Took my brand new Battle II 5000 for a spin yesterday for the very first time and I hooked a 20lb yellowtail using a Ugly Stik X2 (medium hard) rod ruclips.net/user/postUgkxM68VkfsQhHaabDce1IwOCXuvumcpbZ_k . This combo was recommended on some website and it did not disappoint me. The reel is smooth, the drag click is pretty cool cause i think it adds to the excitement of fighting the fish, personally the drag is my favorite part. I use braid and 300 yards will fill the entire spool. This combo is my main setup from now on although I have to disclose I am new to fishing.
I just purchased the Celilo 5'6" UL with Moderate Taper and paired it with the same Daiwa Revros LT 1000 reel and 4# mono based on your recommendations and videos that I have really enjoyed. I like switching to this UL setup when the bass are not biting and I am getting bored on the kayak. I have already caught 8 bluegill on two outings. They are super fun to catch. Using soft plastics on a weedless jighead. Thanks for the great videos. Easy to listen to you as you provide just the right amount of info clearly and with some funny commentary at times.
Just bought a Okuma Cellilo 6'6" Ultra Lite. Paired it with a small Shimano spinning reel. I took it to a small mountain lake and caught a boatload of 12 to 14 inch trout. I am so happy with this rod and reel! I could feel every little tap on the line. It was a blast!
Caught many crappie and trout with mine. Actually saw Addicted Fishing guys using it for trout before I came across your video. And you confirmed that this rod is worth every penny! Thank you for the great review.. I enjoyed every minute of it!!
Very informative video. Thank you. This became my first true ultralight rod a few weeks ago. You are spot-on that it feels a bit whippy, but most of my (mainly saltwater) rods are fast action, so I may be biased. Overall, I like it a lot, especially at this price point. It does a fair job of throwing a 1/64 oz. jig, and changing from 6 lb. to 2 lb. line made a noticeable difference in cast distance - I would estimate 20 percent. If anyone is considering a foray into ultralight, this rod looks like a good way to do it without breaking the bank. Thanks!
Thanks Olde School! Totally agree with everything you said. Also happy to hear that the 2lb test made a big impact on casting distance. That is what I noticed too - I love my 2lb mono :)
Okuma is awesome; I use a 9’6” celilo for steelhead fishing and it’s amazing. For $10 more (and if you live in the PNW) you can grab a Okuma Cascade pro at bimart and it’s a lil mo betta.
The Okuma rods are fantastic. I started with Okuma fly rods and reels years ago. The Okuma SLV and Crisium fly rods are my favorite. I just started spin fishing a few years ago. The Okuma Celilo is the best value. I have the 4'6" the 5' and the 6'. I just ordered the 7' and it arrives tomorrow. I usually throw 1/8 oz on the heavy side like mini buzzbaits or micro chatterbait and 3.5" swimbaits but mostly throw 1/32 jigs with soft plastics or 1/16 inline spinners. I run the Daiwa Revros, Regal and Laguna with 6lb braid. Casts a mile with the longer rod. I've caught 18" smallmouth, chain pickerel and 4lb carp. You definitely have to fight longer with these rods as they dont have the backbone to horse anything in but I am never worried about breaking these rods and letting the fish pull that drag is fun.
The Celilo is absolutely good for bobbers. I throw pistol petes behind water bobbers sometimes for trout. I also have some weighted balsa floats that I throw with this rod. Also, on bass, I have one with 10lb braid to 6lb mono that I keep in the car for the urban ponds near my work. a 3.5lb bass is a really good time on these rods. A weird setup that absolutely kills at one of the spots is an 1/8 oz drop shot with a #2 wire hook and a nose hooked Z-Man ned rig worm. I also fish lots of ned rig with these rods so I have those baits anyway.
Awesome! I just bought an Okuma UL combo at Sportsman's Warehouse for $59. It's a 6'6" SCE (Celilo) rod and Aria 1000 spinning reel. Beautiful rod and seems to be just what I wanted in a UL. Got some 4lb PLine to spool up. Can't wait to catch a fish with it!
FYI...the guides are farther away from the rod because when the line is coming off the reel it spins and hits the rod therefore cutting the distance when you whip your line out. The line guide eyes are smaller to keep the spiraling of the line when its peeling off the reel is smaller so your jig when thrown out goes farther as far as distance...aloha🤙😎
Really enjoying your UL Vids. I'm a recent convert. Just got a Celilo 8"6" rod this week. I have a Helios SX20 that I'm going to try on it. I also picked up a Shimano super cheap FX UL 5"6" rod on the Amazon for less than $15 last week. I have a Shimano Sahara 1000 on it. What got me started was my wife got me a St Croix Premier UL 5"6" rod & Shimano Sahara UL 1000 Rear Drag for Christmas last year. I love my UL's!!!!! I'm disabled and the local city park ponds are about all I get to fish........they're loaded with perfect size UL fish. There is a Trout stocked State Park reasonably close that is fairly ADA Accessible...........love catching those little Rainbows!
so far it's my favourite UL rod. I have the exact same one and it is awesome for flicking around the lures that i use all the time. good power against decently sized fish too
@@ryan89870 Im new to ultra light wouldnt feel confoortable recommending something to someone. do some research youtube is great a lot of micro fishers
I just bought my first ultra light thanks to your videos, got a 6' dobyns cobalt series with a okuma avenger reel. Can't wait to use it prolly today. Also thank you for the hand written note after buying some mule jigs!
Ethan , nice that your doing more budget minded rod reviews ! A lot of the Dobbs and St. Croix are just out of my dude with " kids in college" price range🙄. I have the 5'6 ,. 6'0 and 6'6 models of the Celilo. All are great rods all have landed 2 plus pound smallmouth in my local stream. There really is plenty of backbone on them and 4lb test is the sweet spot I think. Nice video 👍
Thanks Vector! Yeah I would like to start reviewing lots of budget equipment. Definitely will incorporate the fancy stuff from time to time so I have an idea of what the true advantages are, but I feel its pretty much unnecessary to spend big dollars on most ultralight gear. Tight lines :)
"Dink approved". I like Okuma stuff. Been using an Okuma 9/10 wt. fly rod for kings and silver salmon here in Alaska for years. You just sold me on the Celilo for local trout and grayling. Normally go 4'6-5'6 for my ultra light but I'll try the 6'6 on your recommendation. Good video. Thanks.
