Ultralight Fishing With The SHIMANO SENSILITE [First Impressions]
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ต.ค. 2024
- The Shimano Sensilite only costs $50 so it is yet another budget-friendly ultralight rod option. But how does it perform? Well, I took this rod out to do some testing, and overall, I am very impressed. That said, it has specific things it does really well, so it may or may not be good for your style of fishing.
This rod is very fast action so I found that it is a great option for ultralight jig anglers (especially if you like Sunfish & Bass). Due to how fast it is, I probably wouldn't pick it up if you plan to fish a lot of treble-hooked baits or pursue fish with softer mouths. Anyway, I loved this rod personally because I always enjoy a fast ultralight rod. I also really like the way it is designed aesthetically. It is very comfortable to fish with and it balanced well with my Daiwa Revros LT 1000. I have also picked up the 6' Light action rod and that feels equally as comfortable. I would be very curious how the 6'6 feels - I bet that is a stellar rod.
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Cracking a beer on a work day while fishing is literally the best thing ever. LIVING THE DREAM.
Those were some quality bass you were hooking into man way to go!
What did you smoke for dinner?
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It was a Friday after work sooooo basically living my best weekend life. And I can’t even remember what we ate that night haha
cumbersome when turning right hand to look 🤣
Hmmm not sure I follow lol
It’s always the smaller channels that catch the best fish and actually have interesting videos. been watching the channel for a while love the content
Thank you so much :) glad you enjoy them!
Dude I'm so glad to see someone else who casts with their right hand and then passes the rod to their left. I though I was the only person who did that.
Same here
fishanything.com/which-hand-should-you-reel-with/
Anytime someone bugs you about it, here’s my response haha
Have you considered the ACC Crappie Stix? Great price point, feel and cool green color!
I have heard good things. Might have to check into it next!
i got the sensilite a couple days before i got my 13 defy silver and i was able to catch a bunch of big bass on it, my first impressions were amazing!
How do you like it compared to the 13 defy?
@@awageam the sensilite is a Light and the 13 Defy is an Ultra Light so I can say much to compare them thoroughly, but the Sensilite seems more like a Medium. I got a Phenix Feather 6’9 and it’s more of a Light. With that being said I like em both if it came down to it though I’d say the 13 Defy would be my overall go to rod.
The Sensilite is definitely a stouter feeling rod. It is still an ultralight however much more beefy than you'd expect (still lightweight). The 13 Fishing Defy Silver is also a nice fast action just not as stout. I think I like the 13 just a little more overall but they are both fantastic options for $50. Both are great UL jig rods. I think the 13 just gives anglers a bit more versatility.
Just got my second order from Mule Fishing. Cant wait to take them out and slams some Bass.
THANK YOU Jeramy! Truly appreciate the continued support :)
it’s a great rod for twitching! how come you cast with your right hand but then you switch to your left? it looks like all you need to do is switch the handle of your reel to the left side and you won’t have to do all this switching.
I am significantly more confident, and better at working a bait, while reeling right handed. I also have way better casting accuracy and distance with the right hand. While it’s less efficient, I’m better off doing it this way. Just how I learned!
The industry term is call rod torque, when you say balancing. it closely related to how you feel the weight of the rod. You probably can't feel the difference between a 80g rod and 120g rod, but the balancing spells it out. You should try the 13fishing defy sliver 7ft UL. It is amazing for moving lure.
I have loved my Defy Silver 5'6 but I may need to try a longer model! Thanks Sherman - I am not always familiar with all the terminology.
And I agree I can't notice differences in slight weight changes. That is why having the right balance with a reel is more important to me than the lightest weight rod I can find.
The jigs getting yeeted from the tackle box made me Laugh out loud 🤣 glad you got to put that rod through the paces tho! No shortage of fish feedback!
