Quick tip for multi piece rod assembly. They often don't have markers to align the rod. Put it together, use a paint marker and draw a colored dot to mark alignment
If you don't want to ruin your rod with a marker, use a sticker a small sticker is good. The sticker is good for just in case you don't like the rod and want to resell.
I worked in a tackle shop back in the 80's. I bought a four piece super ultra lite Eagle Claw travel set up. Still own it but it is retired. I have been looking replace it but other than Eagle Claw nothing is written on it. But now thanks to you I will try to find one of those daiwa's. Thank you for the video and the heads up on the rod.
Love all of your videos, they help me get through the Chicago Winters. I don’t get to fish too much in the winter here. Thanks for sharing every one of your awesome adventures!!
I think that I have just found my ideal ultralight rod; easy to store, easy to carry, excellent specs, good looking, and at a good price. I think that I will pair mine with a Daiwa QZ750 Ultralight Reel. Thanks, Eathan; you cemented my decision to get one.
I have this rod and really enjoy it. I am not sure why bait fisherman think the rod has to be single or at most two piece to have performance. Almost all of Flyfishing rods are multiple piece, 4 to 6 piece, and are higher performance then spinning rod. Diawa did a very good job with this rod.
Thought I recognized that lake! My dad took me there when I was like 10 years old and we caught 2 14 inch yellow perch somewhere like a few hundred feet south of where you're standing, which still holds the record for the largest perch I've ever caught to date! Ahh the memories. On another note, if you find yourself in the area in April (or around there), try bringing your canoe/yak out on the southern most launch. If memory serves correctly, straight out and to the left slightly there is a fairly deep (8 ft?) area with a bunch of weeds and lily pads sprouting, you can kind of see if on Google Maps if you look close enough. Throw some minnows on a bobber in there a few feet down and you can catch yourself a bunch of pretty good sized pike really fast. You'll likely find that you're the only one out there as well. The park gets crowded in the summer months, but in early/mid spring it's empty as can be.
Been out today using this rod for the first time on some smallmouth with a pins minnow,n got home to see this upload.Was meant to be.lol.Mated mine with a qz750,n 4lb mono.Was a blast.Nice Gill!
I liked my first so much I just received my second of the 6'6" version. I normally go with two-piece rods, but I like the action of this in four pieces so much with the balance paired with a Lew's TLC2000 that I went for two. I'd rate it as a light more than an ultralight - but that's fine with 8# braid with a 6# fluro. leader. One for jigs and one with a swivel for spinners/micro plugs and I figure I'll be in kayak heaven for smallmouth and perch.
Great video brother! I love watching all of your ultralight videos especially. I admittedly am not a fan of multi piece rods, so your insight and opinion means a ton. I have two different 2 piece rods that stay in my Ram box but I've often considered something to pack in on a lengthy hike. Definitely will check this one out.
I typically prefer 1pc rods too but this one offers a lot of value to people who need something which breaks down and is portable. I have been a big fan of this setup for the price.
Man I know what you mean by being cold cuz I froze my toes off for last week. My toes were so Frozen in my flip-flops cuz I had to stand outside for a half an hour trying to put fuel in my truck 🚛 early in the morning in 32 Degree temperatures. I had to put the heat on the floor to keep my toes warm. I wish my toes wasn't so wide & being straight across. Maybe I could find a shoe to wear for the winter so I clearly understand about the coldness. But I'm glad you still got out there and fish even though it's cold & you still got some fish so that made a good cold day.
If you haven't tried using the measure feature on your Iphone, give that a whirl the next time you catch a decent gill. I used it recently, and it's pretty accurate.
Lol. . You mention the rod and I go to check it out on the link.... -SOLD OUT- LOL !!!! Oh well spring fish don't start till April 15th 2022 maybe some maybe in stock then.. You got me interested though. I'm still waiting to buy an ultralight setup. So 6 months to figure it out. Lol love the video. I'm waiting for my order from mule fishing to come into 🇨🇦 Canada.
Heck yeah Michael! Yeah I saw they were sold out before I posted the video. Supply chain has been all screwed up for the past couple years. Hopefully they’ll be available soon!
