Fishing With The YAMAGA BLUE CURRENT Ultralight Rod!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ย. 2024
- I have been using the Yamaga Blanks Blue Current III for several fishing trips now, and I can honestly say this is one heck of an ultralight rod. I actually got this as a gift from my friend John out in California (thanks again). It is a JDM rod so it is not available for purchase locally, and when it is all said and done, I believe it costs nearly $200 to get one. Not a cheap rod, but it is definitely a high quality ultralight!
In today's trip, I took out only one rod, the Blue Current, and fished for whatever bites in cold early spring waters. I was fortunate enough to catch several fish across numerous species and showcase what this rod is all about.
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Dude that rod bend on the crappie! So sick! AND A CHUNKY BASS!
It was a fun little trip! Yeah, the slow motion hookset on the Crappie really showcased the bend well.
What a day on the water! Multi species day with the ulllllltra light gear, great job Ethan!
Thanks Mark! It was a blast as always :)
I wouldn’t worry about EVA foam. It’s not the foam of the 80s and 90s. EVA foam today lasts forever. I have rods that are 5 years old and the foam still looks great.
Yeah, I typically have fine luck with EVA foam, but this just doesn't feel all that nice for a nearly $200 rod. Not a huge deal, just something I thought I would share. So much of this is opinion-based, which is why I rarely talk poorly about gear.
@@FishAnything yeah you have a point there. A almost $200 rod should have a really nice grip.
@@FishAnything I don’t know about the US but in the UK cork is only seen on Freshwater rods these days. If you want cork Yamaga do have a range of trout rods with cork grips. The PE line ratings on the rod refer to the Japanese ratings for braided line. 0.4pe braid usually has a breaking strain of 6 to 8lb. The 1 to 3 lb rating is for flouro or mono.
Appreciate you spotlighting this brand. I just sprang for a 6’3” blue current. I can’t believe how fast a rod from Japan can get stateside. Had mine in less than 48 hours!! Haven’t fished it yet, but talk about light weight! It’s gonna be my first go at 2lb line, because it doesn’t seem like 4lb on this rod will be a sweet spot. I hope we see it in some future vids. It would be perfect for a wade trip with Rockos!
It is honestly an incredible stick. I love mine!
@@FishAnything Hello, please if you can help me I have a blue current III 69B casting model in the part where the rod connects can you still see the exposed material or the connection is totally clean
Always good day when you drop a video!❤
Thank you JP!
🎣 nice rod and reel combo, for sure it is
and also it's the first time I ever heard of a real that goes up to 3 lb test line. Still awesome.
The fish-catching video is awesome as well
Thank you Shawn! Hope all is well :)
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Very welcome you are and thank you as well. It's going good and I hope everything is going good for you as well.
Love your videos, your passion for fishing keeps me excited about my own trips! Sending love from Singapore!
Awesome! I hope the fishing is good in Singapore. Tight lines!
Nothing beats catching a really nice bass, with I'm guessing two pund test. I recognize that reel. (Diawa fuego). One of my favorite reels for trout. Awesome video Ethan!
Thanks man! Yeah, this reel looks almost the exact same as a Fuego but it is basically the JDM version. Features a shallow spool which I really prefer.
Loving the videos. Just ordered a daiwa reels from Japan and can't wait to try it out!
Awesome! Hope they work well for you. Thanks for the support :)
Castin’ and blastin’!
I was asked to say it 100 times so I finally remembered haha
Hey Ethan, love the vids! In japan they have a lot of nice ultra light rods because of the horse mackerel there. If your interested the rods are called ajing rods and there are some nice entry level ones as well.
Yeah I have a ton to learn about some of these Japanese techniques/gear. Thanks Nick!
Great video for ultralight multi species fishing. That is a great stick and the foam wouldn't scare me away. Still have 2 Shimano rods with the original split grip and they went about 50/50 on cork/foam. 1 is a 5' ultralight, the other a 6' medium light that's great for walleye and finesse bass baits. Had to add the rubber hook keepers to both. Those Magnumlite rods will be in my will lol. 😅😂
Love it, Brian! Yeah, I am not necessarily concerned about the foam. I just think that for the price this rod is, they could have made it a slightly higher quality grip. Just my own personal perspective though :)
@@FishAnything same, I'd feel a little bit some way about putting out that kind of dough and the handle grip is foam
Great video as always!
