Use These Tips To Cast ULTRALIGHT LURES Farther!

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How do I get more casting distance with micro fishing lures? I get this question all the time, so I felt it was time I make a video on this subject. As you know, I love ultralight fishing for numerous species of fish. One of my favorite ways to catch anything that swims is to throw tiny jigs and let them sink slowly through the water column. That super slow rate of fall paired with a tiny realistic profile just flat out gets bit.
The hard part, however, is casting them effectively. When I say ultralight lures, I am talking about less than 1/16oz. Anything 1/16oz and above is pretty easy to cast on most setups. The 1/64oz or even 1/80oz Mule Jigs absolutely wreck fish, but they can take some special techniques to cast.
First off, you NEED the proper gear. I talk a lot about that in this video. Reel, Rod, & Line all play a critical role in this. Secondly, you need to learn how to cast the right way. While it isn't much different than casting a standard lure, it does require a bit more "flick of the wrist".
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@CrazzyOntarian 2 ай бұрын

I've been a "finesse" fisherman my whole life since before it became a hype word, it was nice to see someone else rocking the 2lb line and tiny Jigs. I hope you don't mind, but I'm going to share this to my teen son's company page as most of what he makes are micro plastics and I'm hoping this can help his customers.

@FishAnything Ай бұрын

Thanks! Go right ahead thanks for sharing :) good luck to your son!

@peterolbrisch8970 21 күн бұрын

I use 6 pound fire line, it's diameter is equivalent to 2 pound test diameter. I switched from 4 pound with no loss in action.

@sonofnothing 6 күн бұрын

Bill dance was teaching me about finesse fishing in the 90s it's been a term for a while before bass fishing became trendy 10 years ago. Everyone loves those 4 lb swim baits and I never played that game. I've caught mobster bass on 1/16 jigs and I pretty much throw a Texas rig senko knockoff exclusively (or 3" jig on 1/8 head) in lakes, and a jointed shad rap for river smallies.

@iancameron198 Жыл бұрын

ETHAN YOUR THE MAN.AND AGIAN THANK Q SUCH MUCH FOR THE YODA LURE.ITS IN MY SAFE.THANKS AGAIN FROM A 67 YEAR OLD MAN WHO LOVES TO FISH AND WATCH YOU

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

You the man, Ian!

@freeroamer9146 Жыл бұрын

I've fished most of my life but never ultralight. I had a lot of questions about equipment and you answered a lot of em! Thanks! 👍

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

I am happy to hear that! If you have additional questions, feel free to reach out.

@sly4139 Жыл бұрын

This has been my first season fishing ultralight, thanks mostly to your influence, and I’m loving it. I still get pumped when I manage to send a 1/64 mule jig and horsefly combo a whopping 20’. Just recently I paired a DTJ with a 1/16 workhorse on Burly’s good recommendation and I can really launch that one.

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

The workhorse jig was designed to help with that exact thing! The only thing is… the 1/64oz mule jig does a better job drawing strikes in a lot of scenarios. I’d keep working on it if I was you. Maybe drop your line diameter a bit and see if you gain distance!

@Gstar5150 Жыл бұрын

Just use a Sabiki, you can tie an 8th ounce weight on the bottom and put your 1/64 on top that way you can just kinda dangle it on the bottom, but of you wanna suspend you can Sabiki 2 16th or 32nd ounce jigs and you can really yeet those I bet if you can sling just a single 16th.

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

@@Gstar5150 Adding weight can be great to get more distance and depth, but it can also hurt the action and reduce total bites. Just depends on the situation!

@Gstar5150 Жыл бұрын

@@FishAnything that's why I said you can mix it up with Sabiki combos you can tie a 32nd on top of an 8th ounce weight and when you dangle it on the bottom that 32 will have a nice subtle action. Or you can even pair 2 16ths or 32nd ounce jigs together so you can suspend.

@pauls3616 Жыл бұрын

Nice. You are right about the small presentation being an effective way to catch fish. This year I tried some really small lures and jig heads and it was funny how a big pike or bass would give up their ambush spot to come out and grab a tiny snack. I am going to get some trilene sensation and give it a go next season. I am definitely getting into ultralight fishing. Thanks for the video Ethan.

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul! Good luck, I think you’ll like it!

@josephaiello7130 7 ай бұрын

Ultra light fishing has changed my life dude it’s so much fun. Me and my brothers at my dads there’s a little creek to small for bass but loads of creek chubs so I brought my ultra light and was down there all day and cought about 9-10 creek chubs it was so much fun it was a hook up after hook up we doubled up to many times to count😂

@FishAnything 7 ай бұрын

Love to hear it! Ultralight fishing can open up so many doors!

@davidrauschenbach6871 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips! Especially around the holiday season!

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

Go get them! 👊🏽

@chriskerr6500 Жыл бұрын

Loved ultralight fishing this year. Ethan and Mule fishing have made it so much fun. Cant wait for warm weather again. Favorite presentation, 1/64 chartreuse mule jig with a 2.2 Dakota Sunrise Mule Minnow. Caught a nice 3.5lb Large Mouth on that setup. Thanks again Ethan for getting me hooked on Ultralight. #Mulefishing ohh and keep the videos coming during the winter months :)

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU CHRIS! More videos to come this winter, although I can’t promise any good open water fishing haha

@wildthing3112 2 ай бұрын

Lots of great information and perspectives, and so very well presented. Thank you!

