I only get 30 min for lunch and there's no water within that time frame. So sadly I don't get to fish for lunch I would truly value that if I had that opportunity

Talking about weird places to hook a fish i have catch 3 catfish by the whisker and i really don't know how they get hooked like that. Great video i know you was having fun with it have a happy new years

I need a 7'6"UL for tossing trout jigs any recommendations? TFO trout panfish is a no UL after 6'6". Shakespeare micro unavailable. Shimano sensilite 6'6" too short. BP micro lite no go. Didn't wanna spend more than $120.00. Using 8' Spinmatic but too spongy.

And to think some people consider these trash fish. Nope!

Good video thank you

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.

i thought trilene sensation was cancelled or discontinued?

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.

Hey man what was your line setup in this video?

Hey man, thanks for the video and intel. Lets see if I can get you to narrow this down for me. So i come from a bass and inshore salt fishing background. I found the need to grab an ultralight to keep the fun in Panfishing with my 5yo daughter. Ive got the 2023 Dawia Legalis 1000s reel with a soon to come 5'6 Presso rod (i figured id order line with the rod for slight discount). Im trying to steer clear of using a leader. Can you recommend a good line to throw on there for hassle free, no nonsense application please? Now that we're almost into 2025... Thanks again in advance

Great information thank you

I have a custom made 8 ft ultra light i use for wading streams and rivers. I paired it with a Daiwa Exceler 2000. Although that reel only weighs about 6 oz. You can also modify your rod butt by taking steel washers the same diameter and what i did was use a hot glue gun and applied one at a time until i got it close to balanced. After drying i then used some hi grade tape and carefully wrapped the rod butt super neat and tight sealing everything permanently and being careful to pay attention to the balance. Now the setup is perfect. Also when using a daiwa or shimano dont look at 4lb/x amount of line. Theyre rated for JDM line. 4lb JDM is .165mm. 4lb USA line is .203mm. Pay attention to diameter. My exceler 2000 is rated at .20mm/220yd. What i do is fill half the spool with 4lb Stren. Stren is cheap and I can literally get a 110yd spool of 4lb at the gas station I frequent. I then use a double uni knot and tie on some 2lb copolymer. I like Sensation or if im in a pinch trout sos 2lb is a good, budget option thats readily available. Its some tough stuff as well and for someone just wanting to try a 2lb copolymer its a line id recommend. For a better option id go with Trilene sensation. I use the low vis green. Its a great overall line. Another choice at the same price range is Gamma and they have great online reviews. Me personally i tried it and tbh after one trip i took it back off the reel. Sensation is way more manageable, casts better, is way tougher. Thats just for me and my setup personally. Hope someone can find some use outta this little tidbit. Im hitting the river, best of luck my peeps. 😀🎣

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! 🤝🤝💪💪

I use a micro TRD worm type plastic and rig it a wacky rig direction in the hook and it slays the trout.

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?

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

Which knot are you tying with the super light line?

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

Running across you and Pistol Creek recently has me wanting to get an ultralight set up! 😅

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.

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.

What line are you using on that combo???

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

Enjoy your videos, Merry Christmas to you and yours.

Thanks! Lots of good info🙂 tight lines👍🏽

I also do not like wasting braid. I have been recently using that and wanting to try a new line as an excuse to try some new reels lol.

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

This trip looks like so much fun! I need an Ultra Light set up now! 😅

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!

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

Would your thoughts be the same for BFS?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Creme lures make a pretty good one to cheap as well I catch everything another is the rebel creek craw and crickhopper

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.

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).

I'm a couple of years late, but would you mind guiding me as to what the dimensions of your SUP is pls? In particular, the width?

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. 👊👍

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 KZbin keeps confirming that Varivas makes really good shit.

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!! 🎣

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?

Id like to see you try FINS crappie braid.

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

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

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

Reaction Tackle Coated Flouro is fantastic! No twisting!