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Picked up a st croix panfish rod this year and loving it for its versatility catching trout, bluegill, crappie, and bass.

@Johnnyfishalot

2 ай бұрын

Hey @mattrobertson9046 That is AWESOME... love hearing that. The rod is just phenomenal... Like you said, its just so good at catching all sorts of fish. I literally don't leave home without it. and if I'm targeting big fish, i usually bring it with me to catch bait. I'm with you... i love the feel, sensitivity and versatility of that rod... I'm glad your enjoying. Even happier you enjoyed the content and left a comment. makes my day!! Hope your having a great weekend!!

Glad I found your video. Finally someone that is not hung up on super fabulous, super cool and super expensive tackle. I use a lot of fiberglass rods as well as way more expensive ones. Maybe glass rods aren't as sensitive but I usually hold the line and or watch my rod tip. What I absolutely abhor are foam handles. My last Ugly Stick was a $1.00 garage sale pickup that I rebuilt with cork.. (Don't ever let your wife sell your tackle). I agree that 5' or a bit longer is ideal for ultra light. I did build a 10' crappie rod and it's nice for that.

@Johnnyfishalot

Ай бұрын

Hey Doug... I'm glad you found my video too!! welcome to the channel... Its a pleasure to hear from you and I'm glad you are enjoying the content... Agreed by the way, no one will be selling my fishing equipment haha That's pretty awesome you were able to rebuild some gear you bought from a $1 dollar garage sale haha. Thanks so much for the comment and for tuning... I really appreciate it.

G X 2.. Awesome rod. Needs a better stainless steel Eye at the top. Mine ended up with groove's from the braided line. 😂

@Johnnyfishalot

11 күн бұрын

Hey Frank!! Great comment... I couldn't agree more... fantastic rod, I own two of them and I also had one of the guides get knicked... The great thing about those guides is there are the easiest component on the rod to fix... haha those rods definitely do the trick for me though... thanks so much for watching and the great comment!

Like the Ugly Stick GX2 is strong works for me a light rod.

@Johnnyfishalot

2 ай бұрын

Hey @jasonlopez4855 Thanks so much for tuning in and for the comment... I really appreciate it!! I am also a fan of the ugly stick GX2, I'm glad you are too! To be honest an ultra light rod that is that durable for 20 bucks or so is pretty tough to beat... I use that rod all the time with my kids. They do really well with it. If you want that extra sensitivity, try that panfish series rod from St. Croix... fishes like a dream. love that rod too!!

Honestly I went back to carrying an ultra light setup with me. Sometimes targeting bass and larger fish in my area is tough. Nothing like hooking up some crappie and blue gill back to back. I shelled up money for a decent ultralight setup to enjoy. Will try that st croix pan fish rod one of these days!

@Johnnyfishalot

25 күн бұрын

Hey @tgsn_ sorry for the delay... that's awesome news... I'm just like you. I carry my ultralight gear with me everywhere now a days. I use it to catch my bait, I use it on big fish, I use it for small fish. It literally catches everything!! That st croix panfish series rod is just incredible definitely work the extra money, and the sensitivity of the rod is just phenominal... let me know if you ever take the plunge and pick one up. you won't be disappointed I'm sure ;)

In 65 years i never paid more than $75 bucks for a Rod. Had the good fortune to come across Star Rods back in mid 90's in South Florida. Star Rods Aerial series ($82 dollars now) lasted me 3 decades. Six foot rod was perfect for Yak fishing. Caught everything from crappie to 25-30 pound shark while surf fishing Canaveral National Seashore. Star uses what they call E-Glass ---- regardless killer spinning rod. Oklahoma Striper Guide i came across a couple months ago uses BPS Fish Eagle. $80 Bucks currently ---- i'll be buying one for 2025 fishing season !

@Johnnyfishalot

9 күн бұрын

Hey Hunter!! Great comment / post... I don't disagree with you, I think you can do some good damage fishing with less expensive rods for sure! Ugly stik really does make some great rods under 50 bucks! I will say that I do enjoy rods in the $150 range for a variety of different fish, like blackfish, black drum, different wreck fish!! Pros and cons to everything... but, great shout for sure ;) thanks so much for watching and the comments!!

