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Daiwa presso, im gettinf rod. Going to pair up with either daiwa mq kage , lluvias 2000
Love these buying guides Victor, its music to my ears. I know youre a busy man,but please do a reel guide for 2024. Happy new year from Romania!
coming up!
Came looking for recommendations on new rods and found out I already have what I need. I’ve broken the tip of my shakespeare microlite so many times but I kept the receipt from years ago and Walmart gives me a new one every time
dont transport them hanging off the bed of your truck
finally someone else who shares my opinion that the "soft tip but with backbone" is complete marketing bs
now u not alone
my Shimano Glorious 2510UL is a killer for crappie/perch and trout.
Nice rod but seems very bassy...
Viktor your channel is my favorite. I could watch equipment videos everyday 🤣
thank you sir, i do appreciate that, your comments is not for nothing!
I have gotten into ultralight over the past couple years, I started out with cheap ugly stiks that got the job done and never failed me. I then bought the st croix avid panfish UL, and it is very lightweight and sensitive. I pair it with the Shimano Sedona 1000 and use 6lb Pline copolymer and I have a lot of fun with it for crappie and panfish and also plenty of bass. I perfer the action of st croix because they have enough backbone to boatflip fish but a soft tip to play out the fight, especially on smallmouth.
If you are happy, u have the right equipment. But i still recomment trying some of the rods and reels from my recommendations. U can actually beat that with less money
Hello! Big fan! I'm curious about your opinion on Phenix Mirage, Elixir, and Dragonfly rods. Any takes?
Did u check the label in your order?
These rods are very beautiful and some have sic guides. Hard to tell about the blank and i wish they had weight. I think they are OK value for United States market but still dont compare to japanese rods of that price, like the ones in this video. Take belezza ux or corto ux for example..
@@ifishcatfish yes sir! & Thanks for your input! I'm new to the JDM fishing side. I just placed an order for my first JDM rod that fits my style, yay!
Do you have any recommendations for a high end JDM rod 6'6 or longer with a moderate action? I would like one for jigging from the bank. Or would they just be too wobbly? The trout I catch are avg 2-4lbs w/ some trophies around 10lbs
I dont have experience with many long rods. Soare XR tunular 7’6 would be my forst choice, and then yamaga blanks has
Many midels. Yes, u will
Not fond moderate action that long, not in japan. But i dont need it to be moderste if power is UL. It will still bend
I stayed up past my bedtime watching this last night from start to finish! Lol
As always, great informative video. Picking up the Panfish Elite this weekend from your previous recommendations & can't wait to add it, although I agree it is expensive in today's market like you said. Don't think it will compare to the few JDM gear I have, but it is still a beautiful rod that will pair with the Cardiff. Good thing I was able to move some bass gear to fund this purchase!
Aiming to pick up the 6'6 Presso when my local store comes in stock and I want to add the AGS soon before I can never get it again for the current price. I normally never take another opinions into consideration, but you are extremely informative and unbiased.
Side note: Got your jigs in the other day, and they are SHARP and very high quality. Got a few rigged and cannot wait to use them this spring. Keep killing it Vic!
Let me tell you, other than the price, i have nothing bad to say about the LEP rod! Don't feel bad about that purchase! Even the action is great - there ain't no tip wobble in that rod, and the guides are top shelf! Price is the only reason i don't recommend it. But i sold 5 or 6 of my JDM rods, i even sold the Corto that everyone was raving about, but i haven't sold my LEP, and don't plan on selling it, because i love they way it feels and love how universal it is and that i am not afraid it will snap from flipping a bluegill..
Shimano bought G-Loomis they used to be the best America fishing rod with a lifetime warranty, and there fly rods were the best you could get.I am still fishing with three 30+ year old G-Loomis rods. The only problem with G-Loomis is Shimano bought them and they don't back the warranty like Gary Loomis did, they used to replace a broken rod no questions asked. When I bought them over 30 years ago they were 150 -250 which was a lot of money at the time, but they were worth it because of the warranty, and I'm still fishing with my original GL3 and iMX's which are still great rods, but I won't be buying any new Shimano owned G-Loomis rods now about 550-1000 dollars and a lifetime warranty that is now only conditional for factory defects. If they went back to an unconditional warranty like they used to have I would buy them, but that's not going to happen.
the rods are too heavy. They sell 300 dollar rods with cheap guides..
I always watch/ listen while I am at work , and I received 4 more packs of bg-1 yesterday. Makes me a happy boy
I appreciate the comment, and the patronage of my tackle shop!
