27 minutes of fishing, heck yeah! That was some great fishing and a stellar rod! I could someday see getting that, but that reel, wowser that's $$$$. Great video!
Haha thanks Ken! Yeah the reel is a bit pricey but the reality is that the high end reels will pretty much last a lifetime if you treat them right and keep them cleaned up. I definitely splurged when I bought this one for UL usage but I do really love it!
Awesome videos sir, I just recently found your channel from watching The podcast with you and John. I’m really glad I did because I’ve been binge watching every since. I agree with you and John the small creeks are the funnest to fish for whatever is biting I love it. Also I’m gonna be ordering some Mule jigs and gear so you’re going to have a customer for life. Thanks for sharing and definitely keep doing what you’re doing
Just picked up my first ultralight combo last week, and have been having a blast with it. Now just waiting for the donkey tails I ordered today to show up, and it’s game on.
Out here, the Rock Bass decline in the Susquehanna almost 30 years ago are now being seen as a possible indicator that the river was in trouble. 20/20 Hindsight, ya know. Good to see so many of them in that river, seems like it's in pretty good shape. I bet if you went shallow and flipped rocks, you'd find a ton of insect larva and other benthic invertebrates that indicative of water quality. More is better! Great Video!
That makes a lot of sense. Sad to hear they are on the decline out that way. Hope they can help restore needed habitat and whatnot to bring them back up in numbers.
@@FishAnything We've been fighting for the river for years, sadly our leadership is more concerned with $$$ from the Agribusiness (#1 polluter---chicken farms) than $$ from sportsmen. And yes, the extra '$' by Agribusiness is intentional. While Fishing has a nearly $1 Billion impact to the state, Agribusiness is a $136 billion dollar industy. As they say, Money Talks..
@@tedsell1455 Snakeheads are not negatively affecting the populations of any species, and they're not found in high numbers in the Susquehanna watershed. It's the pollution sitting behind the Conowingo Dam that is the biggest problem.
Darn right it is! Thanks for watching Ramon :) And yeah Bo was killing me being so stubborn. He threw a popper the entire time and refused to admit Rockos are also fun lol
I throw 1/64oz Mule Jigs on it all the time and it works great. It is important that you use a high quality, low diameter line to get good casting distance.
Awesome multispecies session Ethan. Beautiful rod. I have a similar UL rid that is more stout then your average UL and is more like a Light but it throws 1/32nds nice but handles big fish well (I've caught 3.5 pounders with it). Some great photos and drone vid by Bo. Pro looking. Loved that Circle Gill 🤣🤣. And this may need to be the place where you hunt for that 10" bluegill.
Sounds like the rod you have serves the same exact purpose of mine. What rod is it? Maybe I need to buy it for another review video lol And yeah I would hunt for a 10 here if it wasn't on the other side of the state. I just happened to be over there for a wedding and brought the fishing pole lol
@@FishAnything it's a Sakana SKR-8 5'6" 1 piece UL Fast tip 2-6lb line and 1/32-1/4 oz lures. I think its the Gander Outdoors brand. Paid like $60 for it and have fished with it for 2 seasons. Very pleased. Like I said, it's the rod I bring when I want to throw UL and catch panfish, trout and small smallies but there is a chance I might hook into a 3+ pounder.
Hey I just have a really quick question I want to buy some of your donkey tails but not sure what size to buy I'm going to use them for trout small Bass maybe crappie and I live in Pennsylvania what do you think would work the best.
Hey there Jbird thanks a ton for the support! I think that both sizes would absolutely work but if you are mostly trout and small bass, I would probably go with the full size Donkey Tail. Big Crappie will eat it too! If you want to increase your quantity and open up the doors for more panfish, go with a Donkey Tail Jr.
In the quest/ obsession to have a ultra sensitive setup, I'm using a 6'7 Dobyns Sierra 2 piece ultra light trout and panfish, 10lb powerpro ssv2 (8 strands) and a size 1000 okuma Ceymar TG. Today I tied a yard of 4lb mono leader and fished with a 1/8oz panther Martin and I was super impressed with the sensitivity, when the panther Martin was in running water I could clearly feel the blades vibrating. However, after a few fish, I lost all sensitivity. What's going on? I checked to make sure the line wasn't wrapped around the tip and everything looked ok but still no sensitivity...
Great video. Almost like being there! Please add a tech list in your description eg; line wgt. and material, rod range of line, lures, and response. And what you are fishing at the time of recording.
Good feedback George! I try to do that in most videos but sometimes forget. My apologies! I believe in this video, I was primarily fishing a Mule Jig & Donkey Tail Jr, 6lb fireline braid to a 4lb berkley sensation leader. Dobyns Sierra 6'2 Trout & Panfish UL & Daiwa Tatula LT 1000
Looks awesome! I bought a G•Loomis GLX TSR 801-2 rod last summer and have absolutely loved it, if you haven't checked it out yet, that'd be a other great one for you to do a review of. I paired mine with a Stratic CI4+ 1000 and it's been a total treat. I'd love to see you do a review of it the rod!
@@FishAnything any suggestions on an ultra short (4'6" or less) ultra light? I'm wanting to put together a compact little setup for fishing small creeks with heavy brush and no banks. Spinning reel preferred.
