I Broke My Favorite Ultralight Rod... The Pursuit Of A 10 [EPISODE 3]
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- Welcome back to a mini-series... The Pursuit Of A 10! This series is all about seeking out & catching trophy-class Bluegill. As a multispecies angler, I have grown to love Bluegill not only as a neat part of the ecosystem, but also as a truly prominent sportfish. What I have found, however, is that Bluegill tend to earn 1 of 2 reputations - they can be either a "beginner fish" or a "fill the freezer fish". I definitely believe they are far greater than those two stereotypes. I believe they are a true sportfish and you know what else is great about them? They are pretty much everywhere!
My goal is simple with this mini-series... Build confidence in my big bluegill hunting skills & catch a 10" gill along the way. Michigan considers a 10" Bluegill a "Master Angler" Fish - essentially implying that it is a trophy in our waters. I definitely feel I can accomplish this goal throughout the course of this series, however time will tell. Ultimately, I just want to continue to flex my multispecies muscles and learn more about targeting and patterning large bluegill. Throughout this series, I will obviously be fishing a lot but I also intend to include some informative biology information so we can all learn to be better conservationists and help create better big bluegill fisheries for years to come.
In this episode, I target a new body of water which is larger than the first two and features deeper water. Unfortunately, I broke my favorite ultralight on this trip but I did learn a few things so it wasn't all bad. Definitely excited to keep the series going!
Episode 1: • A New Goal... The Purs...
Episode 2: • A Good Lesson - The Pu...
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**SPECIES CAUGHT IN TODAY'S VIDEO**
Species No.12: Warmouth
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I totally relate to how you feel, loosing a great rod is a big loss but sometimes inevitable in the angling business we're in. I do prefer straight mono on my panfish set ups, I'm an old timer and believe me, Stren original has carried me a long way.
I will have to try the Stren original! Yeah, it always stinks to break one but I got it replaced and the new one has been doing great!
Did you have a warranty?
Yeeew! Ultralight forever🔥🎣🎬
Soludos from Brasil.
Amazing vidio broo
SALUDOS! Ultralight 4 Life
Broke my Dobyns BFS rod the same way. I went to my LTS, which happens to be a Dobyns dealer. Paid the $60 replacement fee and walked out with a brand new rod. So dont be sad, it's a lifetime warranty! :) I love Dobyns
Yeah glad they offer that deal. Very nice of them!
Replace it for $80!!?? Another reason why I shy away from expensive rods. Enjoyed the video....good job!👍
Yeah but to be fair, this is a $150 rod brand new and it was my fault it broke. Getting a brand new one for $80 is still a really nice offer from Dobyns considering they don't really have to do anything for me.
$80 replacement for a $160 rod is a fair trade. Way better than buy a new
@@basschaser9356 get the same type for $40 ....it breaks replace the tip or buy a new one for $40 - Maxx u out $80
Your title!!!!😱🤯😬🥺 Say it ain't so!!!😲😳 I feel for you Ethan. About 12 years ago I broke my favorite ultralight rod on a rogue steelhead that nailed my little jig and grub while I was fishing for yellow perch and smallies in a Chicago harbor. I landed the beast, but the damage was done.😔
Haha that would be well worth it! Life goes on, just glad I caught the bass lmao
From what I've seen you've never done a catch and cook video. You should do a catch and cook video. :)
Definitely will do one at some point!
I scored a $100 combo for $40 at Gander over Fathers day weekend. They were having a 50% off sale plus I got another 10% off with my club membership. I got a 6'6 Sakana SKR4 ultralight rod and a Shimano Sedona 1000 reel. 👍🏻😎.
WHOA, that is a dang steal! I bet that will be a fun setup - go catch some fish on it :)
@@FishAnything It's all set up and ready to go. Too bad it rained all morning. Try again tomorrow. 👍🏻
@@FishAnything I also got a couple of Shimano Caius baitcasters for $37 each. Normally they were $79.99 each. And I got a $40 6" medium/light action Sakana SKR-4 spinning rod for $12.99. And a bunch of tackle too. It was a great deal of a day. All of it was 60% off.