I have always been budget minded in all my gear mainly because if I were to snap one I wont be that upset then lets say a rod 2x or more in cost. I am not a pro so I dont really need an expensive rod... not saying that they are bad or not worth it I just know Darwin is strong in this house 😀
I have been using this Daiwa t1500 UL rod for as long as I can remember. I do need to change the reel out from the Shakespear Sigma Whisker Titan, I get a few wind knots if my hand is not on the lever.
nothing wrong with that
I appreciate your attention to detail, but your credibility suffered a huge blow when I noticed your jeans were way too long so you rolled them up at the bottom. Hmmm, who are you going to blame? 🤣
You got me.. i got no comebacks 🤣
I disagree. This man is all about function, not beauty!!
I roll mine, I wish I looked as good as he does though
Bs comment - aaand it’s normal to cuff the bottom of the pants . I prefer it actually and dislike when I can’t roll them -
@@mikeylikesit6622they’re filled w dirt and crappie jigs
So you suggest your swimbait rods for someone who throws a lot of spoons and spinners for trout as well or the twitch suggestions instead? Referring to budget options. I throw bobber setups (mostly water Bibber/adjust a bubble) as well to do bobber style fly fishing
Yes, please use my swimbait recommendation for spinners and spoons. The SensiliteA and the Okuma SST are very high quality rods for this price! And of course the Presso, if u can find it.
Any 2nd place runner ups for a all purpose rod in the 100-300 range for bank ultralight anglers? The shamino Soare XR-T 7’6? Seems to be impossible to find and looking for a good all around rod for ultralight swim baits, spinners, and jigs from the bank. I’ve found I don’t have much tolerance for float fishing unless it’s a water bobber/bombarda fly/lure retrieve style rig. As such not too concerned about float performance but also prefer 7 - 7”6 rods
Then I would get a long version of the Yamaga Blanks TZ Nano. Good for everything
I've got a 6'3" BlueCurrent 3 Yamaga Blanks rod. It is paired with the Daiwa Ballistic 1000. What do you think of that rod/setup??
Very Nice! I think you were hunting hard for value, as both the rod and the reel have had discounts lately and I am sure you found them.. : ) Probably got a $450 setup for S300, if i have to guess : )
I can't seem to find the Shakespeare micro in the 6'6 light version. They do have a 7 foot and a 5 foot 6 version for sale, what would be a better alternative?
I'm mainly going to use it for micro plastics. Currently using a crappie maxx with caster but I'm looking for a spinning reel set up. Thank you
7'0 L
That was me on that Abu Garcia rod it wasn’t for me either I sold my I was afraid of breaking it I like to but the BLUE current III and the phenix rod and moonshine rod
nothing wrong with that..
Wow, deleted my comment. Was just trying to recommend a rod I thought was really nice but cool, you won't have my support 👍
i have no idea what your are talking about, but i don't delete comments from people recommending rods. Doesn't make sense, since comments boost the videos, and i myself don't sell any rods anyway
Just days ago i ordered my first JDM rod. The Yamaga Blue Current 71TZ nano. I prefer longer blanks and have been fishing a 7'4" ultralight that I built.
The 67TZ was out of stock at Digitaka and after this video i assume it will be out of stock for a long time.
Nothing wrong with the 7'1, especially if from the bank!! Will easily beat anything in USA, including Legend Elite Panfish..
Hey Man. Thanks for this great video.
I just want to ask, I can’t find the version of Daiwa Presso which you show in video. So that, I’m planning to buy Daiwa Presso PSO 602UL-AF model. I’m planning to fish little perchs and some other little fishes at lake. I will use silicone fishes and worms mostly.
Do you recommend this model?
And also do you know the difference of this model and the model which you using?
the 6'0 has a thinner blank and is kind of wobbly. I recommend the 6'6 to 8'0, and i recommend these rods for float fishing mostly. Otherwise look at the sensilite and okuma sst
@@ifishcatfish thanks for your reply. I also have another option: Abu Garcia Carabus Nano 0.3 - 2.5 grams.
What do you think about this rod?
@@erhn123 i have a full review of this rod, if u search..