I love Rock Bass. We have tons in some of the rivers here. I’ve known them to fight a lot harder than some small mouth bass, they can be little tanks for their size. I don’t see why people consider them a trash fish
Have you tried the the Hellgrammite in the river? Every thing in the river eats them! I find the ones from all company's work the same. The Nikko's last the longest tho. They are deadly in our Missouri streams.
Great video. Your the man can't wait to fish some mule baits this spring. In your opinion what is the best ultralight rod for jigs and spinners? Looking for a good rod that can do both. Thanks
Thank you Mike! Truly appreciate the support of both Mule & the videos. I would go with the Temple Fork Trout & Panfish for total versatility with UL fishing :)
That was a great fishing session! I get as excited as you do pulling in those smaller fish. I just love the fight, especially on UL. Also Team Mircle Whip over here too. The Duke's Mayo elitist will probably renounce my Southern card for that one!
I have heard that nickname a lot! Kind of confuses me because there is an actual species of bass called a Redeye Bass. I will stick to the Rock Bass name :)
Great vid, Ethan. That Dobyn's is nice. Wish I could afford it haha. Ended up with one a notch lower myself with the Temple Fork Outfitters Trout & Panfish rod 6'6" 2-piece for my first father's day. Now I'm just waiting on when Mule Jigs are back in stock 👍
I actually think the Mule Jigs will be very soon now so hang in there! And I have heard really good things about those Temple Forks actually. I have been debating ordering one for a review.
I mainly go for trout is this a good rod for trout. Or do you prefer or think there is a better rod for targeting trout. Thanks for the info. Keep doing what you are doing
Have you ever tried berrypro ultralight rods? Looking at getting a do everything ultralight rod, I live in Central TX with mostly open areas, not many creeks available to fish that aren't on private property, so looking for a 6'6-7' ultralight for small artificial and floater fishing
Interesting - not sure I have ever seen one so I will need to check them out. If you want a do-it-all and you want to support a Texas-based company, go with the Temple Fork 6' Trout & Panfish. Hard to beat!
Well now that you've reviewed this high end rod you need to do comparison videos for the St. Croix Panfish Legend Elite, the G. Loomis equivalent, and the TFO equivalent for good measure. That is the video the people need.
I have a dobyns Sierra trout and panfish, a st croix legend elite and a loomis trout and panfish. The loomis has more of a parabolic bend than the other two and is well suited for treble hook baits, balances well and I really like the handle on it. The St Croix is pretty stiff, more so than the dobyns, is tip heavy and the split grip with the eva bottom seems cheap for the cost of the rod. Honestly for the price I am pretty disappointed with the legend. The dobyns is my favorite of the 3 and happens to be the least expensive. I’m not crazy about the placement of the hook keeper on the dobyns being between the two portions of the grip and wish they offered a full cork option. My dobyns is a 7’4” and would say it has more tip than ethans and can easily cast 1/64 oz jigs with plastic. I don’t have a temple fork UL but figured I’d give feedback on the other 3 since you were asking for a comparison.
@@micahspilker9322 this is pretty much exactly what I needed. Trying to move up to a higher end rod but it's hard when no store anywhere has actual rods you can physically test. I like split grips and I don't mind the keeper on the butt of the rod. I do wish any of these models came with eva grips though. Thanks for the comparison. It helps.
Micah you are the man! Thanks for helping out. I definitely will plan on getting a TFO rod at some point as I have heard good things about it and I believe it is about $90 as compared to $150.
@@micahspilker9322yeah bud this reply really helped. I actually Have two Dobyns Sierra 7'9s on order and the Dobyns JJ-14 jig pole. Was looking for a quality crappie rig that had sensitivity, backbone and some casting distance with the Sierra. I was a little worried I might regret not looking at the other two brands. Can't wait to spool up some old beater Shimano reels with some 2ib braid and hit the spillway
How do you feel about the 7 foot 4 dobbins ultra light for bank crappie fishing. But if that’s not good do you have any recommendation. I prefer a 7ft for the cast distance.
Nice fishing, Ethan! For me, when I see an Ultralight rod that's rate to handle 1/32 to 1/4oz; I get a little concerned. That seems like a big weight range for me. That's what my Cabela's Fish Eagle Ultralight rod is rate for. It's 6 foot with fast action. If it does handle the 1/4oz, then I'm skeptical if it can handle the 1/32oz decently. Any experience with ultralight rods that have that large of spread of lure weight? I guess, I'll find out when I start fishing it this season, lol!
Honestly, that is such a good point Leo. In my experience, however, I don't really look at the lure ratings much because I don't think the manufacturers are actually paying much attention to it. It seems like they just throw the same 1/32 - 1/4 or 3/16 on anything rated ultralight. The Okuma Celilo rates up to 3/8oz if I am not mistaking haha I think as ultralight fishing continues to grow, we will see the ratings get more accurate, but for now I wouldn't stress it too much. If you plan to fish larger baits, I would step it up to a light. If you plan to fish micro baits, I would get an ultralight.
Honestly that length would likely do fine with either a 1000 or 2000. They are typically pretty similar in weight so it’s more of a preference thing. I’d probably just slap a 1000 on it and call it good.
