ULTRALIGHT Fishing HACKS You Need to Know!

[@Giixxersquid]

I use a 5 compartment Plano box. 3 rooster tails, 6 jigs (3 n 3 colors) with 6 jig hooks. one rooster tail on the pole when I walk in. No need for all the extra gear like I’m riding on a boat. Just bought a Daiwa presso travel rod 5’6” with a Daiwa exceler 1000 reel. Can’t wait to get out and fish the streams with it!

[@JeffGeraldFishing]

14:48 so glad you finally called it what it is lol. When I first heard “lumbar bag” I thought 🤦🏻‍♂️ it’s always gonna be a fanny pack no matter what folks now a days try and rename them 😆 I’m guessing y’all are my age or around it lol. We grew up on the Fanny Pack

[@JeffGeraldFishing]

I’m definitely gonna snag that Plano thin terminal. I’ve got the bigger one for my bass fishing terminal and really like it so far.

[@paulglass7268]

Almost went with booty sack but I didn’t think that would land right

[@JeffGeraldFishing]

@@paulglass7268 😆😆

[@Beartaria_kayak_angling]

Best channel ever - we truly appreciate you nerds continuing to crush year after year.

[@heidi2597]

Great video. Very informative. Loved how you weren't pushing the most expensive product and gave us alternatives to try. I enjoyed this video and appreciated the content.

[@paulglass7268]

Thank you!

[@pigjigs247]

Great video. I have become a huge fan if ultra light fishing lately. Keep it simple and Enjoy

[@Jason-416]

Love the colours on the rod 👍

[@phjl1963]

Great information great video high value and fun to watch thanks

[@davidwilliams1805]

Nice video! Some good information as well! Thanks guys!

[@Childofthegray]

Picked up a Dakine Misson fishin hip pack love it

[@PsychoSynoptic]

Awesome!! Now I need a telescopic version... haha

[@JanoyCresva]

Anyone else not only specifically go BFS when out on the bank? I'll always be a backpack guy because im bringing my BFS, my medium crankbait rod, and either a medium heavy or a medium spinning rod. Very rarely do i just leave with BFS. Some days the BFS is hitting but other days its 1/2oz jig heads and crankbait/jerkbait vibes. Its 50lb backpack life for me. Too many times i've been out on the water and been like "DAM! I knew i shouldve brough that 3600/3700 with my ___ in it"

[@Fishinjayz]

That sling is sick definitely gunna invest in that waterproof bag

[@michaelwallace7587]

I was waiting for BFS bait casters and rod. Love them!

[@dallis11]

Great Video! I have the MB AAA rod on pre order. Love the looks of it! , you guys did well. Pairing it with a Fuego. Great information! Thanks Paul!

[@paulglass7268]

Can’t wait for you to get it!!

[@rubeninocencio2702]

Any idea when it’s supposed to arrive? Still shows as pre order

[@paulglass7268]

@@rubeninocencio2702 they’re shipping right now, already delivering!

[@rubeninocencio2702]

@@paulglass7268 ok because on the site it’s still a pre order

[@paulglass7268]

@@rubeninocencio2702 yup, totally understand, you can see folks are getting there’s on our IG page

[@geralds5834]

Spro has a fantastic box for ultra lite fishing. Not for hard baits but all the small hooks and weights.

[@paulglass7268]

I’ll check it out

[@WilliamLapeMN]

I agree. Their medium sized terminal box works great for ultra light and if you are going ultra minimalist, you could use their small box.

[@dash_n_cast]

Gonna be pairing my AAA Rod with a 1000 size Okuma ITX-CB. Going to be a beast!

[@paulglass7268]

Chyeah!!

[@aaanglers]

🙌

[@randallmiller572]

Thanks for the videos!! Make a BFS rod with the same colors, components and style as that spinning rod!! That rod looks awesome and would be sweet as a BFS rod!!

[@paulglass7268]

We’ve heard that a bunch, had to start somewhere!

[@randallmiller572]

@@paulglass7268 glad I’m not the only one 🤣

[@jimfournier9065]

Another super fantastic video, thanks for the ideas! I just got back from a fishing trip at Martha’s Vineyard Massachusetts and when packing for the trip thought it was asinine that I was taking more tackle than clothes, footwear and outerwear! Lol! So I downsized all my tackle to a double sided Plano case and guess what, the selection turned out to be perfect!!! PS, I caught a nice 18” bonito from shore during a blitz too! Jim

[@aaanglers]

Nice!!!

