for a new warm water fishing rig?

admin — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:14:56 +0000

Steven M asked:

I've been all over Bass Pro and Cabala's website researching rod and reel combo's. To much information. Here is how I fish, tell me what your choice would be.
1. I catch and release 99% of the time.
2. I fish maybe three times a week during the warm weather months.
3. 95% small lakes. No boat used.
4. All varieties of panfish from 1" Green Perch to 8" Bluegill and12" Crappie.
5. Bass, large mouth, small mouth, and rock. with 80% being under 15".
6. Channel and Bullhead catfish from 1 to 6 pound range.
7. I use live bait 70% of the time. Night Crawlers, Wax worms, Crickets, and any other bug their biting on. Artificial stuff used are spinners and worms.
8. I fish for the fight, I need action, action, and more action. I don't want to just set the hook and reel the fish in without a fight.
9. I'm thinking ultralight. With so many choices what's the good stuff and what's junk? If you were fishing like this what would you use?
Chad you and Fisher_King hit the nail on the head. Fisher_King I ordered the UL combo you suggested for BP today. I'm going with the 6lb test version. Ought to handle most fish I catch. Chad I think I'll try your setup also. My neighbor has a boat that we lake fish with for Bass. Thanks again, there is so much stuff to sort through it hard to tell the good stuff from the junk.

Black Titanium Ring

Trout fishing help?

admin — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 02:35:45 +0000

Eric asked:

I am going trout fishing for the first time this summer (I'm usually a saltwater guy) and I was wondering if anyone had any tips to offer (you know, type of lure, etc.). I am using an ultralight shakespeare agility spinning reel and rod, and will be fishing in the yosemite backcountry, mostly in lakes at some altitude.

Thanks.
Were backpacking, so i can't have too much weight. We already have to lug stupid 2 lb bear canisters.
oh yeah, and no live bait.

ultralight fishing

Planning to goTrout Fishing, Norteast Iowa?

admin — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:57:08 +0000

Noah_jw asked:

Hello, a group of my friends figured we would go try some trout fishing in northeast iowa. The problem is none of us have the slightest clue on how to catch trout..

So i was wondering a few things,, we are going to go the last wknd in June, i was wondering what are the best streams to fish around then in NE Iowa?... Im not really looking for big fish, more of alot of fish.
Also what do i need to bring, what tackle, Waiders?,, were going to just be using ultralight poles no fly fishing.. , just any help on what to use for bait,, where to fish, what to look for in the stream to find fish.. Just mainly any help for someone who has no clue on how to trout fish would be helpful THANKS!!!

Camp Stoves

Can i go ice fishing with a ultralight five foot rod?

admin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:22:33 +0000

Justyn asked:

If not what kind of rod and reel combo would you suggest for around 45 bucks? How long and everything. going to be my first year

ultralight fishing

Ultralight fishing or just “normal fishing”?

admin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:52:49 +0000

SEA asked:

I am trying to choose between ultarlight spinning rod, or just light or medium spinning rod. Well.. I wanted to get the ultra light spinning rod but because ultra light spinning rod uses 5 lb or less pound test lines so i am worrying if i might lose fish... what do you think?

Gold Bracelets

finding the right spinner bait for me?

admin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:18:00 +0000

SEA asked:

what is the most ideal color and weight that are used for spinner bait?

and is ultralight fishing rod combo ideal for spinner bait?

if not could you recommand me ideal rod combo? thanks

ultralight fishing