I was reading this as it happened 😂
Haha it was very comedic timing that happened. Still like that box despite the massive rocket launch 😂
What 50$ish rod would you say is good for those mini crank baits with the treble hooks like you used in the video? I have a small crank bait that I got like the snap bean, but only have a Ugly Stik GX2 6'6'' medium power moderate fast action with 10lbs mono line. I can't cast the crankbait very far and I'm also interested in a lighter rod.
I would look into the Fenwick Eagle if you can get a decent deal. Otherwise an Okuma Celilo should work fine - the shorter models are a bit better in my opinion. The 6'6 and above get a bit too whippy.
@@FishAnything Thank you for the reply! Love your videos!
Love the review, just got a ugly stick lite pro in a 5’ model paired with a Diawa revros.
Sounds like a fun little setup!!
Why would that rod not he good for trout? (From the guy who just bought it for trout)
It’ll still work but I’d probably recommend some mono to use with it. It’s a very fast rod so that stout blank may not be a perfect fit for the softer mouths they have. The mono should help cushion that with the stretch. You’ll be fine!
You should try the new 2023 version!
I might give it a shot at some point - thanks for the suggestion!
Can’t wait to get one when it comes available. Try the ACC crappie rods I really like them also 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸
I have a 7ft acc rod. It's action isn't as fast as my other panfish rods but do enjoy using it a lot. I find myself using 1g jigs with it, but sometimes I'll use a 1/8oz micro spinner with it too.
I will have to check those ACC sticks out!
Wondering if you'll do a review on the Sensilite A spinning rod that just came out. Looks like it has potential to be a good value rod.
I had no idea there was a new Sensilite. Thank you for letting me know!
@@FishAnything
They may not be officially out yet. I already preordered mine on TackleDirect. Looking forward to the review!
I started to buy the Sensilite before I bought my defy silver. I wanted the 6 1/2 ft version and they were sold out. That's one of the reasons why I got the defy silver. That and your review on ithe silver sold me. I bought it in ultra light and light action in 6 1/2 ft. Both versions of those rods are great. 👊👍
Honestly I think I might actually prefer the Defy Silver a little bit. It is just a bit more versatile with the way the blank loads up. Both are awesome options so I don't think you can go wrong with either.
Boom Shakalaca, my type of fishing
Heck yeah DeQuentin! Tight lines :)
I really enjoy your take on all things fishing. My first ultralight was a 7 my next was a 5'6 got them in winter time, finally got to put fish on them. I think I prefer the 5'6 for lures , and the 7 for float fishing. Dipped worms last night , and I was catching lots of pike minnow. I have to try the beer, I was cracking beers early morning salmon season, none since
Honestly I totally agree with your thoughts. I like the shorter rods for most of my gear but the longer rods on the float rigs are wonderful. Glad you are having fun out there :)
I grabbed one of these after I watched the video I was just in my local tackle shop and I was gonna get another one then I saw a shimano Clarus and decided on that one but can’t seem to find anyone on here who has tested it
Epic - I was just looking at those. How does it feel so far?
@@FishAnything It’s unfortunately to cold here in ny but I slung it around the yard I paired it up with a legalis and 2 pound sensation it feels stouter than the sensilite and cast like a dream
Dude you’re my spirit animal whipping out the back pocket Miller Lite
Back Pocket Miller Lite should be my channel name. Definitely one of my go-to moves with the dad pop :)
I've never been this early but I have been looking for a new ultra light rod!
Check Ethan's playlist for his full rundowns on several ultralights. I own the 13 Fishing Defy Silver and the Temple Fork Outfitters Trout & Panfish rods. I can recommend either without hesitation. Good luck!
Thanks Charles! Hope all is well in Missouri :) And thank you Bob!
Whet ultralight spinning reel do you recommend and like
I really like most Daiwa or Shimano size 1000 reels. The Procyon LT 1000 has been my recent favorite but I also enjoy my Shimano Sedona 1000 for a budget friendly price.
