Ultralite Spinning Suggestions

[knurren]

I'm looking to buy my first ultralite set up and was looking for some suggestions of what you've found works and doesn't work.

I plan to use this primarily to fish remote parts of streams and rivers where I'll need to hike in.  Brook and brown trout are my primary focus.  I need a rod that is durable and short, those are my two major concerns.  I prefer to avoid ceramic eyes which can crack and damage the line.

The second thing I need is a good reel.  I'd like to have two spools, one set up with 2lb and the second set up with 4lb test.  The spinning reel I use now has the quick cast trigger, and I'd like the new reel to have the same.  They've become hard to find.

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

[RickTheRock]

I prefer the Shakespeare ugly stick combo. I have the same rod and reel as the one. Very pleased with the action of this set up. A great price to get started with ( I have been using mine for at least 6 years and I don't think I am going to change). The quick cast trigger doesn't work very good with that light of line and will be hard to find in an ultrlite reel. Just my opinion

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=140191255364&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=004

Hope it helps you out,
Rock

[knurren]

Thanks, Rock.  I found a small shimano spinning reel with the trigger I was looking for at LL Bean.  $29.99, not too bad, pricewise.  Plus I'm partial to Shimano since the reel I've been using for the last 10 years is a Shimano.  I haven't fished line lighter than 6lb on it, so I don't know how the trigger is going to work for me yet.

I'll have to check out the ugle stick.  That was one consideration.

[cdc]

I'm parcal to the St.Croix rods.
 If you can afford it I'd go for the 5' ul premier rod.($80)
It's one piece 2-4lb test. Match that up with a good Shimano real.
 It will be your go to rod.
Here is a link to the St.Croix site....
http://www.stcroixrods.com/rods/default2.asp?rodname=36&section=spin

Here is a link for a Shimano Spirex real with the quick cast...($60)
http://fish.shimano.com/catalog/fish/products/group_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302036682&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181270&CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673251740&bmUID=1207315509731

[BoutTime]

Shakespeare Microspins are pretty durable and the 4'6" is simply great in my opinion.

Cork handle, hook keeper and polished aluminum eyes too.

[fishermantim4]

the ugly stick would be good for hiking. their durable. using that light of line, i wouldnt cheap out on the reel, need a good drag to play the fish on the light line, the rod will help, but being that it is shorter it wont absorb as much of the fight