@@ifishcatfish Yes I know and I already watched them. But your version is Carabus Extreme and I'm asking about Carabus Nano. :)
What would you recommend for UL bass fishing? Still the presso, found your videos and want to get in on the UL scene more and more. I’m looking to fish everything from a 1/32 oz bait to a 3/16
this question is asking for mutually exclusive things. All of these rods are Ultralight. But you seem to want something stronger, for bass. But do u understand that if the blank is stronger, it will NOT be Ultralight? If you really want a little more power, get Light, instead of Ultralight. I have caught thousands of bass with the rods on this list. I have at least 5 videos this year, with 20 bass in a single video, with something from this list. I am not saying these are good bass rods! These are Ultralight rods! There is nothing wrong with wanting something stronger, but you need to look for Light power then
@@ifishcatfish makes sense!
this channel should have many more subscribers and is very - very underrated. My respect for your reviews! p.S; i watched(and listen) the entire film
thank you sir - i really appreciate that!
Victor great video
Thank you but which rod and length rod for casting trout magnet with and without a float
Thank you
Everywhere in this video intalk about ‘twitching’ it means i am casting it wothout a float. I have recommendations for float and for twitching in each price segment. Pick something in ur budget.
Check Polish brand Mikado rod Sensor-x , its cheap and grade ul rod.
Maybe for my european viewers... Nobody from US will buy a Polish rod and ship to United States. Cheaper to just buy Japanese
Yamaga Blanks Blue Current TZ Nano are they tubular tips? im assuming the Tz stands for TUBULAR ?
it is dangerous to talk about the entire series of rods, as it is rare for entire series to be made of only one type. Usually if they have a lot of models they have both. The solid tip will always have S in the model, where the other models have T. So go model by model and proceed with caution
In Yamaga Blank terms, I've found this consistent across different models:
TZ means it uses Torzite guides
Nano means it uses Toray's Nanoalloy technology
We have the same loveseat. 😂 I had been thinking about splurging on a nicer ultralight rod, but after buying 2 of the Presso rods (thanks to you) was curious if the jump in enjoyment between a Presso and a $300 rod would be worth it. I decided to instead spend the money on multiple Presso rods in different lengths. After hearing your thoughts on the St Croix here… glad I decided not to pull the trigger on one of those rods. I’m a hillbilly who wouldn’t know how to appreciate a high end rod, anyway.😊 Always enjoy your yearly recommendation videos, Victor! Hope you and your family have a great 2024.
thanks buddy.. For float fishing u are not gona find a better rod than the Presso. Even for swimbaits its not worth it. Only for twitching jigs the difference is kind of obvious.. but most people fish the jigs under a float, or they swim them.
What budget rod would you recommend for 1/32-1/4 spinners and drifting flies in creeks. I’m looking to get into ultralight fishing for trout and panfish and this would really help!
I also really loved your video!
I recommend the 6'6 Daiwa Presso u saw in this video. I also recommend the 7'0 Okuma SST. Both of these are good for spinners up to 2.5 grams.
For 3 gram spinners and higher I strongly recommend the new Shimano Sensilite
@@ifishcatfish thank you very much!!
Is there a reel you recommend? Or at least a size reel that you could recommend?
maybe shimano Sahara. I have a Reel Buying Guide, if u search for it. It came out just after this video
The geek of ultralight,yet again victor a true masterpiece with information anyone would be silly not to listen to thoroughly👌👌👌👌
what a way with words : )
Have you used the 4 piece Presso rods? I was curious how they compare to the 2 piece and how they may differ.
No, the 4 piece is completely different product, stiff as a broom, power is Medium, appropriate only for bass fishing
Start of recommendations - 4:35
Have you fished any of the Abu Garcia salty stage prototype rods? Pretty light and sensitive rods in the middle-end market.
Those were solid tip, no? I don't like solid tip..
@@ifishcatfish Yeah they’re mostly solid tip except for the ”Mebaru” line-up but those are 7ft+ ajing rods.
Another great commentary from the Jedi Master of ultralight fishing.
i have NO power!
hey i_fish! do you know what the warranty for the presso air ags is? i live in the us, so im wondering what i should do if i accidentally break mine, and need it repaired.
none of these japanese rods have warranty. If u break it u r pretty much screwed as they don't sell only tips..🤕
@@ifishcatfish oh, ok. thank you!
I love watching & listening to your honest reviews. Keep up the Great work & will be waiting for your next video release.
thank you sir - i really appreciate that, and i appreciate that you took a minute to type it, as not many people do
What’s the reason you don’t recommend solid tips? Is there a video where you go into detail about that
There is. It is cslled rod action. All solid tips are extra fast action and i hate extra fast action. I have teo videos on that actually.
Ehhh after re-watching this video I think I'll try the Crappie Max Pro before getting the Kuying Teton for twitching...thanks as always Victor!
100 percent right on the yamaga. I love it and have it paired with a vanquish. I wish I got a lower gear ratio vanquish tho, it's way too damn fast
been sayin...