I'm working on a few rigs for multi-species that I can use with UL and L. Basically, want to catch Bluegills on my dink Bass quests...so my feel'ns don't get hurt. Maybe you can try and consider for video content. - Mule or shakey head, drop-shot combo - Mule or shakey head, wacky-shot - Wacky or stick/jerk on Wobble-Bobber for suspended presentation I love me some big swimbaits, but sometimes it's "Go small, or go home!"
Dear Ethan, My Okuma 6'6' just arrived this morning... I slapped on a Daiwa 1000 or so and I'm heading for local pond. It is a bit whippy... But this old fishermen has worked with worse. Will keep you updated. Orlando Ron
I have the Shakespeare Microlite 7' light action two-piece spinning rod, also $16 from Walmart. It's impressive, especially considering the SUPER LOW PRICE! It's not OFFICIALLY an "ultralight" rod but it's AWESOME!!!
Of budget equipment with quality for the money, about a year and a half ago I got the Shakespeare micro combo, and it’s lasted me well! Caught me some nice panfish, catfish, drum, bass, chain pickerel and crappie, all without a problem 👀! Even bluegill on it are wonderful fighters, so those catfish and drum gave me a heck of a fight 😅
You guys ever check out flea markets, or yard/estate sales? All but one of my rods came from these sources. You can get some great deals and save a lot of money.
Hey mate, I did it! I got a Shakespeare agility baitcaster rod and reel, lots of birds nest but now I cast like a god, all my lures can fly far and easy now too.
@@FishAnything seeing how everything is budgeted for me the price has a big impact on purchasing. A good balance in a rod mandatory. Backbone is also a must. Light weight is very important because nobody wants to be casting a heavy tod all day long... Has to be sensitive too!!! So many things going into finding the right rod for the type of fishing you want to do! Your video is awesome!
Second day out using the 5'6" today. Caught nothing over 6 oz or so. Had a buddy standing behind me on the cast where I broke the tip off. He said it didn't snag his rod or the bush, so it just snapped on the cast.
Man thats so crazy i was fishing with my celilo and i was thinking Online Outdoorsman would like this rod. I was very impressed by it i partnered mine up with a shimano Sienna 1000
The Celilo is my favorite UL rod, and proves that you don’t have to spend a ton of money to have a good performing UL setup…in fact, I just bought another one today, for my brother’s Christmas present! I also love the keeper on your super light jig heads…hands down better than Leland’s 1/64 oz heads. Subbed…Stay Safe!
I do like my Celilo...got the exact rod. Typically just use it fo fishing for trout with Trout Magnets. As you say, can't beat it for the price. Keep fishing brother! Love your vids.
Hi my friend i realy like your video and i believe that. I am a okuma lover and most of my ultra light up to my medium light setup i realy use okuma i like there smoothness and afordable. This rods ive been using them fro a long time thanks for sharing this watching from saipan new friend here.
I was out throwing tenkara for gills again at the same lake you see in my profile pic today. We had a bad golden algae induced fish kill in the spring but the population is looking pretty healthy again based on what I saw today.
I bought a revros and coupled it with a light telescopic rod. A big trout hammered my lure and the drag on the revros was screwy at best. The I got another one of 24 inches. The drag was not teliable. It stays home this year. I have my shimano rarenium 2500. That thing really kicks ass. Better to spend the money.
I wonder if those Revros are inconsistent. Mine has landed me big pike, carp, bass, and catfish and the drag never messed up. But I have heard friends tell me they had a Revros drag screw them over on a big fish. Bummer if they have quality control issues.
Also a BIG fan of Okuma rods. Best bang for the buck imo. I am almost exclusive to them for UL up to ML. Even like them a little more than my St Croix Premier L action (prefer Okuma's being on the moderate side). Rock'n the Celio, SST, and Voyager Select telescope rod (very versatile).
@@dzenx9861 A rod specific to a species is a bit of a conundrum imo. You have to make decisions...what do you want 1 rod to do best? Buy a rod for what it does for what you want the lure to do. Every rod will have a sweet spot for (weight) of jig/trebel bait/weedless plastic it throws and hooksets efficiently. You might be throwing a 1/8oz jig on a rod that handles a 3/8oz crankbait just fine.
@Dzenx I'm looking at the Trout series too. Check out the UL premiere series from St. Croix. More actions and same expectations of line and weight tolerances.
Never used the Eagle Claw personally but I have heard it is a fun setup. From what I have seen, they are probably pretty comparable and I don't think you could go wrong either way. I would probably choose the Celilo although I don't know why lol
Would it be a good idea to go with a L action rather than an UL? There are some decent sized brown trout and smallmouth in the rivers I fish so going UL makes me a bit nervous.
I'm glad you chose to do this as Ive been window shopping Ultralights for a bit now. Okuma is on my radar (Plus it's what the guys at Addicted fishing channel primarily use) but I've been eyeballing the Daiwa Presso and the Temple Fork Outfitters Trout & Panfish ultralight. I plan to use it for trout as well as panfish/crappie so it's a dual purpose kinda thing I just have zero idea on the length. I'm thinking 6 ft is the sweet spot, but I just dont know. It's going to be used both in a kayak and from shore. I'd hate to spend the money only to learn after a few trips that I have the totally wrong length with no backbone, ya know? I tend to do my hooksets with a sharp wrist flick than a full pull back. Im buying online so it's sight unseen and im just takin a gamble
@@FishAnything thanks for the reply! I recently this year got back into fishing. My boys did as well. I was able to put together 3 pretty good medium power budget bass rigs for us. Figured I would just upgrade them a little at a time here and there. I was going to go budget for a new ultralight rig, my current one is let’s say vintage 😂. After some consideration I think I may just go ahead and get something a little more mid-range to high end for my UL. Any plans on looking at the Lew’s Laser Light combos?
This one comes in a handful of models/sizes, would you recommend one at 5' 6" or 6'? I, too, prefer a 5' 6" ultralight. Looking for something that will break down well for shore fishing via random mobile stops with panfish and trout.