Hey man great little vid 👌 im also an ultralight fisherman but mostly for wild browns over here in Scotland in small rivers but ive only been at it for a couple of years and i could really appreciate some advice i fish on a budget so no expensive set ups for me lol anyways i recently bought another 5ft 6 Abu Garcia devil spin rod UL and as inexpensive as it is i love it and have caught all my p.b's on it when i had one before, well the other day i treated myself to a Daiwa Legalis LT size 1000 reel, i fish with mepps and blue fox spinners and Salmo and Rapala hard lures anyways i need to know if i should get braid or if there is any other lines that are just as good regarding decent casting with smaller lighter lures and as my rod is only 5ft 6 i think id struggle to get a long enough leader to work with but im not sure and this is where i need the advice, on the box the reel came in and on the reel itself it says to use braid #6 0.6mm but no mention of what strength to use, i was wondering if i could maybe go up a tad and use braid a few mm more or i have to stick to what it says.Thanks in advance, take it easy and Tight lines ❤🎣✌💙👍 from Scotland🙋♂️
Since you are trout fishing, I would just go with a light monofilament. 2lb or 4lb will both work and can launch little baits very effectively. I like Trilene Sensation personally. Good luck man!
Some not all. A 7ft or 7ft 6" it should be good 6' 6" some can get away with a 200 Lews would work 5'6" you want a 1000 size or 800 reel I have a 4'10" rod with a 500 size Ryobi on it.
I think you could make it work with a longer rod to balance it out like Fredrick said, but I would personally prefer their size 100 or 200 because I don't think you will ever need that much line capacity. You could put about 300+ yards of 4lb test on that thing haha
Totally depends on your preference and style! I like the 6'2 model because it gives me a lot of versatility. That said, a 6'7 would be fantastic for a bit deeper water or longer casts.
@@FishAnything I kinda like the idea of shorter length for fishing creeks from the bank. I saw your video on the TFO rod. Have you fished small Rapala Original Floaters with that? I want an ultralight with fast enough action for micro jerkbaits, but I’m struggling to narrow it down
I know what I never see how to get the hook out of the fish mouth when they swallow the hook And what is the best way to remove it without killing them this happens to me all the time specially with the smaller fish
Definitely a good point! I’d recommend using forceps for small hooks. They allow you to get down in the mouth and remove it rather than trying with your fingers.
Hey Ethan! how does this rod hold up with baits like micro jerkbaits/crankbaits? Also, love your content! You got me into UL fishing and I've loved it loads. Mule Fishing is my go-to!
Thanks so much Daniël! This rod is definitely on the extra fast side so it takes some adjusting to get used to for treble hooked baits. But it totally handles them fine because of how the blank doubles down on a hookset. I think it’s a great jig rod and a good all purpose rod
I wanted to try ultra light fishing a year ago, before I found your videos. I bought a Shakespeare Durango 5'0 ultra light to see if I liked ultralight fishing. I started with a Diawa reel and eventually upgraded that to a Mitchell 308. I use 4lb mono. I have to admit I really like the $9 Shakespeare Durango rod. I do have a small issue with getting a good hook set on 2lb plus bass. As I use it more my hook setting has improved. The other issue is the rod is a 2 piece and the top half can come loose and fall off. I really like fishing with the set up and have caught a 7lb largemouth on the set up. What advantages would I experience by upgrading the rod?
Holy smokes if you landed a 7lb largie on that setup, I wouldn't change a thing haha Upgrading rod quality will potentially buy you a few things: 1) Increased components lead to increased sensitivity 2) Usually feature a higher quality reel seat that is more comfortable for a full day of fishing 3) Balance tends to increase which will help you cast and fish comfortably throughout the day Ultimately a lot of this is preference-based. Don't change if you like your setup. I would hold a few in a store and see if you think it would be a better setup for your personal style of fishing.
Wow!!! Thank you for answering my question. Everything you say makes sense. Right now the bass aren't slamming it. I have wondered about the sensitivity. The reel doesn't fit perfectly in the seat. I haven't had casting issues, but the other 2 issues are relevant to my situation. Thanks!!!
@@jdyohe04 Good luck James! I will continue reviewing several rods. Honestly, for $50, the 13 Fishing Defy Silver has been one of my favorites. Not sure if you have seen my video on that one yet, but you might take a look. Fun rod :)
Haven't watched that one yet. I will look for it. I have seen some of the higher end rods you reviewed. Probably more than I want to spend. My Dad was very into bass fishing when I was a kid. He bought all the high end rods, but I catch more fish on my ultralight than we caught with all the expensive rods.🤣
I’ve never used the St Croix Avid but I like the Dobyns a lot! It might be just a little stout for trout though. I think you might enjoy the temple fork trout and panfish tbh 🤠 it feels like a solid trout stick!!
The black tips on the rock bass fins could be a sign of them living in the vegitation. They develop strong white colored tips ( just like some trout ) when they are living in/on the rocks. As far as I understand, this is also a sign of a healthy diet in the fish as well!
They are definitely different rods. The TFO is a softer rod that will be more versatile but the Dobyns is a faster rod that will be better for jigging up big panfish. I personally prefer the Dobyns but I like the TFO as well :) If you want an all purpose UL, go with the TFO. If you want a really high quality UL with a fast action, go Dobyns.
