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Light Tackle (4-6# test) Recommendations? #11274835 12/10/15 10:48 PM
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I've been away from fishing for so long that I'm not sure which brands are trustworthy and which ones are junk. A few weeks ago I bought a cheap Shakespeare spinning rig and although it isn't terrible I'd eventually like to replace it with something that will last.

Open to any and all suggestions.

Re: Light Tackle (4-6# test) Recommendations? [Re: 1960texan] #11274850 12/10/15 10:57 PM
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I have always be partial to the Shakespeare UL Ugly Stick Combos. I use the heck out of them. They are not expensive and have always given me super performance. If you are looking to up grade Bass Pro has a whole series of UL combos that are not that expensive. As for line I use six pound test with size six cricket hooks. That is just me. Always remember to use what is most comfortable for you. thumb



Side Note: You should get some pretty good responses. There are a lot of good anglers here that I am sure will share their tackle opinions with you. cheers


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Re: Light Tackle (4-6# test) Recommendations? [Re: banker-always fishing] #11274874 12/10/15 11:10 PM
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Thanks! The combo I have came with 6# but I replaced it with 4#, and I've actually been thinking about going back up to 6#. Lot of snags in the Guadalupe these days.

Re: Light Tackle (4-6# test) Recommendations? [Re: 1960texan] #11275264 12/11/15 02:07 AM
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If you "want something that will last" then I agree 100% with Chuck's recommendation
with the Ugly Stik rods. I use them too and my fave is the Ugly Stik Lite model with cork handle.
Rod tips can be easy to break on most rods, but not Ugly Stiks. And they are guaranteed
not to break.

I will also use Daiwa Spinmatic Ultra Light rods in 7.5 foot length for "flipping" type
casting and 6 foot for finessing very light lures. A really good rod for $39.

For reels I am partial to Shimano spinning reels. I use the Sienna and Sahara models.

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Re: Light Tackle (4-6# test) Recommendations? [Re: doctorxring] #11275360 12/11/15 02:39 AM
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Thanks Banker and Doc for the recommendations.

Re: Light Tackle (4-6# test) Recommendations? [Re: 1960texan] #11275768 12/11/15 12:47 PM
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I have always favored the ugly stick rods. As for reels I got to agree with Doc. Love the Shimano!




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I am partial to the Shakespeare Agility rigs in a 7 foot rod, but I agree the Ugly Stick is more durable. I like the action of the Agility.


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Re: Light Tackle (4-6# test) Recommendations? [Re: 1960texan] #11276101 12/11/15 03:25 PM
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My go-to combo for gill chasing is: Short 4'6 shakespeare UL with 4# hi vis! For some reason, the bigger gills will get a major workout with this lil combination!!! Works great for me whether jigging or bobber fishing!


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I like Ugly Stiks for entry level, but I really like Bass Pro Micro Lite Graphite series rods for entry level all the way up to expert guide level. They are just a superb rod series and do everything a panfisherman can ever want. They are graphite and the tips are pure carbon so they aren't as durable as the Ugly Stiks, but what the lack in durability they more than make up for in sensitivity and versibility.

For reels I'm still a big fan of Pflueger reels, but it's more because the fit my hand best.


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I use ugly stix rods and Pflueger president spinning reels.

Re: Light Tackle (4-6# test) Recommendations? [Re: 1960texan] #11284324 12/15/15 09:40 PM
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Use six pound test line on the sunfish. Size eight hooks. Drop shot method. I love the UL series rods from Bass Pro. As for the reels I love the Shimano. For Crappie I use medium tackle.

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