Specialist Fishing » ultra light fishing http://specialistfishing.com Sun, 20 May 2012 00:32:27 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Ultralight Fishing http://specialistfishing.com/ultralight-fishing/ http://specialistfishing.com/ultralight-fishing/#comments Mon, 26 Jan 2009 06:20:17 +0000 Acin Isholgang http://ultralight-fishing.com/?p=60 Continue reading →]]> When people conjure up images of ultralight fishing, they often imagine whippy rods and sewing thread sized lines, and while this is true partly, it is still a far stretch. The types of lines and the rods being used today have advanced dramatically in terms of the technology being used, as well as the materials being used to construct this fishing equipment. For instance, instead of using fiberglass to build with, manufacturers are now using high modulus composite graphite to ensure that the next ultralight fishing rod you purchase will be the last rod you buy as well. There are a lot of benefits to the added price tag, like increased rod action, ability to control the fish, as well as feeling every nook and cranny located on the bottom of the pond you’re fishing in. Where ultralight fishing rods have come in the last few years really is incredible.
Even for ultralight fly fishing, the rods have increased in length and action, with more and more manufacturers producing ultralight fly fishing lines. These lightweight lines are great for getting small bugs and nymphs into the tightest of places, where most heavier fly rods can’t attempt to reach, let alone a spinning outfit. This is a great way to unload a pond of her harvest in a real hurry, so make sure that you aren’t practicing your ultralight fly fishing techniques on the same pond too often — the fish will get hook shy!

With ultralight fishing reels, the manufacturers have now increased the drag pressure on the front of the spinning reels to suit up to 10 pounds of drag and more sometimes. While this is too heavy for your ultralight fishing lines, it is good to know that you have the backing behind you if you really need it, and that when the time comes your drag isn’t going to give up on you. Having this heavy of a drag setup means that you aren’t even going to be bothering it while using 4lb or even 6lb test line. Just be careful not to snap lines that short, because you can easily over tighten the drag to a setting that is way too stiff!

As you can see, ultralight fishing gear has come incredible lengths over even the last 5 years. No longer will you see the shelves loaded with junk for sale for under $20 that includes a full tackle box of lures that are guaranteed to work, as well as a rod and reel that would be better used as an antenna for your old box style television. Now you will find a lot of highly specialized ultralight fishing tackle that does a very good job, but also comes with a bit heftier price tag. The bottom line is that if you expect to catch a lot of fish, instead of playing around with a busted rod, or a broken down reel, then you need to invest some money into some decent ultralight fishing gear. It is proven you catch more fish, now just give yourself the best chances.

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