I ordered this rod from discount tackle and sadly managed to snap the top off on my first outing. Had a snag, gave it a tug, and boom! Daiwa doesn't sell the parts. Hoping discount tackle has spares laying around.
just picked up this exact rod as mu UL rod, i wanted the compactness of it, i paired it with a daiwa fuego 1000D, trying to figure out what line now your videos are some of the best for UL info
Thank you! So glad you got this setup - it is awesome! I would suggest 6lb Daiwa J Braid or Spro Finesse Braid. Or if you prefer standard line, Trilene Sensation is epic too.
Since I live in the UK all of my fishing in the USA is done on vacation. So all of my kit has to be small enough to fit into a suitcase with clothes etc and light enough not to cause weight issues. Everything is a compromise and each item is considered by size, weight, how essential it is and whether my good lady will go nuts when she sees that I've only brought fishing gear and no 'nice' clothes! Oh well..........
I don't do any of that style of fishing so I can't say for sure. However, I think it would work well for some inshore jigging as long as you don't need to cast too far. If you need long casting range, go with a longer rod.
🤠 That spinning rod and reel combo you have there, most definitely looks awesome. Can you use it for trout fishing or is it just for small panfishing. Also great fish-catching there.
I'm looking for a 4pc UL and none that I can find are rated to 1/64. Would you err on the shorter or longer side to help casting the 1/64oz Mulies? Also sux, can't find Presso anywhere, I'll have to slum-it with the noodly Spinmatic.
If you go spinmatic, definitely go on the shorter side because the rod gets a little noodly and too thick in the longer lengths. I hope you can find a Presso because it is a dynamite rod. I liked the 5'6 but a 6' would be great too.
What lures do you have in there just one of each? I see that you’re the owner of that company, I bass fish but want to get a little more into pan/ trout fishing too and already have a 5’6” Presso setup with a Daiwa Fuego LT reel.
I have a question, you said you're using mono line here but what is your preferred line? I set my dads Christmas rod up, a Fenwick Eagle with a flueger president 30 and 6lb trilene Fluoro and the thought behind the fluoro was that it would make hook settings easier. I just want your thoughts
I have really like trilene sensation for a co polymer. It’s low diameter but still strong. I’ve found fluorocarbon to be a bit more problematic in line sizes
@@FishAnything oh good to know, thank you, I was actually mistaken, my rod is 6lb trilene fluoro and my dad has 8lb seaguar fluoro, he's a very paranoid man when it comes to losing lures
I know this is an old video, but I just got this rod today. I was wondering how do you store the reel and line when you break down the rod? Do you end up just cutting the line and storing the rod and reel separately?
Bro I just bought the 13 fishing silver after losing my Okuma celio with zephyr SFS finesse reel due to a big striped bass and now I’m tempted to buy this for travel purposes. You just know how to review a a UL rod bro.
I have owned a 13 Defy Silver 5-6 for about a month. Could not be happier. It is very light and sensitive, with great "feel" in my hands, and has surprising backbone for an ultralight. The Defy and my Celilo 6-6 were purchased based largely on Ethan's reviews. I'm new to UL, but have fished light tackle for a very long time. I found Ethan's reviews of those two rods to be very informative, and in my experience so far, quite accurate.
@@oldeschoolbob1022 Yup, Ethans amazing with the ultra light. Him and Rawr fishing but Rawr uses more ultralight BFS reels. I hope Ethan targets more trout on his fishing journey this winter! I love good UL trout fishing with spoons.
Thanks guys! Honestly, I think this rod is worth having if you plan to do a bit of traveling and want something portable. The Defy Silver is one of my favorites as well. I like it more than this rod but it is obviously less portable.
I am not 100% sure what the weight is - might be able to find that on Daiwa's website or customer service. I will say that this little rod/case is probably as light as you will find.
Often wondered why rod makers don't put ruler markings on the rod. Would be pretty easy to do, but also an easy enough mod i guess. Paint markers for now 😬
Hi :) I recently bought a 6' Daiwa Presso rod, can u recommend me a good reel for it ? (I was thinking about Daiwa Revros LT 1000 or Daiwa Legalis 1000)
Say can do a review on the Berkley ultralight spinning rod ? The okuma rod I wanted from Amazon got back to me as UNDELIVERABLE . So I am get my refund back. So I am thinking on get getting a berkley combo light combo 5'6 . But seen a 6'6 ultralight rod also so not sure if it's a decent product of not... I like your experience I. Video so hope to hear from ya... Mike...