@hunterm7624

9 күн бұрын

@@Johnnyfishalot Saltwater is different = you'll need to spend more depending on technique. I do not have sea stomach so that nixes that :))) Moved to Tennessee after 58 years in FLA ---- couldn't handle The Warm, Hot, or Broiling climate noooooooooooo more !

@Johnnyfishalot

9 күн бұрын

@@hunterm7624 hahaha niceeee.... I hear only good things about living in Tennessee. You got some monster blue and flathead cats in the Tennessee river!! Sounds awesome to me. And yeah I do agree, for example if you are fishing for those big cats (just for example) an ugly stik GX2 will do ya just fine. I don't blame you for seeking cooler climates. I live in NJ, now, where its getting warm, but its not 100% humidity all the time and it was in the cool in shade 80s today. haha Gets cold here though... Thanks so much for the comments and the feedback, hope you had a great fathers day and/or weekend!!

Best equipment for you is the equipment you can afford . ( especially in recent year's tough times ) IMO

I use a Sam's super sensitive light action rod, works pretty good

@Johnnyfishalot

Ай бұрын

Hey Lucas... That sounds pretty awesome!! I've never used a Sam's super sensitive rod. I'll have to check that one out.... You ever use the celilo or st croix ultra lights? How do you like them compared to the Sam's rod.

My biggest fear of 2 pound test is getting snagged on the bottom and losing the rig. My local lakes have so much structure on the bottom. I usually sacrifice a bit and go with 8 pound test.

@Johnnyfishalot

2 ай бұрын

I hear ya cuz.... BUTTTTT when the bite gets tough... try the 2lb test and see how many more bites you get... if you lose a rig on the bottom... no big deal. Thanks for all the support and comments. love it!!

@ethanstout8226

Ай бұрын

If you are desparate so you start throwing trout magnets on 2# line it will take so much time for that 1/64th jig to hit the bottom it won't be and issue, however. If you don't have an ultralight with light line you may not be able to cast the tiny lures to the fish. I'd rather go ultralight than get skunked.

@Uncle_BW

11 күн бұрын

I have a lot of stumps sunken logs and Cypress tree stumps under my local water also. I use spider wire. It's thin and strong. I rarely use mono.

Could you please tell me which reel would be best to pair with a okuma celilo 6’6 rod.

@Johnnyfishalot

21 күн бұрын

Hey @Alenmathew9383 thanks so much for watching and the question!!! I'd highly recommend the Okuma Ceymar C10: okuma Ceymar Spinning Reel Size 10 - 5Lb Max Drag Pressure: amzn.to/3LOH0Qk Let me know if you have any questions... thanks again!

I can't seem to find the Okuma in anything but a two-piece rod. Is that what you are using? I don't see a product link for these rods. Loved the video and I appreciate the differing perspectives. I am a novice but super fast does not seem to be the best tool for a "paper mouth" fish!

@Johnnyfishalot

Ай бұрын

Hey @rickr9055... my apologies for not including the links... I will definitely work to update the rest of my videos. Thanks for tuning in and leaving your comment. I love hearing from you guys!! Yes, I do use the two piece. I'm normally not a fan of the two piece rods, but with the Celilo I haven't noticed a difference in 1 piece vs 2 piece, the graphite is still very sensitive. The link you are looking for is right here (sorry about that): amzn.to/3wKyjVh This will bring you to an amazon page with multiple length rods. For bank fishing I'd recommend the 5'6" or 6'6" (depending on the overhangs, and coverage your fishing under) for kids I'd recommend the 5' rod, its easier for them to handle. If you are interested in the other gear I cover in the videos these are some of the links to the reels and other rods I discuss in this video and other ultralight videos on the channel. FISHING REELS KastKing Valiant Eagle Gold Spinning Reel: amzn.to/42bhxYY Okuma Ceymar Reel: amzn.to/3HNwFWh FISHING RODS: Okuma Celilo Rod: amzn.to/3FDLWGt ST Croix Panfish Series Rod: amzn.to/3FYrMs1 FISHING LURES: Crappie Magnets: amzn.to/3PAtB1t GULP ALIVE Bait 1 INCH Emerald Shiner Minnow 2 jar Bundle: amzn.to/3MF8km2 Bobby Garland Itty Bit Jig Heads, Pack of 20: amzn.to/3oCBrOU 24 Pcs Peg Floats: amzn.to/46tun88 I hope this helps... thanks so much!!!