Great channel! I appreciate the in-depth overview of all your videos. Thoughts on a smaller 5- 5"6 UL trout rod ? Love fishing the narrow creeks up here in Norcal.
I have a 5'6 Fenwick HMX UL which is even today amazing rod with amazing guides. I think its discontinued but some stores might still have some. Otherwise the other models don't come that short in good actions. Now, if u talk about high end rods, its wide open there : )
@ifishcatfish Great! Thank you for the reply. Keep up the great content. In the meantime, I'll keep an eye out for the Fenny. Cheers!
Picked up the HMX and paired it with the Japanese Legalis LT 1000. Looks to be a nice little set-up that doesn't crush your wallet. Thanks for the advice buds !
@@MrPdccru its a great rod even today! Better guides than any St Croix under 200$
Is tsurinoya elf a good rod it's 8 ft ul
+1 for the 67tz nano, I've had one for a while now and love it. It even handles 5/6lb bonefish well as well as many other inshore fish I've used it for inshore in Hawai'i
Good info!
UL rod at 5' is needed for tight creeks.
Hi Victor I was gonna get the presso air ags except i rarely hear you talk about the yamaga until now. So im not considering one of them. I mainly twitch but also float and swimbait too. Is the air ags 5’10” still okay for swimbait and manageable for float?
if u want to do everything with one rod, you need something big and strong. The 5'10 is a twitch specialist, and the power is XUL. XUL is no good for 2 gram jigs or higher.. Definitely too short for float. I recommend the 5'10 AGS just for twitching. Otherwise go with the Yamaga Blanks which can do everything.
@@ifishcatfish thanks lastly would the yamaga blanks be capable of casting 1g jigs with distance or would it suffer anything below 2g. The rod blank you reviewed said ~5g
@@yoloboie9479 yamaga blanks sweet spot is 2-3 grams. It will cast one gram too but thats a little light. It will cast 5 grams but thats a little heavy. But u want one rod to do everything snd this is your best bet. I would get the presso ags for the small jigs and would get a $60 presso for float that would be longer.
Got me a brand new president xl.
Rod time baby 😂 edit: if mans has me goin back to walmart for a shakeshere micro im gonna laugh. 😂
Double edit:well hmm lookin for smthn at 5'6 but definitly learnin abit bout how this stuff works
I appreciate how thorough and specific you are! Great job introducing me to JDM rods! I really want one now! Do you have any experience with the Daiwa Purelist 62L-V?
I'm looking for a 2-4gram jig w/plastic (occasional bottom contact) spinning rod. I'm fishing from the shore in small rivers for 15-25 inch trout.
Never heard of that rod.. I dont think it is made for japanese market or i would have seen it.
@@ifishcatfishit only shows stock on a few jdm rod websites.
Do you have rod recommendations for my particular scenario? Possibly a Daiwa Presso AIR AGS 61L?
@@AirsoftPresident these are not JDM websites, they are asian but not JDM. Their sales are mostly to south and southeast asia. Actually i would recommend the Yamaga Blanks for that, if you can afford it. And if u can find it as i was told that model sold out everywhere after my video. The Presso Air AGS series is more finesse and not quite powerful enough for your application. U can go on their website and pick another model from same rod with similar curve. They show you the curve. DOn't buy extra fast actions
Hi, I am primarily a saltwater guy, fishing creeks and intercostal in Florida.
Do you have a recommendation for an ultralight combo for targeting saltwater species?
rods recommendations are same as in this video, but for reel use the new Fuego or the Nasci, because those are salt resistant. U still have to wash them though, people think that if they buy a salt resistant reel and they dont have to do ntohing..
@@ifishcatfishThankyou very much!
Victor, It is amazing just how well thought out and informative your videos are. I did locate the 7 foot version of the Shakespeare Micro Series and I ordered it after figuring out that the light version was being incorrectly advertised as UL. The rod was shipped from Arizona and arrived at my doorstep in California in a plastic bag, without any padding, broken in two places. I can see that compared to the Celilo UL it is thin and has much faster action. I imagine that it would not have any issues casting lures a little below its rating. You nailed every point relating to the Micro Series.
Have you ever tried Sportex rods? I bought one for seatrout and now I have one for ultralight and pike fishing too! Super light, sensitive and durable. Premium rods made in germany.
i dont think Germany makes fishing tackle any more... those days are gone. But if they have a nice rod, give me a link. I am not gona go chase ghosts..