On a tight budget too but I’ve been using the Shakespeare micro series for two seasons Guna upgrade to the 5’6” 4pc presso with a diawa Regal 1000 soon hopefully 🙏🏽 can’t complain about the Shakespeare it’s caught me a few 18+ inch trout here in eastern wa!
@@FishAnything most definitely appreciate it. I decided to pull the trigger on the Gruv Micro Jig Box for my recent shipments of Mule. -Justyn Drummond.
I am debating on getting the 7 foot or 6' 6' 4 piece version. The only thing I see is that I notice a few people saying that it is stiff and has a lot of backbone for a ultralight. Have you tried these sizes or have you noticed a difference in backbone from travel rod to 2 piece rod.
I suggest you look at the reel's weight also. I find that proper balance is crucial to my experience. I put a 500 on a 6-6 rod, and the combo was tip-heavy. That same 500 on a different rod was superb. There is also a fair bit of variance among reel manufacturers when it comes to assigning numbers to various reel models.
Good points! I tend to like the 1000 because of the shallower spool that is wider. I find that smaller spools lead to a lot more line issues so I’ve been very pleased with 1000. Additionally, they seem to balance most of my rods very comfortably. Been meaning to try a few 500 reels though.
@@FishAnything I have an old quantum snapshot 500 on a 5 ft ul ugly stik. I've caught more fish on that combo than anything I've owned or ever will own. Couldn't kill that reel no matter what I did, until I took it apart to clean it and lost a tiny part. It balanced perfectly on that short rod.
I have an upcoming vacation to yellowstone and need a travel rod.. I'm having a hard time deciding since I can only bring one... I just wanna do some trout fishing and have something that can fit in my hiking pack.. Should I go ultralight or light? I keep getting conflicting recommendations from buddy's lol
I would say it depends on the size of the fish you think you'll be catching. If the trout are 8-12" or so, the UL will be perfect. But if you think there is a chance of catching more fish in the 15-18" range, you might want to step it up to a L.
@Fish Anything I ended up grabbing a 5 piece diawa carbon case kit in 5 foot 6 light.. I might grab a ultralight presso too.. I got 1.5 months of fishing before my vacation so it'll give me time to try both out..
@@FishAnything You're a fun little fishing trip. 🤣😂 Nice content man. Gonna pick up a Shakespeare micro because of you. I saw it in Walmart before I watched your video, and it looked tasty, but I couldn't pull the trigger. "Well, that's almost too good to be true", I thought pensively. WELL, IT WASN'T!!!!!!!! 🙃
That thing caught my eye too the first time I saw it. I think it is simply a third-party fly box with a Mule sticker on it. Looks like a great way to store them, though.
Yeah it is just a cheap fly box from Cabelas that I slapped a sticker on. I would like to sell a box someday but have yet to figure out the best design (or have enough money to invest into the project).
This is the only ultralight travel rod I’ve tried. I’ve heard mixed reviews on some of the others out there but I’ll probably try more in the future! Hope all is well :)
Thanks for watching! Not sure I understand why my fishing style drives you crazy lol it is comfortable and feels right for me, so that is what I do :) I have tried fishing lefty but it just doesn't feel proper. Tight lines Phillip
Right hand reel handles are like nails on a chalkboard to me, I don't knoe why. And i can only use right dide handles on baitcasters. It makes zero sense,
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Quick tip for multi piece rod assembly. They often don't have markers to align the rod. Put it together, use a paint marker and draw a colored dot to mark alignment
Good tip! The Presso actually has little markers to make it easy :)
@@FishAnything nice!!! 3/4 of my mulipiece rods don't
@@Tallnerdyguy. @fishanything Hey while we’re at it - lets mark off 12” so we know how big a fish is!
sadly 😢😢 my 4p travel presso rod doesnt come with a travel case.. idk why
If you don't want to ruin your rod with a marker, use a sticker a small sticker is good. The sticker is good for just in case you don't like the rod and want to resell.
I worked in a tackle shop back in the 80's. I bought a four piece super ultra lite Eagle Claw travel set up. Still own it but it is retired. I have been looking replace it but other than Eagle Claw nothing is written on it. But now thanks to you I will try to find one of those daiwa's. Thank you for the video and the heads up on the rod.
This rod has been really good to me! Glad you found it valuable :)
Love all of your videos, they help me get through the Chicago Winters. I don’t get to fish too much in the winter here. Thanks for sharing every one of your awesome adventures!!