Yeah I miss Gander. I bought two H&H HX4s for 160$. They're 300 dollar American made bass rods. Been beating the crap out of them for seven years now
Broken rod sucks, but I am almost sure that they will take care of you. That is a nice pond, I love the panfish and it seems that pond was full of them. Nice video.
Yeah it was a bummer but it is just part of the sport. I will send it in with $80 and get it replaced. This rod is too great not to replace.
They are a little pricey but give moonshine rambler rods a shot! You won't be disappointed
I’ll check it out!!
I love catching blue gill on ultra light such a blast so much fun
Dang right man!
I got the same rod, as much as I like it, it is #3 favorite rod. I have a old 18 outfitters aerius for my bigger fish ultralight needs as my #1. They are $249 but I bought it when they do their trade show deals for 25%off. My #2 I really think you would like. It is a 7'5 Ray fishing golden feather. It is more sensitive than the Dobyns and almost as much back bone. Oh and the price is $119👍
I’ve been considering a Ray Fishing rod. Glad to hear you really like it for the price! Thanks for the intel 🤠👊🏽
What’s the action on the Ray rod? Would love to see a review video
I only use berkley sensation solar green or blaze orange and i have never had any problems with it. Fantastic line
I love that line!
Bummer! I just broke the tip on my ultralight the other day. I feel your pain!
It is never fun but it is just part of it. It was my fault lol
Omg the dobyns Sierra trout ultralight 7’6 rod feels amazing. The reel seat is comfortable, split grip and not too much of a noodle but has good bend.
Maybe someday I’ll have the long rod too! Honestly I love this rod so much. Just got it replaced 🤠
Woo woo Sunday night video and team Dink for life!!!
WOO WOO! Whatup JP
Just bought a St. Croix panfish series ultralight 6’ 9” paired with a Daiwa Legalis LT 1000. Have you ever used either one of these? I’m just getting into panfish. I’ve always been a bass fisherman and just trying new things. Love your content. Thanks!
I have that same rod on the way :) And I use a Revros LT 1000 as well as a Tatula LT 1000. Can't go wrong with Daiwa reels :)
Awesome bro, I have basically the same thing but g loomis, and I've totally fallen in love with the 6'9" length ultralight set up, I think you're gonna love it!
@@FishAnything I love my Daiwa Revros reels. Shimano and Daiwa are my favorite reels.
All my rods are made by St Croix and they sent me a brand new rod when my tip broke. I’m sure Dobyns will do the same. These companies have great customer service. Waiting for the rod to come In is what will suck.
Yeah Dobyns is a solid company so it will all work out. And fortunately I have multiple ultralights now so I will be fine for the time begin XD
Ahh, man that hurts. I feel for you bro. Well, only thing we can do in times like these is gear up again and get back out on the water. #NoBadDays ✌🏻
Dang right! I am not complaining - I still had a blast and don't regret going. Just wish I would have paid a bit more attention lol
Sorry about your rod 😞. That’s why I try not to go to expensive for fishing rod… Reel are a different story since they have less chance to break👍 I tend to go a bit more expensive for my reel😉. And by the way I just purchased my first ultralight setup because of you 🤙. Nothing fancy just to test the water just a 2 piece 5.6 Daiwa crossfire UL and a piscifun viper x 1000🤷♂️ and my first fish on it was a 2 pound bass 😂 with 4 pound mono lol.
That sounds like a darn good setup and I bet that 2lb bass was an absolute blast. Glad to hear you are enjoying UL fishing :)
Cookie, coffee, pizza, protein bar..the absolute breakfast of champions
Lol I just eat whatever is available :D
Every lake differs due to vegetation and depth but i have always found the largest bluegills in 3-5 feet of water in the pockets or edges of tall reed beds, depending on the wind usually just go to one side and let the wind carry through and just hit the pockets and edges, then reposition and go back through
Right on, thanks for the intel!
Lawson knows it. "Fish on!" Sorry about the rod tip on your Dobyns. I've never thought about that happening. The line wrapping around the tip and then breaking when you set the hook. Lol, now I'm going to be worried about it. Hopefully your rod is back soon from repairs.
