What Line To Use For ULTRALIGHT FISHING?

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  • @midwestfischerman
    @midwestfischerman 8 днів тому +4

    I'm happy to talk about any subject concerning fishing for fifteen minutes! Merry Christmas, Ethan!🎄🎅

  • @dennisstewart7849
    @dennisstewart7849 9 днів тому +2

    Ethan, thank you for the videos in 2024, I have enjoyed and appreciated them. Merry Christmas to you and your family. May the new year bring you good health and happiness!

  • @clarabbee
    @clarabbee 9 днів тому +1

    Love the video man! I do a lot of saltwater ultralight fishing in South Florida, I run 6lb Spiderwire Ultracast braid with an 8lb ande mono leader. 1-4lb rod + daiwa fuego 1000. Mostly throw 1/32oz jigs, catches everything from 2 inch gills to slot sized snook and juvenile tarpon! Ultralight fishing all the way! Your channel has always been super informative and helpful man, tight lines keep it up!! 🎣

    • @khost9810
      @khost9810 9 днів тому

      How long was the fight with the snook and tarpon with this setup of yours?

    • @clarabbee
      @clarabbee 9 днів тому

      @khost9810 about 6-7 minutes for bigger snook, 10-15 minutes for juvenile tarpon. make sure to get a real good revive on them afterwards. if im targeting them on that setup i usually tie a 12lb bite tippet onto my 8lb.

  • @shawneldridge4465
    @shawneldridge4465 3 дні тому

    🎣 when I fish a lot
    I like to use berkley trilene xl
    extra tough and the color i use is
    low-vis green.

  • @samuelwarden6285
    @samuelwarden6285 9 днів тому +3

    I've been using the Vicious Panfish Hi-Vis Yellow Mono for crappie and bluegill. I've used the 4, 6, and 8 lb tests, and I haven't had any problems with it . That trilene sensation is a great line, but I have to order it because none of the stores in my area stock it. Merry Christmas Ethan. 👊👍

    • @vegetablejoe2389
      @vegetablejoe2389 8 днів тому

      I love the Vicious Hi-Viz Yellow....5lb & 7lb on a light rod with 1/8th oz jig head. Have caught everything on my set-up.

  • @johnwilson3891
    @johnwilson3891 7 днів тому +1

    Enjoy your videos, Merry Christmas to you and yours.

  • @DavidBrown-rc6bv
    @DavidBrown-rc6bv 7 днів тому

    Thanks Ethan. Great Video on different lines and you may pick one based on your type of fishing.

  • @dnavarrette9471
    @dnavarrette9471 8 днів тому +1

    Thanks! Lots of good info🙂 tight lines👍🏽

  • @KeithMK
    @KeithMK 9 днів тому +11

    I was wondering, have you tried 2lb S.O.S line from trout magnet? If you have what do you think about it?

    • @FlowtMedia
      @FlowtMedia 9 днів тому

      I have it, I like the Mr crappie 2lb camo a little bit more!

    • @mattnguyen1672
      @mattnguyen1672 9 днів тому +1

      It’s basic line. Good for bait fishing trout but not too good for casting mini jigs there’s varivas that’s superior

    • @jeffabbey1057
      @jeffabbey1057 9 днів тому

      I feel it is absolutely the best UL line, period....

    • @610MRA
      @610MRA 8 днів тому

      @@jeffabbey1057it’s easily one of the worst

    • @randolphso3747
      @randolphso3747 8 днів тому

      ​@@mattnguyen1672im using varivas and daiwa duraheavy 11lbs test ❤❤

  • @BobSmith-ol3ye
    @BobSmith-ol3ye 9 днів тому +1

    I am excited to try out that trilene sensation and ester line. I have been dabbling with sub 6lb braid, I am impressed with Vicious's 5lb braid for the cost/performance. It is .002"(.06mm) diameter @$27 for 300 yards.

