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by sqhertz
Sat Mar 23, 2013 5:57 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Spinning reel suggestions
Replies: 6
Views: 2770

Spinning reel suggestions

Im looking for some suggestions for a new spinning reel for my 2 piece ML/F Crucial rod. Im looking to spend between $100-150 tops. Ive fished it with my Saros 1000F but would prefer something a bit heavier so its not so tip heavy although i wouldnt mind using a rod balancing kit. A couple that keep...
by sqhertz
Tue Mar 19, 2013 4:44 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Any Mini Lizards Out There
Replies: 4
Views: 2772

Re: Any Mini Lizards Out There

im very interested as well. ive caught many fish on the zoom mini lizards. theyre one of my go to baits all year down here in miami.
by sqhertz
Tue Feb 19, 2013 6:26 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: budget UL rod suggestions
Replies: 17
Views: 12322

Re: budget UL rod suggestions

Thanks fo the replies. Ill be going with 4# braid and cxx leader. I use 4# and 6# braid with a 6# cxx leader on my light/fast outfit and love it. I've handled a couple st croix and didnt really get that excited about them. I dont think either was an avid though. I try not to play with rods I can't a...
by sqhertz
Sun Feb 17, 2013 4:52 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: budget UL rod suggestions
Replies: 17
Views: 12322

Re: budget UL rod suggestions

Nice. I would prefer a smaller rod but I woudlnt mind the 6'8 at that price.
by sqhertz
Sun Feb 17, 2013 4:06 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: budget UL rod suggestions
Replies: 17
Views: 12322

Re: budget UL rod suggestions

I've been eyeing th president at ffo for a bit. I got a couple reels from them in the past and I can agree, they were in like new condition. Good deal on the fenwicks. What difference is there between their UL and SL? There's a decent chance ill hook into a decent bass or peacock and dont really wan...
by sqhertz
Sun Feb 17, 2013 3:10 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: budget UL rod suggestions
Replies: 17
Views: 12322

Re: budget UL rod suggestions

another one i just stumbled across is the fenwick 6'0 HMG 2 piece, but its only rated 1/16-1/4oz...i would also have to contact them about exactly what guides are on the rod. cabelas says hardloy.... http://www.cabelas.com/product/Fenwick174-HMG174-Spinning-Rods/704461.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath...
by sqhertz
Sun Feb 17, 2013 2:42 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: budget UL rod suggestions
Replies: 17
Views: 12322

budget UL rod suggestions

so im pondering getting into UL. i already have a fenwick river runner 6'8" l/f that i love but i sometimes want to throw smaller and lighter baits that it just wont handle. things like smaller cranks, tiny plastics and 1/16 jigs. im looking to spend $70-100 for 5'6" to 6'6" 2 piece UL rod. im plann...
by sqhertz
Mon Sep 24, 2012 8:20 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: UL Tackle Box
Replies: 16
Views: 10622

Re: UL Tackle Box

i also use one of the plano 3213 boxes. i used to carry everything in my pockets but i recently picked up a wasit pack. http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Outdoor-Products-Essential-Waist-Pack-Black-/00/s/NTAwWDUwMA==/$(KGrHqN,!rUF!d!TRpCDBQU4wc6IKg~~60_12.JPG i fit the plano box with hooks, jigs and weights in...
by sqhertz
Thu Aug 23, 2012 10:16 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Care To List Your Ultralight Arsenal??
Replies: 73
Views: 42199

Re: Care To List Your Ultralight Arsenal??

one of my first rod and reel purchases was an ugly stick lite with a president 6725. reel is long gone but i still have the rod collecting dust on the wall rack, dunno why. though not an ultra light , my current setup.. fenwick river runner 6'8" light/fast shimano saros 1000f power pro 15/4 hi viz y...
by sqhertz
Wed Aug 15, 2012 7:27 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Yellow braid and clear water?
Replies: 5
Views: 2946

Re: Yellow braid and clear water?

Thanks everyone! I have some yellow power pro on the way.

Just saw my join date, lol. Dunno why I haven't posted here in the past.
by sqhertz
Mon Aug 13, 2012 10:35 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Yellow braid and clear water?
Replies: 5
Views: 2946

Yellow braid and clear water?

I fish mostly weghtless plastics (4" cut tails , fluke jr's, etc..) and was thinking about picking up some high visibility 4# diameter braid in yellow with a copoly leader. My waters are pretty clear and have heavy fishing pressure. Ive always fished green lines with both mono and braid in the past ...