@rickr9055

Ай бұрын

@@Johnnyfishalot Thank you! I decided to splurge and ordered the St Croix.

@Johnnyfishalot

Ай бұрын

@@rickr9055 NIceeeee well done!!! That is an absolute fantastic rod!! let me know how you like it!! I think its definitely worth the money! Good for you ;) Tight lines. What are you fishing for if you don't mind me asking. ;)

St. Croix rods are nice. I own 5

I use a 40$ temu rod works great

@Johnnyfishalot

12 күн бұрын

hahaha niceeee.... yeah if it works it works... I prefer the rods I mentioned in the video which all are comparative in price to temu fishing gear, especially some of the ugly stiks... Thanks so much for watching and the comment!! If your looking for an upgrade btw... I really would recommend the St. Croix panfish series rod... amazingly sensitive and great ultralight rod.

Ugly stiks are also ultra ultra heavy and not very sensitive

@Johnnyfishalot

2 ай бұрын

Hey @timg185... I agree with you on the fiberglass ugly stiks, but the ultra light composite rods are actually really good in my opinion. I also think these rods are really awesome money for value if you are bait fishing and you don't necessarily need super sensitive rods (like my catfishing videos). To your point though, no doubt the graphite rods are WAY more sensitive... I agree... Thanks so much for the comment and for tuning in. Sorry for such a long delay in my response.

@timg185

2 ай бұрын

@@Johnnyfishalot I get it . I think everyone should get what their budget allows and those ugly sticks do work great for cat fish. Just pointing out there are benefits to higher end rods . Depending on what kind of fishing you do.

@Johnnyfishalot

9 күн бұрын

@@timg185 Hey @timg185 sorry for the late response... yeah I agree. Personally for ultralight, I think you can't be that St Croix Panfish series rod, however, like you said it is a bit more expensive. Thanks for the feedback and the dialog... always love talking fishing. Thanks for conversation!

Sir I highly recommend you buy a life jacket for your son

@Johnnyfishalot

25 күн бұрын

Thanks Johnny... Appreciate the comment. Thanks for watching too. I have one and I do use it if I were near deeper water... Thanks again.

She said I need a longer rod

@Johnnyfishalot

2 ай бұрын

hahahaha Yeahhhhh we've all gotten that once or twice... ;)

You showed the wrong rod. There's no way that ugly stick is an ultralight.

@Johnnyfishalot

15 күн бұрын

Correct... I was talking about ugly stik more generally and then showed that marketing piece... the ugly stik ultralight version is much lighter... as I showed in the pop up, sorry if that was confusing... I actually have 4 different ugly stik rods from ultralight all the way up to offshore and they're all great for what I bought them to do! Thanks for tuning in and the comment. Sorry for any confusion there...

$20 to $200 nothing in between

@Johnnyfishalot

20 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching DAvesubers3415... The ulgy stick can be on sale for $20 bucks like it was when I made the video, but in the video I said you can get it for under 50 bucks... The rod is usually around the 50 dollar range... The celilo is normally around 40- 60 without a sale going on and the St Croix panfish series rod is usually about $120.00... No $200 dollar rod mentioned in the video... also I think this is a good spread of rods for value... 1 composite that doesn't break the bank, 1 graphite that is affordable to most, and 1 graphite that is an upgrade, but still doesn't break the bank. Hope this helps!! Thanks for watching!!

@rogerfranz1152

Күн бұрын

Found a Fenwick 6.6 rod its sorta in the mid point