One of the quickest ways to get out onto the water and begin enjoying ultralight fishing is to find an ultralight combo that is already put together for you and comes balanced from the manufacturer. You can find high quality ultralight combos for less than $60 as long as you know what you are looking …
Getting out onto the water can be difficult if you’re extremely busy. However, there is still one great way that I have found, for getting a few hours of ultralight fishing in, and having a successful trip at the same time: small ponds. Unlike rivers and streams, ponds don’t have fast moving water and commonly …
There are quite a few different species you can catch with ultralight fishing gear. If you are lucky enough to live in areas that have multiple species available, you will want to take the time to make sure you have the lures, and baits necessary to catch them. Below are some of the fish that …
Of all the different types of topwater lures you can use for ultralight fishing, poppers are among my favorites to tie on. You can work the lures fast, and slow, and no matter what the conditions are, sunny or overcast, it is easy to entice strikes from some of the bigger fish in the water …
Today I was home alone. So, I decided to mess around in my tackle box. As I was looking through my lures I noticed a few Sharpie permanent markers on the table. Without even thinking about it, I grabbed one and started doodling on one of my ugly old spinners. Before I knew it, I …
Out of all of the fish that I have caught in my days of ultralight fishing, there is one that continually sticks out above the rest. I have yet to catch a fish as large, or one that has fought as hard as this particular one did, and have a feeling that it will be …
Whether you are a first-time angler or an experienced angler, learning or re-learning how to perfectly tie essential angler knots can help you be the best fisher you can be. Practice makes perfect when it comes to tying knots of any kind and the same is true for angler fishing knots. Below is an image …
**Note: We have an updated list of the Top 9 Ultralight Combos Here: Ultralight Combo Reviews Pflueger Trion GX-7 This is the ultralight combo that I have used for 3 seasons already, and has become one of my favorite combos in my ultralight fishing arsenal. The rod is built with IM-8 construction in a two-piece …
If you have been ultralight fishing for any length of time you have probably broken a rod, or two – especially if you aren’t using a strong rod. In order to make sure it doesn’t happen again, there are a few tips that you will want to think about in order to properly maintain the …
If you are planning a big fishing trip this weekend or sometime in the near future, it is time to make a list of the most important items you simply can’t forget to pack with you! As an ultralight angler, you likely know what you can afford to forget and what you can’t but maybe …