I have a Celilo and a couple Ugly Stik Elites. I'm not sure which I like more although I've been using the Celilo more often this year as it's a 2-piece and easier to transport. Great rods for the price. My next rod will probably be a JT Panhandler.
what kind of reel should I run if I got the 5'6 version? Ive been using a 7 foot ugly stik with like 30 lb braid and its complete overkill in the creek, I think this rod should do well for what i need (panfish and small bass very similar to the video)
Bed fishing looks pretty cool I've never done that. I have a Fitzgerald rod gifted to me by my old boss that he used for trout fishing in Colorado and it's like 7' but I like!
@@FishAnything I was talking with a boat angler the other day and he hasn't seen one bed yet at our favorite lake, if I see one I'm going to try getting one off their bed 😁 hopefully this weekend. Sorry I've been too busy to reply sooner dude!
my go to ultra light is a 5'6" rod with a full cork handle and slide rings, no reel seat. I've had it since I was about 13 which is almost 40 yrs ago. I'm fishing it in my stream trout fishing video that's posted to my channel a couple weeks ago. the brand is called "hot tapered graphite" nice talking points during the video
could this be a good finesse rod for ned rigs, drop shot, ect. Would you say it's sensative enough combined with 8 pound flouro and a 1000 reel of mine. I've been having trouble detecting bites and I'm looking for a budget rod that I can feel the taps. Thanks!
I think it will work well for ned rigs but you’ll just want to play the fish back properly as it is an ultralight. A big smallmouth could be a wild time! Little Smallies would be wonderful!
@@FishAnything yep caught my first two small mouth today on it using rooster tail spinners one was a dink the other a decent size hog was fun for sure I have to try the ned rig.
Haha man. I low key miss my Celilo but I gave it to a boy when I was fishing lol. Might just just get another one for the hell of it. Really nice light rod.
I know the EXACT Eagle Claw rods you are talking about. My dad and grandpa used those for walleye fishing on Burt Lake in northern Michigan. We still have them!
@@midwestfischerman I just got a 28" channel cat on mine today while crappie fishing under a bobber with 2lb Mr. Crappie line. Jeez... almost 30 minutes later I got him in the net.. I think I was more worn out than the fish.
I personally don't fish live bait much at all so I can't say for sure. But I tend to like as small of hooks as I can find for sunfish so I would probably say a #12 to a #8 would all be good.
I broke a Fenwick eagle while waiting for it to be replaced, I found the Okuma SST 5'6". However, I prefer a 5 ft. Rod. I found the Celilo 4'6" & absolutely love that rod when I'm waiting and drifting!!! The SST has my heart. I never went back to Fenwick after discovering that rod.1/2 the price and twice the rod! Keep it Tight 🇺🇲 Cpl. Hood
I have a celilo 6 ft rod and its great. Last weekend I caught a few largemouth and smallmouth bass,bluegill, and some rockbass. That 4 lb stren is pretty strong. I caught them all on a blue ice bobby garland baby shad. 👊👍
2:13 The guide on KastKing's Crixus line is zirconium and half of them are cheaper than 50 dollars That's the deciding factor for me between these two rods, but only because I want to run 8 lb braided line on a BFS reel, I much prefer cork handles to the synthetic modern rod look
Watching all your vids about the dobyns rod I had to go pick one up, its not the length you got because they've been sold out but I got the 7'9 version, and even though I don't like long ultralights the rod is so perfect! Can whip panthermartin lures pefectly!!
Definitely one of my favorite rods right now. It’s my go to right before my phenix elixir. Maybe that’s because I wouldn’t care if this one broke 🤔🫣but still 🎣
Depends on the species, but I would recommend small swimbaits for versatility. Something 1-2" for smaller sportfish and something 3-5" for larger sportfish :)
try fishing with the 1/32 0z vmc pro series crayfish jigs, they're awesome. I catch a lot of brown trout and tiger trout off them, they are very small and very light.
Ultralight is the best, i have a set, that is kuying teton 2-4lb 6'3 pair with clamber hyper micro 7.8gram spool bfs and 4lb line. My personal best using UL is 6lb peacock bass. Max satisfaction
Imo that rod ur using best suited for river/creek/stream trout fishin or farm pond fishin for large panfish most bass anglers use rods much heavier most like to be able to horse an lift a bass rite outta the water. You try it too many time with that rod you'll probably wind up breaking it. I own 4 of the 5'6 models 2pc been using them religiously for the last 3 yrs cawt thousands of fish on them 915 trout last yr quit in Dec cold bite plus weather too. Averaged 25-30 trout in 2021 went out 30-32 time from Apr-Dec. 15 trout over 17" PB 27" Brown all cawt and released. Inspected the only 2 Celilo rods I used this yr and 2020 corks a little discolored due to heavy use even in pouring rain. The guide inserts are spottless no cuts/Knicks/line grooves. I've retired 6 Ugly Stiks due to guide insert failure they say they are Stainless Steel inserts yet are all cut up big time from what I concider normal use and I don't even use braid and my ugly Stiks they say are braid ready lol what a joke. I use 4lb mono since 10yrs ago used to use 6 but 4's better 4 me lets me cast farther. I've brought in 35plus lb fish on 4lb test. That fish was a grass carp foul hooked using a original Rapala F-5 Chartruese/Silver belly. Bent all the treble hooks but 1. Caught and released unharmed. Pa farm pond 2011. So if any1 thinks these rods are cheap junky rods like my Uglystiks I retired think again only thing is Okuma discontinued them so what's Evers out there out there. Glad I got my 4. My Celilos are paired with Pflueger Summit Xt25 models the entire combo weighs 10.1ozs I can fish all day and night with little to no Fatique.
2021 Averaged 25-30 trout a day. All cawt an release exept 15 gut hooked ones which were dressed wrapped in foil an cooked to perfection over a August camp fire with the boys my 6 nephews.