@FishAnything 2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@DavidBrown-rc6bv 2 ай бұрын

Awesome video on ultralight gear and presentation. I really appreciate how you broke down the reel, rod and what line you use. Keep up the good work!

@FishAnything 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@leoveroude4492 Жыл бұрын

Last cast paid off!! Nice crappy! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.😊

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Leo!

@markcopeman3552 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your video. Good advice for anyone trying ultralight fishing for the fist time. Using the right gear is critical to enjoying your fishing and you can land surprisingly big fish if its balanced. Here in the UK we only really have Perch to go at for our light predator fishing. However , last winter I managed to land a Pike of about 6lbs on my ultra light set up. I was a bit lucky for sure, but my gear was balanced!

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

Heck yeah, Mark! Thanks for watching and glad you agree. I bet that Pike was an absolute blast :)

@dankjankings7339 Жыл бұрын

I’m glad to see someone explain how to put the right weight onto the right rod and how to load it up and use the flex and how much it all matters........I wish I’d seen this many years ago. LISTEN TO THIS MAN......HE IS GIVING YOU THE BEST ADVICE THAT YOU COULD GET ABOUT CASTING.

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words :)

@jackinthewoodsii8653 11 ай бұрын

Try fly fishing

@keithjohnson4850 Жыл бұрын

absolutely awesome video dude, insanely descriptive in every way that i was lookin for, appreciate it man

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

So happy you liked it! Thank you Keith :)

@keithjohnson4850 Жыл бұрын

@@FishAnything of course (: also idk if you've tried it or how well it'll work, but have you heard of drop shotting flies on an ultralight setup?

@charlesmurray1220 Жыл бұрын

Great presentation. Invaluable information for this beginner and refresher for anyone. Waiting, not so patiently, for NY's opening day.

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

Hope you get out there and crack on some soon! Thanks Charles :)

@Carter52511 Ай бұрын

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@TheWildSide369 13 күн бұрын

What a journey man!! Contagious joy!! Thanks for sharing

@FishAnything 11 күн бұрын

Thanks! 👊🏽🤠

@Tsaustin1 Жыл бұрын

love the info Ethan. Also, agree with the weather. I wish we had a little more warm weather.

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

It’s never enough! Thanks T!

@nicklausb 2 ай бұрын

Great communication, man. Very effective and easy to listen to and understand

@FishAnything 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@robertharvilla4881 Жыл бұрын

I think the best metaphor to use is the lever advantage for lifting. If your rod loads up more, you get faster starting velocity for the lure, and therefore, you get farther casts.

@FishAnything 11 ай бұрын

Definitely a great way of putting it! The small jigs need to put a load on the rod for it to have a chance.

@micahspilker9322 Жыл бұрын

I like this format of video. It’s nice to mix up the videos a bit. We have varying opinions on some of the points that you mentioned but all good info!

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

I’d love to hear what your varying opinions are! You probably like longer rods? And that’s fair because you use solid tipped models so they retain a true fast. Most standard graphite rods don’t maintain a good fast past 6’ ish. What else do you think differently on? I always love your opinion and try new things because of it.

@losingbigfish9473 Жыл бұрын

Great video I got a bunch of good information from you on that thank you

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thanks LBF

@Crappie_Hunter_Seeker 14 күн бұрын

Great information ! Thanks for sharing.

@FishAnything 14 күн бұрын

Thank you!!

@tywood8629 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic; I am so thankful for this video. Will definitely be able to use this info moving forward. "Elephants eat peanuts too." 😂

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

@brianathern9154 Жыл бұрын

The selection of rods and lines is huge. I have mostly light and some ultralight spinning gear. Paired with no more than 4# mono or the newer 5/6# braids has worked. I like Berkley lines so maybe I give 2# Sensation a shot here. On the current setups I can sling 1/64 & 1/32 jigs pretty well and ultralight hard baits. The length sweet spot seems to be 6-6'6 rods. Thanks Ethan

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

Sounds like we have similar taste! I think you’ll like that sensation. Let me know if you try it!

@user-tn1xv1vc2d 3 ай бұрын

When I was growing up I used ultralight 5ft to 5 1/2 ft Rods and 4lb test line for Trout in Mountain Streams in the California Sierra Mountains. And drink right out of Streams of that clean snow water too. Oh those were the days.

@FishAnything 3 ай бұрын

Sounds like a darn good time!

@Raddy_N 7 ай бұрын

Great video, I randomly stumbled upon this I mostly fish for bass but now I want to get an ul set up because of this video lol

@FishAnything 7 ай бұрын

Heck ya! It’s such a blast - I hope you try it out 👊🏽🤠

@danielgranade7329 Жыл бұрын

Good video with a lot of information.good job

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

Thank you Daniel!

