DAIWA SPINMATIC 4-Piece Travel Ultralight [First Impressions]
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 พ.ค. 2024
- My family and I went on a vacation to Florida so I decided to pick up a budget-friendly travel ultralight rod to test out if I had time. Fortunately I was able to sneak out for a few fishing sessions throughout the trip (shoutout to my wife for taking baby duty during those sessions).
I was happy that I caught a ton of Ladyfish! It made it even better that they were all caught on Mule Fishing gear - Donkey Tail or Mule Minnow 3.2 on a 3/32oz Mule Jig. They weren't the hardest fighting fish of my life but the cool part was that they could jump super high so that was fun to watch.
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Nathan i have been watching you a long time. Love that the toothy lizard fish did no damage to the mule minnow despite his dragon teeth. Really enjoying the rod & reel and line demos but only because you are transparent, not on the take, smart and very clear about what you like AND WHY. Context is everything and i so appreciate it from someone like you who is smart, self-deprecating, experienced, and ALWAYS LEARNING!! You and i are brothers in ADHD. Love from Huskerville.
Thank you so much for the nice comment! Holler if you ever have any questions or feedback!
I'm not afraid to admit that I am a fan of just about everything with the Daiwa name on it. This rod seems to be no exception, I'll try to get my hands on one.
same here. pretty much everything. wife keeps saying I'm a nerd for them. lol
Daiwa makes quality stuff and they honestly make some really good affordable options. I am also a fan! This rod is definitely basic but it got the job done for this trip.
I got the Presso 4 piece and I love it. Super high quality for something I can break down and carry under the car seat.
Awsome video Ethan love that new rod thanks for the review an taking time out from your vacation to create content for us 👍👍🇿🇦🙏🔥🔥
I had a lot of fun making the content. Was a wonderful vacation filled with family, fishing, and swimming. No complaints.
That was unique and cool to see nice rod review as well!
Thanks for sharing dinner off your time on vacation, time with family is so important.
It was a super fun trip! Glad I was able to spend a lot of time with family but still sneak out and fish a little. Great trip overall.
I was waiting for the Florida newbie experience… vacationer brings the light stuff for fun and a jack cuts one of those lady fish in half and runs you up and down the bar trying not to loose your rod. Ask me how i know… nice video thanks
Haha that would have been insane!
Great to see the Mule Fishing tackle/baits working a long way from home 👍🏼.
Heck yeah! Made me very happy to catch fish on them in the salt :)
That first cast with the chartreuse was awesome... And all of that poop talk was hilarious. Great stuff!
Gotta love potty humor XD
That was a fun video thanks for showing. Pretty cool the donkey tail was working there.
Seems like they liked it well enough! Always fun to test it in new waters.
I am a big fan of the travel rod concept. I don't know why, but I think I'm obsessed with the cases they come in. It's actually hilarious, I have a 10 foot long fly rod locker on top of my truck, but won't buy a fly rod anymore that won't break down to at least 4 pieces. 🤣
I also just bought a 4 piece Fenwick Eagle. I didn't need it, but I liked the tube. 😁
Hahaha sounds like you and I both have a problem.
Big (2-foot-class) ladyfish are an absolute blast on ultralight / fly tackle. A shame you did not get one of those snook to play; would have been fun to watch you try to manage one of those beasties on that outfit. Beautiful area you were in. Hope you had fun; be sure to get all the salt out of your gear. Thanks!
Haha yeah I rinsed the heck out of my reel and then cleaned & re-oiled it. Hopefully it survives haha
I need one of those to keep in my car so I am ready whenever I see water. I like noodley rods when working small crankbaits.
This would be a good option for that style of fishing.
Love the thumbnail and Florida opening scene!
Thanks AD!
Now this was an incredible video
Happy you liked it!
Just wanted to thank you for all your ned rig tips. Caught a bass every other cast for four hours straight a few days ago, then yesterday I landed my first carp on it. Loving the trd craw.