What is your opinion on TFO rods? Temple Fork Outfitters
I used to recommend the old models for $80, the 6'6 model. Now they changed production and i was told the new models are not as nice. Also they are now $120 and still have the same steel guides as in the $20 shakespeare micro. They are pretty rods, but overprices like St. Croix, and i haven't checked their new actions..
@ifishcatfish thank you just wanted to hear your opinion. I grabbed the older model of 6'6 when they went on sale for 60$ and for that price its a great rod. Now I'm in search of good rod from the kayak 6ft or under. I enjoy learning from your videos thanks for putting the info out there.
Hi i_fish. I’m looking for an ultralight mini jigging rod in the $50-$80 range. Ideally 7’ 6”. What would you recommend given these specifications? I really like the Daiwa Presso in this range, but I think you said it’s too whippy for mini jigging. Thanks!
7'6 is way too long for jigging, it will always be wobbly unless u buy something for $300. In that range your best bet is the Crappie Max rod i showed in this video. Its a little shorter, but its actually the right size for jigging
"you need younger guys to design your rods" 😂😂😂 fantastic, I love your videos
cheers! : )
Love the vids, what are your opinions on Tenryu rays spectra (rzs61ll)
Thinking about pairing it with a shimano vanquish
Also, is there a JDM braid you recommend?
never seen those rods, but they seem heavy. I don't recomend using braid for ultralight fishing..
Great content, as always, Victor! Curious if you had any experience/opinions on Phenix rods. Very popular here on the west coast.
yes, ive seen them. They are very expensive but there is nothing expensive in the description. Their direct competition would be Belezza UX and CortoUX and entire Majorcraft lineup that will weight probably 40-50 grams less per rod, per same price...
They are very pretty thought, i will give them that. If you want to support those brands, i see nothing wrong with that..
@@ifishcatfish thanks! major craft and Daiwa is much more bang for the buck, especially with current FX. Only asked you since it’s the one US brand that people have compared to JDM.
My favourite ultra light rods were these Shimano Pro Series (BIS-56ULC2). Can't find them anymore, the Daiwa Presso look exactly like it....guess I need to go find one :)
Can feel the flex in the rod all the way to tip of the handle, balance was exceptional. You're right about Fenwicks, I have one but the old Shimanos always get taken out instead.
Wouldn’t happen to be able to suggest a nice bass finesse rod would you?
Wished the bass community had someone like you. They’re heavily plagued by brand sponsorships.😂
Bass has way more options than Ultralight fishing, and its impossible to test everything. I have reviewed a few rods that subscribers sent me that ended up being too heavy for ultralight fishing but amazing for bass. One is the daiwa Gekkabijin i recently reviewed. It is on sale everywhere. The other is shimano Expride. That one is not on sale.I have a review of that rod on my channel and its an excellent bass rod. But this is just what i have tried, and there is an ocean of options for bass
St Croix has always sucked
😆
Awesome video as always Victor!
I'll have to put the presso air ags on my list before they all sell out.
Totally agree that at least in the ultralight world, most "high-end" US rods are just grossly overpriced.
Cheers!
thanks buddy! U need at least one of these before they go away or before the YEN gets expensive again. Nothing else will cast the 1 gram BG-1 like this rod!
NOPE they become overpriced for US (and European) anglers buying Local shops.
The currency exchange rate can Not be blamed (as said in this video) 🤔😁
Do you have a video explaining the difference and purpose between tubular and solid tips and why you much prefer tubular? Is there any scenario solid is better? Are all USA UL rods tubular?
I made two very controversial videos about rod ACTION. Watch them both. The reason i hate solid tip is because i hate Extra Fast action, and all solid tips are always XF action. I am not gona start explaining all that in a comment here.. i didn't even fit it in one video. I am not aware of application where xtra fast action is good..
@@ifishcatfish ahhh that makes sense! Solid tip is XF. I understand why that's no good based on those videos. Roger that! Thanks as always Victor
Dobyns Sierra Trout and UL Panfish rods are phenomenal too and under $200.00.. I have a two piece 7ft model and have nothing but good to say about its quality, sensitivity and components. American made as well in Texas check em out Victor ;)
i have a review of these rods. Its a bass rod with tiny solid tip. Very soft tip and very stiff blank. I dont recommend for ultralight fishing. Its for bass anglers who want to do a little UL fishing but still want to hold a bass rod.
I have been fishing with the crappie Max for close to 4 years now. It's literally been a hidden secret. And before that I would fish the microlite series. And that was a hidden secret for years. But now everyone knows about that rod. Not a lot of people know about the crappie maxx
i see some pictures with that rod are showin on social media... some folks for sure got it..