[@raygissendanner1476]

Great tips thank you

[@mattmanzano51]

I've been UL fishing for over 20 years and the best bang for the buck is the Shakespeare Micro Series 7' Combo. It's around $60 everywhere and at the 7ft rod and 500 reel you just can't go wrong. I fish all over the western states with some off shore top water for mackerel and surf perch and this rod does it all! I'd maybe pair it up with a Piscifun or a Kastking reel, or even that Daiwa - but no way I'm spending $200 for an ultralight spinning combo.

[@justingotto3884]

I have fallen in love with the FHF gear chest rigs for my ultralight bag set up. Sometimes I use as a chest rig but also have the shoulder strap depending on what I’m doing depends on how I carry it. They also have tons of options on ways to customize them with MOLLE attachment and Velcro on the inside.

[@closcruz81]

Great video 🔥🔥👍

[@paulglass7268]

Thanks!

[@aaanglers]

Thanks!

[@alexm1841]

One of my favorite lakes in my area is one of the most heaviest pressured body of water I’ve ever seen. I fixed it for years and barely caught one here and there. But as soon as I started downsizing to ultralight, I started nailing bass from half a pound like I usually caught up to 5 pounds; which is a very large size for that lake. I figured the best were used to sing all of the regular size lures so I went super small. I’m wondering if I bring my other set up and go extra big if I’d have the same success; 8 to 12 inch swim baits.😂😂

[@yoursoulmatters9600]

Yozuri Pin Minnow the ultimate ultralight bait! Fish On.

[@BenshobbyStuff]

some great tips, thanks... im one that cant help taking every bit of kit i have, so to hear ways of trimming down on the gear is great.. made me re think my rucksack may be too much for a couple of hours at the reservoir lmao.. i need 4 rucksacks lol.. plus i subbed :)

[@aaanglers]

Thanks for the sub!

[@BenshobbyStuff]

@@aaanglers no probs mate. :)

[@madtownangler]

I used to fish with ultralight 5-5 inch two piece rods back in the day. I could easily put it in a backpack and ride my bike around Denver and hit a bunch of ponds But onto ice fishing.....

[@brianwhitaker2985]

Is there any scenario where you would go straight braid to the bait? Just wondering.

[@paulglass7268]

Not for UL.

[@thomasschimmeyer8715]

Love tip videos, honestly get as much out of the comments usually. My budget tip would be to buy a rooster tail set that comes in a light duty box, why buy a small box instead of tackle? If you do this at a box sporting goods store take that light duty box to the bag section. Find a buttpack it JUST fits into with your cellphone that is made of heavy material. Sew some leather straps on the front of the buttpack to hold pliers and small sharp nail clippers. The zipper pocket in the front holds ID and fishing licenses and the free box will hold all you need for UL. My mini set has so much in it for that small size. 1 Rapala mini pop 1 Rapala mini minnow 1 Rapala mini crank 1 Rapala mini shad all fit in one slot with multiple mini spinners. The cranks and the plastics tend to eat up the most room and you can fit 2 of each color mule plastic in one of those slots. This leaves you loads of room for everything else.

[@unclestumpy2429]

My holiday bonus came in early so I went ahead and ordered the rod. I was worried it would sell out before I could order one. Currently I'll be pairing it with a 1000 size Pflueger President.

[@aaanglers]

Nice! Thanks!

[@pcaravaca]

Great video ! You guys have to come to Costa Rica !

[@Saunderss]

I use an altoids tin, it keeps me from carrying too much stuff. I'm so bummed that I missed you guys making rods. I just came across your channel a couple days ago.

[@aaanglers]

Sorry you missed it! Thanks for the comment!

[@joemccabe4490]

Okuma Celilo/daiwa regal is my go to for my price range

[@spfishing0687]

Where did you get the owner hook wallet from.

[@paulglass7268]

Amazon

[@jerrygutierrez9156]

That hook wallet looks like what I used to keep my pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh cards in as a kid

[@billhobson6637]

How much is shipping on the AAA rod?

[@aaanglers]

Unfortunately it’s standard Monsterbass rod shipping cost around $25

[@dragngt]

When can we expect the BFS casting rods from you guys? I'd love to pick one up.

[@aaanglers]

Unfortunately never at this point because we aren’t working with a rod company

[@THEEnfantTerrible]

You mentioned Mule fishing plastics at the beginning… he loves testing UL rods on his channel, Fish Anything. Does he have one of these yet?

[@aaanglers]

A rod? Not yet! We love that guy!

[@Erudite_Uncle]

Any thoughts on a NASCI 2500 with a large diameter (shallow) spool? Will that fit on your rod? I have one coming from Japan for ultralight fishing, and I like the looks of your UL rod.