I have the same thing happen on my local river, the smallmouth will swim next to me because the baitfish bite at my legs. The bass will hit them off my legs.
@@FishAnything Right on. I was looking to buy one. The handle and reel seat looks super comfy, bc i have all the plastic threads reel seats like the okuma or st croix. Just wish it was more moderate-fast action so the rod can bend and absorb more of trout's shakes.
It is a fantastic rod! My favorite UL for sure :) I don't dislike anything about it but will say that it isn't the best UL for casting super light weights. Because it is so fast, it doesn't sling a tiny jig out there the way some of the softer rods do.
You just learned something without knowing it. You are fishing with a trout rod that was designed by bass fisherman and you are fishing with it like a bass fisherman.
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27 minutes of fishing, heck yeah! That was some great fishing and a stellar rod! I could someday see getting that, but that reel, wowser that's $$$$. Great video!
Haha thanks Ken! Yeah the reel is a bit pricey but the reality is that the high end reels will pretty much last a lifetime if you treat them right and keep them cleaned up. I definitely splurged when I bought this one for UL usage but I do really love it!
20:06 That would be me if I were a bluegill; short, stout, and powerful!💪🏻
Lol heck yeah man :D
Awesome videos sir, I just recently found your channel from watching The podcast with you and John. I’m really glad I did because I’ve been binge watching every since. I agree with you and John the small creeks are the funnest to fish for whatever is biting I love it. Also I’m gonna be ordering some Mule jigs and gear so you’re going to have a customer for life. Thanks for sharing and definitely keep doing what you’re doing
Thank you so much for the kind words and support, Craig!!
Another fun video. Wish i had rivers like that to fish. Absolutely beautiful. Keep up the great video
Yeah it is a blessing of a location! Thanks James :)
Thanks for the advice. “Add to cart!”
Hope you crush fish on it!
Just picked up my first ultralight combo last week, and have been having a blast with it. Now just waiting for the donkey tails I ordered today to show up, and it’s game on.
Hope you smash fish on them my friend :) glad you got into the ultralight game, you won't regret it!
Woohoo! Another great vid! What a day you had! And I was really digging the drone footage. 👊
Shoutout to Bo for being a dope cameraman. And yeah it was a blast of a trip!
What a great video Ethan. That DT jr gets it done!
Thank you! Yeah I have been quite happy with it 🫶🏽
Out here, the Rock Bass decline in the Susquehanna almost 30 years ago are now being seen as a possible indicator that the river was in trouble. 20/20 Hindsight, ya know.
Good to see so many of them in that river, seems like it's in pretty good shape. I bet if you went shallow and flipped rocks, you'd find a ton of insect larva and other benthic invertebrates that indicative of water quality. More is better! Great Video!
That makes a lot of sense. Sad to hear they are on the decline out that way. Hope they can help restore needed habitat and whatnot to bring them back up in numbers.
@@FishAnything We've been fighting for the river for years, sadly our leadership is more concerned with $$$ from the Agribusiness (#1 polluter---chicken farms) than $$ from sportsmen. And yes, the extra '$' by Agribusiness is intentional. While Fishing has a nearly $1 Billion impact to the state, Agribusiness is a $136 billion dollar industy.
As they say, Money Talks..
I LOVE Rock bass !
Snakeheads didn't Help !
@@tedsell1455 Snakeheads are not negatively affecting the populations of any species, and they're not found in high numbers in the Susquehanna watershed. It's the pollution sitting behind the Conowingo Dam that is the biggest problem.
This is your best video to date! Ultralight fishing rocks!
Thank you! I had a blast!
I bought a zebco crappie rod. It is 8 ft, and it is so much fun
I bet that is a blast!
@@FishAnything 100%! After I get used to it I'm going to get a 12' Lews. 🤣 Caught a 2lbs bass and was afraid it was going to break. 😅
UL fishing is so much fun.
Also I love you ragging in your buddy 😂
Darn right it is! Thanks for watching Ramon :)
And yeah Bo was killing me being so stubborn. He threw a popper the entire time and refused to admit Rockos are also fun lol
Love the ultra light videos catching fish on ultra light rod is the best my best fishing days are with ultra light
Dang right man. More to come too :)
I love bfs fishing love catching big blue gill so much fun
Dang right! Tight lines 👊🏽👊🏽
I keep a scale with tape measure on a lanyard when I go fishing. I always forget it when I catch a big bass.
Haha that is how it works XD
Oh, nail clippers too.
Just picked this rod up and can't wait to try it out. Would you say that, while not ideal, that it is at least serviceable throwing 1/64 oz jigs?
I throw 1/64oz Mule Jigs on it all the time and it works great. It is important that you use a high quality, low diameter line to get good casting distance.
Awesome multispecies session Ethan. Beautiful rod. I have a similar UL rid that is more stout then your average UL and is more like a Light but it throws 1/32nds nice but handles big fish well (I've caught 3.5 pounders with it). Some great photos and drone vid by Bo. Pro looking. Loved that Circle Gill 🤣🤣. And this may need to be the place where you hunt for that 10" bluegill.