What do you recommend for casting smaller mepps spinners and panther martins in small to medium sized trout creeks/rivers. Brook trout, browns and rainbow are the target. Budget and mid level rods. Than you for the help.
All of the swimbait recommendations in this video would work. Pick one in your budget and that u like the colors of. Also one that u can find. The daiwa presso is what everyone gors for but its hard to find
Thanks for the information Vic! Seeing your other videos fighting the small fish makes me want to start fishing UL! 😂
Nice review Victor. Always a pleasure watching your informative videos.
thanks D!
Could you try the new 2024 poison adrena ultra light rods? I have poison adrena medium heavy and medium light rods. They are very balanced, light weight, and super sensitive.
I am looking for a good ultralight rod for crappie jig fishing. Tried kuying teton, it is light weight, but fragile and not sensitive enough for me, I already broke two of them. I bought a soare xr rod, it is light weight, cast well, relatively sensitive but does not bend well. I am interested in the new poison adrena ultralight rods but ai cannot find much information on internet yet.
Poison Adrena is a bass fishing line. They don't make good ultralight rods. The Soare XR rods are all solid tip and solid tip rods bend only in the tip. I have made only 100 videos about that. The 7'6 soare XR is tubular and thats the one I recommend. And the Yamaga Blanks are tubular too.
Ive tied fly blanks into ultralight. Fun fun
What do you think of the Shimano XR 6ft4 UL+ (0,5-12g)? I prefer a versatile rod for throwing lighter and heavier lures
Nice rod, but its solid tip and extra fast action. If u like that kind of action, the rest is perfect
Hi , I’m planning to buy the Daiwa presso air ags for crappie, between the 510XUL, 510UL and the 61L which one do you think is best? Had you tried the 61L before? Just wondering what’s the difference between the 510UL and 61L? Thanks
@@jameshuynh1120 i have a video comparing all models. Search my channel for AGS
@@ifishcatfish awesome, thanks Victor!
Victor, another awesome vid for us new fishermen!! Would love to see you do a vid on when to slip float vs fix float. Im still learning and have no clue!!
always fix float if u can! Only when u can't reach the fish go slip.. But will do a ton of videos on this when i get my floats..
@@ifishcatfish Cant wait for the floats, the jig heads have been amazing!! TY!!!!
@@Matthew_Dubroq i'm trying. The factory served me another surprise 2 weeks ago but i think we solved it. When the water warms up and they come shallow, we should be in good shape
Hey Victor, new to the channel and loving it. Just getting into ultralight fishing. Can you fish 1/64oz and 1/32 oz jigs with the Crappie Max Pro medium light rod?
Yes! But you will need line with diameter no more than 0.14mm for stuff that light
@ifishcatfish I've been using the SPRO Finesse Braid 6lb. It's .1mm with 4lb Berkley Vanish for a leader. Thanks for the information on the video. Always good to get budget options for ppl just getting into it. Plus, the higher quality stuff for when ppl are ready to take the next step. Look forward to watching more videos!
Love your honesty. Good stuff! Subscribed.
thank you sir! See u around!
Thank you
have you looked at the tfo trout and panfish? I have mine and i find it super great for twitching UL and has tons of sensitivity. TPS 661-1
i had the old ones in my recommendations from 2 years ago. The new rods cost 120 and... its nice but its a $60 rod... cheap steel guides and very old blank.. Sensilite and Okuma SST from this video are cheaper but have higher end guides and blanks
I just watched the entire thing, Victor! I have no idea how I missed this one. Very good information. It's almost time for an update! 😁
too soon .. next year..
@@ifishcatfish I love your long buying guides. It ended to soon for me!
Hello Viktor, I purchased a new seabass rod recently, it's a German make. "Sportex, Black Arrow 8'. 40g. It is a beautiful rod to use all day (light). It is also amazing to play a 5-6 lb bass. I would like to hear your view on it.
i can't afford to buy all rods out there, and sea bass is outside of my domain... i do mainly ultralight fishing..
Get out of the couch. Good info!
i like this couch. I've had it for 23 years
🤠 howdy! What type of lures would you throw with an old fashioned glass fibre telescopic rod, 3-15g, 5’6” slow action?
Something like a 3 gram jig with 3" Keitech swimbait..