    • @yakfishin4912
      @yakfishin4912 9 днів тому +1

      Been using 10lb braid which is 2lb diameter then into 4 or 6lb floro

  • @fishman1347
    @fishman1347 9 днів тому +1

    I love suffix. I have used braid and see the benefits of it but you have to worry about 2 knots instead of just one.

  • @frankmccutchen4410
    @frankmccutchen4410 9 днів тому

    Great video! Very informative I really like the Trilene Sensation for a leader

  • @colejfishingadventures
    @colejfishingadventures 7 днів тому +1

    Good stuff man! I’ve been subscribed mate and I’m loving the videos! I’ve gotta get out and make another video! Keep up the good work mate! 🤝🤝💪💪

  • @FreshCalimari
    @FreshCalimari 9 днів тому

    thank you for uploading this!! i was just looking for new line to respool my ul reel

  • @ichabod13
    @ichabod13 9 днів тому +1

    Been loving doing braid and catch just about anything on them. Also nice when you attract a catfish or a decent bass...or a tree stump. 😅

  • @teamflanneloutdoors5631
    @teamflanneloutdoors5631 6 днів тому

    NDYakAngler turned me on to Trilene sensation years ago and I love it. It was hard to find years ago but looks like they are pushing it again. 2lb Sensation is amazing👍I mainly use 6lb for leader to braid for Bronzeback.

  • @Black-March
    @Black-March 9 днів тому +3

    Merry Christmas, look in to Varivas lines, Varivas Ester Super Trout Advance and Avani Saltwater Finesse 0.2 Gou, Avani Light Game Super Premium and Varivas Super Trout Area Infinity.
    Those are considered the most high end lines for UL fishing in Japan. Not cheap, but Line Laboratory on UA-cam keeps confirming that Varivas makes really good shit.

    • @JoshuaSimonson909
      @JoshuaSimonson909 8 днів тому

      There are a lot of options in the " Super Trout Advance" series by Varivas, what would be best for all around UL trout fishing you think?

    • @Black-March
      @Black-March 8 днів тому +2

      @@JoshuaSimonson909 Any of the "Ester" lines are good, they come in 0.25 to 0.5 Gou (thickness) and they're a great allround choice for UL fishing. I like the 0.4 Gou thickness which is 2.1 lbs strength.
      Then you also have "Super Trout Infinity PE X8" in 0.2 and 0.3 Gou. This line is extremely expensive line, but it's also very thin (which gives long casts) and very very strong. So Super Trout Infinity + Varivas Shock Leader is probably the best high end combination.

    • @JoshuaSimonson909
      @JoshuaSimonson909 8 днів тому

      @@Black-March ok cool, I do wonder if I can use a braid as my main line, and a polyester as my leader line since polyester is a single strand? Any thoughts on this?

    • @Black-March
      @Black-March 8 днів тому +1

      @@JoshuaSimonson909 You could, but not sure you would want to since if you're using 5.6 lbs braid (Varivas Trout Area Infinity) you would want your leader to be about 5lbs and you can't really get 5 lbs ester line. So mono or fluoro leader is best. Varivas leaders are actually really awesome in their design anyhow, they work great for having in a pocket.

    • @JoshuaSimonson909
      @JoshuaSimonson909 8 днів тому

      @@Black-March ok gotcha, anyhow, thanks for all the info!

  • @cosminantonie6221
    @cosminantonie6221 9 днів тому

    top presentation straight on the point,got your first like from London!Tight lines!🎉

  • @Defpotec82020
    @Defpotec82020 9 днів тому

    Great video man. I have to pick up some JDM line now and give it a try. Thank you! 👍

  • @ericglab1630
    @ericglab1630 2 дні тому

    I like Sensation as well and it is a multi-polymer nylon formula, not a traditional copolymer fluorocarbon coated nylon.

  • @Cru_Jones33
    @Cru_Jones33 5 днів тому

    suffix nano is my go to, after i cant find more ill prob switch to suffix 131 or some japan stuff id have to look an see what one though. If not braid ill just use strait fluro. My #1 reel is shimano calcutta conquest bfs then ill grab alderbaran or my spin rod for variety. 6 or 8lb braid for most spoons 1/16 and up as spoons are my favorite thing to throw.