Thank you Austin :)
Great video Ethan absolutely loved it making my day❤
Thank you :) Tight lines!
Yamaga makes a great rod 🤙🏽 solid video 🔥
I definitely like this stick. It is so light and comfortable to fish with.
amazing! im jelly. keep these videos coming.
Will do! Thank you :)
ULTRA light BASS!🔥 let's go! Awesome video as always! You have the best content ethan😁!
Also what gloves are those? I'd love to try some out
Thank you Marcus! Those are Turtle Gloves. They are a small company in Michigan. If you pick a pair up, tell them I sent you :)
I love using saltwater light game rods for panfish. Wait til you try polyester main lines
Awesome! I have heard a lot about the polyester lines. I will have to do some research.
Nice looking rod not sure of the handle for the price. Some nice catches. Glad you had a good day on the water!
It is a great little rod. I am not necessarily concerned about the grip, but I do feel like they could have made it better for the price you pay.
CATCH PHRASE! YES!
Lol I got asked enough to where it was top of mind :)
Ethan, bit of a short trip...
Me: not a lot of time to fish, heading home.
Gotta squeeze them in when you can!
I want one of these rods so badly. Absolutely perfect for ajing micro jigging 😍
It is a sick little rod! Come on out to Michigan and fish it lol
How’s the sensitivity and overall quality compare to the Dobyns?
I think the Dobyns is superior but this rod definitely is lighter. Both great options!
Can I go fishing with you so you can show me how to catch a fish I forgot how. Great video.
Lol I trust you will catch some soon! If you are in my neck of the woods, we can definitely fish :)
Thank you for all you do brother! Fished for an hour after work the other day at a frigid local pond with a donkey tail jr on a 1/64oz mule jig and nailed 6 bluegill, 5 crappie, a tiny bass and a stocked rainbow trout. My most productive hour so far! Excited to try out the rest of the mule fishing gear I picked up. Tight lines my friend
Ps what knots do you find best for tying a jig head on 2lb mono?
That sounds like one heck of an after-work trip!! And I typically use a standard palomar knot for just about everything. Loop knot for vertical or float fishing
@@FishAnything thanks for the response my man, I'll have to give it a shot
Like Always Brooo🎣
#Foconoultralight 🇧🇷
Tight lines Bruno!
Have you tried the Lew’s Laser ultralight 👀? I just picked myself up the seven foot model, and it’s quite a fun rod for little bass and panfish🙃! I imagine it’d be a nice crappie rod, too 😅
I still have yet to try a Lew's rod. I might just scoop one up :)
Any tips for using tiny jigs from the bank? I've been using a small weighted float and slip rig but wondering if the floats scare away the fish in the shallow water. Love the intro!
This video goes over casting tips for micro jigs, which may help: th-cam.com/video/31saZRQHoBI/w-d-xo.html
I think floats are fine in most cases, but in pressured areas with clear water, I agree they can potentially turn fish off.
@@FishAnything thanks!!
Love your videos! What line and leader did you match with this rod?
I have used several with it, but I currently am running a Shimano Nasci 1000 with 6lb j braid and a 4lb co polymer leader.
@@FishAnything thanks for the info! I got the rod based on your review. The PE line rating system confused me, I ended up going with Sunline Small Game PE .03 5#lb and will run a 4lb leader from there.
Here in The Nederlands with grams, my ultra light setups are 0.3gr to 4gr
Good to know! Us weird Americans need to adopt the metric system lol
If you had to chose between this and the Dobyns, for the same price, what would you chose
I would go for the Dobyns
4.5g = almost 1/6th oz I recommend carrying a gram scale to weigh lures. Its like $10.