@@FishAnything I'm going to go with the Shinano Sedona 1000 over the PFluger 25 I have MS and can only fish from my power wheelchair. My left arm and leg are paralyzed or id buy me a kayak like yours . I want the best quality on a tight budget . And I don't get to fish as much as I want to
I got the 6'6 Ultralight Senselite Rod & definitely love the look & feel of it. For the Reel I strapped on the Shimano Sedona Fl 1000 with 4lb fluorocarbon. Haven't done much panfishing yet but I'm excited for Spring/Summer to come back around up here in Minnesota.
Hope you put a lot of flex in it next season!
Ethan, you have any suggestions on an ultra light spinning reel. Specifically I'm interested in a smooth reeling, zero reverse, THAT STILL WORKS IF ACCIDENTALLY FALLS OFF YOUR KAYAK, and gets soaked.
I personally like all Daiwa and Shimano size 1000 reels. If you want something that will hold up to some abuse and some dunks in the water, I would suggest some of the higher priced models which have higher quality components that shouldn't get ruined from a little water. Typically, the cheaper reels have a hard time getting dunked because of the low quality parts. Additionally, after taking a dunk, make sure to clean the reel and add grease/oil to ensure it works right.
Come on Ethan, you review a rod called "Sensilite" and you don't mention it's sensitivity???? Where would you say it falls against your TFO and Defy Silver?
Haha ok that is good feedback! Sensitivity felt solid but if I’m being honest, most of the bites were detected in the line (which is totally normal for UL). The TFO is a better rod and more of an all purpose stick. This is a great jig rod for only $50.
i have the same rod i use it as my bass fishing ultralight its been a beast ive had it 3 years now and its held up to some 8-10 pound carp and 3 pound smallies 14-16 inch trout and its been banged around and it doesnt break lol im sure it will eventually but ive by far already got my value out of it agree it is more of a jig style ultralight it lacks a bit of sensitivity compared to other ultralights
So happy to hear you have been putting it to good use! Definitely a really nice rod with a pretty unique feel :)
Miller Lite. Wow. I am old enough to remember their original "Tastes great, less filing" ad campaigns from back in the day. Some true laugh-out-loud commercials, especially the ones with Bob Uecker. "I must be in the front rowwww.." So funny watching you switch hands with that spinner. Still loving my Defy Silver, but it sounds like the Sensilite is a great rod for the money. Thanks Ethan!
How do you reel? For spinning rods I reel with my right, for fly fishing I cast with my right ,and strip with my left
@@JohnJames. I cast with my right and reel with my left - for fly, spinning and baitcasting. This is the "normal" way for a right-hander to use spin and fly, but actually backwards from what most right-handers do for baitcasting. They cast with their right hand, then switch the rod to their left hand and reel with their right hand. I mainly spin-fish, so the left-hand reel is more natural for me. Ethan is one of the few that I recall seeing who casts a spinner with their right hand, and then switches the rod to their left hand, and reels with their right. I have also seen him do it the more conventional way. I think the bottom line is: do what's comfortable and works for you. Good luck!
@@oldeschoolbob1022 totally forgot about baitcasting, im the same way cast with left reel with right. On the beer note , my fishing vest is Coors lite branded from 1992.
Haha love it Bob! And honestly I am back and forth between this and the Defy. As I think about it more, I think I like the Defy a little more because it is a bit more versatile. I think you made the right choice! Both are awesome though.
Hi Ethan I have to thank you for several things but during this video you mentioned that you would like to check out the 6’6” version of this rod well today Amazon dropped it off on my front stoop now I have not fished with it yet but if you are anything like me when you get a new rod stick a reel with line on it and check the action of the rod I’m so happy I bought this rod 1000 times better than my o ma cillios and even if only an hour I will fish with it with mule fishing products thank you Ethan
GO GET THEM! Thanks for watching as usual, Joseph. Hope the rod treats you well :)
Looks like a good rod. Hard to go wrong with Shimano. I like there reels a lot…
TRUTH! Shimano makes great stuff!