That is awesome! Happy to hear you are having success :)
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Carp!! Awesome!! Did not see that one coming. Bet that was fun!
Just Ordered some of those mule jigs, can't wait to try them out.
Thank you so much! Hope you smash fish!
I’m stuck in GR and you get to go fishing in Florida, life is not fair 😏
I really hope you enjoy your vacation with the family Ethan.
Haha sorry Dave! Now GR is feeling like Florida... Sheesh it is hot! Fun trip though, thanks for watching :)
Looks like fun 🎣
It sure was!
Awesome!!! Perfect timing I'm going to Florida in a few weeks and my wife already gave me the warning, "you're not bringing all of your fishing stuff, there's no room in the car." Problem solved, I'm getting one of these rods and I'll throw some Mule jigs and Donkey tails in my suitcase LOL. Thanks Ethan!!!!
Some flash is often helpful when targeting ladyfish, crevalle jacks, etc. , but when those critters get in a feeding mood, not much that hits the water is completely safe. Fishing the surf is usually free of obstructions, but there is also a chance that a big fish can spool you. Been there, done that.
It was a total blast! I hope you get a chance to do the same thing! Let me know how it goes my friend :)
You got me wanting to saltwater fish so bad now 😂 You could almost make a lizardfish style bait 😂 Ladyfish seem like a blast!! I can't wait to hook into one one day. Glad you and the family got to go relax and get some sun mixed with some fishing 🍻
It was a true blast! But honestly, I like freshwater better haha keep hammering those creeks dude, that is the life.
Well it seems like that rod and real combo is holding up and doing its job.
Also don't know what those fish were that you were catching but they were nice and well worth catching for sure.
A job well done and continue to have an awesome Sunday
Thanks Shawn! I had fun out there :)
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Very welcome
Like this Brooo
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Nice Spot and setup🔥🎣🙏
Thanks Bruno!
This is what I do on vacation too 😅
I sneak travel rods or fly rods in my luggage. Lady fish are always a good time if you downsize your gear. They'll hit anything moving fast. Love how they jump.
People call them "the poor man's tarpon". Too bad they only get to be 2 feet or so. Great shark bait by the way.
I had all sorts of fun with these "poor man's tarpon". Nothing wrong with that!
I was a longliner in the Gulf of Mexico one summer and we used a lot of lady fish for bait. Heck of a experience to say the least lol
Awesome! I bet the big Tarpon munched them :)
Just got my okuma celilo and a ceymar c10. So far loving it. Probably not as much as you loved at Florida water it looks incredible
Awesome! I need to check out that Ceymar. Thanks for watching :)
@@FishAnything it’s REALLY small and I know that the goal with ultra light but like it’s a REALLY small spool. I got the c10 so maybe go one size up
Definitely different from your normal video but still entertaining. I'd bet pink would've slayed as well. Good stuff brother!
It was a total blast! Definitely want to fish the salt again.
@4:13...lady fish. Here in Hawaii we call it "awa awa". Its it think a milk fish.
Interesting! I wish I would have had this rod when I visited Maui.
@@FishAnything i think the presso has better backbone. I have the 7ft 2to8lb using spooled 6lb mono and 3/8 lead. Throws pretty far on a good cast no wind maybe 20 to 30yrds
cool vid! ppl in my country regularly use ultralight tackle to land barramundi and grouper near the shore line
That sounds like a blast!
I look forward to these ultralight rod reviews that you do and I've learned a lot watching your videos as well so I appreciate everything you do.
I was wondering if you could do a review on the field and stream tec lite ultralight rod? I purchased one but I haven't seen much about it
That is on my list but I haven't scooped it up yet! Give me some time and I probably will :)
@@FishAnything I'll be looking forward to it. Thanks for the response!
@@FishAnything got a notification about a being a shortlisted winner from a previous giveaway..I don't know if it's real or not , can you confirm?