I have a gram scale i use at home sometimes
What weight line and rod combanation do use most often when you ultralight fish and why. Thanks for your time RCW
My go-to ultralight would be about 6'2 fast action. I like a high quality 6lb braid with a 4lb copolymer leader. Works for just about everything! The braid is so much easier to detect bites on too.
what line are you running?
2lb monofilament, I don't remember the brand but I am not huge on it.
1 to 3 lb test is odd when you consider that Ø.002" - Ø.011" is like 2lb to 10lb based on line diameter.
Line diameter can vary so much depending on what brand/type you use. Ratings are very directional.
@@FishAnything True but I can't think of a single kind of line that would have a diameter of .011 and only be rated at 3 lb. That would be some pretty terrible line lol.
The pe ratings are how the Japanese rate their braids and it goes off diameter. PE0.6 will have a diameter of 0.003” or 0.1mm and typically has a breaking strength of 6lb braid. The 1-3lb is fluorocarbon rating
will you be trying the new eurotackle rod?
Not sure yet! My list of rods to try seems to grow constantly haha. Definitely will check it out!
Hi. I am arriving in Florida on Thursday and will place an order in for floats and some of the thin small paddletails for bluegills. Can you suggest what the top 3 colors are (in your opinon of course). Also I have the TFO Trout & Panfish 6.5 ft. 2 piece UL (in fact I have 3 one for each of the family). Using braid to mono leader ( I do not believe that fluoro offers any serious advantages either than to the bank accounts of manufacturers and distributors) I could detect takes on spinners on the drop. Can you kindly advise if, in your opinion< the Sierra ultralights\lights offer any advantage over the TFO ULs rods? Thank you for any assistance you can offer.
Thank you Paul! I would go with True Chartreuse, Pasture Fire, and Dakota Sunrise personally. Agreed on mono vs fluoro as a leader. I actually prefer copolymer personally, which is very similar to mono. As far as rods go, the TFO is a fantastic piece of equipment. The Dobyns Sierra is significantly faster and more sensitive though, so I feel it is a superior jig rod.
What kind of fish finder are you using?
A cheap Lowrance hook2 5x
I think the $180 question is would you take it over your Dobyns? Looked like a fun trip and worth the wind. 👊🏼
I have both of the rods and the Yamaga is a lot better
Personal preference shows up once again... Dobyns is still my favorite. I feel it is more sensitive and I like the solid carbon tip for the style of fishing I do. The Yamaga is lighter and does a great job too. Both are in my top 3 that I currently own.
Pe rating is not in mm... it is a unit of measure.
Y’all donkey tail 2.8 pasture fire and your Dakota sunrise when will you be getting them back in stock
I will have them back in stock later this year. Not sure exact date yet - sorry about that!
doesn't know the equivalent in OZs, he says!! 28.35g/OZ, brother man. You can navigate all dimensional analysis with that ratio!!
Lol you sound like Frank from the show, Shameless :D
@@FishAnything apologies. I just finished a technical diploma and forget this stuff isn't everyone's wheelhouse. Cheers, Sir.
I want to buy your soft plastic bait.
www.mulefishing.com thank you!!
I don't know about you but Im too scared to throw a 1/4 on those rods with the 1/32 to 1/4 rating.
Some rods, I definitely avoid the heavier stuff. Some feel like they can handle it. Either way, I am a micro jig kind of guy so it is rare for me to want to go too heavy.
@@FishAnything I can only imagine 1/4 off a beach or something
WHAT'S WITH ALL THE $200...$300 and $400 RODS ❓❓❓
We're all not rich like u are...👎
I don’t only review fancy rods… See the full playlist here, which has plenty of sub-$100 rods: th-cam.com/play/PLYoBbwPfrs5Z30hunnLjNwkkuC-Ljs78X.html&si=cl8aJr-1TjW0t_XK
In order to provide solid perspective, it’s important I test gear across several price ranges.
Man I wish you could try the Australian Daiwas. Got a .3-3 presso and a .5-5g 7'6 I like to use for land based fishing. I use the presso in my latest vid and the other one which is in the infeet series in the video I DMd you about on insta
So many fishing rods, so little time haha