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by gillchaser
Wed Mar 22, 2017 7:54 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Broke-in my new Custom UL Rod
Replies: 18
Views: 8739

Re: Broke-in my new Custom UL Rod

I knew about the spool difference . I think it does help with casting . One thing to watch for , especially when windy, is to make sure the line is tight before retrieving. I close the bail manually, but the wind will blow a loop in your line and you'll wind up with a mess on that next cast. That 15...
by gillchaser
Tue Mar 21, 2017 11:23 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Broke-in my new Custom UL Rod
Replies: 18
Views: 8739

Re: Broke-in my new Custom UL Rod

Thanks , I've been trying upload a picture of one of the nicer gills and finally got it to work . Most of the LM's were between 10-13" , fun size on a moderate action UL . I like the balance of the 1500 on the five footers . I actually can't feel the extra weight of the 1500 over a 500 . Shimano may...
by gillchaser
Tue Mar 21, 2017 9:32 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Broke-in my new Custom UL Rod
Replies: 18
Views: 8739

Re: Broke-in my new Custom UL Rod

Today I switched the 1500 Daiwa Lagalis to my 5' St. Croix Premier UL rod . Loaded up with 4# Hi-Vis P-Line , I was throwing shortened Slider grubs on a 1/32nd bullet head jig . It stole the show today . No monsters were caught but in four hours I caught 17 LM bass, 14 bluegills, and 3 Crappie . Mos...
by gillchaser
Mon Mar 20, 2017 11:11 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Berkley C- Series (Crappie rods) for American Shad
Replies: 1
Views: 1627

Re: Berkley C- Series (Crappie rods) for American Shad

I'm not familiar with the Berkley C rods . But I own a 9' St Croix Triumph Light Steelhead Rod I bet would work for you . They also make a 10' UL version that's a moderate action . I bought the 9' to fish for bluegills from shore throwing 1/80th jigs with a weighted float . Thinking the farther I co...
by gillchaser
Mon Mar 20, 2017 6:17 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Broke-in my new Custom UL Rod
Replies: 18
Views: 8739

Re: Broke-in my new Custom UL Rod

I got to fish the Daiwa Fuego 2000 today for about an hour and a half . I'm impressed with it . Very smooth and I love the handle . I wasn't sure if I would even like it . I've always used my left hand index finger to retrieve lure . Just developed over the years and now my first two fingers and knu...
by gillchaser
Sat Mar 18, 2017 8:32 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Daiwa RG2000H-AB Spinning Reel for Ultralight Fishing
Replies: 23
Views: 16046

Re: Daiwa RG2000H-AB Spinning Reel for Ultralight Fishing

If the SS700 had an anti-reverse that didn't have play in it , I'd give one a try . The best spinning reel I own is my Daiwa Fuego 1000A . Absolutely the smoothest out of the box reel I've ever owned . And it came with an extra aluminum spool . I too enjoy trying out new tackle . I wondering if ther...
by gillchaser
Sat Mar 18, 2017 8:25 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Broke-in my new Custom UL Rod
Replies: 18
Views: 8739

Re: Broke-in my new Custom UL Rod

IMO , the smaller Daiwa reels are not engineered or built as good as the larger reels . They work , but they just feel cheap . Even the newest 2000 Crossfire feels like a sturdier and better built reel. The newest Shimano Sahara 1000 I returned was bigger than the 1500/2000 Daiwas except for the Cro...
by gillchaser
Sat Mar 18, 2017 7:06 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Daiwa RG2000H-AB Spinning Reel for Ultralight Fishing
Replies: 23
Views: 16046

Re: Daiwa RG2000H-AB Spinning Reel for Ultralight Fishing

I'm finding some of Diawa 2000 size reels are similiar in size to Shimano 1000's. Weights are a little over an ounce difference for most models . Lately I've been trying a few of the Daiwa 1500 and 2000's and I'm finding they balance some of my rods better than the smaller reels. I've bank fished on...
by gillchaser
Sat Mar 18, 2017 12:58 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Broke-in my new Custom UL Rod
Replies: 18
Views: 8739

Re: Broke-in my new Custom UL Rod

Nice catch, great that the custom rod did so well. The Legalis is a very decent reel too. Would be nice if they made a 1000 size too in that model line though. Thanks , I've in my LM fishing state of mind as of late . I seem to go through phases where I'll concentrate on panfish and then I get gree...
by gillchaser
Fri Mar 17, 2017 8:53 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Broke-in my new Custom UL Rod
Replies: 18
Views: 8739

Broke-in my new Custom UL Rod

I took my new custom rod out for a test today . Paired with a Daiwa Legalis 1500 reel and 4# P-Line . I had just tied on a 1/32 jig with a 3" Stick-O worm in PBJ , rigged wacky style . My second cast I felt a thump and set the hook . This is my largest so far this year . I estimate around 3-3 1/2 lb...
by gillchaser
Wed Mar 08, 2017 11:02 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Rod for light (1/64th ounce) jigs
Replies: 28
Views: 20153

Re: Rod for light (1/64th ounce) jigs

A rod that can truly throw 1/64th will never be a "fast" rod... it has to flex to throw the lure and it you are going to have to use light line which will require flex in the rod to protect the line. I think we have a winner . I feel the rod can't be too long or it'll be too much of a noodle and ro...
by gillchaser
Wed Mar 08, 2017 7:51 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Shimano 500 reels
Replies: 48
Views: 25925

Re: Shimano 500 reels

Took both Sienna's back to Walmart today . The first one I attempted to use was hard to wind , so I tried breaking it in and got it OK , but still not good enough . I decided I'd keep it for parts . Took the other one out , spooled it up and took it fishing this afternoon. It was easier to wind than...
by gillchaser
Wed Mar 08, 2017 3:41 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Five Footers
Replies: 37
Views: 17452

Re: Five Footers

JB in SC wrote:Presso 1025 and Presso AGS 54XUL-S rod.

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If it fishes as good as it looks , that's a heck of an outfit . Gillchaser
by gillchaser
Tue Mar 07, 2017 4:03 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Shimano 500 reels
Replies: 48
Views: 25925

Re: Shimano 500 reels

Ive found two more Sienna 500 reels locally . Before I buy them up to put up for spares , I found a contact site for Shimano fishing and have sent them an inquiry as to whether they have anything in the future to replace the 500 series reels . We'll see if I get an answer and what they have to say ...
by gillchaser
Mon Mar 06, 2017 7:28 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Shimano 500 reels
Replies: 48
Views: 25925

Re: Shimano 500 reels

Never got a reply from Shimano . I was at a local Walmart this afternoon , "the" local Walmart where I had seen the two Sienna 500's , and they were still there . That meant only one thing had to happen . It was meant for me to own them . After finding a worker to unlock them , they came home with m...