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Crisp UL trout spinning rod recommendations
Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:40 pm
by bl8ant
Anyone have a recommendation for a spinning rod (JDM or USDM) for throwing 1/16 to 1/10 baits in open water for trout averaging 1 pound? I'm looking for a sensitive blank with faster recovery than my wobbly as hell St. Croix panfish series rod. I'll be primarily fishing ultralight hair jigs, trout magnet type baits and occasionally 1/10 oz EGB spoons. Not usually trebble hooked baits.
I'd like to be in the 6'-6'10 zone with a budget of 300 USD.
Been looking in to Major Craft Finetail rods but am concerned the UL models might be too soft for my needs.
Any help would be appreciated!
Re: Crisp UL trout spinning rod recommendations
Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2023 12:21 pm
by ss30378
I owned the MC days sfs 6'3" UL spinning rod with the solid tip and even though it was rated as a bass rod it did very well with trout in the 1-3lb range. I've had a few St. Croix UL rods and the MC was a much more responsive blank. The new days 360 is coming out and the t1100g blank will make for a very crisp stick. The 6'6" UL would be a great option in that line as well.
Re: Crisp UL trout spinning rod recommendations
Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2023 2:15 pm
by ras
bl8ant wrote: ↑Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:40 pm
Anyone have a recommendation for a spinning rod (JDM or USDM) for throwing 1/16 to 1/10 baits in open water for trout averaging 1 pound? I'm looking for a sensitive blank with faster recovery than my wobbly as hell St. Croix panfish series rod. I'll be primarily fishing ultralight hair jigs, trout magnet type baits and occasionally 1/10 oz EGB spoons. Not usually trebble hooked baits.
I'd like to be in the 6'-6'10 zone with a budget of 300 USD.
Been looking in to Major Craft Finetail rods but am concerned the UL models might be too soft for my needs.
Any help would be appreciated!
Sounds like you might need an ajing rod. Generally, the lighter and lower lure test ajing rods will give you all the lure control and fun with the fish on that you need. Selection in your budget is quite extensive: Shimano, Daiwa, Abu, Gamakatsu, Tict, Xesta, Tenryu, MajorCraft and many more. Pair it up with a 1000 size reel with a shallow spool outfitted with an ultra-thin ester line (line number 0.3 or 0.4) or an ultra-thin, high-quality PE line (0.2 Gou or thinner). Add a 2-3 lbs fluorocarbon leader. JDM options will be your best bet in this context.
Re: Crisp UL trout spinning rod recommendations
Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:53 pm
by bl8ant
Thanks for the responses, I ended up ordering a Daiwa Presso Air AGS 61L and Presso LT1000S-P reel.
Hope I don't regret going with the light instead of ultralight but some of the brook trout I catch are over 4 lbs and I could also use this setup for rainbows that occasionally top 5lbs.
Re: Crisp UL trout spinning rod recommendations
Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2023 12:01 pm
by Hobie-Wan Kenobi
bl8ant wrote: ↑Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:53 pm
Thanks for the responses, I ended up ordering a Daiwa Presso Air AGS 61L and Presso LT1000S-P reel.
Hope I don't regret going with the light instead of ultralight but some of the brook trout I catch are over 4 lbs and I could also use this setup for rainbows that occasionally top 5lbs.
That rod looks on the light side of light. It's an area trout rod so, it will naturally feel lighter in power. I have the BFS version of that same rod currently in transport. I am hoping it has a little more backbone than my XUL Gekkabijin AIR AGS. Hard to tell on paper because the Gekkabijin AIR AGS has slightly higher line/lure specs, although it's an XUL regular taper rod. I will find out in a couple days I guess
Re: Crisp UL trout spinning rod recommendations
Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2023 7:53 pm
by bl8ant
Light side of light is precisely what I'm hoping for but I'm new to JDM trout gear so hoping for the best. That XUL Gekkabijin AIR AGS must be a blast to play a fish on, what species do you target with that rod?
Re: Crisp UL trout spinning rod recommendations
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2023 7:56 am
by Hobie-Wan Kenobi
The Gekkabijin AIR AGS I got for panfish. Trout too but bluegill was my focus for the rod. It does well. I would just like slightly more power or, even slightly faster action. A 10" gill puts a mean bend to the rod.
My Presso AGS is out for delivery so...I will know today how they stack.
Re: Crisp UL trout spinning rod recommendations
Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:42 am
by Hobie-Wan Kenobi
In short, the two rods are very close in power and taper. Balance without a reel goes to the Gekkabijin. This is because the butt section is longer and, actually has a butt.
I will be posting some more in depth info about the Presso rod. I took it out for some test casting and all is well.