J know you said you haven’t tried a lot of ul rods yet but I am looking to pair a rod with a pfluger 20 size president .... willing to spend up to 150 on the rod but just don’t know what to get yet .... I ordered some of the mule jigs and some of the orange donkey lures just to try them out as well
$150 is a solid budget for UL rods. I would take a look at the new 13 Fishing Omen Trout & Panfish rods once they launch. Other than that, I love the Dobyns Sierra
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Took my brand new Battle II 5000 for a spin yesterday for the very first time and I hooked a 20lb yellowtail using a Ugly Stik X2 (medium hard) rod ruclips.net/user/postUgkxM68VkfsQhHaabDce1IwOCXuvumcpbZ_k . This combo was recommended on some website and it did not disappoint me. The reel is smooth, the drag click is pretty cool cause i think it adds to the excitement of fighting the fish, personally the drag is my favorite part. I use braid and 300 yards will fill the entire spool. This combo is my main setup from now on although I have to disclose I am new to fishing.
For sure!
I just purchased the Celilo 5'6" UL with Moderate Taper and paired it with the same Daiwa Revros LT 1000 reel and 4# mono based on your recommendations and videos that I have really enjoyed. I like switching to this UL setup when the bass are not biting and I am getting bored on the kayak. I have already caught 8 bluegill on two outings. They are super fun to catch. Using soft plastics on a weedless jighead. Thanks for the great videos. Easy to listen to you as you provide just the right amount of info clearly and with some funny commentary at times.
Thank you so much! Glad you are having fun with the ultralight setup :)
Holler if you ever have any feedback/suggestions!
Just bought a Okuma Cellilo 6'6" Ultra Lite. Paired it with a small Shimano spinning reel. I took it to a small mountain lake and caught a boatload of 12 to 14 inch trout. I am so happy with this rod and reel! I could feel every little tap on the line. It was a blast!
Sounds like a ton of fun!
Caught many crappie and trout with mine. Actually saw Addicted Fishing guys using it for trout before I came across your video. And you confirmed that this rod is worth every penny! Thank you for the great review.. I enjoyed every minute of it!!
Thank you - I am glad you liked it! Definitely a decent little rod for the price :)
It’s pretty hard to beat. I paired mine with a little Daiwa QZ750. And to me it’s a match made in heaven.
I've landed a 10lb carp with an OkumaCelilo 6"6' UL paired with a Okuma Ceymar C-30, spooled with 10lb braid and 8lb bumper! This rod is amazing!
I bet that was a blast!
@@FishAnything Sure was! I am totally an Okuma fan now, have the SST and GSP rods as well! Really top notch quality!
Makes me feel better about beating this rod.
Very informative video. Thank you. This became my first true ultralight rod a few weeks ago. You are spot-on that it feels a bit whippy, but most of my (mainly saltwater) rods are fast action, so I may be biased. Overall, I like it a lot, especially at this price point. It does a fair job of throwing a 1/64 oz. jig, and changing from 6 lb. to 2 lb. line made a noticeable difference in cast distance - I would estimate 20 percent. If anyone is considering a foray into ultralight, this rod looks like a good way to do it without breaking the bank. Thanks!
Thanks Olde School! Totally agree with everything you said. Also happy to hear that the 2lb test made a big impact on casting distance. That is what I noticed too - I love my 2lb mono :)
Okuma is awesome; I use a 9’6” celilo for steelhead fishing and it’s amazing. For $10 more (and if you live in the PNW) you can grab a Okuma Cascade pro at bimart and it’s a lil mo betta.
Yes! Very nice rod I have a spinning rod for salmon and steelhead, great rod I can fish all day with it.
Right on guys, thanks for sharing! I will eventually get a Steelhead rig so I will keep this in mind :)
Love this rod in 5’6 with the fuego 1000 with 6lb braid for saltwater use and it’s so fun! Makes the smallest fish feels like a big one!
Great little stick for the price!
I was literally thinking about purchasing this today, so glad I opened youtube and saw this! 😆
Haha that is awesome! First impressions are looking good!
The Okuma rods are fantastic. I started with Okuma fly rods and reels years ago. The Okuma SLV and Crisium fly rods are my favorite. I just started spin fishing a few years ago. The Okuma Celilo is the best value. I have the 4'6" the 5' and the 6'. I just ordered the 7' and it arrives tomorrow. I usually throw 1/8 oz on the heavy side like mini buzzbaits or micro chatterbait and 3.5" swimbaits but mostly throw 1/32 jigs with soft plastics or 1/16 inline spinners. I run the Daiwa Revros, Regal and Laguna with 6lb braid. Casts a mile with the longer rod. I've caught 18" smallmouth, chain pickerel and 4lb carp. You definitely have to fight longer with these rods as they dont have the backbone to horse anything in but I am never worried about breaking these rods and letting the fish pull that drag is fun.
The Celilo is definitely one of the best options for the price range!
The Celilo is absolutely good for bobbers. I throw pistol petes behind water bobbers sometimes for trout. I also have some weighted balsa floats that I throw with this rod. Also, on bass, I have one with 10lb braid to 6lb mono that I keep in the car for the urban ponds near my work. a 3.5lb bass is a really good time on these rods. A weird setup that absolutely kills at one of the spots is an 1/8 oz drop shot with a #2 wire hook and a nose hooked Z-Man ned rig worm. I also fish lots of ned rig with these rods so I have those baits anyway.
I could totally see that. Thank you for adding this comment to the video for others to read.
Awesome! I just bought an Okuma UL combo at Sportsman's Warehouse for $59. It's a 6'6" SCE (Celilo) rod and Aria 1000 spinning reel. Beautiful rod and seems to be just what I wanted in a UL. Got some 4lb PLine to spool up. Can't wait to catch a fish with it!
Hope it leads to a lot of fun fights :)
FYI...the guides are farther away from the rod because when the line is coming off the reel it spins and hits the rod therefore cutting the distance when you whip your line out. The line guide eyes are smaller to keep the spiraling of the line when its peeling off the reel is smaller so your jig when thrown out goes farther as far as distance...aloha🤙😎
Thanks for the intel! Very good information :)
Really enjoying your UL Vids. I'm a recent convert. Just got a Celilo 8"6" rod this week. I have a Helios SX20 that I'm going to try on it. I also picked up a Shimano super cheap FX UL 5"6" rod on the Amazon for less than $15 last week. I have a Shimano Sahara 1000 on it. What got me started was my wife got me a St Croix Premier UL 5"6" rod & Shimano Sahara UL 1000 Rear Drag for Christmas last year. I love my UL's!!!!! I'm disabled and the local city park ponds are about all I get to fish........they're loaded with perfect size UL fish. There is a Trout stocked State Park reasonably close that is fairly ADA Accessible...........love catching those little Rainbows!