Glad you had a chance to have some fun in the sun, even if you did get hella pooped on. 😁
It was a blast despite the dookie. Good news is I could simply wash it off while going for a swim.
I really like the concept of these easy to travel with set ups but I just have never had good success with them. Like that swimbait you were throwing though.
Yeah this rod is certainly a basic setup but it did the job well. Good one to have ready for travel :)
awesome video ❤
Thanks JP, I hope you are hanging in there my friend.
@@FishAnything I'm trying to. Everything has gone to crap right now I am struggling to hold on.
I’m going to be using a 2wt fly rod for saltwater (Redington butterstick), haven’t gotten anything on it yet but im definitely going to be using lighter gear in the future, hopefully BFS as well.
That would be perfect for these ladyfish! Go get them!
Ladyfish make pretty good chunk bait for fishing in the mangroves for red fish and snook, and the pooping does get annoying 😂
Good to know if I ever do more fishing down there! Yeah the poop is a little ridiculous haha
Hey, bud. I fish ultralight too. I'd love to see U catch some larger fish, in 2-4-6 lb. 👌
Using ultralight gear for heavier fish is awesome fun. I mainly use 4lb test on an ultralight to catch bait for my float rods, occasionally you’ll catch hook the occasional steelhead, bowfin, or decent bass.
Plenty of nice fish show up randomly when I go target panfish :) Stay tuned!
I’m planning on getting the 5’6” and pair it up with kastking zephyr sfs 1000. Will be my creek river rig.
Nice! Should be fun!!
@@FishAnything thanks for all the informative videos. Love your jigs.
I've never thought of trying to fish tiny ultralight on the beach.
It worked out pretty well! Had fun with it :)
I just got the 6'6" Daiwa Presso 4 piece ultra light rod. I love it so far.
That's my favorite rod of all time. I do almost all my freshwater fishing on it.
I loved my presso. I just gave it to my brother-in-law so he could use it this year. Wouldn't mind buying another someday.
@@FishAnything I gave my Brother in law a Daiwa Revros LT travel kit for his birthday so he could hike in to some mountain lakes with me this year.
I'm looking at getting the 6'6" presso 4 piece too, do you still like it ? any complaints? what reel did you pair it with? Thanks, sorry for all the questions.
@@frankmangieri2077 I love it, still use it nearly ever fishing trip. I put a Daiwa reel on it. They make great products.
I actually prefer noodle rods, it's just more fun to me. This one is a little out of my budget, but I'll keep an eye on it and see if it ever goes on sale.
It is a super basic setup but it got the job done! Not sure you can get a travel rod much cheaper than $50 these days.
The rod looks pretty cool I'm a shorter person 5 ft 8 in and I seem to like five foot six rods and six foot rods the best but basically all I do is ultralight fishing and I just ordered a Shimano stimula 5 ft 6 I will see how that rod works
Nice! Hope it works well for you :) I also prefer the shorter UL rods. 6' is my go-to!
I had this rod 4 years ago. Broke it when reeling in a turtle. 🐢
It was pretty decent up to that point but I did not order another one.
Got the Presso travel afterwards. And sold that one last year for more money than its original price point on eBay (I think that rod got some good reviews on TH-cam, including yours, so people were interested in it).
The presso is an awesome rod. Just gave mine to my brother in law so he can have a good compact setup. This rod is super basic but it got the job done!
These fish can get quite big and fight really good when they get bigger
Wish I would have tangled with a few bigger ones. Ah well, they were fun regardless!
If you feel interested, check out the bass pro PTC ultralight! They have a range of sizes!
It looks to be very similar to the tfo trout and pan, but cheaper
Thank you Travis! I will keep that one in mind :)
I have the 5" 6" version of that rod. For the price I am pretty happy with the rod. I am curious to what brand that small tackle box you had your jigs in and if you are happy with it?
That was a Spro box! I added it in the description so you can check it out. I really like it so far but it is still new. I will plan to talk about it more in the future.
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Thanks for this video! Which size reel did you pair with your rod?