I’ll get a replacement soon but I tell you what, it’s more of a concern with a rod like this due to the fully carbon tip (which makes it really small). Just need to use fluoro or mono with this stick moving forward.
Awesome video man you were on them!
Sorry about your rod, that's such a bummer!
Ah well haha it was bound to happen at some point! Still a fun day 🧡
Can’t go wrong with the Defy either
Great stick for the $50 range :)
I'm too new at fishing so this is not advice. Consider it a theory. If you want to catch bigger fish use bigger tackle? I know you like 1/64 and micro-size but maybe it's not just location. Maybe a lure that would make a 10" crappie take some notice. I'm a big boy. I can afford to let a candy bar or a doughnut float on by while I'm waiting on the NY Strip or Porterhouse to grab my attention.
Sorry about the rod. I broke the handle on my Patriarch a few days ago and have no real backup. Another lesson learned from you... I need to get a secondary setup.
It’s not always the case.
Bigger lures will weed out smaller fish, but smaller lures are more tempting to them (from what I have seen) and you get more fish.
If you get more fish you can see where the fish are grouped up easier, and just keep filtering through fish until you get a bigger one or move on to a new school.
By “from what I have seen” I was fishing a river and saw a nice pike,I started off on a bigger paddle tail, hopping it across the bottom, tried that about 20 times, switched on over to a small paddle tail, similar to the ones he’s using, and lost it to the 3 1/2 4ft pike I saw.
That’s just 1 example.
I like to think of little baits being more opportunities
I definitely think that larger profiles will draw the attention of larger fish in most cases (especially for bass). That said, Bluegill primarily feed on small aquatic insects and plankton. Going bigger in profile than the DT Jr. would probably increase my rate of catch on juvenile bass but would probably reduce my Bluegill catch rate significantly. I definitely plan to keep experimenting with other presentations however I think the profile I am using is about where I need to be.
The thing about bluegill is even really big ones still have tiny mouths. So a 10 incher may not be able to eat something significantly bigger than what a 6 incher would eat.
Dang it, sad to see the broken rod but let's hope they can fix it. Great video as usual and it makes me wanna go out to the stream close by just to make a few casts.
Go get them! Yeah it is all good, I will get it replaced.
what a beautiful lake. i jelly.
I love the Blue of the gills!
Dang right man, I love sunfish coloration
well...fish on
Haha FISH ON!
Y’all’s fish have much more defined patterns than ours around here👀! Like they all, everywhere ya look, are super dark, like every fish has the color patterns of a breeding male crappie
Fish patterns definitely can vary significantly from lake to lake and region to region. I always enjoy taking a moment to appreciate the beauty of each fish :)
I won't use braid, I'm old school. I do love P-line fluorocarbon though. I use the 3lb. It's a good balance of strength and stealth
I have been meaning to try that P-Line. Maybe I will pick a spool up!
You should try PolyEster line..Very sensitive, i would say sensitive than braid but it does need time to get use to... Also try troutmagnet or lure... As far as your rod man i know the feeling.. I broke m JDM rod..Abu Garcia Realfinesse eradicator..
Dang! Yeah I’ll have to try the polyester stuff 🤠
@@FishAnything try varivas poly ester... E2 is their newest one but the breaking point is less.. 2.3lbs will break at 1.8 lbs around that area but its easier to manage than the orange polyester line.....I like the orange 2.1 -2.3 lbs.... Again just be aware it does need time to get use to it but once you do you won't touch any other lines ..They are that sensitive and you will cast a mile on a ultra light set up. Good luck.. Great vid.. subscribe to you
Not sure you noticed in your area but I do in mine. I feel the pumpkinseed fish are more the late spawners over the bluegills. We are still seeing Pumpkinseeds on beds and the smaller bluegills are pestering them. Not sure if that is a species thing or what. Sucks about the rod but overall great video.
100% agree! There were a few Gills mixed in but mostly Pumpkinseeds bedding.
