TROUT STREM FISHING ULTRLIGHT ROD? 5′ TO SHORT?
JoJo asked:
I TROUT FISH IN SOME LOCAL STREAMS AND I WAS WONDERING IF A 5′ ULTRALIGHT ROD IS TO SHORT. I AM 16 AND I AM LOOKING AT GETTING THIS COMBO IN THE ULTRALIGHT MODEL. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE SIZE AND THE COMBO ITSELF?
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I’ve used them as short as four-foot-six inches, so no, five-foot is not too short. In small streams you want a shorter rod to avoid overhanging trees and limbs that you’ll encounter. I personally think that five-feet in length and ultra-light action is the best choice for your needs.
Pflueger is a very reputable brand so it shall work very well for you.
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My go-to spinning rod for my local trout streams is a 5-footer, that’s perfect for the majority of stocked streams. As the person before me stated, it’s better to have a small rod to avoid hang ups on overhanging branches and the like.
With the shorter rod, you will not be able to cast great distances but you will have much better accuracy than with a big rod. You can flip a worm or spinner pretty much where you want it with a bit of practice. That is much more important in small stream fishing than a 100 yard cast.
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No, this is what that combo is made for. It looks perfect for small streams and will probably work for trout up to 4 or 5 pounds and even bigger if your skills are okay. You won’t get a lot of casting distance out of this rod, but for streams you won’t need a long shooter. For streams you need accuracy, finesse, and sensitivity, and though I’ve never used this exact combo, it looks like that’s just what you’ll get here. It will also be good for busting brush to get to secluded areas. I love ultralight spinning outfits for trout on small streams. Fuzzy jigs, small spinners, and other light lures will work great with this thing. It’ll work well for what I call “plunking,” too — just putting on a worm and letting it sit there under a bobber while you sit in a chair and talk to your buddy. I really like the looks of this setup (I have to have cork handles) and the price is right.
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hey im 15 and i fish a ton i fish at a river by my house. i think that 5 ft is way to short i fished with one and couldnt cast great. my ultra light rod it a shakesphere agility UL with a okuma epixor reel. i have 4 lb test line and i have caughten a 7lb lake trout on it. so my take would be its pretty short, im after the 7 ft. hope this helps.
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Definitely go with the ultra light!! You’ll have way more fun fishing with it. Since I really love Shimano reels, I’d ask you to consider a comparable rod to go with a Shimano reel. They are just totally dependable and will last you a lifetime. Good luck and have fun! Here is just one.
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I had a chance to fish in Montana a few years ago. It was hot that July, and I only caught 1 trout. I caught it with a 4’6” ultra light, 4lb. mono and a 1/8 oz. white roostertail. I might have had better luck, higher up the river. The water was getting close to 70 degrees in the valley, and they love colder water. To answer your question, short is just fine.
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A 5′ ultralite rod and reel combo is all I use when spin fishing on the trout streams here in Colorado.