@Brunnen_Gee Жыл бұрын

I like floppy ultralight rods, very parabolic. A little while back I found a Canyon Creek Super Ultralight 7' (model DS-702SUL). I think I paid like $18 for it at my local Dunham's. This is a gem of a rod, especially for the price. And it's actually rated for 1/64-1/8 lures. I have a Piscifun Viper X 500 on it, with 6lb Calamus Bastion braid to a 2lb Trout Magnet S.O.S. mono leader. I use the braid (neon green) because I simply can't see 2lb mono. I'm able to cast Joe's Flies with it, fairly well depending on wind. If you know what those lures are, they weigh practically nothing, they almost don't even sink in water, and they catch wind like nobody's business. It holds up too, it easily landed a channel cat for me today.

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! I’ve heard that’s a good rod for the price. I’ll have to look out for one.

@larryeaton4263 2 ай бұрын

The description of a rod as "fast" or "slow" or similar is actually a description of the tapering. Fast means the action is in the tip. Slow means the action is more spread out along the length. Slow action rods are ideal for casting live baits as it reduces the stress on the bait. Fast action is as described, to fling a lure with more stored energy.

@jasonlano Ай бұрын

I've been learning bass fishing over the last 3 yrs or so, and have never really understood the "fast", "moderate", or whatever the action of the rod is. This is far and away the best description that makes sense to me. You, sir, were meant to cross my path! Thank you for your knowledge and sharing it here!

@AcornFox Ай бұрын

agree with the other guy. i'm a noob and this is the clearest explanation of action i've heard so far

@pescatoralpursuit1726 8 күн бұрын

Another way to demonstrate a rod's "action" is if you grab it at the middle and at the tip and bow it. The closer the pronounced curve is to the tip, the faster the action. "Power" is how much the lower half of the rod bends when you try to bow it by holding at the butt end and halfway up.

@pepawg2281 2 ай бұрын

Very good guidance on ultralight fishing basics. I appreciate the way you covered all aspects from rod type and length, lure weights, line test size, casting techniques, and expected casting distance. This video answered many questions I've had regarding lightweight fishing! Thanks!!

@FishAnything 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Tight lines :)

@markwybierala4936 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for some pointers that confirm much of how I think about the science of casting. I think a lot of us learned bad habits from our fathers who did not have these awesome modern rods and fishing lines. I’m liking the Daiwa J-Braid. You didn’t get into the importance of the back action and turn-around of the cast which initially loads up the rod tip. At least for me, this is the difficult part to master. When I put an effort into loading up the rod tip if often leads to a wild cast in an unwanted direction but then, not all men were intended to be be great fishermen. Another thing that I’d like to get better at is the quick turn around after a retrieve that is displayed by many youtube fishermen. In the end I suppose its just practice practice practice. I’m look forward to spring.

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

It can sometimes be challenging to give tips when so much of this stuff is muscle memory! Practice is absolutely the best way to get it down.

@thecluelessoutdoorsman916 Жыл бұрын

Try using what we call a stalker rod. 5’6” ultralight. I personally tend to cast way better and more effective with the shorter rod.

@hygeia54 5 ай бұрын

really nice video learned a lot

@FishAnything 5 ай бұрын

Happy to hear it! Tight lines

@eagletalon6240 Жыл бұрын

I've been using Suffix pro mix the last 3 years or so and I've had no complaints about its sensitivity or durability but I'll definitely give that line a try next season when I respool. It's a good time to hit the smallies in the river I think it's time to throw the insulated waders on an do some fishing

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

I need to give that stuff a try!!

@midwestfischerman Жыл бұрын

Another great video Ethan.👍🏻 Since you are using fast action rods you certainly need to snap that cast with your wrist to get that slightly stiffer rod to load up on the cast.

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

Yeah it all depends on your own styles. Moderate rods are fine too but definitely a different motion.

@Mike_Just_Mike 11 ай бұрын

I've been fishing Toquish Creek in Michigan. Lots of brush and high banks. I'm using an 26" ice rod just so I can get a cast. I've been watching your channel for tips. I've been chucking 1/80 oz Mule jig 20 feet. Thanks for the tips. 8:21 8:23

@FishAnything 11 ай бұрын

Happy they help! Hope you’re having a great summer :)

@sikamoreify 9 ай бұрын

Super informative vid. I need an ultralight setup so bad. That's the only way to guarantee breaking any skunk!

@FishAnything 9 ай бұрын

Ultralight fishing is a great way to avoid skunking!

@jacobdelgado3031 Жыл бұрын

I was just looking at the Varivas lines today. Awesome. Hopefully you can look at the Tenryu or a fine tail JDM rod in your panfish rod series.

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

I did the finetail just recently! I’ll look at that Tenryu.

@hailholyqueen 5 ай бұрын

I'm excited about your content! I find UL rods w/whippy tips adversely affect casting distance,so I'm currently using a 4'6" medium heavy ugly stick. I cast using a modified dock shot underhanded cast I developed while fishing under bridges. But as you already know, I want more distance. All thoughts are welcome.

@FishAnything 5 ай бұрын

How heavy of lures are you typically presenting? I’d recommend going lower diameter on your line if you want to get more distance!