That sucks. Now check out ray fishing and his seanstion rod or the golden feather. Both great ultralights
I will definitely take a looksie :)
I'd love to see a video showcasing all of your gear and tackle
Thanks for the suggestion! I’ve definitely thought about doing this - I’ll see what I can do 🤠
do you use a tippet with the braided or you just lure straight from the braid?
I add a leader of copolymer. Usually about 6’ of 4lb test
If your really looking for a 10” Gill stop fishing shallow water. Fish the drop off and deeper holes 18’ - 30’. Target bigger fish not the dinks. Maybe use the Gulp minnow as well.
Believe it or not, I fished a lot of deep water that day and only found short-striking dinks. I believe the larger gills will start working off deeper soon but from what I have seen thus far, most are still shallow. I promise I am trying everything on these trips - not every bit of video makes the final cut after editing lol
I've broken 3 spinning rods in the last couple of years. It never gets easy. 😞
Lol it sucks, but hey, it's part of it.
When I was a little girl, and I saw a fish thrash for the first time, while my grandfather was getting the hook out of some fish he caught, I thought, “He’s Shakin’ the Fish”!
Haha that is fair. Then you tried handling one for yourself and you realized that they just like to wiggle.
Yikes! For the price of one of those I would've thought they could do better than $80!?!? I got a 6'4 St. Croix this spring and it's pretty fun...
I will be trying a St. Croix soon! And honestly the $80 replacement (which includes $20 for shipping) is pretty fair. They wouldn't charge me that if it wasn't my fault. All I would have to pay is shipping had it been a rod failure. Ultimately they don't really have to do anything so I will take a brand new rod for essentially half price.
Sorry about your rod, I broke my St.Croix a few weeks ago, but glad to see that they are least helping you out somewhat. Have you done any research to see what bodies of water in MI have produced bigger fish?
The research of local waters piece has been less of a thing for me because it is kind of hard to find good information on Bluegill. I will keep looking though! Definitely keeping my ears open to where friends have historically caught a few.
Can you do a BFS ultralight series like the ones done before...?
Maybe someday! I honestly don't fish BFS as much so I don't really want to spend a bunch of money on more gear. I still enjoy spinning equipment a lot more personally.
Nooooooooo! Dang it...........
Ah well XD
Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't you warn about that happening in your line selection vid using that exact rod? That sucks though. Im sorry that happened.
Lol I can't recall but I have always known it was a risk too. Usually I am really good about seeing it before it being an issue. It was bound to happen to me eventually - can't believe this is the first time. Regardless, not the rod's fault. It was my fault for being a dumby XD
What model was that Dobyns? Looking to purchase one of their ultra-light series…
This was the 6'2 one piece Sierra Trout & Panfish. It is a fantastic rod. I simply would avoid using braid on it due to the solid rod tip.
Early on, I think the second fish, you said he was just running with the lure and didn't have his whole mouth around it. How could you tell?!
Honestly I saw it in the line. The lure never hit the bottom and my line started running with it.
WHAAAATTT! Oh no. 😢
Life goes on lol I will get a replacement.
To save on shipping just cut the rod model info area of the rod and send that
Yep that is what I am going to do! Feels like a dang sin to cut such a beautiful piece of equipment.
I enjoy watching ur videos! In your opinion? Would you go with the picifun viper x 500? Or the okuma ceymar 500 spin? I'm so confused on which one is the better choice?
I haven't used either of these reels but I would probably go Okuma out of those two.
I wonder if they would have asked for 80$ if you said that it snapped during the hookset (and not imply a user error with the braid wrapped around the tip). Either way that kind of sucks...do you plan to send it or are you looking for some other option?
I will cut it down to the logo portion and send it with $80. I debated just calling it quits on this rod but I really like this rod way too much. It was my fault so I was honest with them - they are nice to offer the policy they do.
What’s the reel on the 13 fishing rod?
Daiwa Revros LT 1000! Great budget reel :)
Awesome video bro when you doin kayak comps
Kayak tournaments are hard for me to participate in because many of them in my area are on weeknights and I have a full time job so it is difficult to make it work with my schedule. I will definitely try more in the future but just haven't had the chance to lately.
How did the whole warranty thing work out for you ?