Cold beer and fishing 💯👌🏼
Can't beat it!
LOL "We got bluegills, we got beers, we got good times." Is that a Michigander accent by way of Kansas?
Lol yes that is my strange fake accent I enjoy doing too much.
Cheers to that 🍻 Fish can't resist those Mule Lures 👀 Solid looking combo!
🤠👊🏽 thanks buddy! Always a good time
The lake I normally go to is like that, just tons of fish and they're pretty easy to catch. It's turned into a problem though, the bass are really stunted, they max out at about 15 inches and they're all skinny. Same goes for some of the other fish. A lot of the sunfish are fine though, 7-9 inch bluegill are normal, and 14 inch redear sunfish are in there. Really fat too. Bullhead catfish get pretty large there.
Shoot that sounds like a badass sunfish spot. 14" Redear would be a riot! Who cares if the Bass are stunted if you have Redear like that haha
Excited to see this. My girlfriend love to jig fish and this would be perfect for her. ( maybe I can get my PTC back to myself lol)
Haha heck yeah man!
I have been debating buying the sensilite rods for a while. Thanks for the video. Do you find a type of line to cast better for ultralight lures in windy conditions? Do you prefer Mono,fluoro,braid? I seem to have issues with light braid in wind
I like 2lb monofilament for most ultralight fishing, but I do think that high quality braid can do really well too. The 6lb J Braid I have been using has been impressing me a lot.
I just ordered a 4 foot one piece ul fast Daiwa presso to pair with a Shimano nasci fc 500. Plan on 2 lbs test and feel like it’ll be a nifty fun combo to mess around in creek, ponds, and even lakes. Enjoy your videos!
That sounds like an EPIC setup!
Great video allways enjoy your content I just order the same setup you have rod and reel w some mule jigs I can wait to give it a try for pan fish here in south TX keep up the great work
I bet you crush them! Thank you so much for the support, Benjamin!
"i gotta work today so I only have about 30 minutes to fish" **cracks a beer** you go dude, live your best life.
Haha just to be clear I already worked by that point. I don’t drink before work!
I just bought a 5 ft 6 Shimano stimula ultralight and I love it and my reel is a lews Wally Marshall signiture series 75
Awesome! Happy to hear you got a combo that is working well for you :)
you had me at miller lite...
Cheers!
Thats awesome! Cowpoke looks like a fire color and that rod needs to come home with me lol
Haha heck yeah brother!
I have the 6’ Light and the 6’6” Ultralight in this rod and they are both awesome. Had them for over a year and have lost count on how panfish I have caught on both of them. Super light, very sensitive and a workhorse rod. Caught numerous 2lbs+ bass as well on both rods and even a couple eater walleyes on the 6’ Light. You won’t be disappointed in purchasing one of these
I fished my buddy's 6' L and that is an awesome rod too! I bet that 6'6 is an absolute beauty. Definitely would like to try that model someday.
Im picking up the 6'6 hoping it's not too whippy like some of my other ultralights
@@jamewagon306 no its not whippy. Definitely a fast action rod and great budget rod
Nice to have more true fast action ultralight rods. Most of them are sold as fast action, and most of those are nowhere near being fast action.
There are a ton of “fast” rods out there that I could practically jump rope with lol
Great review. I love ultralight fishing and enjoy your videos. It's #MillerTime! haha
Haha thank you Luis! I always enjoy making them :)
Ethan, my Sensilite bait cast is only other rods I use 7' for my bass fishing.
Love that rod! Was a great bfs stick for Ned Rigs!
How does this rod compare the the st croix panfish series rod?
This is a lot faster action and balances a bit more neutrally. The St Croix balances tip first in my experience. I think the St Croix is probably a higher quality blank and more versatile but they both have their pros and cons.