Sounds like the rod you have serves the same exact purpose of mine. What rod is it? Maybe I need to buy it for another review video lol
And yeah I would hunt for a 10 here if it wasn't on the other side of the state. I just happened to be over there for a wedding and brought the fishing pole lol
@@FishAnything it's a Sakana SKR-8 5'6" 1 piece UL Fast tip 2-6lb line and 1/32-1/4 oz lures. I think its the Gander Outdoors brand. Paid like $60 for it and have fished with it for 2 seasons. Very pleased. Like I said, it's the rod I bring when I want to throw UL and catch panfish, trout and small smallies but there is a chance I might hook into a 3+ pounder.
Hey I just have a really quick question I want to buy some of your donkey tails but not sure what size to buy I'm going to use them for trout small Bass maybe crappie and I live in Pennsylvania what do you think would work the best.
Hey there Jbird thanks a ton for the support! I think that both sizes would absolutely work but if you are mostly trout and small bass, I would probably go with the full size Donkey Tail. Big Crappie will eat it too! If you want to increase your quantity and open up the doors for more panfish, go with a Donkey Tail Jr.
Get the Donkey Tail Jr. I use there here in PA and they work quite well.
@@ldsudduthhanover what color do you use
@@Jbird-hg4ii I like the True Chartreuse and Black. One place I go, the Karma works really well too.
What can I say an other great video. Lots of fish. Thank you.
Thank you very much, glad you liked it :)
In the quest/ obsession to have a ultra sensitive setup, I'm
using a 6'7 Dobyns Sierra 2 piece ultra light trout and
panfish, 10lb powerpro ssv2 (8 strands) and a size 1000
okuma Ceymar TG. Today I tied a yard of 4lb mono
leader and fished with a 1/8oz panther Martin and I was
super impressed with the sensitivity, when the panther
Martin was in running water I could clearly feel the blades
vibrating. However, after a few fish, I lost all sensitivity.
What's going on? I checked to make sure the line wasn't
wrapped around the tip and everything looked ok but still
no sensitivity...
That seems incredibly odd. I’ve never had a rod lose sensitivity before 🤔
Great video. Almost like being there! Please add a tech list in your description eg; line wgt. and material, rod range of line, lures, and response. And what you are fishing at the time of recording.
Good feedback George! I try to do that in most videos but sometimes forget. My apologies! I believe in this video, I was primarily fishing a Mule Jig & Donkey Tail Jr, 6lb fireline braid to a 4lb berkley sensation leader. Dobyns Sierra 6'2 Trout & Panfish UL & Daiwa Tatula LT 1000
Looks awesome! I bought a G•Loomis GLX TSR 801-2 rod last summer and have absolutely loved it, if you haven't checked it out yet, that'd be a other great one for you to do a review of. I paired mine with a Stratic CI4+ 1000 and it's been a total treat. I'd love to see you do a review of it the rod!
Holy smokes would I love that rod! But I don't think I am quite willing to pay that money at this time. I bet that thing is insane though.
@@FishAnything any suggestions on an ultra short (4'6" or less) ultra light? I'm wanting to put together a compact little setup for fishing small creeks with heavy brush and no banks. Spinning reel preferred.
Whats up woth the reel im not sure how to tell what it is but i like the all black reel. Especiallyw ith the white line
That is the Daiwa Tatula LT 1000
I want to get this rod. Thanks for giving some info in this video, and in the video that you unboxed it. Love your videos
Thank you! Yeah, this is my top ultralight rod at this time. Doesn't cast the really small stuff as well as some but it is such a nice fishing stick!
Rock bass, aka "redeye" have an awesome bite but don't fight especially well afterwards. Love the bite though, like a machine gun, lol.
Haha they are funny little fish, I really do love them! But yeah they usually don't fight too hard.
I love Rock Bass. We have tons in some of the rivers here. I’ve known them to fight a lot harder than some small mouth bass, they can be little tanks for their size. I don’t see why people consider them a trash fish
Most folks think they give up easy, but I think they can fight well if you get nice ones on UL gear. Definitely an underrated fish!
Im digging this! I missed the live cause my daughter has been in a softball tournament all week! I've spent way to much time in SEKS this week. 🤣🤣🤣
Haha no worries man family comes first! And there ain't nothing wrong with any part of KS you better watch how you talk buddy XD
Have you tried the the Hellgrammite in the river? Every thing in the river eats them! I find the ones from all company's work the same. The Nikko's last the longest tho. They are deadly in our Missouri streams.
Heard good things about those Hellgrammite lures. Definitely plan to try them in the future! Thanks for the suggestion Michael :)
Great video. Your the man can't wait to fish some mule baits this spring. In your opinion what is the best ultralight rod for jigs and spinners? Looking for a good rod that can do both. Thanks
Thank you Mike! Truly appreciate the support of both Mule & the videos. I would go with the Temple Fork Trout & Panfish for total versatility with UL fishing :)
You should try the Yamaga blanks BlueCurrent 3 ul rod. It’s amazing to say the least 😃
I have heard very good things. If it was domestic, I would scoop it up tomorrow!
@@FishAnything digitaka ships within a week. That’s where I got mine from
That was a great fishing session! I get as excited as you do pulling in those smaller fish. I just love the fight, especially on UL. Also Team Mircle Whip over here too. The Duke's Mayo elitist will probably renounce my Southern card for that one!