@camdenfurry5187 Жыл бұрын

In my opinion I'd rather use 4lb line and reduce the risk of leaving a hook in a fishes mouth even if it does reducing my casting slightly. Also daiwa jbraid is fantastic just like you said

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

Fair point. I think that braid helps with that tremendously. Use a strong leader that has good stretch with braid and you will rarely break a fish off.

@camdenfurry5187 Жыл бұрын

@FishAnything absolutely. Even 4 pound braid really can withstand 6 to 7 pounds easy. I feel naked when I fish without braid haha

@DirtyMardi 11 ай бұрын

Just leave the drag loose enough and you will rarely break the line. Reeled in a 14 lb pike last year with 0.06mm jbraid. Lucky it didn’t chomp thru my 0.20mm fluoro leader. Haven’t had a single line break with 3-7 lb bows either, except when I’ve forgotten to loose the drag.

@camdenfurry5187 11 ай бұрын

@DirtyMardi that doesn't resolve the uncontrollable variables like rock rubbing and Line knicks. Where I'm at the bottom of my lakes and rivers are primarily sharp shattered rock and slate.

@DirtyMardi 11 ай бұрын

@@camdenfurry5187 oh yeah, that’s part of the reason I use leaders, sometimes even wire, if there’s a lot of pikes.

@shawneldridge4465 Жыл бұрын

🎣 during the colder season, I like to use a 1/64 oz or a 1/32 oz. The reason for this is these are lighter jigs and they will sink slower in the water and I think the fish has a better chance to go after them too. Haven't really been fishing all that much lately, work getting hard rain like crazy once again. Great video and information, enjoyed watching.

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

Definitely! Thanks Shawn, hope you get out there and catch some soon!

@shawneldridge4465 Жыл бұрын

@@FishAnything You're very welcome. I highly doubt I'll be getting out there anymore this year. Also the rain is just crazy too. In the process, I am restocking up on trout fishing stuff and trying to get a lot of my bass fishing stuff ready too. I want to start doing bass fishing besides trout for 2023.

@paulbohn1971 Жыл бұрын

I just got a ultralight combo at Walmart 6 foot comes with 6 pound test I am going to try it out soon I wanted to thank you fore this information you gave me watching this video thank you and love and respect to you and your family Paul frome p.a

@eagletalon6240 Жыл бұрын

Fair warning combos that come pre spooled usually have trash line but good luck on your Ultra light travels. Get ya a nice smallmouth and giggle like a little kid the whole time

@paulbohn1971 Жыл бұрын

@@eagletalon6240 should I replace the line if I do what should I use it is 6 pound test

@eagletalon6240 Жыл бұрын

@@paulbohn1971 for ultralight I prefer 4 and I've landed plenty of quality crappie, smallmouth and walleye with it but it's all preference I'm usually using 3/32 to 1/16 jigs etc so it makes a noticeable difference also try and find a line that gives you good sensitivity an isn't to stretchy because it makes crappie fishing in sub par conditions difficult. I use Suffix pro mix but I've heard good things about trilene sensations

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

Good callout! Most prespooled reels have really cheap mono that has a lot of memory. I’d probably get some higher quality co polymer like trilene sensation. Go with 2lb if you’re fishing tiny stuff otherwise 4lb is great too!

@user-uh5dg3ne4b 2 ай бұрын

Ty for for advice 😊

@FishAnything 2 ай бұрын

👊🏽🤠happy to help

@Girlwholoves2fish Жыл бұрын

I love 2lb line for panfish but never tried trident sensation. Going to order it!

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

It’s a good budget friendly product!

@RamonOutdoors Жыл бұрын

I love trilene sensation, my goto 2lb line!

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

Cheap and effective! Love it!

@logannewman4532 Жыл бұрын

I've mostly used your 1/80 oz jigs when wet wading in shallow water I'm feeling like 20-30 feet is pretty healthy for that size. They also cast well on tenkara (barely light enough) which is super fun. I just ordered some 1/64 and 1/32 though. They should be stocking rainbows in the Lower Salt River soon and I need to restock my freezer.

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

YES! So happy you’ve been enjoying the gear so much :)

@lagginswag Жыл бұрын

Get ready for some chunkers, azgfd outsourced pretty sure since page springs had the bacterial outbreak In july...some real nice 14-16" inchers and larger.

@logannewman4532 Жыл бұрын

@@lagginswag I was out there today and it looks like it's still not stocked. Still had fun catching bass and then I jumped over to Saguaro and played with some gills. It will be worth the wait to get some larger fish. I remember in 2019 there was an issue with our hatcheries and they brought all those trout from Colorado. Only problem was that it was a bunch of their brood stock and I kept getting eggs and jizz all over my shoes lol. They were nice big fish though.

@rayhall3010 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for showing ultra light fishing , I'm 64 and have been ultra light fishing all my life, even salt water, it was getting hard for me to tying 2 pown line, then I bought a sewing niddle tool for threading a niddle , I use mono line, I've tried all the other lines , mono is the best, for 2 to 4 pound line

@Nohhbody Жыл бұрын

Legit question, is ultra light fishing in saltwater basically using bass fishing gear on freshwater? I live in the Midwest and have never been saltwater fishing.

