I should have left 20 mins early. Storm hit me hard right at the ramp. I have new boat scratches and a broken rod holder and a bad looking bruise on my thigh. The forecast was for no rain whatsoever today, and I wasn't checking my phone. When i finally did check my phone it said SEVERE THUNDERSTORM with some local evaculations. I have never seen swells on this lake, untill that day. Rain is fine but thunderstorms need to be avoided..
Thank you Sir for another great video. Now I’m leaning more towards this reel in 1000 size for ultralight over the new fuego & legalis. What are your thoughts? Thank you Victor 👍
Victor stop teasing us 🤣. I'm so psyched for the review of this reel. I truly think this is shimano's best sleeper of a reel. The specs are all there, all for $150 retail!
I was out of state 4 full days. Looking for a house, but was a bummer again. This was the only video i could put in the last minute, because it was uncut, other than the battery interruption
@@ifishcatfish I bought the Ultegra 1000HG a couple months ago for ultralight trout fishing. I haven't had a chance to use it yet but I'm looking forward to it. Just want to say thanks for all your reviews on all the reels and you're fishing video videos.
@@ifishcatfish I lost everything including all my fishing gear with my rent house burned down May 4th 2020. Luckily my old Shimano stradic persevered and made it. I bought the Ultegra as it's baby brother back up when I go to trout fishing.
I’ve noticed that my ultegra 1000/2021 has some “claks” noise by the parts assembly, specifically from the handle/main body bond. Does this sounds familiar to you? How about yours?
well, it has to float.. so mono or braid.. also because this method fishes with slack line, you often get tangles around the guides.. so i just prefer mono because it is easier to fish. Around 0.15 mm diameter is strong enough and doesn't tangle. I have braid on one of my float rods and works fine too, but tangles on the top guide can be annoying
True, Sahara already has X-ship technology, I would choose Sahara as a minimum, but Ultegra is the cheapest reel with micromodular gear technology, so it has better internals.
i call it a dead stick : ). There is something in it that kills all joy from fighting the fish, but feels pretty good in the hand, because it is balanced right in the handle
I should have left 20 mins early. Storm hit me hard right at the ramp. I have new boat scratches and a broken rod holder and a bad looking bruise on my thigh. The forecast was for no rain whatsoever today, and I wasn't checking my phone. When i finally did check my phone it said SEVERE THUNDERSTORM with some local evaculations. I have never seen swells on this lake, untill that day. Rain is fine but thunderstorms need to be avoided..
Looks like great weather conditions! Hopefully you did not get rained out. Have a great Fathers Day!
the storm hit me hard right at the ramp. broke my rod holders and got a big bruise on my leg.. I should have left 20 mins earlier
@@ifishcatfish sorry to hear! But know that won’t stop you from catching them! Hope your bruise is not that bad
How that ultegra compare to vanford, is it any better than the price?
that is the question. Making the video today.
@@ifishcatfish looking forward to the full review 😆
Thank you Sir for another great video. Now I’m leaning more towards this reel in 1000 size for ultralight over the new fuego & legalis. What are your thoughts? Thank you Victor 👍
What kind of rod are you using? Thanks
cheap chinese rod called ace hawk. My good rods just dont balance or dont look good with this reel.
@@ifishcatfish the Ace Hawk CU Double is highly referred as a bfs rod by The Reel Test you tube channel
Victor stop teasing us 🤣. I'm so psyched for the review of this reel. I truly think this is shimano's best sleeper of a reel. The specs are all there, all for $150 retail!
it does have a couple of small issues..
I was out of state 4 full days. Looking for a house, but was a bummer again. This was the only video i could put in the last minute, because it was uncut, other than the battery interruption
@@ifishcatfish I bought the Ultegra 1000HG a couple months ago for ultralight trout fishing. I haven't had a chance to use it yet but I'm looking forward to it. Just want to say thanks for all your reviews on all the reels and you're fishing video videos.
@@ifishcatfish I lost everything including all my fishing gear with my rent house burned down May 4th 2020. Luckily my old Shimano stradic persevered and made it. I bought the Ultegra as it's baby brother back up when I go to trout fishing.
You should try the Zman Slim SwimZ elastek plastic...
ive tried everything small size from Zman. They work but profiles suck
Happy Father's day awesome video my friend
Thanks Maurice - you too buddy!
Can 2000s size ultegra spool fit onto 1000 size reel?
of course
I’ve noticed that my ultegra 1000/2021 has some “claks” noise by the parts assembly, specifically from the handle/main body bond. Does this sounds familiar to you? How about yours?
i sold mine because i didn't have a rod with that color, but i sold it in perfect condition..
My current kick is the Ryobi Spiritual 800
It balances very well on the Capung 662 Gen 2 with 5lb Power Pro Braid.
i dont know what any of that : )
What fishing line do you recommend for ultralight floating? Also pound line. Thanks vic ❤️
well, it has to float.. so mono or braid.. also because this method fishes with slack line, you often get tangles around the guides.. so i just prefer mono because it is easier to fish. Around 0.15 mm diameter is strong enough and doesn't tangle. I have braid on one of my float rods and works fine too, but tangles on the top guide can be annoying
4lb or 6lb monofilament ?
4?
What lure were you using?
2" keytech
How does that reel compare to Legalis?
favorably.. the question is is it worth the price difference
Does it do anything more than a Nexave?
it is superior in every department. I do NOT recommend Nexave for anything. The cheapest reel i recommend is Sahara
True, Sahara already has X-ship technology, I would choose Sahara as a minimum, but Ultegra is the cheapest reel with micromodular gear technology, so it has better internals.
what size reel?
1000
@@ifishcatfish I wish they made the Ultegra in 500 size
seems lie there are more available features on the 3000 and up????
@@CHIPPOFISHING pretty much nothing that i recommended in any of my videos is available today
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You did better than I did this morning, A very slow bite and no size. I almost bought that rod on AliExpress last year.
i call it a dead stick : ). There is something in it that kills all joy from fighting the fish, but feels pretty good in the hand, because it is balanced right in the handle
yeah the click don't sound good, plastic sound
exactly plastic