I was using a size 1000 Daiwa Revros LT
I have the 6’ Spinmatic and the 5’6” Presso too. While I agree the Presso is the superior of the two in regards to UL fishing I have to say that my 6’ Spinmatic definitely seems to have more backbone then the 7’ version you were using.
Good to know! The rod actions vary so much based on length (which gets frustrating). Hard to find a rod 7' or longer that doesn't get noodly and balance improperly.
@@FishAnything Check out Ray Fishing. I have their 7' Sensation UL, has a fast tip but a firmer backbone. It's a dynamite rod!
@@Scottyhooksetfishing the cola in 7’6” is killer as well!!
Love your UL reviews. Is one difference between the Spinmatoc and Presso that the former is made for saltwater and the latter is not? I can’t tell from the Daiwa website whether that’s an intended difference; is it a coincidence that you bought the Spinmatic for SW? Thx.
Neither are made for saltwater vs freshwater. They are both just rods - honestly, the Presso just seems to be a higher quality blank. I would personally avoid the Spinmatic and go for the Presso if you can afford it. More sensitive and has a faster blank.
I call the lady fish the poor man's tarpon
I love it!
way to go on keeping dink master even in the ocean
Haha thanks Wayne!
The 6’ UL model is much less of a noodle…but still very functional. Unfortunately our spinmatic travel rod has taken a backseat to the Presso 6’6” UL for our travel fishing trips.
The Presso is definitely a better rod. No doubt about it. Glad to hear the 6' model performs a bit better though.
@@FishAnythingSaber ULG TR is it good ?
Did the guides rust at all from the saltwater? How did the reel do? I finally bought a basic Penn saltwater reel for the same kind of fishing. I absolutely love Ladyfish on the UL! For us Midwestern guys this is a blast.
The rod had no visual signs of issues. Seemed to hold up fine! The reel did great but time will tell if the saltwater corrodes any of the inside of it. I tried to rinse and clean it as good as I could.
Challenge accepted, I'm using my Presso next time I'm at the beach ⛱️ Ultralight surf fishing
GO GET THEM!
Two videos in a row of stuff off my wishlist, next time help me finally decide on a bag to carry my gear in lol
Fanny pack for life!
Ever fish a willow-vibe jig head/trailer? BOOM...'as Roland sez', "Do it son"...make a micro mule chatter willow dilleo. Perfect for that bendini mod action.
Never used one but might have to try it!
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@@B.A.Bassangler yep thanks for pointing this one out. Reporting and blocking!
Im headed to the Everglades in April and plan on doing a little fishing. Do you think this combo will serve me well?
It will work, but I like my Travel Presso better!
About how far were you able to cast? I am just getting back into fishing after several years and I always just fished live bait and really want to get into lures and jigs but my old Walmart specials in the garage are needing replacement. I went ahead and bought the Defy Silver 6 ft 6 in one piece UL with a Daiwa Revros 1000 because I love panfish. Thanks for the review videos. Now if I can just figure out the baitcaster someone gave me 🤪
With this setup, 6lb braid, and a 3/32oz Mule Jig / Donkey Tail, I was whipping it out there as far as I would ever need to. That said, this rod would not have done very well with TRUE ultralight jigs (1/64oz and whatnot). Tight lines Rich!
Do you think the Presso travel rod would have worked also? I would love to have a little travel rod to take on beach vacations to just play around with on the beach.
I had the 5'6 model so I didn't want to bring it since it is so short and I figured I wouldn't be able to get the distance I wanted. That said, the Presso is absolutely a better rod & I would highly recommend it if you can find them.
They shake and poop violently! Lmao im dying🤣
It gets scary fast. Lol
I believe it haha
Sounds like it would be good for treble hook baits.
Probably would work well for some spoon or jerkbait fishing. I thought about fishing those but I didn't want to use treble hooks on spook saltwater fish. Sounded like a good way to get hooked lol
budddy! you did unusual ~))
:) I had fun!