@rayhall3010 Жыл бұрын

@@Nohhbody no ultra light fishing is using, a true rod for 2 to 6 pound test , most of us after years of fishing, 2 to 4 pound, I caught a 6 pound Walleye with 2 pound test line, when I was station at little rock AFB,, if y'all didn't have such cold ass weather, be in winter, we southerners would move up there and y'all could move down here, ultra light fishing, can be used any where, you just have to know, mostly, always take the drag washers out and geasse them ,, no matter the cost of the Rell ,, and I only use spending reals , learned how to apply pressure while back realing

@Nohhbody Жыл бұрын

@@rayhall3010 I never would've thought of using such light line in the ocean. It is definitely getting cooler. High of 31 this Saturday. It will be nice fishing season soon.

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

Happy you guys like ultralight fishing too! Such a fun way to target fish of any type like you said. I’d love to try some more saltwater fishing in the future!

@jaronmendez7433 Жыл бұрын

I got into ultralight crappie fishing and I got 7’ moderate action and just like you were saying i just gives too much that it doesn’t help load the cast. Thanks for the videos!

@jaronmendez7433 Жыл бұрын

Also with it being a moderate action I’ve found that crank baits work the best for it jigs i feel I miss the hook set more

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

Totally makes sense! I am a "fast or bust" kind of guy. I don't really find much of a use for moderate ultralights.

@papadew1964 Жыл бұрын

You are spot on longer rods in UL don't cast further. I have found a shorter fast rod will cast further with less effort and better control .I own UL's from 4'6" to 8'6" and I always pick up a 5' to 6' rod for my UL fishing.Thank you for all your UL videos.

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Glad we agree on that. The 6' length feels like the sweet spot in my experience.

@justinvasquez4524 Жыл бұрын

I just bought 5’6 okuma rod and am having trouble casting good distance

@routtookc8064 Жыл бұрын

"at least we are on the board" amen to that !

@FishAnything 11 ай бұрын

Any fish is a good thing, especially the first one :)

@heisenballs 6 ай бұрын

I would recommend checking out a 3wt (2wt if you figure out the casting but if there's any wind the 3wt is better) Butterstick from Reddington. Fly fishing isn't as hard as people make it out to be and the 3wt makes it amazing for small fish. I love mine and it's hard to leave it behind when I go to bigger water.

@ejwnd 10 ай бұрын

I was going to get an Ester line for Ajing but will have to try that Variva FC line. Thank you.

@FishAnything 10 ай бұрын

Hope you crush fish on it!

@pearlssbu8749 11 ай бұрын

Have that same temple fork rod but in w 5’6 and i gotta say i get impressive distance from those tiny lures

@FishAnything 11 ай бұрын

Yeah that little rod works pretty well!

@aaronmcdonald8423 Жыл бұрын

Great content! If you want to cast a 1/64th jig far, try Berkley Nanofil line. 6lb or 4lb test. I use 1/64th jig heads a lot with 2" Baby Shads for Crappie w/a ACC Crappie Stix rod and I can throw em really far. Sometimes I step down to 1/80th or 1/124th jigs if I want a really really slow fall if Crappie are finicky. Berkley Nanofil is considered a Nanobraid. Its very strong but thin. I believe Suffix makes a Nanobraid too but I have yet to try it. Next time I place an order I'm going to try the Suffix Nanobraid but the Berkley Nanofil is amazing line!

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

I plan to try the Sufix Nanobraid soon actually. I picked up 3lb test. I agree that Nanofil can cast pretty far but my frustration with it was the memory. It is very wiry feeling so it doesn't quite lay as flat as I prefer.

@seanh2898 4 ай бұрын

I've used sufix nanobraid. It cast amazingly, but its so thin I couldn't kept breaking off my leaders at the knot (Using FG knot)

@TerryR-pl8hf Жыл бұрын

I have used a st croix 6’-0” ultra light rod with a Pflueger President Spinning reel and Damyl Tectan Superior Monofilament Line at 6.6 lb strength .18mm dia. For years. The key is the line.

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

100% agree that line is the ultimate difference maker!

@mantaBLS7biturbo 2 ай бұрын

Good video, only thing what was missing for further casts is to fill up your spools👍😉

@FishAnything 2 ай бұрын

Fill them up, but don't overspool them! Good callout.

@larryeaton4263 2 ай бұрын

I have always enjoyed ultralight fishing. One advantage not mentioned is how much less fatigue you get during a day on the water due to not carrying and flinging as much weight. My go to is 4# mono, and 6 to 6.5 ft rod and 1/16 to 1/8 ounce lures. One note is you must pay attention to knots and line nicks. 4# is very strong, but a little frayed knot or section of line really can loose a nice fish, because the strength margin is small. Another thing is to be easy when snagged or you'll loose you lure. After a fish or a snag always recheck knots and for fraying.