Thanks for the great video! I purchased the Yamaha Blanks rod. It came today (undamaged), but when I try to put the two sections together the top section stops almost 1/2" from the bottom section. I don't want to try to force it (seems a bit fragile). Any suggestions?
the top section doesn't completely cover the bottom. This is not particular to Yamaga Blanks but all Japanese rods. Because it is conical, it is safer if u leave 1 cm extra. That way after 5 years of wear, u can just slide it 2 mm lower.
A rod manufacturer should hire you as a consultant to allow you to design your own custom rods. Your credibility alone would carry the line.
Thank u sir, i appreciate that!!
Thanks for the review. Do you know anything about the Daiwa Kage UL rods? I fish from the bank casting 1/64 oz trout magnets Currently use the 7 foot Presso travel rod because the other Presso were not available. Also use 6lb braid to help with distance. The Kage is a step up in price but not sure of the differences between it and the Presso line.
It feels like a bass rod. Very stiff. I recommend the basspro twitch rods that i described jn this video. Even the shakespeare micro is more fun for me
Not direct on topic but question, I picked up the Shimano Soare 21 XR S80UL+-S rated for 1.5-14g lures and .2-.8 pe line.
I have Shimano sustain 3000 and 5000 reels I could use, but trying to decide what line to use.
Ideas ?
you will need thin line for that rod. The 14g lure weight is impossible with solid tip. I told everyone not to buy solid tips but u guys keep buying them. Now that u have it, keep the line very thin, no more than 0.14mm. Also that rod is probably a better match for 2000 size reel.. This is an Ultralight rod.. not a bass rod
Thank you, good advice, will use the smaller reel and keep the line thin.
Think about us , down here in Europe 😂😭! There’s no favorable rates , could be Yamaga or either Sant Croix , everything is over expensive 😭😭😭😭🥺🥺🥺🥺
Anyway , here in Italy , St Croix is yet considered the best spinning brand over all 😂with no difference between SW or FW
Definitely not the best : ), i don't care HOW you measure it : )
Man, I'm in love with the Yamaga Bluecurrent 67 tz nano. Such a great recommendation! I got the 8'5" version now as well.. Haven't fished it yet, but I can tell I'm gonna love it. It's almost identical to the 67, just scaled up a bit, a beefier blank, but the weight is still ridiculously low for the length. You are absolutely right about never selling these rods, too.
this rod can do ANYTTHING! From dropshot to float fishing to twitching to ANYTHING
Hi Victor, what do you think about the Major Craft Benkei ML vs Corzza ML. Which one do you think is better of inshore.
I am not familiar with either of these rods. Buy ine and send it to me for review!
Great work and lovely guide!
I am a little confused about small jerkbaits/minnows/wobblers. Which rod would you recommend for such applications? Would it be rods that you recommend for swimbait or twitching? :)
Keep up the great work!
Edit: I am planning to use Duo spearhead Ryuki 45s
interesting.. i don't do that type of fishing at all.. you would need a parabolic bend rod that is kind of rigid. None of these rods are rigid enough impact sharp motion for jerkbaits. The rods i use are all pretty soft
@@ifishcatfish I see, thank you!
Do you have any examples or thoughts of such UL Rods which might handle the job nicely?
@@BlastaCola the oresso air ags 6’1 ML would be good as long as ur jerkbaits are not too big
I've searched everywhere for a Presso, over here in England, without success, so I'm thinking of getting the Shakespeare micro,, or maybe a Abu Devil,, which would you advise,,??
All the best from across the pond my friend,, 👍
The Shakespeare Micro costs 20 dollars in USA. I don't consider this a purchase. I spend 40 dollars on gas every time i go fishing, and 30 dollars on food : ). You can buy the Shakespeare in all cases, and then think if u want a different rod
I've struggled to get hold of a Presso, and a Shakespeare Micro over here in England, so I've bought the Abu Garcia Devil 7ft light,,. I've not used it yet, but it seems very high quality, for the price,,
All the best my friend,, 👍
With St. Croix and G.Loomis you essentially buy their "warranty" upfront. It is integrated into the price of the rod. If you take care of your gear and don't break rods you paid for a warranty you might not ever use. If the Legend Elite was $250 with a 1 year warranty, I would be more interested.
that makes sense...