[@aaanglers]

It'll fit on the rod, but would be off balance. We prefer a 500-1000 size reel. It's a great reel though!

[@billwiley7216]

@@aaanglers Many Japanese Domestic Market reels the difference between the 1000 and 2000 size reels is mainly ONLY in the spool with the 2000 size generally having a bit wider and larger diameter spool core which results in less "coiling" of the line, a shallower wider better casting spool that does not waste a ton of line that will never be used for fishing only as a backing line on the spool as most American market reels do. The actual physical reel size of the JDM 1000 and 2000 size reels is pretty much identical. Also the actual weight of say one popular JDM Diawa spinning reel model that I checked the 1000 and 2000 size model is exactly the same at 175g or 6.17 oz. so going to a 2000 size would not change the rods balance over a 1000 size at all. I do agree the 2500 size though is too large for a true ultra light set up. When you get to looking at the more popular models of top brands like Diawa and Shimano in the JDM products they no longer even list any 500 size models for many of their reel models as the drawbacks to the 500 size reels outweigh the slightly smaller size of them greatly as compared to the 1000 and 2000 sizes. When it comes to ultralight fishing gear the Japanese market is much more advanced and specialized in the product offerings than what is offered here in the U.S.A. Most people that actually go to and try the more shallow/wider spool JDM reels for ultra light never look back and shop for the American market ultralight reels again.

[@boar211]

Can't wait for my rod to get here... also spring. I just got a new Okuma Ceymar HD 1000 and some new high viz braid.

[@paulglass7268]

Yeeeessss

[@aaanglers]

🙌

[@big_al8164]

Can't believe you didn't have mule fishing double sided bait box with the foam on one side. It is tremendous for finesse fishing.

[@aaanglers]

It didn't exist at this time.

[@chuckymystic]

yea, def designed a rod i would buy, if i didnt already buy 6 other ultralights looking for the best lol

[@lionels839]

Great value

[@OSMBuddha]

Link for rod said page not found...😢

[@aaanglers]

They sold out

[@traviswilborn7272]

Are guys ever going to release a 2 piece 🤔

[@paulglass7268]

Not at this point

[@aaanglers]

No…

[@madtownangler]

That's the whole reason why I used to fish with short rods. They were more packable. I still own maybe three one piece rods for musky.

[@nathanpage4887]

Is that rod available in a casting version?

[@aaanglers]

It is not

[@timb8970]

I didn’t see the rod on their website. Are they out of stock? Thank you!

[@aaanglers]

They have run out of stock and will not be restocking unfortunately

[@timb8970]

@@aaanglerssorry to hear that. It looks really nice.

[@retflo2583]

Snagged the Shimano Curado 6'10" L BFS rod an SLX BFS reel, but fishing little heavier weight(1/8), 10 lb braid to 6 lb Sunline. Micro jigs, T rigs and BFS topwater.

[@coty7228]

I’m ready to drop some cash on this rod when it’s available, my lack of patience won’t let me pre-order anything 😂

[@aaanglers]

They hit the warehouse this week

[@FounderOf4]

Agree with you Coty about pre-orders however there was a bit of a sale a week ago and that nudged me to buy a bit more than I expected!

[@tardy1663]

NGL for tackle boxes I use old mint tins and fly boxes

[@dtps_champion6016]

Mint tins in a sling bag is chad mode

[@grassCrow]

I like how everything is ‘super’.

[@aaanglers]

Yeah us too

[@warriorworkstraining]

Is this rod not available anymore?

[@aaanglers]

It sold out

[@topcat5233]

10 minute ad intro is wild.

[@aaanglers]

Feral even. Live and learn, we don't do that anymore. We made a rod we were proud of, and it was a limited release so we pushed it.

[@topcat5233]

@@aaanglers fair enough.

[@krsone1585]

If ya have a container store near ya...you can but those little bags. They have 4mil, they are thick.

[@aaanglers]

Nice!

[@swamp_rat_fla1126]

Is the rod discontinued?

[@aaanglers]

Unfortunately yes

[@Fether_outdoors]

I tend to be the kitchen sink kinda guy so I guess its time to buy some more stuff Thanks Paul and Jeff for all your guys insight on the latest and best ways to be efficient on the water. I cant wait to get my 2 ultralights the suspense is killing me, even though they prolly wont get used till spring!

[@paulglass7268]

I know the feeling! You’ll love the rods though!

[@aaanglers]

🤙

[@mikemurphy9879]

Can’t find your rod with that special tip in the link

[@aaanglers]

It sold out last year. Just a special run.