Ultralight fishing is a blast! Happy you are having fun with it :)
I use this rod for over a year now, ordering a second after i snapped my tip. I had the 7ft UL and I loved it for panfish, trout, and sucker fishing!
Yeah I am enjoying it! Solid stick!
so far it's my favourite UL rod. I have the exact same one and it is awesome for flicking around the lures that i use all the time. good power against decently sized fish too
For the price, it is a solid option!
I just ordered this rod in a 6’0 like 2 days ago along with a diawa revros lt 1000 so this is my favorite video on youtube rn 😂
That’s a nice set up! Have you seen the new Laguna Lt? Pretty good as well
Right on Snazzy! Ultralight twins :D
And Matt - I heard that Laguna LT is nice too. Don't think you can go wrong with any LT series by Daiwa!
@@MattsKennels @Snazzy_alpaca 41 lol I just order the 5'6 rod, with the laguna LT cant wait to get it out
Looking to upgrade my celilo. Any recommendations under $200?
@@ryan89870 Im new to ultra light wouldnt feel confoortable recommending something to someone. do some research youtube is great a lot of micro fishers
I just bought my first ultra light thanks to your videos, got a 6' dobyns cobalt series with a okuma avenger reel. Can't wait to use it prolly today. Also thank you for the hand written note after buying some mule jigs!
Heck yeah man! Thanks again for the support & I hope to hear lots of fun fishing repots in the future. Sounds like a fun setup!
Ethan , nice that your doing more budget minded rod reviews ! A lot of the Dobbs and St. Croix are just out of my dude with " kids in college" price range🙄. I have the 5'6 ,. 6'0 and 6'6 models of the Celilo. All are great rods all have landed 2 plus pound smallmouth in my local stream. There really is plenty of backbone on them and 4lb test is the sweet spot I think.
Nice video 👍
Thanks Vector! Yeah I would like to start reviewing lots of budget equipment. Definitely will incorporate the fancy stuff from time to time so I have an idea of what the true advantages are, but I feel its pretty much unnecessary to spend big dollars on most ultralight gear. Tight lines :)
I have 3 Ugly Stik ultralight rods since the 90s, still solid, lifetime warranty.
Can’t go wrong!!
"Dink approved". I like Okuma stuff. Been using an Okuma 9/10 wt. fly rod for kings and silver salmon here in Alaska for years. You just sold me on the Celilo for local trout and grayling. Normally go 4'6-5'6 for my ultra light but I'll try the 6'6 on your recommendation. Good video. Thanks.
Thank you! Good luck out there :)
This was my first ultralight. I have 3 of them with Ceymar C-30 and C-20 reels. It was Jordan from Addicted that turned me on to it for trout.
That fella has likely sold a lot of these rods. I have heard several times that he speaks highly of this stick.
My favourite UL rod is still my 5" Shakespeare Ugly Stik lite that I bought back in the 90s :P With a small 500 reel from Cetus.
Nice! Old rods like that have the most memories - can't go wrong with an Ugly Stik of any type :D
I have had great luck with the Okuma budget reels so it was nice seeing the rods tested.
Yeah I will have to test their budget reels one of these days!
I'm working on a few rigs for multi-species that I can use with UL and L. Basically, want to catch Bluegills on my dink Bass quests...so my feel'ns don't get hurt. Maybe you can try and consider for video content.
- Mule or shakey head, drop-shot combo
- Mule or shakey head, wacky-shot
- Wacky or stick/jerk on Wobble-Bobber for suspended presentation
I love me some big swimbaits, but sometimes it's "Go small, or go home!"
Love the ideas, thank you so much for sharing! Definitely always looking to experiment and have fun with different rigging techniques.
Dear Ethan, My Okuma 6'6' just arrived this morning... I slapped on a Daiwa 1000 or so and I'm heading for local pond. It is a bit whippy... But this old fishermen has worked with worse. Will keep you updated. Orlando Ron
Hope you got into them Orlando Ron :)
I have the Shakespeare Microlite 7' light action two-piece spinning rod, also $16 from Walmart. It's impressive, especially considering the SUPER LOW PRICE! It's not OFFICIALLY an "ultralight" rod but it's AWESOME!!!
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Right on! I definitely plan to "review" that rod soon. I will probably get their tiny 4'6 model :D
Of budget equipment with quality for the money, about a year and a half ago I got the Shakespeare micro combo, and it’s lasted me well! Caught me some nice panfish, catfish, drum, bass, chain pickerel and crappie, all without a problem 👀! Even bluegill on it are wonderful fighters, so those catfish and drum gave me a heck of a fight 😅
Great setup for a fair price!
You guys ever check out flea markets, or yard/estate sales? All but one of my rods came from these sources.
You can get some great deals and save a lot of money.
Awesome point! Fun fact, I bought my first ever ultralight from a garage sale for $7 :)
Have the 7’ light version with a shimano sienna 1000. Feels good and can cast a mile with 6lb braid. Definitely worth it
Right on! Maybe I will have to get a 7' to try one of these days :D
Got the same plan on using it for walleye jigging
I've had one for years and love it. It's my permanent Ned rig rod. Put 6-lb Nanofil on that reel and it will cast a furlong.
Oooh that sounds like a fun setup! I was thinking this will be a great "Micro Ned Rig" rod. Basically 1/32oz Mule Jigs and small
Just ordered my second of this rod! 8'6" and I intend to run 4lb test and have a crap load of fun!
Haha I bet that will be super fun!! You and I should go catch carp soon.
Dude for sure! My carp game is gettin rusty haha.
I use that exact rod it’s a blast to fish with…..a great rod at a very affordable price.
Definitely! Tight lines Steve
Hey mate, I did it! I got a Shakespeare agility baitcaster rod and reel, lots of birds nest but now I cast like a god, all my lures can fly far and easy now too.
That is what's up! Glad to hear you are enjoying the baitcaster! My first baitcaster was a Shakespeare too :D
We have 2-3 lb. male Crappie in Lake Mendocino, can this rod hang with the big boys?