I see a lot of people use lady fish aka skip jack for catfish.
Oh really? Maybe I should have chopped one up and launched it out there for a bigger fish haha
What kind of tackle box was u using? The little one
I linked it in the description to take a look at. It is a little spro box!
@@FishAnything thank you sir
I should ask, how did that Revros hold up to the salt?
It did totally fine! Time will tell if it holds up. I cleaned it up as best as I could but there is a strong likelihood that the inside of the reel has salt in it. Will report back in time.
Presso would be a better choice if I can find one in 5”4. 4 piece. Right?
I absolutely prefer the Presso! Far superior rod
I’m looking for a lightweight travel combo package. I know you like the rod but what reel would pair up with it ok? I’ll be u#ing it on my motorcycle adventures. Thanks.
I would go with the Presso over this rod if you have the budget for it.
Any size 1000 or 2000 Daiwa or Shimano would be great!
Did you buy a saltwater reel for this? If not how did you clean and maintain the reel afterward
Lol I used my Daiwa Revros LT 1000 and rinsed it thoroughly then I re-grease and oiled it. Hope it doesn't corrode from the inside out haha
@@FishAnything I want to try my hand at something like this on a vacation but I'm too worried about the salt.
Next episode: dolphin ultralight catch and cook!
Lol never. Dolphins are friends, not food
Where in Florida?
Have you test driven the Phenix elixir yet?
No I haven't but maybe I should!
I was gonna comment those ladyfish tend to dookie on you when you hold them, and sure enough at 4:46 it did just that 🤣🤮 and every single one after
I was violated.
What size reel was the reel? I have trouble finding the 1000 size.
Okuma ceymar c-10 is a great option for ultralight
@@austinhall485 Thanks.
That was the Daiwa Revros LT 1000! Great little reel, hopefully it survives after its salty adventure lol
I own the 2-piece version of the 7' UL Spinmatic. It kind of sucks: it's nose heavy, insensitive, whippy and lacks backbone. The components are pretty low-end too. I rarely use it.
I would never buy this rod as a primary setup. For $50 however, it is a good travel rod to use. I don't need a super high end travel rod since I very rarely fish while traveling.
@@FishAnything It's hard to find a cheap UL that doesn't have these drawbacks. That's why I prefer Light over UL. A 5 1/2 foot two-piece is compact enough for me. Mine fits in a backpacker guitar base, along with tools and tackle. I use it a lot.
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:) thanks for watching!
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Probably a lady fish you need to give it drag since lady fish has soft mouths very easy to tear, lady fish gets big my pb lady is around a meter long
Such a fun fish! I love how high they jump!
I wonder how this compares to their telescopic rods? #stoppooping
Never used a telescopic rod. Might have to check one out.
I didn't think about UL fishing when I went to the beach, but now I'm kicking myself and wishing I did. A buddy of mine recommended an 8ft rod for surf fishing. Helps get some distance.
Also that tackle box your jigs are in looks sweet.
It kind of depends on conditions, and what's lurking in the surf zone. Distance is great to get out beyond the breakers. Agree on the tackle box; I'm a sucker for "push button, and other stuff moves" technology.
It was a fun trip! Definitely won't go to the beach without it moving forward. Super basic setup but it got the job done.
50 bucks for that seems good
Honestly surprised there is a $50 travel ultralight available. Not a bad option.
Is that Diawa salt water approved?
Not sure. I sent it regardless. Time will tell how that impacts the reel haha I did rinse it thoroughly and cleaned it good upon arriving home. Hope it survives.
👎Oh please...its a great rod....just because we all can't afford expensive equipment like you rich boys ❗❗❗and you don't count on your rod to feel and know you have a fish ❗❗❗
Yuri - I never said it was a bad rod if you watched the entire video. It is a lower price point and does a great job for the price it comes in at. When comparing it to slightly more expensive stuff, it doesn't do as well. I feel that should be noted for people who are considering a broader price range.