@raygissendanner1476 2 күн бұрын

Great information thank you I have same of the cream ultralight lures from walmart what power and size rod would you use I have a 5'4" or 5'6" ultralight shakespeare spinning rod and a shakespeare 7' lite power spinning rod and a casting rod

@fishingmaster99 Жыл бұрын

For my years 15-35 i only used 5ft-5'6" ul and lite action rods and have caught sheepheads and carp 15lbs and it awesome! I only the past 5 years branched out to heavier rods and still choose the smaller ones all around

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

Heck yeah! Small ultralight rods are a blast :)

@christopherbeckerdite4273 Ай бұрын

I use a 5 1/2' light action Ugly Stick with a Pflueger President reel loaded with 4# line. I've not yet seen anything lower than 4#. It catches fish just fine.

@howardwmoore Жыл бұрын

My question would be what rod type fast or medium would be best to lob a red worm and and a # 8 hook no sinker bobber or even swivel just the hook

@LovingIdaho 10 ай бұрын

My favorite ultra lite pole is a 7 foot . I get more action that helps me cast farther . I also use 4 lb test mono or 6 lb braid . I catch to many nice bass and trout when fishing for crappie and bluegill . I used to use the same 4 lb mono for my salmon and steelhead jig pole . My girl uses a 6’6” pole for her ultra light pole . She is 5’ tall . She caught a nice 4lb trout when we was out with our ultra light poles .

@clintoriggle1053 8 ай бұрын

Yeah, 7' is the ticket for me too. I use higher end rods, and they generally aren't "whippy". Whippy rods, for me anyway, are only used for micro cranks and inline spinners

@cuttlefishpie3731 Жыл бұрын

Great video! What’s your take on BFS fishing? Weights you can cast with it best line for it etc!!

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

BFS has a time and place. I don’t think it’s an effective option for true ultralight lures though (sub 1/32oz). It can vary a ton too, so it’s hard to say what the best line option is. Just depends on what you want to do. Example - for bass fishing bfs applications, I’d go 10lb braid. For panfish I’d probably go 4lb mono!

@burneracc2567 3 ай бұрын

Solid tips, great video. Gotta step up (down) my gear game because I've been using a medium heavy rod with stiff tip to cast 1/32oz jigs and 0.35mm 26lb mono to target carp and I get maybe 10ft casting distance at most. Kinda hoping they just inhale the jig since pike and walleye are still a no go in my area. I'm thinking a light, medium light rod with 12lb mono should be able to pull out 10lb carp?

@FishAnything 3 ай бұрын

I’d swap that mono out to braid and run a leader. Braid can greatly reduce your line diameter pound for pound so you will be able to increase your distance by a long shot

@ronmaher8548 Жыл бұрын

Loved the video as I learned a ton on a topic I knew little about, so thank you!!! In the first part of the video you’d mentioned having a reel video that would also be relevant to casting ultra light lures. Anyway, could you please direct me to that video?

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ron - happy this helps! The video I mentioned is here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jpaZfKd70dmviXU.html

@niklag 9 ай бұрын

1/8 oz carolina rig with 6lb line is a my to go, always catch anything with it

@FishAnything 8 ай бұрын

Sounds like a fun rig!

@seizedcarcass8440 Жыл бұрын

You should create a small creature bait for mule fishing and or a small skirted jig like 1/64-1/16 ounce jig. Not marabour or fur but some sort of silicone type material that can pair up with the mule minnow and donkey tail. Horsefly too!

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion - definitely some interesting ideas I will look into!

@The_Real_Infidel 18 сағат бұрын

I am a novice for super ultralight and was wondering if flourocarbon holds less line memory that mono? In my larger fishing rigs I have switched from flouro to mono for my leaders because mono is stronger and cheaper. Thank you for any of the tip you can share.

@isaacwright1055 Жыл бұрын

Wrist snap like a forehand Frisbee throw helps me get my stuff out further

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

Good way to put it!

@stephenballard3759 3 ай бұрын

One of the most deadly panfish tactics.I know where I live is waiting around and pitching ahead through really thick tangled trees logs dead falls and wheat beds. Sometimes I'm only in fifteen inches of water catching fish. In these conditions, the fish are so spooky that no jighead, bobber, bubble, or sinker can be used, so I am "free-lining" half nightcrawlers or sometime Gulp minnows. It's literally impossible to cast overhead because of the trees. I'm often pitching out line ahead of maybe three times the length of my rod maximum. So it's very specialized but a six foot rod with very few guides a stiff middle, fast taper and soft tip is exactly what you need for this. I usually go with four pound line because the fish are going to immediately start swimming through the logs. And where I'm fishing for bluegill, there are often bass up to twenty inches. The up-side is, if you can sneak up on the fish, they can not stand watching that worm sink that slowly. My one innovation is that sometimes a perfectly clear plastic bead,, about 3/8" dia. CAN used right ahead of the hook.

@sallyk9298 Жыл бұрын

i'd love to see your opinion on Gliss braid. i fish ultralight for trout in Australia throwing some small minnow plastics on 1/32 jigs. Gliss gave me an extra 15 feet easy compared to the 4lb braid i was using.

@FishAnything 11 ай бұрын

Hmmm I haven't heard of it but will be on the lookout! Thanks for the suggestion :)

@mysteryman5213 Ай бұрын

Great presentation. I'm just starting to look into ultra light equipment. Are baitcasters an option?