Thank you Jacob! It means a lot :)
I think that I have just found my ideal ultralight rod; easy to store, easy to carry, excellent specs, good looking, and at a good price. I think that I will pair mine with a Daiwa QZ750 Ultralight Reel. Thanks, Eathan; you cemented my decision to get one.
Hope you put a lot of flex in it!! Tight lines
Got my order of Mule items today . 6 months to wait . Very excited. Thanks for making a good product for my next 2022 adventure .
Mike
Thank you Mike! Can't wait to hear how you like the gear :)
Another fun day ultralight fishing for bluegills. Love it.
Heck to the yeah! Thanks Henry 🤠
I have this rod and really enjoy it.
I am not sure why bait fisherman think the rod has to be single or at most two piece to have performance. Almost all of Flyfishing rods are multiple piece, 4 to 6 piece, and are higher performance then spinning rod. Diawa did a very good job with this rod.
Agreed - people get too worried about the pieces. This is a stellar rod for the price.
Thought I recognized that lake! My dad took me there when I was like 10 years old and we caught 2 14 inch yellow perch somewhere like a few hundred feet south of where you're standing, which still holds the record for the largest perch I've ever caught to date! Ahh the memories.
On another note, if you find yourself in the area in April (or around there), try bringing your canoe/yak out on the southern most launch. If memory serves correctly, straight out and to the left slightly there is a fairly deep (8 ft?) area with a bunch of weeds and lily pads sprouting, you can kind of see if on Google Maps if you look close enough. Throw some minnows on a bobber in there a few feet down and you can catch yourself a bunch of pretty good sized pike really fast. You'll likely find that you're the only one out there as well. The park gets crowded in the summer months, but in early/mid spring it's empty as can be.
Haha that is awesome, thanks for sharing!! Might have to chase Perch next time :)
Been out today using this rod for the first time on some smallmouth with a pins minnow,n got home to see this upload.Was meant to be.lol.Mated mine with a qz750,n 4lb mono.Was a blast.Nice Gill!
Awesome! Sounds like you got good taste 🤠👊🏽
I liked my first so much I just received my second of the 6'6" version. I normally go with two-piece rods, but I like the action of this in four pieces so much with the balance paired with a Lew's TLC2000 that I went for two. I'd rate it as a light more than an ultralight - but that's fine with 8# braid with a 6# fluro. leader. One for jigs and one with a swivel for spinners/micro plugs and I figure I'll be in kayak heaven for smallmouth and perch.
They are definitely fantastic rods. I agree that it performs weirdly good for being four pieces.
love that it's a 4 piece. definitely travel friendly. thanks for sharing and review.
Of course! Thanks as always for watching 🤠🎣
Great video brother! I love watching all of your ultralight videos especially. I admittedly am not a fan of multi piece rods, so your insight and opinion means a ton. I have two different 2 piece rods that stay in my Ram box but I've often considered something to pack in on a lengthy hike. Definitely will check this one out.
I typically prefer 1pc rods too but this one offers a lot of value to people who need something which breaks down and is portable. I have been a big fan of this setup for the price.
Man I know what you mean by being cold cuz I froze my toes off for last week. My toes were so Frozen in my flip-flops cuz I had to stand outside for a half an hour trying to put fuel in my truck 🚛 early in the morning in 32 Degree temperatures. I had to put the heat on the floor to keep my toes warm. I wish my toes wasn't so wide & being straight across. Maybe I could find a shoe to wear for the winter so I clearly understand about the coldness. But I'm glad you still got out there and fish even though it's cold & you still got some fish so that made a good cold day.
Cold weather stinks :(
Awesome 👏 I love diawa I use their ultra lights and love them highly recommend the brand.
I have been very impressed with Daiwa over the past few years!
I can’t wait to get this rod!!! Love the channel bro!
Thank you! Tight lines my friend :)
If you haven't tried using the measure feature on your Iphone, give that a whirl the next time you catch a decent gill. I used it recently, and it's pretty accurate.
No way! I need to try that out!
Greatest ultralight on the market
It’s such a great rod!
Awesome breakdown. I’ve actually been looking at a travel rod. Might pick up the Okuma Voyager.
