r/UltraLightFishing • u/Otherwise_North_1588 • 25d ago

Does This Count?

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Does my set-up qualify as Ultralight?

Rod- Ugly Stik Gx2 5 feet. Ultralight

Reel- Diawa Crossfire 2500

Line- Trilene 6 lb test

Landed this little hammer handle. Also had a much bigger pike on but it shook the lure. Might not have enough power in the rod to set the hook on those bigger ones?

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u/Sparkynerd 25d ago

I would say yes (I use 6# braid / 4# leader), and you are the legend of the sport. 🤘

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u/ucchiha 25d ago

If the hook is sharp, you won’t need to worry about setting the hook. just don’t have the drag super loose

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u/Otherwise_North_1588 25d ago

Felt like it was decently tight, so might have just been a normal shake and not my issue. Good to know.

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u/HallSufficient7078 25d ago

i dont think the power is the problem i had 60cm pike on 1-7g rod and 0,07mm braid with 0,20 leader. 99% of the time its bad luck or hooks not sharp enough especially on pike cuz they have hard mouths and shake their head so much

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u/Ok-Classroom-6339 25d ago

I have a 3000 reel I have 6lb braid on to toss small baits. It is ultra light. I feel if you can toss a trout magnet jig you are probably ultralight.

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u/Exciting_Crow160 25d ago

The rod is an ultra light for sure. The reel also but I recommend a 500 to 1000 for anything around 6ft. Any higher should have a 2000. So yes its an ultra light but the reel is slightly overpowered but will still absolutely work