@FishAnything 27 күн бұрын

Technically BFS casting gear is an option but I wouldn’t recommend it for SUPER ultralight lures. If you are keeping things around 1/16oz, you’ll be fine with it.

@mrfuzzelton4110 Жыл бұрын

i just ordered that dobyns rod for my diawa ballistic 1000 reel

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

It is a heck of a rod, you will enjoy it.

@robertandershonis3695 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the vudeo

@FishAnything Ай бұрын

👊🏽🤠👊🏽

@pescatoralpursuit1726 8 күн бұрын

Thank you for your video. I noticed the conversation on line weight starts at 4lb. I'm sight fishing shallow water with no snags for bigger fish, and feel 6lb test is the minimum line weight i can use and still hustle a 4-6lb fish to the boat. My lure weight is a little higher at 1/16 to 1/8 oz plus the soft plastic grub body, (or no jig head, #1 hook only) and I'm limited to mono or flouro. Max distance is primary. Having enough line strength and rod backbone is secondary. Any specific recommendations for these parameters are very welcome.

@FishAnything 4 күн бұрын

Sounds like you are a step above what I’m talking about in this video. I think the strength of braid may be the best option. Something like 6 or 8lb braid to a 6lb leader should work well for you!

@bbthegodwithgucci9753 6 күн бұрын

If I’m using braid as my main should I use 10 lb cause that’s is the size equivalent to 2lb mono and just use a lighter leader

@_DD2024 8 ай бұрын

I have 3 500 sized Shimano on my rods. I have a super ultralight St croix trout 5’4” with a sahara fj 500 on 2 lb test. Then a 6’6” st croix avid ultra light with a shimano sedona 500 on 3lb and finally a 6’ st croix Avid panfish UL with another Sedona 500 on 4lb and ill range between the 3 setups from 1-32 - 3/16. Sometimes i’ll throw 1/4oz but i believe at that point it becomes a light application so it defeats the point of UL.

@refl3xun_named684 4 ай бұрын

I m kinda twisted right here hearing Australians calling medium heavy rod a light set up and hearing bro calling out 1/16 oz not an ultra light set up .

@straightwhitemale5753 21 күн бұрын

I use a medium rod with a 1/64 jig with gulp minnows.

@timbarthel7232 6 ай бұрын

I am curious to the reasons why you don't like the 13 fishing reel. I am currently shopping for a new ul, they have a setup that is 6'2" with a 1000 series reel. Thanks for a great video

@FishAnything 5 ай бұрын

The one I owned just felt clunky and not smooth compared to what I’m used to. I’m sure they work fine but it just didn’t feel right to me. Personal preference!

@morpheoist 2 ай бұрын

Hello from Italy. I've never understood why you hold the reel backwards 🧐 I mean: I'm right-handed, I cast with my right hand, I hold the rod with my right hand and with my right hand I jerk, twitch, and work the fish in combat. I spin the reel with my left hand. I use the reel with my right hand when I do deep sea fishing, then I have more of a winch than a reel and I turn the handle with my right hand because it is stronger.

@FishAnything Ай бұрын

It’s a fair question. Response here: fishanything.com/which-hand-should-you-reel-with/

@wesh388 Жыл бұрын

I agree that when casting micro jigs, having a 7' ultralight is too long and "whippy", as you said. What pound braid do you use?

@FishAnything 11 ай бұрын

I usually use 6lb test just because it is the most easy to get. Hoping to get some 3-5lb range in the future though!

@jsmooth5480 19 күн бұрын

Powerpro super slick V2 is my go to braid caught 8lb rainbow on 5lb test and no memory so far

@FishAnything 16 күн бұрын

I still need to try the super slick! I bet that bow was super fun

@logannewman4532 Жыл бұрын

I think the kinematics of casting have some similarities to cracking a whip. The right inputs on the big end will maximize the effect at the skinny end.

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

It’s all physics!

@baronistheone Жыл бұрын

Brian Flieshig of Mad River teaches fly casting (with a fly rod) and his analogy to the wrist movement is like flicking paint off the end of a brush or throwing a dart. In this case, instead of waiting for 20+ feet of line to load, it is pretty instantaneous with a 2' of line and a tiny jig. I thought the camera view of "loading the rod" at 14:21 in the video was a perfect teaching moment. Also that side cast is something used often to sort of get under the wind on windy days (A Roland Martin tip) which in this case also could help to lengthen the cast a bit.

@logannewman4532 Жыл бұрын

@@baronistheone I use my 5'6" spinning rod on windy days specifically because I can side/underhand cast it and shoot out just above the water and get the line down on the surface before the wind has a chance to blow a big belly in it. Brian Flechsig is great. I watched a bunch of his old DVD flyfishing tutorials years ago.

@robertmceuen3630 Жыл бұрын

A product called "reel magic" will do all the things it says on the can, one of which is cast farther. You spray it on the line directly on the reel. Good stuff. Got it at Acadamy sports.

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

I will have to try it out!

@tyneadik3622 Жыл бұрын

What reel size do you normally use. I’m new to ultralight fishing, and want some tips on what is recommended. I’m getting a temple fork outfitters 7ft ultra light, Piscifun carbon x ll size 2000.