Very nice! Let me know your thoughts if you do :)
Lol. . You mention the rod and I go to check it out on the link.... -SOLD OUT- LOL !!!! Oh well spring fish don't start till April 15th 2022 maybe some maybe in stock then.. You got me interested though. I'm still waiting to buy an ultralight setup. So 6 months to figure it out. Lol love the video. I'm waiting for my order from mule fishing to come into 🇨🇦 Canada.
Heck yeah Michael! Yeah I saw they were sold out before I posted the video. Supply chain has been all screwed up for the past couple years. Hopefully they’ll be available soon!
I ordered this rod from discount tackle and sadly managed to snap the top off on my first outing. Had a snag, gave it a tug, and boom! Daiwa doesn't sell the parts. Hoping discount tackle has spares laying around.
Oh dang! I’m sorry to hear that - did you reach out to Daiwa to see if they’d replace the rod??
Great review buddy. Love the nice case as well.
Honestly for $80, the fact that they include this quality case seems like a steal!
Great video. Looks like a fun rod to use when travelling but not really fishing. Thanks for the video. 👍
It’s a solid option no matter what! I’d say if you plan to travel and fish a few times per year, it’s a worthwhile option.
Just bought one and a Daiwa Legalis LT size 1000 reel to pair with it. Im hoping to catch tons of panfish, small bass, and trout with it.
I bet you will catch a ton of fish on that setup!
Seriously thinking of getting this travel rod for out-of-state mule jigging!
Oooooh lala I approve!
Great review! Im gonna pick one up
Honestly you will love it. Fun rod!
Nice I think this may be a good Christmas present for my friend that I take with me fishing but he doesn't have any fishing gear
That would be a heck of a gift! 🤠👏🏽
I bought that Ugly Stick GX2 and I was thinking I need to get an ultra light fishing pole for the pond in my neighborhood.
Awesome! Hope you crush fish on it!
just picked up this exact rod as mu UL rod, i wanted the compactness of it, i paired it with a daiwa fuego 1000D, trying to figure out what line now your videos are some of the best for UL info
Thank you! So glad you got this setup - it is awesome! I would suggest 6lb Daiwa J Braid or Spro Finesse Braid. Or if you prefer standard line, Trilene Sensation is epic too.
@FishAnything I tend to use braid more often then not, over monofilament but thank you for the suggestions on line
"Whoa" - K.Reeves
Lol, classic :)
You have made me a Fanny pack believer for fishing. I now have 2😂😂
Lol glad you are in the Fanny Pack Gang!
Since I live in the UK all of my fishing in the USA is done on vacation. So all of my kit has to be small enough to fit into a suitcase with clothes etc and light enough not to cause weight issues. Everything is a compromise and each item is considered by size, weight, how essential it is and whether my good lady will go nuts when she sees that I've only brought fishing gear and no 'nice' clothes! Oh well..........
Hahaha priorities! This is a great option for you from the sounds of it :)
Great video, do you think this would be a good rod for saltwalter ultralight spinning/ajing technique?
I don't do any of that style of fishing so I can't say for sure. However, I think it would work well for some inshore jigging as long as you don't need to cast too far. If you need long casting range, go with a longer rod.
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That spinning rod and reel combo you have there, most definitely looks awesome.
Can you use it for trout fishing or is it just for small panfishing. Also great fish-catching there.
This rod is pretty versatile! I have caught trout, panfish, bass, and more on it. Definitely a solid little travel stick!
I bought this thanks to you I love it
Love to hear it! Glad you are enjoying it :)
I'm looking for a 4pc UL and none that I can find are rated to 1/64. Would you err on the shorter or longer side to help casting the 1/64oz Mulies? Also sux, can't find Presso anywhere, I'll have to slum-it with the noodly Spinmatic.
If you go spinmatic, definitely go on the shorter side because the rod gets a little noodly and too thick in the longer lengths. I hope you can find a Presso because it is a dynamite rod. I liked the 5'6 but a 6' would be great too.
I love the Presso's I own.
You can’t go wrong!
I’m looking for a lightweight travel rod/reel that I can pack for my motorcycle adventures. What would you recommend?
The Presso would be perfect for ultralight techniques!
What lures do you have in there just one of each? I see that you’re the owner of that company, I bass fish but want to get a little more into pan/ trout fishing too and already have a 5’6” Presso setup with a Daiwa Fuego LT reel.
I usually carry around one pack of everything. Let me know if you ever have any questions and I will help as best I can! Thanks for the support!