  • @krsone1585
    @krsone1585 9 днів тому +2

    I've been using 4lb. Trilene lx mono for like 30 something years, landed a 13.lb bsss

  • @kevinerbs2778
    @kevinerbs2778 8 днів тому

    I got two braids you've probably never tried but one is Berkley nanofil & the other suffix nano-braid. I have the first line you showed it's quite strong for it's lbs rating honestly. The Berkley nanofil is discontinued ,because anglers had an issues with the higher lbs line always breaking at 17lbs exactly. I am not totally sure what was happening there but it's very slick ling compared other braids, as it's a braided plastic & not fibers.

  • @czaratejohn
    @czaratejohn 9 днів тому

    Just started fishing.. and my rod is ultralight. Subscribing.

  • @Krozin
    @Krozin 9 днів тому

    Heck yeah! I wanna hear about fishing line! I gotta string up a new pole

  • @timothythompson6549
    @timothythompson6549 7 днів тому

    J Braid X8 is still my all time favorite 8 lb to 80 lb and everything in between.

  • @bradysmith1924
    @bradysmith1924 3 дні тому

    How about a video on ultralight casting distance. What would be a normal casting distance for your rod and reel set up?

  • @GT-ho6co
    @GT-ho6co 9 днів тому

    Trout Magnet SOS 4lb is my favourite and it’s a copolymer line.
    Interested to hear your thoughts on different lines and likelihood of wind knots etc.
    I never use mono due to memory and copolymer has been the sweet spot.
    I’ve not tried ultralight braid but use braid for salmon fishing so may have to try some light braid now too.
    Love the ultralight videos!

  • @xhr2530
    @xhr2530 8 днів тому

    I used seaguar pe x8 for bass and I think for UL it would be a great braid line also.

  • @JoshuaSimonson909
    @JoshuaSimonson909 8 днів тому

    I never heard of polyester fishing line before, seems they are more of a thing in the JDM market, Seems "braid like" enough, but without the fraying downsides, I will try them out asap!

  • @joshgrimes9554
    @joshgrimes9554 8 днів тому

    I use Gamma polyflex on all my ultralight set ups....ive used everything out there and to me, it just cant be beat.

  • @OregonFishingAdventures
    @OregonFishingAdventures 9 днів тому +1

    Two copolymers u should try if u haven't already is gamma poly flex and suffix advance copolymer they do have a slightly bigger diameter more along the lines of regular mono diameter I also like the Pline Cx premium for something thinner in diameter I use them in 4lb personally I did a massive test of copolymer lines when I got into it years ago probably tested like 13-15 different copolymer lines and these were my top 3 copolymers I will admit I've never tried the trilene sensation cuz I had some bad experiences with other trilene lines in the past so it made me question there line

  • @tomkeerl7328
    @tomkeerl7328 7 днів тому

    What knot are you using for braid to mono or fluorocarbon? Do you have a video on the knot. Thanks

  • @freddyj5845
    @freddyj5845 9 днів тому +1

    Id like to see you try FINS crappie braid.

    • @dankjankings7339
      @dankjankings7339 8 днів тому

      Nothing better than fins braid, it's miles ahead of the rest.

  • @MarkIzaguirre
    @MarkIzaguirre 9 днів тому +1

    I like jbraid grand for braid and izor xxx for co-polymer

  • @swimking101
    @swimking101 9 днів тому

    Can you give an explanation of PE line, great video. Love the info. Thanks

  • @julienshaffer7316
    @julienshaffer7316 День тому

    Hey l wanted to say that I wanted to try one of the jigs so bad but I couldn’t buy them so I made one they work well I don’t know what the exact weight is but it is definitely an ultralight mile jig

  • @dankjankings7339
    @dankjankings7339 8 днів тому

    As far as braid goes, I tried Fins Windtamer and haven't looked back. I tried every braid out there.

