The TSR 791-S GLX is a nice rod, the SR 6010 is the perfect 5' ultralight rod (I've owned the IMX version in a one piece for almost 25 years). The Stradic Ci4 1000 will balance well with either of them.

I'll be trying more ultralight spoons this year. Shame we don't have the big white bass runs in the Savannah anymore.

My current go to ultralight rig when fishing lakes, streams that hold bigger fish. The rod is rated for 2 to 6 pound line, 1/32 to 3/16 oz lures. I run 4 pound mono

Actually, I have a TwinPower 1000 on my SJR 720 IMX and a Laguna 500 on my SJR 6400 IMX. Where I live, you never know when a decent bass will hit and the SJR rods do give you a bit of backbone for those moments. The 500 sized reel on the 6400 IMX is really a sweetly balanced combo and is wonderful ...

I love the 720, I think I have three, but an ultralight it is not. It works great with a 1000 series reel and 4 or 6 lb line. When Mudhole came out with their MHX blanks they had models that were supposed to copy some Loomis blanks. The IMX SJ720 was one of them and I built two casting rods and one...

I agree with your assessment. I don't think the 720 is a true UL rod and if the Soare 500 is the reel option considered due to weight and ul capability, why over power the rod. The SJR 720 IMX (4-8 lb) is more suited to tubes and light jigs for bass. But it does serve a purpose if a person is looki...

Can't you put together a GLoomis SJR 720 IMX with a Shimano Soare 500S and keep it under $500? That would be a pretty sweet combo IMO. That would be a nice outfit, the SJR 720 is a hoss. Has a very fast tip and will control larger fish. I fished one for a few years with a Stradic 1000. My all time ...

A 1000 size reel is a good size for a 6' rod. I'm not impressed with the 500 sized reels (other than the Shimano Soare 500S and you can grab one for about $270 USD shipped from Japan. Personally with a $500 dollar budget for the rod and reel I'd look to JDM reels. I like the Daiwa Luvias 1003. The s...

Personally I like the new technology, especially the high end JDM trout area tackle. My 1025 Presso is smoother than any reel I own. The drag is superb and handles lines down to .004" with ease. I don't miss the old reels at all.

The Lupin has a split ring to tie to, the Vega doesn't. I'd consider adding a split ring personally, the #2.5 and #3 Sunline is very small in diameter, .004" and .005" too small for me to see to tie with aging eyes unless I'm using magnification.

I just got some Daiwa Lupin spoons in 1.8 gram, a Loomis TSR 681-2 w/ Shimano 2000SS casts them effortlessly. Very pleased with them.

I've been fishing ultralight since the late 60's. I still have a Mitchell 409, a Fenwick 6 1/2' Ultralight glass, along with a Orvis 5' Glass Fullflex and Orvis 51A reel. I don't even have them spooled up and haven't used them in at least 25 years.

Adam I sent you a PM.

Finesse-Fishing.com has replacement single hooks (barbless) that should work for most any small lure.

The Daiwa Presso Vegas (.8 gram) work really well for trout. Brook trout can't seem to stay away from the darker colors. There are a few streams restored to native brook trout fisheries that are prefect for the tiny spoons and super light presentation. Thank goodness they have barbless hooks, they a...

I just bought the Iprimi 60XUL-4 too...I knew seeing it at that provided link was dangerous. :D 6', looks like a tube tip from the specs and weighs 2.3 oz.; will try the SS 700, but with 2# line would need to use backing; otherwise a Shimano 13 Nasci 500HG. Here's the Daiwa web page with the Iprimi...