Midwest Fishing!

[VAhasnoWAVES]

the cardinal series is actually pretty stout. ive got one.

its caught barracuda, striper, red drum, and everything else saltwater.

 

[Customizer1000]

This fish is actually huge, it's just that I'm tall and fat, so it looks small...

^^^ uses that excuse on first dates as well lol jk

 

[XJosh95]

I hadn't thought of that. I like it! Thanks!

Edit: http://www.amazon.com/Shakespeare-Medium-Action-Travel-Spinning/dp/B000ODM2RM/ref=reg_hu-rd_add_1_dp

Added to my Amazon wish list.

I actually decided to put that reel on an ultra-light. I've got a couple medium actions and a couple heavy actions. It's time to grab up an ultra-light and have some fun.

 

[Customizer1000]

Been a long time since I've use ultralite stuff, little fish are big

 

[VAhasnoWAVES]

i used to use ultralite stuff on schoolie striper out of a yak.

an 8lb fish on 6lb test? so F'in fun. hard to keep them out of the pillons though.

 

[XJosh95]

So what is recommended for <$50 on an ultra-light? I saw a few posts back that Ugly Sticks aren't preferred. I love my 7 footer for catfish. I considered buying their 5' UL for around $40. Is there something that really is better for around my budget?

 

[Customizer1000]

Ugly sticks are very good, just to flexible for me, I like a heavier action rod

 

[Jeepm@n]

They stand behind their 7 year warranty also.

 

[VAhasnoWAVES]

So what is recommended for <$50 on an ultra-light? I saw a few posts back that Ugly Sticks aren't preferred. I love my 7 footer for catfish. I considered buying their 5' UL for around $40. Is there something that really is better for around my budget?

walmart has a couple rods around the $30 price point. but those things get abused on the racks, so be sure to take a good look at the guides. i picked up an abu garcia cardinal series rod.

 

[XJosh95]

Yeah, I was in Walmart the other day checking them out. Between the lack of selection and seeing at least 2 with the last eye knocked off, I decided I would check out Dick's and Gander Mtn before I buy. Though Dick's is surrounded by construction and not too appealing right now...

 

[XJosh95]

Walmart, Gander Mtn., Fleet Farm.

Walmart had a 5' ultra light Ugly Stick for ~$36. Gander Mtn. had a pink accented version of the same Ugly Stick for $40 (and no other ultra lights, wtf?). Fleet Farm had a slew of ultralights. Picked the Ugly Stick for $30.

 

[Rev Den]

I use a 5' Ugly Stik.

Rev

 

[nick86]

Look, just cause your wives are only 5 feet tall, you shouldn't call them ugly sticks.






J/K I know nothing about fishing.

 

[XJosh95]

I think it has been well established that the MWC has better looking women than men.

 

[REWSTER]

i beat someone with an ugly stick once... true story

 

[Customizer1000]

I think it has been well established that the MWC has better looking women than men.

Lol very true you are some ugly mofos

 

[VAhasnoWAVES]

endured this baby today.

was totally worth it.

 

[Customizer1000]

Have any luck ripping lips?

 

[VAhasnoWAVES]

4 or 5 good sized smallies:

kept a few walleye:

lost a 30-35" musky at the boat. i grabbed the leader, so thats a legal release by tournament standards, right? :dunno:

 

[Customizer1000]

Nice smallies!! They put up a good fight!! I've never caught a musky