I like your channel, subscribing 👍 man, now that I'm further in I can tell you and I would get along. I'm a new fishermen but I tend to go to much greater depths than others with gear and wanting to KNOW I'm using the best (performance and price balanced). I'll let you keep tabs on UL products for me in the fishing world... at least that's what I'll tell myself for now. Been fishing under one year still.
i do this with some other things.. i find someone that looks trustworthy and just get what he recommends instead of watching 1000 videos : ) I do that with electronics and automotive stuff
My kind of topic. Now back to the video. Happy new year Vic🎉
thanks buddy. Hopefully its better than 2023. Last year was a roller coaster
@ifishcatfish I thought it was just me lol yeah hopefully so. Wishing you and yours the best man. Money is a little funny these days but hopefully soon I'll be able to put another order in for more bg jigheads. Love the new products 👌🏾
Thanks for the great review, I am really thinking about the Soare 7’6” out here on the west coast it is all about twitching mini jigs for planted trout up to 10lbs if lucky from shore - soft tip with back bone a prerequisite - let me know 🎣👊👍
I hate soft tip with backbone. None of the rods I recommend have soft tip with backbone. All rods recommended in this video have a uniform blank bend. I think you need the ultralight version of some bass rod. Bass rods have that kind of blanks
@@ifishcatfish I was thinking the Soare XR is close to that because it is fast tip, thanks for the feedback👍
Victor appreciate the content! I'm interested in yamaga blanks, but they seem hard to find any recommendations of where to acquire? Thank you!
unfortunately i can't help with that...
Hello, I had a closer look at the yamaga blanks blue current tz nano range.
I found your detailled review about the 67tz very helpful but I still wonder if its any good for small twitchbaits.
Have you ever twitched small minnows? And if so what size is the sweet spot/whats the maximum?
Would really appreaciate an answer
Regards
It has very wide sweet spot due to the action. I usually fish this rod with around 2 grams, but it will cast lighter jigs no problem. But i have perfect SUL and XUL rods for my 1 gram jigs, and due to the power being UL, it is better suited for 2 gram jigs. It is not normal for UL to be able to cast 1 gram jigs, that is XUL or SUL territory.
I would say the perfect weight for this rod is 2 to 3 grams, but will cast 1.5 gram to 4 with no problems at all. It will even cast 1 gram if u need, and even 5 gram if u need occasionally. U don't need to think too much, if u can find this rod just buy it (it already sold out after the video)
I am from Ukraine, and listening to you is not a problem! From Start to finish!
I also recommend Shimano soare ci4+ 706 ul-t 2017
Thank you sir, i appreciate that!
The bass mentality dominates most of US fishing, so, sadly, we tend to get mostly bass oriented rods even in the lighter powers.
Hi Ron, long time no see. Yes, i agree..
@@ifishcatfish you haven't shown up much in my feed lately. The TH-cam algorithm is always a mystery. Tight lines!
What rod would you recommend for jigging 1/32-1/16 jigs/spinners
for jigging see my twitching recommendations. For spinners see my swimbait recommendations. I recommend different rods for these, as one benefits from sharp tip but the other doesn't like sharp tip
Came across your channel with excellent reviews and super helpful. Great content. Thank you
thank you sir!
Hey victor excellent review.
How about shakespeare micro 562L?
in my area only this type is available
That one is very wobbly. Just no good. I would order from a walmart nearby the 7'0L. THey can ship to store for free, and u can pick it up. Order two if u do it. That rod is good for everything.
Hey man, I’m looking for a light- medium light multi purpose rod for all types of lures. New to fishing looking to keep the budget low for rod and reel combo. Would you still suggest the crappie Maxx?
Yes, but it is more on the light side. That said, i don't think you need Medium light rod for anything except catfish or carp or stuff like that. You should handle any bass just fine on ultralight..
@@ifishcatfish I fish in an area with bass, carp, pan fish, cat fish and rock fish(stripped bass). Also another question what type of line to run. Currently I run mono 12lb test on the medium heavy. I’ve heard braid is the way to go though, thoughts?
What rod you recommend for small crank baits and spinners i prefer chub fishing.
@@Vladimir-u4j u can use all of my swimbait recommendations from this video i made many such recommendations in each price range
@@ifishcatfish thank you brother i like your videos i think there are is treasure.
What would you recommend fro mini jigging rod? I’m trying pair with my Stella 1000. Thank you!
I refer to jigging as 'twitching' in this video. All of my twitching recommendations. Check the Yamaga Blanks, Corto, and Presso Air AGS from this video
@@ifishcatfish thank you so much 🙏🏿
I mainly twitch lately....now I also fish mostly from the bank. Would you go with the presso air ags? or the soare xr? I think the only answer is to get both...
yes, i would get the best models from both series: the 5'10 XUL AGS, for 1 gram jigs, up to 1.5 gram.. and the 7'6 Soare XR Tubular, for 1.5 gram +, and some extra length if u fish open water and need distance. If u can carry both, u can use both.. they serve different duties...