Because the broken rod was my fault, I ended up sending in the logo section of the rod along with $80 and they replaced it. If it had been a rod failure, I believe they would have replaced it for free. Totally fair in my opinion!
I’ll take that .
What are those tiny lures?!
I own the company - Mule Fishing. You can check them out in the link in the description :)
Sorry to hear about your rod. What was the $80 for? Is that just for shipping or does Dobyns charge you a percentage of MSRP to replace yours?
Because it was not a rod failure and it was my fault, they basically have a program to replace the rod for $80 ($60 for the new rod and $20 for the shipping). All I have to do is mail in the logo portion of the rod. Honestly, that is a really fair program. It wasn't the rod's fault, it was mine. So the fact that they give me a more affordable way to get a new one is pretty neat!
I'm in this now.
:D thanks for coming along on the journey
Is this inherent of all ultralights? I just bought the 7'4'' model UL. I'm a bass and musky guy so I don't have anything lighter than a light.
How about an update on the warranty. This is why I buy ST Croix rods, 15 year no questions asked. Used to be lifetime. But I'm Ok with 15.
Subed . great channel! Oh one more question, What is your favorite reel and size? thank you.
Thank you! This rod breaking was totally my fault. The Dobyns rod features a solid tip which makes it super thin. Using braid on it was probably a dumb idea from the start... Because it was my fault, I paid $80 for a brand new rod from Dobyns (which is pretty fair in my eyes). Had it been a rod defect, they would have sent me a free one.
Most UL rods handle braid fine. I would just advise against using it on a solid-tipped rod.
And my favorite reel is my Daiwa Tatula LT 1000. Whether you go Shimano or Daiwa or whatever, I recommend a size 1000. It just flat out works!
@@FishAnything so your saying regardless that it was your fault or not dobyns didn't honor their warranty?
RIP rod. Good trip nonetheless
Heck of a great time! Rods breaking is just part of the sport. No worries :)
That's not good! So the other day I was watching a few of your older vidoeson the Nedrig! Is that the only finesse bait you use for bass fishing or do you use others like Wacky rigs or Shakeyhead! I'm just trying to work with something that works! Used the Ned rig the other day I did work. Just overwhelmed with everything out there these days!
I love all finesse fishing but Ned Rig is definitely my go-to. In my area, we have a lot of offshore weed-beds and clear water. It makes it very solid for Ned Rig fishing. Wacky rigs are awesome for fishing specific targets with (brush piles, docks, etc.). Shaky heads tend to perform great on hard bottoms but I don't like them around grass so I don't throw them anymore. I used to crush fish on them in Kansas though. And I love a drop shot when I am working off deeper in the water column. Good luck!
@@FishAnything Thank you very much! And thank you for your Videos!
What other jig would you say fits well with the donkey tail jr. ?
These were made to fit the Mule Jigs (but obviously those are sold out right now). They will be available again VERY soon! But otherwise, you can use any other jigs that feature size 6 or smaller hooks!
@@FishAnything thanks for the reply, just wondering because I’m trying to get some before a camping trip coming up in July.
Hopefully really soon. Working on it :)
When will mule jigs be back in stock? Just bought some donkey tail Jr's and I need the best jig heads out!
Thanks Kaden!! They are headed this way and should be back to available very soon
Ok thanks!
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Howdy Frank!
I thought a warmouth was a hybrid between 2 different panfish.
Nope - it is its own species of sunfish!
RIP
At least I caught some warmouth lol
That sucks that you broke your rod. About a week ago I broke my Shakespeare Micro Series 4.6ft. I almost gave up for the day because I was so mad. Good job on not getting too angry. By the way, don’t buy Shakespeare Micro Series 4.6ft. The 5ft is stronger but the 4.6 is not.
Lol too late! I will put that puppy to the test
@@FishAnything good luck lol.
@@FishAnything I ended up buying the Ugly Stick G2X 4.6ft.
Fishin with kayak hipsters 101
1: talk about conservation but keep it vague
2: talk about how beautiful the fish are constantly
3: keep and eat no fish
4: use lures not bait
Hope you're having a nice day! Thanks for watching :)