Should definitely hold up to those big slabs :)
This rod is awesome! I use it for stocked trout at the reservoir and it’s great for the money. Nice video!
That seems like a perfect usage for it! Definitely a nice rod :)
Your the man brother love watching your videos i learn a lot thanks
Thank you :) tight lines!!
Great video and I like that rod. I have never seen one at pro shop... i like to be able to feel the rod when I am going to buy one.
Fair point! Not sure where they are in distribution but I definitely like the feel of it for the price point!
@@FishAnything seeing how everything is budgeted for me the price has a big impact on purchasing. A good balance in a rod mandatory. Backbone is also a must. Light weight is very important because nobody wants to be casting a heavy tod all day long... Has to be sensitive too!!! So many things going into finding the right rod for the type of fishing you want to do! Your video is awesome!
great video! I have the 5’6 celilo and i’ve been debating getting the revros reel. what length is your rod? cheers!
This rod was the 6'6 length. I love the Revros, I don't think you can go wrong :)
Second day out using the 5'6" today. Caught nothing over 6 oz or so. Had a buddy standing behind me on the cast where I broke the tip off. He said it didn't snag his rod or the bush, so it just snapped on the cast.
Man thats so crazy i was fishing with my celilo and i was thinking Online Outdoorsman would like this rod. I was very impressed by it i partnered mine up with a shimano Sienna 1000
That sounds like a great setup! That is hilarious that you were just thinking that. Solid rod for sure :D
The Celilo is my favorite UL rod, and proves that you don’t have to spend a ton of money to have a good performing UL setup…in fact, I just bought another one today, for my brother’s Christmas present! I also love the keeper on your super light jig heads…hands down better than Leland’s 1/64 oz heads. Subbed…Stay Safe!
That is what it's all about. Spreading the love of fishing! Hope your brother puts a lot of flex in it this year :)
I do like my Celilo...got the exact rod. Typically just use it fo fishing for trout with Trout Magnets. As you say, can't beat it for the price. Keep fishing brother! Love your vids.
Thanks Jim! Yeah it is a solid stick for a very fair price. Tight lines :)
Hi my friend i realy like your video and i believe that. I am a okuma lover and most of my ultra light up to my medium light setup i realy use okuma i like there smoothness and afordable. This rods ive been using them fro a long time thanks for sharing this watching from saipan new friend here.
Wow you are a long ways away from me here in Michigan :) thank you very much for watching!!
I was out throwing tenkara for gills again at the same lake you see in my profile pic today. We had a bad golden algae induced fish kill in the spring but the population is looking pretty healthy again based on what I saw today.
Glad to hear it is recovering!
I bought a revros and coupled it with a light telescopic rod. A big trout hammered my lure and the drag on the revros was screwy at best. The I got another one of 24 inches. The drag was not teliable. It stays home this year. I have my shimano rarenium 2500. That thing really kicks ass. Better to spend the money.
I wonder if those Revros are inconsistent. Mine has landed me big pike, carp, bass, and catfish and the drag never messed up. But I have heard friends tell me they had a Revros drag screw them over on a big fish. Bummer if they have quality control issues.
I have the 5’ 6” version of this rod. Love it!
Yeah buddy 5'6 is the best length for UL fishing in my opinion. So versatile and portable!
Same here, my best trout rod is the 5'6" Celilo
You just answered the question I posted in your reel over-view about where on the rod you balance it.
Tight lines buddy :)
Love me those ultra lights keep up the vids
Thanks Ashten! Tight lines :)
Also a BIG fan of Okuma rods. Best bang for the buck imo. I am almost exclusive to them for UL up to ML. Even like them a little more than my St Croix Premier L action (prefer Okuma's being on the moderate side). Rock'n the Celio, SST, and Voyager Select telescope rod (very versatile).
Sounds like I should keep trying more :D thanks for watching!
Awesome comment! I’m looking into the new ST croix trout series and feel like it’s too specific for trout…. any advice?
@@dzenx9861 A rod specific to a species is a bit of a conundrum imo. You have to make decisions...what do you want 1 rod to do best? Buy a rod for what it does for what you want the lure to do. Every rod will have a sweet spot for (weight) of jig/trebel bait/weedless plastic it throws and hooksets efficiently. You might be throwing a 1/8oz jig on a rod that handles a 3/8oz crankbait just fine.
@Dzenx I'm looking at the Trout series too. Check out the UL premiere series from St. Croix. More actions and same expectations of line and weight tolerances.
I caught a 7 pound carp on a 6ft 6in celilo with 6 pound braid. Was a great fight and handled it great. Bent the rod almost in half but was surprised…
I bet that was an absolute blast! Props to you for having the skills needed to land a beast like that.
I'm stuck between this ultralight, or the eagle claw ultralight. What's ur thought?
Never used the Eagle Claw personally but I have heard it is a fun setup. From what I have seen, they are probably pretty comparable and I don't think you could go wrong either way. I would probably choose the Celilo although I don't know why lol
Would it be a good idea to go with a L action rather than an UL? There are some decent sized brown trout and smallmouth in the rivers I fish so going UL makes me a bit nervous.
Yeah, a Light will certainly help for that! I think that would be a good idea :)
The guys from Addicted Fishing use that same rod and catch steelhead and trout with it, pretty nice for the price, and I have enjoyed mine very much!
Oh really? That is awesome!
What reel and bait were you using? The links are not working for me.
1/64oz Mule Jig and a Daiwa Revros LT 1000
I'm glad you chose to do this as Ive been window shopping Ultralights for a bit now. Okuma is on my radar (Plus it's what the guys at Addicted fishing channel primarily use) but I've been eyeballing the Daiwa Presso and the Temple Fork Outfitters Trout & Panfish ultralight. I plan to use it for trout as well as panfish/crappie so it's a dual purpose kinda thing
I just have zero idea on the length. I'm thinking 6 ft is the sweet spot, but I just dont know. It's going to be used both in a kayak and from shore. I'd hate to spend the money only to learn after a few trips that I have the totally wrong length with no backbone, ya know? I tend to do my hooksets with a sharp wrist flick than a full pull back. Im buying online so it's sight unseen and im just takin a gamble
Since they are in the same price range what would you recommend for an all around, multi- species ultralight setup this or the Shakespeare micro?