Ethan I should of counted the fish you caught but you were catching them to fast!
Haha that is always my goal!
Is that stock drag clicker? My revros doesnt sound like that.
That is totally stock. Could just sound a little different through the camera (or maybe because I fished it in saltwater and it got gunked up lol)
Got this rod last year, i usually throw crankbaits but it's fun using ultralight gear for the little fish
Nice! Definitely a solid stick for the price :)
I’m looking at building a lightweight spinning combo specifically for creek hopping and wanted your input. I saw 13 fishing has a 4’6” medium light, which isn’t as finesse as I want for small fish, but it’s short enough to cast in thick cover. I’m worried about going full on ultralight because I’ve caught 3-5lb bass and catfish out of some of these creeks. I don’t want to miss my opportunity at fish that size by carrying too small of a set up
Daiwa presso 4’0 with Shimano nasci fc 500 fits the bill
If you’re consistently catching 3-5lb bass I think a ML is a better option than an ultralight. You don’t want to wear down the bass so much that you exhaust them. The ML will allow you to keep them coming in a bit better.
Would this rod be good for casting rooster tail? Looking to upgrade my Mr.Crappie Slab shaker
I have a TFO on the way that I will probably use rooster tails with. I'm currently using a Shakespeare micro series with rooster tails and it works very well... And the rod was around $15 on Amazon.
I would probably avoid this rod for rooster tails due to the super fast action. I think the Temple Fork or maybe an Okuma Celilo (for a lower price) would be better suited for that style of fishing.
Picked this rod up 3 years and absolutely love it! Now if I could only find the casting version!
Awesome! Yeah I used to have the 7' L casting rod and that thing was awesome for BFS Ned Rigs!
What do u think is the best 6’6+ rod for bluegill?
Hard to say! I bet the sensilite would be nice for the price. Defy silver as well. If price range goes up higher, the Dobyns trout and panfish is epic too
Been looking for the casting as a bfs rod. Awesome video Ethan
That casting rod is such a steal for $50. Great BFS Ned Rig rod.
I’ll have to find a sensalite to get my hands on. One thing I like about the defy, I can rest my index finger on top of the handle, to keep contact with the blank.
I have a Defy; I love it.
Honestly after reflecting on these rods, I think the Defy would be my favorite of the two. Both are solid, but the Defy just gives anglers a bit more versatility.
When u flipped those jigs out of the box 🤣🤣🤣
Sheesh I was all excited about my new tackle box... :D
What kind of jig box is that ? Is there a name for it
It is just a cheap fly box from Cabelas!
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:) Thanks for watching!
Great video, great fish catching and a job well done with them.
Also that rod and reel combo does look Epic,
Does it ever. Just awesome
Thanks as always Shawn :)
@@FishAnything
Welcome and have a great weekend as well
What reel are you using
Daiwa Revros LT 1000! Great little budget reel.
@@FishAnything thank you so much
Where did you buy your watch on this video?
To be honest, that was my wedding gift from my wife haha it is a Shinola
I don't understand why people put braid on a ultralight setup
Sensitivity, lack of line twist and headaches and super thin
@@theangleraquarist well actually if you take a close look at that video you see a lot of lying twist I get the sensitivity but my opinion is mono or fluorocarbon would be best
@@mariorodriguez7895 that’s cool. Currently I use 2 lb Berkeley sensation mono! Going to try 4-6 lb braid
@@theangleraquarist yeah me personally as a light setup I have a Shimano Calcutta conquest BFS HG best money I've ever spent LOL I use 4 lb mono
@@mariorodriguez7895 never heard of that one! It looks nice though!
Found a semi local shop that carries ultralight gear, Okuma rod was so nice feeling
Ethan did a review of the Celilo: th-cam.com/video/KR_JL6WpvIA/w-d-xo.html
Thank you Bob :)
Happy you found a local spot. Good luck with the UL gear! So much fun :)
@@FishAnything yea unfortunately im impatient so i got that Pflueger president and Ugly Stik combo i showed you on Instagram lol
Awesome video! Would be Nice if you linked the rods in the description 🙏😊
I did! Can you not see it?