  • @mikeandrade586
    @mikeandrade586 3 дні тому

    I'm over the flouro craze. Light mono or medium braid for me. Also I use suffix elite as my go-to line. I feel like all berkley/trilene lines are total trash.

  • @GQRS
    @GQRS 9 днів тому

    Great vid bro the Phoenix braid is the best but you cant buy it anymore...dont know why its always out of stock.

  • @1989JARR
    @1989JARR 9 днів тому

    I have 10 lbs suffix 832 braid (4lb equivalent diameter) and a 4 lbs trout copolymer leader currently for my ul. Haven't caught anything with it yet. Just set the rod up but f4om casting a 1/8 in line spinner it cast far enough just might swap to a different leader cause it snaps super easy I found to 4lb pline floro but I'm going to see as I use that rod more and actually catch something

  • @craigleith100
    @craigleith100 9 днів тому

    Hey man thanks for the upload I got a new UL set up for my Birthday end of September but trout season ends then so have to wait until spring I got Daiwa Hyper Sensor 5lb 0.185 mm but haven’t spoiled it yet I got it from Amazon but I’m not sure what kind of line it is ie Fluor mono ester 🤷🏼‍♂️😬 but it’s apparently good for UL fishing I only fish for wild brown trout so sizes vary from 6/8 inches up to 3lb+ none at the 4lb weight yet but great fishing over here I live in Edinburgh Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 so have 3 healthy rivers 2 slightly larger ones at either side of the city & then there’s my local urban river that runs right through the city centre although at some parts you would think your out in the country this is were I’ve caught my biggest fish I can’t wait until Spring new rod new reel new line + a load of new spinners Mepps only 😉
    Have a Lovely Christmas 🎄 take it easy & tight lines ✌🏼💙🎣🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏼

  • @Stezzy300
    @Stezzy300 2 дні тому

    currently using trilene XL smooth casting 4lb

  • @yesno9016
    @yesno9016 9 днів тому +1

    Hey i just bought this light rod from majorcraft and it handled 3 bass fine one 2.3 pounder and 2 bluegill like a beast but it snapped like a hour and a half later when i casted a lure 1/4th oz lure right in the middle of the rod piece between the spinning reel and the first ring guide so the thickest part of the rod which makes no sense does anyone know what most likely happened? i am new to fishing so im not sure.

  • @raygissendanner1476
    @raygissendanner1476 9 днів тому

    Thank you for the information i have been using the piscifun braided line for my ultralight have you tried it if so please let me know what is your opinion on it and have a merry Christmas and a happy new years

  • @brianbutler3318
    @brianbutler3318 9 днів тому

    Reaction Tackle Coated Flouro is fantastic! No twisting!

  • @munenekermer9665
    @munenekermer9665 8 днів тому

    Would your thoughts be the same for BFS?

  • @ivanvedris9636
    @ivanvedris9636 8 днів тому

    Hello, I already told you in the email that you have to try the new product - Duel The One!

  • @billbohobo3633
    @billbohobo3633 9 днів тому +1

    I've used only Trilene sensation for 2lb and 4lb. But I wanted to know why colored line? Does the fish not see the line when it's colored?

    • @Dilligads
      @Dilligads 9 днів тому

      Some species are very line sensitive. I have found crappie to be the other end of the spectrum.

  • @adamwissenz9
    @adamwissenz9 9 днів тому

    Didn’t know Berkley did co pol.. thanks. try out sufix advance mono it’s nice co pol

  • @bamikefoxtrot9001
    @bamikefoxtrot9001 7 днів тому

    I am new to fishing in general and I am having issues with my braid to fluoro leader knot passing through the guides any tips?