I would probably go with this in the 5'6 length personally.
@@FishAnything thanks for the reply! I recently this year got back into fishing. My boys did as well. I was able to put together 3 pretty good medium power budget bass rigs for us. Figured I would just upgrade them a little at a time here and there. I was going to go budget for a new ultralight rig, my current one is let’s say vintage 😂. After some consideration I think I may just go ahead and get something a little more mid-range to high end for my UL. Any plans on looking at the Lew’s Laser Light combos?
I have the 5 foot and the 6 foot. Will be ordering the 7 foot too. Good video!
Awesome! Fun little rod for a budget friendly price
Would you suggest this type of rod for mackerel fishing on sea shore?
I have never fished that way so I cannot say!
This one comes in a handful of models/sizes, would you recommend one at 5' 6" or 6'?
I, too, prefer a 5' 6" ultralight. Looking for something that will break down well for shore fishing via random mobile stops with panfish and trout.
5'6 is my rod length of choice for UL!
@@FishAnything Now, when Amazon will restock... ;x
I have a Celilo and a couple Ugly Stik Elites. I'm not sure which I like more although I've been using the Celilo more often this year as it's a 2-piece and easier to transport. Great rods for the price. My next rod will probably be a JT Panhandler.
Nice I will have to look up that JT Panhandler! I was thinking about scooping an Ugly Stik Elite to try.
what kind of reel should I run if I got the 5'6 version? Ive been using a 7 foot ugly stik with like 30 lb braid and its complete overkill in the creek, I think this rod should do well for what i need (panfish and small bass very similar to the video)
I’d go with a size 1000 reel of your favorite brand!
thanks for the video, just purchased the 6 foot variant on sale
Bed fishing looks pretty cool I've never done that. I have a Fitzgerald rod gifted to me by my old boss that he used for trout fishing in Colorado and it's like 7' but I like!
Right on Vin! Yeah you need to try bed fishing next year when they move up on them in Kansas. Can be a blast!
@@FishAnything I was talking with a boat angler the other day and he hasn't seen one bed yet at our favorite lake, if I see one I'm going to try getting one off their bed 😁 hopefully this weekend. Sorry I've been too busy to reply sooner dude!
My favorite ultralight fishing rod is my Saint Coxin trout setup 4 6
I hear great things about the St. Croix rods I might have to scoop one up!
Been doing real good panfishing for perch on the 5'6 shimano sienna combo at walmart, and its one piece and super sensitive
Great little setup!
Even a 1/5oz is kinda heavy to throw on an UL. I rarely use heavier than 1/8 in the salt and 1/20 in the fresh
For sure!
All i use any more is celilos. My fave is the 7' light. i am currently using a 8 1/8 foot ultralight.
Nice! They are pretty good rods for the price.
my go to ultra light is a 5'6" rod with a full cork handle and slide rings, no reel seat. I've had it since I was about 13 which is almost 40 yrs ago. I'm fishing it in my stream trout fishing video that's posted to my channel a couple weeks ago. the brand is called "hot tapered graphite" nice talking points during the video
Very nice! 5'6 ultralight with a full cork handle is the way to go for versatility and comfort!
@@FishAnything and it makes all the little ones feel HUGE!!!!
could this be a good finesse rod for ned rigs, drop shot, ect. Would you say it's sensative enough combined with 8 pound flouro and a 1000 reel of mine. I've been having trouble detecting bites and I'm looking for a budget rod that I can feel the taps. Thanks!
Honestly I’d step up to the 13 fishing defy silver and pay a bit more. It’s a much more sensitive rod and I think you’ll enjoy it. Great light jig rod
@@FishAnything ok i will look into that. I’m thinking of just splurging on a st croix triumph since those rods seem great. Thanks
Love this rod great for spinner fishing on the river and streams for trout. Will this rod be good ned rigs? I want to try smallmouth fishing .
I think it will work well for ned rigs but you’ll just want to play the fish back properly as it is an ultralight. A big smallmouth could be a wild time! Little Smallies would be wonderful!
@@FishAnything yep caught my first two small mouth today on it using rooster tail spinners one was a dink the other a decent size hog was fun for sure I have to try the ned rig.
I have the same rod out of curiosity can you send me a link to the 1/64 ounce mule head jig you use and the plastic worm there’s a bunch on google
Right on! It is on www.mulefishing.com they are currently out of stock but will be back in stock VERY SOON!
I had a relatively new 6’ Celilo that snapped throwing a trout magnet and I bought a Ceymar reel that turned out to be defective.
I bought a couple of these rods recently but haven’t used them yet. They feel great.
Hopefully they bring you some good fishing juju :D
Haha man. I low key miss my Celilo but I gave it to a boy when I was fishing lol. Might just just get another one for the hell of it. Really nice light rod.
I will probably do the same with mine one of these days. Honestly I like it, but I like my other UL's better!
@@FishAnything Awesome bro! Keep the younger generation going!
That looks almost as "noodley" as my 30 year old banana rod (Eagle Claw featherlight). Great Video.
Now that is a classic rod! I need to get one of those haha
I know the EXACT Eagle Claw rods you are talking about. My dad and grandpa used those for walleye fishing on Burt Lake in northern Michigan. We still have them!
@@midwestfischerman I just got a 28" channel cat on mine today while crappie fishing under a bobber with 2lb Mr. Crappie line. Jeez... almost 30 minutes later I got him in the net.. I think I was more worn out than the fish.
lol I have a 50 year old zebco 33 on an ancient eagle claw
You talked about bank fishing with worm and bobber what size hook would recommend a #8 bait holder
I personally don't fish live bait much at all so I can't say for sure. But I tend to like as small of hooks as I can find for sunfish so I would probably say a #12 to a #8 would all be good.
The 4'10 will hold 5lb Trout All-Day. tested & Proven !!! Keep It Tight !!!
It sounds like you have been having a good time with your setup :)
I broke a Fenwick eagle while waiting for it to be replaced, I found the Okuma SST 5'6". However, I prefer a 5 ft. Rod. I found the Celilo 4'6" & absolutely love that rod when I'm waiting and drifting!!!