Hahaha and yeah man it was a total blast. Miracle Whip is great. I also love standard mayo but you gotta mix it up!
Miracle whip on any sandwich is fire an to end a great day with a pretty good bass, what?.. lol nice video man!
Heck yeah Vin this trip was a dang blast! And yes Miracle Whip kicks butt lol
We call them Redeye Bass here in the Blue Ridge Mountains of VA
I have heard that nickname a lot! Kind of confuses me because there is an actual species of bass called a Redeye Bass. I will stick to the Rock Bass name :)
Great vid, Ethan. That Dobyn's is nice. Wish I could afford it haha. Ended up with one a notch lower myself with the Temple Fork Outfitters Trout & Panfish rod 6'6" 2-piece for my first father's day. Now I'm just waiting on when Mule Jigs are back in stock 👍
I actually think the Mule Jigs will be very soon now so hang in there! And I have heard really good things about those Temple Forks actually. I have been debating ordering one for a review.
@@FishAnything right on to all of that
I have the 6'6" TFO and it takes the back seat to NO ONE! I absolutely love it for Trout/Panfish with my Stella 1000fJ.
I mainly go for trout is this a good rod for trout. Or do you prefer or think there is a better rod for targeting trout. Thanks for the info. Keep doing what you are doing
I love this rod but I’d go with a softer option than this for trout. I think the temple fork is a better option.
Have you ever tried berrypro ultralight rods? Looking at getting a do everything ultralight rod, I live in Central TX with mostly open areas, not many creeks available to fish that aren't on private property, so looking for a 6'6-7' ultralight for small artificial and floater fishing
Interesting - not sure I have ever seen one so I will need to check them out. If you want a do-it-all and you want to support a Texas-based company, go with the Temple Fork 6' Trout & Panfish. Hard to beat!
@@FishAnything thanks! I'll look into em
Well now that you've reviewed this high end rod you need to do comparison videos for the St. Croix Panfish Legend Elite, the G. Loomis equivalent, and the TFO equivalent for good measure. That is the video the people need.
I have a dobyns Sierra trout and panfish, a st croix legend elite and a loomis trout and panfish. The loomis has more of a parabolic bend than the other two and is well suited for treble hook baits, balances well and I really like the handle on it. The St Croix is pretty stiff, more so than the dobyns, is tip heavy and the split grip with the eva bottom seems cheap for the cost of the rod. Honestly for the price I am pretty disappointed with the legend. The dobyns is my favorite of the 3 and happens to be the least expensive. I’m not crazy about the placement of the hook keeper on the dobyns being between the two portions of the grip and wish they offered a full cork option. My dobyns is a 7’4” and would say it has more tip than ethans and can easily cast 1/64 oz jigs with plastic. I don’t have a temple fork UL but figured I’d give feedback on the other 3 since you were asking for a comparison.
@@micahspilker9322 this is pretty much exactly what I needed. Trying to move up to a higher end rod but it's hard when no store anywhere has actual rods you can physically test.
I like split grips and I don't mind the keeper on the butt of the rod. I do wish any of these models came with eva grips though.
Thanks for the comparison. It helps.
Micah you are the man! Thanks for helping out. I definitely will plan on getting a TFO rod at some point as I have heard good things about it and I believe it is about $90 as compared to $150.
@@micahspilker9322yeah bud this reply really helped. I actually Have two Dobyns Sierra 7'9s on order and the Dobyns JJ-14 jig pole. Was looking for a quality crappie rig that had sensitivity, backbone and some casting distance with the Sierra. I was a little worried I might regret not looking at the other two brands.
Can't wait to spool up some old beater Shimano reels with some 2ib braid and hit the spillway
E Dawg, many times I've pulled 15+ rock bass from a stump or root ball in the water. They'll pack up in very dense schools.
They definitely congregate like crazy. I believe they may have been spawning too.
How do you feel about the 7 foot 4 dobbins ultra light for bank crappie fishing. But if that’s not good do you have any recommendation. I prefer a 7ft for the cast distance.
I haven't used that length but I imagine that will be a stellar bank fishing rod for slabs!
Nice fishing, Ethan! For me, when I see an Ultralight rod that's rate to handle 1/32 to 1/4oz; I get a little concerned. That seems like a big weight range for me. That's what my Cabela's Fish Eagle Ultralight rod is rate for. It's 6 foot with fast action. If it does handle the 1/4oz, then I'm skeptical if it can handle the 1/32oz decently. Any experience with ultralight rods that have that large of spread of lure weight? I guess, I'll find out when I start fishing it this season, lol!
Honestly, that is such a good point Leo. In my experience, however, I don't really look at the lure ratings much because I don't think the manufacturers are actually paying much attention to it. It seems like they just throw the same 1/32 - 1/4 or 3/16 on anything rated ultralight. The Okuma Celilo rates up to 3/8oz if I am not mistaking haha
I think as ultralight fishing continues to grow, we will see the ratings get more accurate, but for now I wouldn't stress it too much. If you plan to fish larger baits, I would step it up to a light. If you plan to fish micro baits, I would get an ultralight.
You have a 1000 reel on the Dobyns 6ft 2. I'm thinking about getting the 6ft 7 Dobyns, would a 2000 reel be better for it?