@@FishAnything ooh thats weird!! Yes now i Can 🤣 might have loaded the description from another video. My phone is buggy.
My brain is buggy at times too 😂🫠
Okay it’s either this or the temple fork… I have to make a decision lol
I've got a TFO on the way. I can't wait to start using it.
Sorry for the delayed response! I would go for the TFO if you want versatility. The Sensilite would be good if you plan to mostly fish jigs for panfish/bass
@@FishAnything it’s a done deal. TFO because there is a dealer near my house and TFO sells a replacement top section for the 2 piece for $30… if you break the tip
Just got a couple of your things! Any tips for a first time user?
Ethan will probably respond when he can, but I can tell you that I have had some very nice catches on the Donkey Tail and Donkey tail Jr. That tail has a nice kick to it, and the material is very tough. You may want to check out the Mule Fishing TH-cam channel for some tips in the meantime. Here's one to get you started: th-cam.com/video/ZZWCxT12vGI/w-d-xo.html . Good luck!
@@oldeschoolbob1022 thank you, I’ll check it out! Didn’t know he had one and I’ve been watching for a few months now lol
So sorry it took me this long to respond! Been crazy these last several months but I am doing my best to keep up.
The good news is that the gear can be used numerous ways. I would suggest fishing it similar to how you would a Ned Rig for bass except slow down a little bit (due to the lighter weights). I like to twitch the plastics around weedbeds most of the time!
Wish they made a 7 ft version
The 7’ is a light. I bet the 6’6 is really nice though 🤠
Love the Miller lite shoutout!
Haha it never fails!
Light beer and fishing
Two things I very much enjoy :)
How would you compare this to the daiwa presso?
Duck it! I bought both 🤟🏼 but still want to know the difference in quality/performance 😂
So sorry it took me this long to reply. I am swamped haha...
The Presso will be more versatile as it has more "whip" to it whereas the Sensilite will be an awesome setup for jig fishing specifically due to the super fast, stout feeling.
@@FishAnything thanks brotha!
Love the sensilite
Honestly a fantastic rod for the price.
hey that's what i won🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😂❤
Lol sheesh!
@@FishAnything you know that I am just kidding with you. Right?
Lets gooooo
:) fun trip!
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Hope all is well J.T!
What's wrong with your spinning reel ? The handle is on the wrong side.
Nothing wrong with it. Spinning reels can be changed to retrieve left- or right-handed. I have experimented with both and reeling RH is more comfortable for me.
@@FishAnything I know, I just remember going from a zebco202 to a non adjustable left handed spinning reel. God,that was awkward and now I definitely prefer left handed but can do right hand spinning reel too. But I've got buddies that can only do right handed added we're 57 years old. I keep an old zebco202 in the boat for him.
Do you only use your own lures now? Honestly that would be impressive. Cause I can’t stay on just one brand for my lures lipless are cotton Cordell’s, jigs are 13, if I had one lure type by one company that could replace everything? Man.
I still use a lot of other stuff too but when it comes to ultralight, the Mule stuff is what I prefer to use 99% of the time. I created it for a reason - I felt it was an underserved market. I have more confidence in Mule gear than anything else haha
@@FishAnything good for you man!
That's a nice rod right there. Looks perfect for bank or river fishing.
It is an awesome stick! Definitely like it for jig fishing.
Great review totally agree on the sensilte it does jig fishing exceptionally well
I would love to get the 6'6 someday to try. I have a feeling that rod would be a good one!
Loving the quantity of videos!
I am doing my best with the time I have! If it were up to me, you'd get one per day but that is just not possible haha
@@FishAnything lol, you do you. Keep up the great work!