I have a question, you said you're using mono line here but what is your preferred line? I set my dads Christmas rod up, a Fenwick Eagle with a flueger president 30 and 6lb trilene Fluoro and the thought behind the fluoro was that it would make hook settings easier. I just want your thoughts
I have really like trilene sensation for a co polymer. It’s low diameter but still strong. I’ve found fluorocarbon to be a bit more problematic in line sizes
@@FishAnything oh good to know, thank you, I was actually mistaken, my rod is 6lb trilene fluoro and my dad has 8lb seaguar fluoro, he's a very paranoid man when it comes to losing lures
looks real cool
Solid little rod! No complaints :)
Nice!! Love Daiwa gear. 👍🏻😎
Daiwa has really grown on me over the past few years!
I know this is an old video, but I just got this rod today. I was wondering how do you store the reel and line when you break down the rod? Do you end up just cutting the line and storing the rod and reel separately?
I just store the reel separately. Would have been neat had they made a little reel case attached to the rod tube.
What reel are you using? The link in the description doesn't work anymore. Looking for a reel that perfectly matches my new 7' presso like this reel.
I originally paired it with a Daiwa Revros LT1000
Bro I just bought the 13 fishing silver after losing my Okuma celio with zephyr SFS finesse reel due to a big striped bass and now I’m tempted to buy this for travel purposes. You just know how to review a a UL rod bro.
I have owned a 13 Defy Silver 5-6 for about a month. Could not be happier. It is very light and sensitive, with great "feel" in my hands, and has surprising backbone for an ultralight. The Defy and my Celilo 6-6 were purchased based largely on Ethan's reviews. I'm new to UL, but have fished light tackle for a very long time. I found Ethan's reviews of those two rods to be very informative, and in my experience so far, quite accurate.
@@oldeschoolbob1022 Yup, Ethans amazing with the ultra light. Him and Rawr fishing but Rawr uses more ultralight BFS reels. I hope Ethan targets more trout on his fishing journey this winter! I love good UL trout fishing with spoons.
Thanks guys! Honestly, I think this rod is worth having if you plan to do a bit of traveling and want something portable. The Defy Silver is one of my favorites as well. I like it more than this rod but it is obviously less portable.
What tackle box are you using for your jigs? That was pretty handy seeing them all organized like that!
I actually just use a cheap fly box from Cabelas! Works pretty well :)
Great video!
Thanks as always my friend :)
any idea how much the rod and reel weigh? looking for rod/reel hopefully less than 10oz for backpacking.
I am not 100% sure what the weight is - might be able to find that on Daiwa's website or customer service. I will say that this little rod/case is probably as light as you will find.
Do you sell that Mule Jig organizer on your site? The little tackle box you had in this video?
I would like to launch my own box someday but this is just a cheap fly box from Cabelas. It works pretty good.
Often wondered why rod makers don't put ruler markings on the rod. Would be pretty easy to do, but also an easy enough mod i guess.
Paint markers for now 😬
Yeah it does seem like an easy thing to add that is helpful!
Hi :) I recently bought a 6' Daiwa Presso rod, can u recommend me a good reel for it ? (I was thinking about Daiwa Revros LT 1000 or Daiwa Legalis 1000)
Both of those reels would be a good option! I plan to try out the Legalis this year whenever I can pick one up. I love my Revros :)
@@FishAnything thank you for answering :)
The main problem is the case. It is to Ling to put in carry on luggage. I pomade a smaller car rod tube.
Oh really? I just put it on the side of my backpack and carried it on planes numerous times.
What size pflueger pres xt would you recommend? Trout fishing on a 5'6
Size 25 would probably be my choice!
@Online Outdoorsman - Hello there. Which rod casts 1/32 oz jigs further in your experience? I am looking for a new UL :]
The Defy Silver, Presso, & TFO all cast 1/32oz jigs well for me! The biggest factor to get more distance is a low-diameter line.
Say can do a review on the Berkley ultralight spinning rod ? The okuma rod I wanted from Amazon got back to me as UNDELIVERABLE . So I am get my refund back.
So I am thinking on get getting a berkley combo light combo 5'6 . But seen a 6'6 ultralight rod also so not sure if it's a decent product of not... I like your experience I. Video so hope to hear from ya...
Mike...
I will definitely need to look into that rod, thank you for suggesting! Sorry to hear about the Amazon situation.