Honestly that length would likely do fine with either a 1000 or 2000. They are typically pretty similar in weight so it’s more of a preference thing. I’d probably just slap a 1000 on it and call it good.
Hey man great little vid 👌 im also an ultralight fisherman but mostly for wild browns over here in Scotland in small rivers but ive only been at it for a couple of years and i could really appreciate some advice i fish on a budget so no expensive set ups for me lol anyways i recently bought another 5ft 6 Abu Garcia devil spin rod UL and as inexpensive as it is i love it and have caught all my p.b's on it when i had one before, well the other day i treated myself to a Daiwa Legalis LT size 1000 reel, i fish with mepps and blue fox spinners and Salmo and Rapala hard lures anyways i need to know if i should get braid or if there is any other lines that are just as good regarding decent casting with smaller lighter lures and as my rod is only 5ft 6 i think id struggle to get a long enough leader to work with but im not sure and this is where i need the advice, on the box the reel came in and on the reel itself it says to use braid #6 0.6mm but no mention of what strength to use, i was wondering if i could maybe go up a tad and use braid a few mm more or i have to stick to what it says.Thanks in advance, take it easy and Tight lines ❤🎣✌💙👍 from Scotland🙋♂️
Since you are trout fishing, I would just go with a light monofilament. 2lb or 4lb will both work and can launch little baits very effectively. I like Trilene Sensation personally. Good luck man!
@@FishAnything Great my man sound advice is the Trilene sensation expensive?
Yo do you thing a lews mach 2 size 300 is to big on a ultralight rod?
Some not all. A 7ft or 7ft 6" it should be good
6' 6" some can get away with a 200 Lews would work
5'6" you want a 1000 size or 800 reel
I have a 4'10" rod with a 500 size Ryobi on it.
I think you could make it work with a longer rod to balance it out like Fredrick said, but I would personally prefer their size 100 or 200 because I don't think you will ever need that much line capacity. You could put about 300+ yards of 4lb test on that thing haha
You think the 670SF would be a better option than the 620SF?
Totally depends on your preference and style! I like the 6'2 model because it gives me a lot of versatility. That said, a 6'7 would be fantastic for a bit deeper water or longer casts.
@@FishAnything I kinda like the idea of shorter length for fishing creeks from the bank. I saw your video on the TFO rod. Have you fished small Rapala Original Floaters with that? I want an ultralight with fast enough action for micro jerkbaits, but I’m struggling to narrow it down
I know what I never see how to get the hook out of the fish mouth when they swallow the hook And what is the best way to remove it without killing them this happens to me all the time specially with the smaller fish
Definitely a good point! I’d recommend using forceps for small hooks. They allow you to get down in the mouth and remove it rather than trying with your fingers.
Hey Ethan! how does this rod hold up with baits like micro jerkbaits/crankbaits?
Also, love your content! You got me into UL fishing and I've loved it loads. Mule Fishing is my go-to!
Thanks so much Daniël! This rod is definitely on the extra fast side so it takes some adjusting to get used to for treble hooked baits. But it totally handles them fine because of how the blank doubles down on a hookset. I think it’s a great jig rod and a good all purpose rod
@online outdoorsman have you used a acc rod? If so what is your opinion on it?
Don’t have one yet but they look pretty decent!
I wanted to try ultra light fishing a year ago, before I found your videos. I bought a Shakespeare Durango 5'0 ultra light to see if I liked ultralight fishing. I started with a Diawa reel and eventually upgraded that to a Mitchell 308. I use 4lb mono. I have to admit I really like the $9 Shakespeare Durango rod. I do have a small issue with getting a good hook set on 2lb plus bass. As I use it more my hook setting has improved. The other issue is the rod is a 2 piece and the top half can come loose and fall off. I really like fishing with the set up and have caught a 7lb largemouth on the set up.
What advantages would I experience by upgrading the rod?
Holy smokes if you landed a 7lb largie on that setup, I wouldn't change a thing haha
Upgrading rod quality will potentially buy you a few things:
1) Increased components lead to increased sensitivity
2) Usually feature a higher quality reel seat that is more comfortable for a full day of fishing
3) Balance tends to increase which will help you cast and fish comfortably throughout the day
Ultimately a lot of this is preference-based. Don't change if you like your setup. I would hold a few in a store and see if you think it would be a better setup for your personal style of fishing.
Wow!!! Thank you for answering my question. Everything you say makes sense. Right now the bass aren't slamming it. I have wondered about the sensitivity. The reel doesn't fit perfectly in the seat. I haven't had casting issues, but the other 2 issues are relevant to my situation. Thanks!!!
@@jdyohe04 Good luck James! I will continue reviewing several rods. Honestly, for $50, the 13 Fishing Defy Silver has been one of my favorites. Not sure if you have seen my video on that one yet, but you might take a look. Fun rod :)
Haven't watched that one yet. I will look for it. I have seen some of the higher end rods you reviewed. Probably more than I want to spend. My Dad was very into bass fishing when I was a kid. He bought all the high end rods, but I catch more fish on my ultralight than we caught with all the expensive rods.🤣
Realky like your review videos. Keep it up!!! I wish I had found your channel earlier.