[@dann.294]

Liked the rod till I saw the chartreuse tip.

[@aaanglers]

Y tho

[@EddieLindsay681]

I agree, not feeling the tip. It's personal preference, of course, but I feel it makes a very nice rod look cheap.

[@seizedcarcass8440]

Chartreuse tip is a bit iffy. Vertical jigging it would be awesome for those

[@RileyReneau]

I'm so confused on that as negative. I stumbled across this video in an ironic way. While UL shopping today I wondered why more rods arnt in HiVis colors. It makes since while fishing for such light taps from Pearch trout etc

[@EddieLindsay681]

@@RileyReneau if you watch the rod tip for bites and you like a hiviz tip it’s not a negative, but I don’t know anyone besides live bait soakers that set their rod down and wait for the bite who would fish like that. I fish moving baits and jigs and only feel for the bite, no matter how light a decent rod will transmit the bite to you.

[@BadKarma.-]

Why isn't the rod available anymore?

[@aaanglers]

Soldout

[@BadKarma.-]

@@aaanglers sad days, I need a purplish rod in my arsenal

[@brandonnutting56]

Preorder your guys ul rod so PYSCHED!!!! 🎣

[@paulglass7268]

YESSSS

[@creedbratton4409]

This is the longest product ad ive ever seen

[@aaanglers]

Obviously you do not watch any pro fishing, tournament fishing, sponsored KZbin channels or product showcases. Liking something and talking about it and getting paid to make a commercial are 2 different things. Not sure what you expected.

[@charlesmsloat2578]

Tried to find your rod, but it's not on the site.

[@aaanglers]

It sold out a few weeks ago…

[@charlesmsloat2578]

@aaanglers was it a limited run or will it be available again?

[@FrankOfAllTrades845]

In my opinion $50 is a little expensive for an entry-level/beginner reel especially if you don’t know if ultralight is for you or not. I recommend the Lews Lite speed ultra lite it’s only 25$ and over the years I’ve acquired more expensive reels but still find myself pairing it up on my favorite rod

[@paulglass7268]

👍🏼

[@coty7228]

The Wally Marshall version of that reel for 10$ more has a smoother drag and the gold accent make it a little more bougie 🤣

[@aaanglers]

👍

[@repairdrive]

I've been rocking the Shakespeare Micro Series Spinning Fishing Rod from wally world. Only $20 and I love it.

[@josephknudsen6847]

​@@repairdriveSame here. I have 3 7' and a 6'10". They are great for the price, I use them for rooster tails and swimbaits.

[@allenherinckx4474]

Using something for its intended purpose is not a hack.

[@aaanglers]

Tenkara cards for ultralight leaders in bass fishing… also, let me introduce you to KZbin, a place where cattchy titles are required for a video to get views. Most items in this vid are not as well known or widely used for these applications

[@DorianDavisddd]

Is this a rod ad?

[@aaanglers]

It was, and we sold out.

[@GoVentureTexas]

I wish the rod were out already!!!! Ugh!

[@aaanglers]

Our rod is out!

[@GoVentureTexas]

@@aaanglers that’s weird. I just went to the MONSTERBASS site again and clicked on the rod but shows only preorder only

[@-WhyteOwl]

Half this video is either a sponsor or talking about gear. First hack doesn't come until 9 minutes into the video, jesus dude.

[@aaanglers]

Not sponsored, and only talk about what we like. But sure, intro could definitely be shorter

[@socalbum2024]

This is not a video of hacks this is a commercial for your products. Bad bad bad!!!! If you think I’m wrong count how many minutes you talk about your products and put it against the “hacks” you talk about.

[@aaanglers]

Bad bad bad! Had me rolling lol. There are hacks. None of these products are “ours” we aren’t sponsored. So we can talk about what we want. I didn’t know there was a ratio we were supposed to abide by 😂

[@waltgrisly509]

Came in for tips and tricks, got half hour of kit and gadget commercials instead... useless.

[@aaanglers]

yeah okay...

[@brucewilson6694]

Was starting to watch, then you start promoting your own gear. Nope, done.

[@aaanglers]

That’s nice

[@MattHeere]

I'm dreaming of a casting version of this rod, maybe 3 inches longer, paired with the black flight feather reel and an @georgedlc A-rig. $5 says you could triple up on crappie regularly.

[@aaanglers]

🙌

[@FishingWithChris_Tv]

I’ll be owning one of the monster bass rods. Creekfishingadventures let me check out the one he has and that thing is 🔥🔥🔥

[@paulglass7268]

Yeahhhh!!

[@aaanglers]

Nice, thanks!