Due to financial restraints my go to ultralight rod is the 5ft 6 Abu Garcia devil spin rod and a Daiwa Legalis 1000 i do want to try a little longer for bigger water but the 5ft 6 has served me well and ive caught multiple big brownies over here if i had a better budget i would love to try this Presso ✌💙👍 from Scotland ❤🎣 ©® 😉 😁
That sounds like a cool stick! Thanks for sharing :)
Checkout Rigged and Ready travel rods. Made in UK. :)
On a tight budget too but I’ve been using the Shakespeare micro series for two seasons Guna upgrade to the 5’6” 4pc presso with a diawa Regal 1000 soon hopefully 🙏🏽 can’t complain about the Shakespeare it’s caught me a few 18+ inch trout here in eastern wa!
At 3:26 minutes, could you kindly provide a link (or item similar to) that storage system. Greatly would appreciate it. Thank you!
That is just a cheap fly box from Cabelas! Works great for Mule Jigs :)
@@FishAnything most definitely appreciate it. I decided to pull the trigger on the Gruv Micro Jig Box for my recent shipments of Mule. -Justyn Drummond.
Looks like a good rod
It is truly a great option.
I am debating on getting the 7 foot or 6' 6' 4 piece version. The only thing I see is that I notice a few people saying that it is stiff and has a lot of backbone for a ultralight. Have you tried these sizes or have you noticed a difference in backbone from travel rod to 2 piece rod.
I used to have the 2pc 7-foot model and I didn't particularly like it. I would personally go for the 6'6 4pc out of those two options!
@@FishAnything Thank you! I will try it out.
are mule jigs sold in stores or just online?
Great video I see a new product line coming to mule fishing company .
Lol I definitely want to launch an ultralight rod someday but that will be a heck of an investment! Maybe if the stars align 🤠
What reel ya like on there bud? Older video, link is broken. Looks like an older version of Laguna LT or or REVROS LT?
Revros LT 1000
You think it would be balanced good with a 1000 fuego?
Should feel good!!
I'd be tempted to get a 500 size reel for that rod. Seems 1000 size reels are mostly the same size as 2000s but with less line capacity.
I have a 6 footer.I went with a qz750.Feels spot on to me.
I suggest you look at the reel's weight also. I find that proper balance is crucial to my experience. I put a 500 on a 6-6 rod, and the combo was tip-heavy. That same 500 on a different rod was superb. There is also a fair bit of variance among reel manufacturers when it comes to assigning numbers to various reel models.
Good points! I tend to like the 1000 because of the shallower spool that is wider. I find that smaller spools lead to a lot more line issues so I’ve been very pleased with 1000. Additionally, they seem to balance most of my rods very comfortably. Been meaning to try a few 500 reels though.
@@FishAnything I have an old quantum snapshot 500 on a 5 ft ul ugly stik. I've caught more fish on that combo than anything I've owned or ever will own. Couldn't kill that reel no matter what I did, until I took it apart to clean it and lost a tiny part. It balanced perfectly on that short rod.
I use a 1000 Legalis on my 5ft 6 UL and its perfectly balanced imo ✌💙👍 ❤🎣🇬🇧
I have an upcoming vacation to yellowstone and need a travel rod..
I'm having a hard time deciding since I can only bring one...
I just wanna do some trout fishing and have something that can fit in my hiking pack..
Should I go ultralight or light? I keep getting conflicting recommendations from buddy's lol
I would say it depends on the size of the fish you think you'll be catching. If the trout are 8-12" or so, the UL will be perfect. But if you think there is a chance of catching more fish in the 15-18" range, you might want to step it up to a L.
@Fish Anything I ended up grabbing a 5 piece diawa carbon case kit in 5 foot 6 light..
I might grab a ultralight presso too.. I got 1.5 months of fishing before my vacation so it'll give me time to try both out..
"Holy smokes a pike just came and ate my fish!!" -Online Outdoorsman, circa 2021.
Lol this was honestly a fun little fishing trip!
@@FishAnything You're a fun little fishing trip. 🤣😂 Nice content man. Gonna pick up a Shakespeare micro because of you. I saw it in Walmart before I watched your video, and it looked tasty, but I couldn't pull the trigger. "Well, that's almost too good to be true", I thought pensively. WELL, IT WASN'T!!!!!!!! 🙃
do you know if all the daiwa presso travel rod comes with a travel case?