  • @raymondjohnson6496
    @raymondjohnson6496 9 днів тому

    Sensation I use it for catfish bluegill Crappie, that’s one of my favourites

  • @arsicv
    @arsicv 7 днів тому

    i have beem using 6 pound daiwa j braid 8x with shimano sedona and gunki finesse game fishing rod. For me its a great rod for its price(210cm(6'11") 0.5gr (0,018oz) - 7gr(0,25oz). i would absolutely love to get your opinion on this rod.

  • @michaelm_365
    @michaelm_365 9 днів тому

    Love the information and focus on ultralight! Hopefully Santa is bringing me some MULE Fishing goodies!
    Question: With braid, do you run a mono backer? Or just straight braid? I feel light the light reels are small enough for just braid, but then I feel like I’m waiting line that’ll never see the light of day.
    Thanks again for the video!

  • @Jack_Out_TheBox_Outdoors
    @Jack_Out_TheBox_Outdoors 9 днів тому

    Early, could you do a review of the best gear like last year?

  • @billwiley7216
    @billwiley7216 7 днів тому

    One of the first things is most ultra light fishing lines sold here in the American market is underrated as to advertised breaking specs as compared to real world breaking spec.
    These lines are not even considered to be eligible for world records where line class breaking weight is a determining factor.
    For instance many of the advertised 2lb lines actually do not break until an actual 3-3.5lb breaking point.
    When it comes to ultralight fishing the American market is so far behind what is offered in the JDM market for rods, reels (mostly spool design differences), lines and even jigs and baits it is not funny.
    Leland lures with their trout magnet line of baits and SOS lines and their sore lip, TCB and new Trinity Rods have been the best at really promoting UL fishing products to the masses with many being stocked even at some big box stores here in the U.S.A.
    When using the true 2lb types of test line they are not designed to horse a fish in as has gotten to be so common in many types of fishing these days.
    The fish on that line combo needs to be worked in to land or yes you will break off a lot of fish.
    That does not mean the line is weak or at fault only the technique that was applied to land the fish while employing that type of gear.
    Same with the ester lines that do not float, when trying to cast very tiny jigs down to deeper holding fish these lines are just another tool to fit a situation while still retaining true UL line breaking strengths .
    Ultra light fishing is a blast and honestly catching and landing say a 2+lb river smallmouth on a true UL action rod with 2lb line for me is a lot more fun and satisfying that catching a 6+lb bass on a broomstick rod and hauling it in using 20+lb braid winch cable.
    And yeah, you are going to lose some fish but that is just part of the UL game.
    If I had to pick one thing though that I would like to see more of here in the U.S. market though is on ultra-light reels is the same wider, larger inner core diameter shallow lip spools that are available on the same brand and basically same model reels designed for the JDM market.
    Seems the U.S. market seems to think that what is more attractive is deep spools which either just waste a lot of good premium line or need backer line to eliminate the waste.
    Any way you look at it you do not need 300yds of 2lb line for the distances you will be casting a 1/64 or 1/32 jig!
    UL fishing is a lot of fun and even more so for larger creeks and smaller rivers and hard to beat.

  • @Sherlock_Ohms
    @Sherlock_Ohms 8 днів тому

    I have read about braid damaging the eyelets. Is that true? This is the reason I have not tried it yet.

  • @WhoDey98
    @WhoDey98 6 днів тому

    i thought trilene sensation was cancelled or discontinued?

  • @johndamoth2548
    @johndamoth2548 2 дні тому

    Try out the walmart brand ultra light rod. The ozark trails ultra light.

  • @mr_chicano
    @mr_chicano 9 днів тому

    have you tried bass pro's xps braid in 6lb?

  • @chipseiler1766
    @chipseiler1766 9 днів тому

    I use Trilene Sensation as well, only as a leader. My issue / challenge with it is that every time I tie a knot (usually either a uni or a Palomar knot) it curls up. Do you / did you have the same issue? Any suggestions on how to beat that? ...By the way. I buy my Varivas line straight from Varivas and use a line conditioner to help with the managability. I do use either mono or Trilene Sensation Copolymer as a leader. I always use double uni to tie the leaders.