This rod or the St Croix Avid for trout fishing in So-Cal lakes? Advice please.
I’ve never used the St Croix Avid but I like the Dobyns a lot! It might be just a little stout for trout though. I think you might enjoy the temple fork trout and panfish tbh 🤠 it feels like a solid trout stick!!
The black tips on the rock bass fins could be a sign of them living in the vegitation. They develop strong white colored tips ( just like some trout ) when they are living in/on the rocks. As far as I understand, this is also a sign of a healthy diet in the fish as well!
Yeah I was also thinking they might be spawning and maybe it was a coloration thing during the spawn. Not sure, regardless they were awesome!
Have you try shimano poison adrena 6’10UL ??wondering how’s that rod is?? Thinking about one of the Sierra series for trout.
Ooooh that rod is probably epic but I haven’t got one yet. Maybe one of these days I’ll invest in it! I love the dobyns though
@@FishAnything kool thanks bro. Time for UL set up.
Been trying to get my hands on mule jigs for a while now when are they gonna be back in stock?
Home stretch! Won't be much longer :)
May have to snag one of those rods! Did you get one piece or two?
One piece! Definitely a solid rod - I have no complaints.
What was your lure? Can you provide a link to the grub and weight?
Mule Fishing 1/32oz Jig & Donkey Tail Jr. www.mulefishing.com
I love all this variety. What state do you live in?
Michigan! I also love the variety. So much fun!
How does this compare to ghe tfo one? Worth the extra money?
They are definitely different rods. The TFO is a softer rod that will be more versatile but the Dobyns is a faster rod that will be better for jigging up big panfish. I personally prefer the Dobyns but I like the TFO as well :)
If you want an all purpose UL, go with the TFO. If you want a really high quality UL with a fast action, go Dobyns.
What reel is that?
Daiwa Tatula LT 1000!
What kind of braid did you find in 6lb?
This is Fireline Ultra 8 Carrier. I am going to try Daiwa J Braid X8 next :)
I have the same thing happen on my local river, the smallmouth will swim next to me because the baitfish bite at my legs. The bass will hit them off my legs.
Lmao that has to be wild! I cracked up when those little fellas were smashing the jig right by me :)
Nice Setup UL Bud!!🔥🎣
Vibe Ultralight is the best!
#Foconoultralight 🇧🇷
:) thanks man! Tight lines!
Could you do a special on fly fishing?
As time allows, I plan to get into this at some point!
Reel seat with that portuguese cork looks more comfortable than other UL rods from st croix and okuma
Honestly this is my favorite ultralight rod yet and I have tried several.
@@FishAnything Right on. I was looking to buy one. The handle and reel seat looks super comfy, bc i have all the plastic threads reel seats like the okuma or st croix. Just wish it was more moderate-fast action so the rod can bend and absorb more of trout's shakes.
Meatball madness!
If I ever release an album like all the cool kid youtubers, that will be the first song
What state r u in guy
Michigan!
Come out to Pennsylvania
What a trip!
It was so much fun!
Still using this rod a lot? Has there been anything that you don’t like about it?
It is a fantastic rod! My favorite UL for sure :)
I don't dislike anything about it but will say that it isn't the best UL for casting super light weights. Because it is so fast, it doesn't sling a tiny jig out there the way some of the softer rods do.
Do you voiceover your videos in Post Production?
No haha that sounds like way too much work. Plus there is no way I could be as excited as I am in post-production. I just use my GoPro audio.
@@FishAnything Wow, the audio quality sounds like post production. That's pretty awesome..
Try the Capung 662 Gen 2
Is this available domestic anywhere?
@@FishAnything I have not seen it yet unfortunately.
Was on your live stream last night on IG. Was talking about Rock bass on there. That place was loaded with them. Those spawning colors look awesome.
Yeah the black lines on their fins were super neat! And thanks for hanging out on IG Live that was a blast!
Try the phenix exlier bad ass rod
Definitely looking into the Phenix lineup!
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I do t think it sacrifices big fish. I’ve caught a 28” Rainbow trout with my ultralight gear.
Im buying this rod.
You won’t regret it. Still my favorite!
So why doesn't it have an handle to speak of?
Not sure what you are referring to?
You're missing out on some tasty fish letting those Bluegills go.
Those are big male bluegill protecting beds. It was best to let them go this time :)
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Thanks as always Frank :)
Body shaming a bluegill. That was funny.
Lol to be fair that fella was a legit circle. Hilarious fish.
You might not see this comment, but what is the heaviest fish that you believe this rod can catch?
I’ve caught plenty of large fish on it. It’s all about drag settings and playing the fish properly.
If I had a spot like that my wife would have to report me missing
Haha it is a fun place to fish!
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You lost me at miracle whip. #nevermeetyourheros
Rocko's
Always fun :)
Bro, you’ve admitted to some embarrassing things in the past…… but miracle whip, that’s just too far.
Lol to be fair I also like your standard mayo. But yeah sometimes you just gotta have that tangy factor.
...feeding near the TOP of the SURFACE...???!!!??? W.T.F.?
You just learned something without knowing it. You are fishing with a trout rod that was designed by bass fisherman and you are fishing with it like a bass fisherman.
Miracle wippppped. Gay!!!!