Yep! They all should
Do you like it better than the St Croix UL 4 piece?
Haven’t used that one! I’ll have to try it out.
Hey man I check you site and you don’t have that tackle box on there. Is it for sell?
That thing caught my eye too the first time I saw it. I think it is simply a third-party fly box with a Mule sticker on it. Looks like a great way to store them, though.
Yeah it is just a cheap fly box from Cabelas that I slapped a sticker on. I would like to sell a box someday but have yet to figure out the best design (or have enough money to invest into the project).
Forgot to mention earlier, but can’t believe there was almost a sneak finale for The Pursuit of a 10.
SO DANG CLOSE!
Been awhile dinkmaster - that's a cool rod setup. I like daiwa, any other recommendations for travel rods/setups?
This is the only ultralight travel rod I’ve tried. I’ve heard mixed reviews on some of the others out there but I’ll probably try more in the future! Hope all is well :)
hello, great video, what is the throwing power of this rod please ? 🔥
What do you mean by throwing power? All of the specs should be online :)
What kind of reel did you pair with it
Any size 1000 reel would work great. I used a Daiwa Revros LT 1000
Do you ship mule fishing Products to Canada?
Sure do! :)
@@FishAnything thx I just bought products today!
Can anybody tell me how this model rod balances with a BG 1500? I plan to use it for inshore and freshwater but worried it will be too unbalanced
Haven't used the BG 1500 personally but I can tell you the 5'6 pairs really well with most size 1000 reels so it should be fine I would think.
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Nice fishing rod i like.
Where is the purchase link friends..?
In the video description. Thanks!
@@FishAnything confused how to buy it
I was hoping for a review on this one
🤠👏🏽 hope you enjoyed
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! This guy is a fishing guru!
Thanks :)
What size reel did you use with that rod?
Size 1000 has been perfect!
Is it durable or do you need to baby it?
It has held up to a lot of random big fish. I haven't ever felt the need to baby it.
I thought about getting this rod. Its mostly out of stock.
They have been hard to track down over the past couple years!
I'm always looking for something under 25" so it'll fit sideways in my carry-on. 👍
Heck yeah! I have brought this on planes a few times and it travels super well.
Rigged and Ready Smuggler 5 breaks down 15".
Great rod but you need to get a left side handle reel switching hands every time you cast would drive me crazy!😂🎣
Thanks for watching! Not sure I understand why my fishing style drives you crazy lol it is comfortable and feels right for me, so that is what I do :) I have tried fishing lefty but it just doesn't feel proper. Tight lines Phillip
What size reel did you use to match the rod
Size 1000 is the bee’s knees
Right hand reel handles are like nails on a chalkboard to me, I don't knoe why. And i can only use right dide handles on baitcasters. It makes zero sense,
Like #150
Nice Rod UL for travel🎣
Thanks Bruno :)
I have 8-9 of them rods but it a two piece rod not 4 piece I love them I seen them on I-fish
They are solid rods! I had the 7-foot 2pc rod before but I didn't like it as much as this one. This thing kicks butt!
Glad your camera dried out…got skunked today on my local lake. Glad your fish are still biting.
Things are going to slow down drastically now that our weather is getting pretty dang cold!
Can I try it?
Yeah, they are available for purchase online!
I wish i could find this rod in UK
What size reel is that
Size 1000
Any ultra rod you review is always sold out 🥺
Lol to be fair, I believe most of them are sold out before I ever launch a video. These dang things are in high demand!
I found it on Amazon in Rt now they only had 6.6
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What’s a guy gotta do for some mule fishing swag bro?
It is all available online at www.mulefishing.com thanks Frank!
💯🔥💙👍
:) thanks!
What name your fishing rod
Daiwa Presso Travel rod (title of this video)
I don’t know him personally but that pike seemed like a real jerk…
That pike was quite rude
You really need to learn to reel with your left hand. It's much easier than having to flip the rod over every cast.
This comment is not intended to insult you or anyone but you look just like Brent from the UA-cam channel (Ghost town living)
Sounds like a pretty cool guy :)
Pric
Spent that time to cut not fish. Hippie
I don’t get it
Not sure I fully understand either :) Have a great day!
What size reel did you pair with that rod?
Daiwa Revros LT size 1000! Perfect size for UL fishing :)