    • @MetatronsCube23
      @MetatronsCube23 8 днів тому

      if it's curling you are "burning" the line when moving the knot. dont fully cinch the knot with a bunch of line that needs to pull through the knot, and make sure all the line has spit on it for lubrication.

    • @chipseiler1766
      @chipseiler1766 8 днів тому +1

      @@MetatronsCube23 That's my belief also. Believe it or not, I don't cinch it tightly until the end, and it's quite "moist." I've been trying to tie it more loosely every freakin time I tie one. You'd think after doing this for over 45 years I'd have it down. 🤔😣

  • @andrewsales5417
    @andrewsales5417 9 днів тому

    Does copolymer float or sink?

  • @MichaelRomero
    @MichaelRomero 9 днів тому

    I just got 0.3 Varivas braid for my Daiwa Gekkabijin spinning reel.What size do you use on yours?

  • @0-One-AI
    @0-One-AI 9 днів тому

    Why is Stroft not in this match?

  • @yakfishin4912
    @yakfishin4912 9 днів тому +1

    I'm not into bluegill fishing at all. Waste of my time. To easy and no real fight.
    What would youbuse for stocker trout fishing?

    • @jgrantprcc
      @jgrantprcc 8 днів тому

      In my experience, bluegills are the hardest fighting fish for their size. And if you catch one weighing more than a pound, wow!

    • @yakfishin4912
      @yakfishin4912 8 днів тому +1

      @jgrantprcc
      Come fishing with me. I'll show you the difference.

    • @yakfishin4912
      @yakfishin4912 8 днів тому

      @@jgrantprcc
      Good for 3wt fly rod too

    • @jgrantprcc
      @jgrantprcc 7 днів тому +1

      There was a time when fly fishing was almost all I did, but in the last few years ultralight spin fishing with better quality equipment has become my favorite. Keep up the good work with your channel. And I love that you’re wearing a Creek Fishing shirt!

  • @IceAce150
    @IceAce150 9 днів тому

    0.6 YGK is the Best overall

  • @FenderFingers72
    @FenderFingers72 8 днів тому

    Well, the more you ramble the more I learned so keep rambling.

  • @MetatronsCube23
    @MetatronsCube23 8 днів тому

    The samurai J-Fluoro is a weird line, some of the higher pound lines are great, but the lower ones definitely can snap from very low stretch when used as a leader line or on a stiffer rod type. The lowest I use of that type is 7lb, I've had bad luck with anything lighter. I really like sunline for my basic set-ups, but fancy trout lines beckon me to buy them soon, lol. The Diawa lines are very basic, not great but not real bad either( not worth buying over anything else).

  • @jeffabbey1057
    @jeffabbey1057 9 днів тому +1

    I love Leland's SOS lines in 2# and 4#. Sensitive, tough, casts great, and you do not need a leader.

    • @GT-ho6co
      @GT-ho6co 9 днів тому

      Totally agree with you. 4lb trout magnet is my favourite line.

    • @jeffabbey1057
      @jeffabbey1057 9 днів тому

      @@GT-ho6co Do you know if they make an 8#? I would like it on my medium -light bass rod. Thanks!!

    • @GT-ho6co
      @GT-ho6co 9 днів тому

      @ no Trout S.O.S. 2lb., 4lb., and 6lb. test line only in 350 yards of line.

  • @barry4fish
    @barry4fish 9 днів тому

    Using braid, people are more likely to overload the line rating of the rod they are using, which might put your rod at risk of breakage easier. I have been ultralight fishing for nearly 50 years now, and even though i haven’t tried many of the new lines, for lb tests from 2-6, I still like Maxima Chameleon the best of all, and you can get it in the in-between sizes too (3 and 5 lb test).

  • @DAVITALORD
    @DAVITALORD 8 днів тому

    None of them are good tested everyone huge recommendation to you would be daiwa gekabijon Si3 simply the best outstanding line thinest smoothesst strongest best distance line ever