The SST has my heart. I never went back to Fenwick after discovering that rod.1/2 the price and twice the rod! Keep it Tight 🇺🇲
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I have a celilo 6 ft rod and its great. Last weekend I caught a few largemouth and smallmouth bass,bluegill, and some rockbass. That 4 lb stren is pretty strong. I caught them all on a blue ice bobby garland baby shad. 👊👍
Nice! Sounds like a heck of a day Samuel :D that 6' length is really versatile
Big fan of Okuma reels, online now looking for this rod!
Right on! I have never actually owned an Okuma reel but I have heard good things. Thanks for watching :D
I have a 5 foot celilo and its a solid rod. its great for the price
For sure! Can't go wrong for the price :)
I bought the 7-6 Shakespeare great on light line.
Nice! I will probably get a Shakespeare to try soon!
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The guide on KastKing's Crixus line is zirconium and half of them are cheaper than 50 dollars
That's the deciding factor for me between these two rods, but only because I want to run 8 lb braided line on a BFS reel, I much prefer cork handles to the synthetic modern rod look
Right on I will have to check that rod out
Love these budget videos but would love to see you get your hands on a moonshine rambler rods vs your dobyns trout rod
I definitely will look into it! Heard good things 🤠
Watching all your vids about the dobyns rod I had to go pick one up, its not the length you got because they've been sold out but I got the 7'9 version, and even though I don't like long ultralights the rod is so perfect! Can whip panthermartin lures pefectly!!
Definitely one of my favorite rods right now. It’s my go to right before my phenix elixir. Maybe that’s because I wouldn’t care if this one broke 🤔🫣but still 🎣
It is a really solid stick for a fair price!
Can you give some advice about soft baits that i can use fir shore fishing thanks
Depends on the species, but I would recommend small swimbaits for versatility. Something 1-2" for smaller sportfish and something 3-5" for larger sportfish :)
@@FishAnything perfect thank you so much always here everytime
try fishing with the 1/32 0z vmc pro series crayfish jigs, they're awesome. I catch a lot of brown trout and tiger trout off them, they are very small and very light.
Thanks Shawn! Those look pretty epic, I appreciate the suggestion!
@@FishAnything very welcome you are.
You make me want to go fishing!
That is exactly why I make videos :D
the okuma safina pro 2500 is a perfect pair for about 40 bucks. 4 pound mono and 1/4 oz. spinners. go get em.
Ultralight is the best, i have a set, that is kuying teton 2-4lb 6'3 pair with clamber hyper micro 7.8gram spool bfs and 4lb line. My personal best using UL is 6lb peacock bass. Max satisfaction
Oh my gosh a big ol' peacock bass on UL BFS Gear would be so much fun!
Ya I have a bunch of the Celilo UL and like the 6' UL the best to cast. I troll with 7' L.
Very nice! Solid rod for the price :)
Imo that rod ur using best suited for river/creek/stream trout fishin or farm pond fishin for large panfish most bass anglers use rods much heavier most like to be able to horse an lift a bass rite outta the water. You try it too many time with that rod you'll probably wind up breaking it. I own 4 of the 5'6 models 2pc been using them religiously for the last 3 yrs cawt thousands of fish on them 915 trout last yr quit in Dec cold bite plus weather too. Averaged 25-30 trout in 2021 went out 30-32 time from Apr-Dec. 15 trout over 17" PB 27" Brown all cawt and released. Inspected the only 2 Celilo rods I used this yr and 2020 corks a little discolored due to heavy use even in pouring rain. The guide inserts are spottless no cuts/Knicks/line grooves. I've retired 6 Ugly Stiks due to guide insert failure they say they are Stainless Steel inserts yet are all cut up big time from what I concider normal use and I don't even use braid and my ugly Stiks they say are braid ready lol what a joke. I use 4lb mono since 10yrs ago used to use 6 but 4's better 4 me lets me cast farther. I've brought in 35plus lb fish on 4lb test. That fish was a grass carp foul hooked using a original Rapala F-5 Chartruese/Silver belly. Bent all the treble hooks but 1. Caught and released unharmed. Pa farm pond 2011. So if any1 thinks these rods are cheap junky rods like my Uglystiks I retired think again only thing is Okuma discontinued them so what's Evers out there out there. Glad I got my 4. My Celilos are paired with Pflueger Summit Xt25 models the entire combo weighs 10.1ozs I can fish all day and night with little to no Fatique.
2021 Averaged 25-30 trout a day. All cawt an release exept 15 gut hooked ones which were dressed wrapped in foil an cooked to perfection over a August camp fire with the boys my 6 nephews.
Those 5’6 ultralights are the ticket. Perfect length in my opinion. Wish they made more rods available in that length with cork handles.
The more I fish ultralight, the more I like the 6' length. 5'6 is solid too!
J know you said you haven’t tried a lot of ul rods yet but I am looking to pair a rod with a pfluger 20 size president .... willing to spend up to 150 on the rod but just don’t know what to get yet .... I ordered some of the mule jigs and some of the orange donkey lures just to try them out as well
$150 is a solid budget for UL rods. I would take a look at the new 13 Fishing Omen Trout & Panfish rods once they launch. Other than that, I love the Dobyns Sierra
@@FishAnything alright thanks
@@FishAnything ever tried a st croix premier ?
Why do you both cast and retrieve with your right hand?
It is what is most comfortable to me. I tried reeling left for a while but it just didn't feel proper. Muscle memory / coordination I suppose.
@@FishAnything Thanks Ethan. By the way, I caught a boat load of dinky bass with my new Mule jigs last weekend.
My first reel was an Okuma. I like what they make and it's usually at an affordable price. Nice review.
Thanks man! Yeah I don't have much Okuma experience but I definitely liked this rod so I might have to try more.
Good stuff man!
Thank you! :) tight lines!
Have you ever put a bait caster on that rod?
No I haven't. This is a spinning rod so it would not work well to use a casting reel on it (due to the reel seat and guides).
Good ultra light bait casting rod?
I have only used a couple but I have heard good things about the following: Shakespeare Microlite & the St. Croix Trout & Panfish
a good one also is ther berkley 5’6f lightning rod in light very good rod more in the range of 60-70$ tho
I will have to try that one out! Thank you :)