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

I almost always use a size 1000. I’ll bump up to a 2000 if I feel it will balance better or I want more capacity.

@jonathanhankins790 2 ай бұрын

Just learning to try and fish light stuff with spinning rewl, so appologiese if this is stupid question but with only using a 2lb line, wouldnt that increase the line breaking off on snags more/things of that nature, etc.. ? Not tring to debate, just asking question.

@FishAnything 2 ай бұрын

100% it will. Pros and cons of fishing with ultralight gear.

@TheTravelingFisherman 8 ай бұрын

I'm struggling to find a good line choice for distant, i started with sunline super mono 4lb, throwing your 1/32 mule heads and getting okay distance, then switched to 6lb sufix 131 G Core to 4lb mono and feel like I've lost distance when using a 1/32 jig head, I travel the country and fish full time so, not sure 2lb mono or braid would be my best option, I have the TFO 6"6 UL paired with a shimano vanford 1000, any suggestions? Would like to stick to the Braid to leader combo for best casting distance

@FishAnything 8 ай бұрын

I’d get a smoother braid like spro finesse or Daiwa j braid. Sufix might be a bit more wirey which cuts down on its velocity out of the spool.

@johnbormida5713 Ай бұрын

Would you show how to put mono on the reel

@richardsousa2625 Жыл бұрын

Lure line weight and rod power and action are all important for effective casting. I look at it this way, are you flicking a booger off your finger? Or tossing a boulder from a catapult? A booger is so small and light you wouldn’t hold your arm straight and pivot to get it off, you’d curl your finger and flick it very fast to get it to fly. A boulder you couldn’t flick, it’s so heavy it needs that big long heavy catapult arm to move it through the air without breaking.

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

Good comparison! I will now refer to my ultralight lures as boogers :)

@richardsousa2625 Жыл бұрын

@@FishAnything “the mule booger! In stores now!”

@yep.fishing Жыл бұрын

I'm using 2lb braid, the only problem is that it can often dig into itself on the spool and on occasion it can lead to the jighead or leader breaking off

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

Yeah 2lb braid is crazy. That is extremely low diameter!

@yep.fishing Жыл бұрын

@@FishAnything it's .03mm or less. 4lb will be my go to for the future. It was more for the fun of being extreme

@deanmeanmachine85 Жыл бұрын

The last 2 years I've switched over to UL setup for bass fishing and I love it. I live in WV and bass are usually in 1-3lbs range, so I've felt secure with my setup (especially after bringing in a 5lbs LMB and 9lbs blue cat on those setups, haha). My question is with line though. I'm still figuring it out. My one gripe with ultralight fishing is casting distance. I've been a fluorocarbon man forever, but you're video is making me consider switching to mono. Any suggestions? I usually use 1/16 to 1/32 jig sizes.

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

1/32oz - 1/16oz jigs should cast extremely effectively on an ultralight rod. Fluorocarbon is fine but I have found it can be a bit brittle in low diameters and a good co polymer or monofilament are more forgiving in

@calebprice304 Жыл бұрын

I need to know. What is your go to always got good luck with it. What lure and what color and what color jig head and size

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

Hmmm a seemingly easy question but I throw different colors all the time. I’d probably say a Chartreuse 1/32oz Mule Jig with a True Chartreuse Donkey Tail Jr.

@fish2reelaxfishing662 Жыл бұрын

My favorite thing to toss in is that a 3-4wt fly rod is an excellent ultra light option and you can get more distance if you need it.

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

I need to fly fish more. Definitely a fun way to whip tiny presentations out there.

@PaladinJenkis Жыл бұрын

Great video, I've noticed one thing though. You seem to be righthanded, you cast with right then you switch sides when using the reel. Wouldn't it be way easier to have your reel handle on the left sinde, so you don't switch sides that often? Cheers!

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

Hey Leeroy! Yes and no… I have played with a LH retrieve but it’s tremendously uncomfortable for me and I’m not coordinated properly to work my bait the best way. I find that I catch way more fish by simply switching hands. In an ideal world, I would have learned to avoid this though.

@mackredsnapper 11 ай бұрын

@@FishAnything I do the same thing for the exact same reasons😂😂

@escapetherace1943 Ай бұрын

Nice to see somebody else being a lefty on the rod, lol

@FishAnything Ай бұрын

🤠👊🏽

@mattnguyen1672 Жыл бұрын

Hey Ethan Been wanting to get into BFS reels lately. Can you get almost the same distance with bfs as you would with spinning?

@FishAnything Жыл бұрын

Not for true ultralight lures. I find that BFS is good for the light lures (1/16oz or so) but can be challenging for anything a lot lighter than that. You can cast it, just not as clean and effective as a spinning reel.

@mattnguyen1672 Жыл бұрын

@@FishAnything hmm. I might get it for 1/8 oz jig heads bc I’m finding it less fun fishing with spinning. I don’t have the equipment to throw 1/8 oz jig heads bc it seems too heavy for my ultralights reels. Although I did have a blast catching a 22” striper on ultralight with a 1/32oz jig head with a 2” keitech :)