I’ve always enjoyed ultralight fishing with spinners because of their simplicity and fish catching ability. They are the first lure I ever used, and I still love to use them. Out of the numerous brands of spinners I have fished with, there are only few that I REALLY like. The spinners below are my favorites. …
After a quick trip to a few of the retention ponds in my local neighborhood, I began wondering whether or not the 2″ Rapala Jointed Minnow is one of the best ultralight fishing lures brought to us anglers. I’m starting to think that it is. I have begun to fall in love with this lure, …
One of the biggest joys of ultralight fishing is never knowing exactly what it is on the end of your line when you hook up. Fishing with ultralight gear allows you the opportunity to catch any species, of any size that are in the waters you’re on. This is part of the excitement that keeps …
If you are an avid angler like myself, than you may be interested in learning about the eco-friendly tackle options that are available to you. Whether you are a “catch and release” fisher or a very particular fisher who chooses their keepers wisely, knowing your tackle options is the key to being a responsible fisherman/woman. …
Many anglers think ultralight fishing can only be used for panfish and small trout. Nothing is further from the truth! An average angler, using good ultralight tackle, can easily catch fish up to 5 pounds in weight. Anglers with more experience and skill can land fish up to 15 pounds. I have personally landed a …
Be prepared: To land large fish on ultralight fishing tackle consistently, you need to be well prepared. One of the most important things is to make sure your line is in good condition. The line is the weakest point between you and that lunker. Next, make sure your spinning reel drag mechanism works well and …
Fluorocarbon fishing lines are known for their many great benefits including invisibility under water, abrasion resistance, and low stretch. The problem is, most have high memory and are too stiff to be used on ultralight spinning reels. If only they made a fluorocarbon line that was soft and limp enough for UL fishing. Well, they …
This video demonstrates three different styles of advanced casting techniques for ultra light fishing. It’s slowed down to about 1/17 of the real speed so you can see exactly how these casts are done. With these advanced casting techniques, you should be able to consistently cast 40-50 feet with great accuracy. The Flip Cast is …
When it comes to ultralight fishing, having your drag set to the proper tension is extremely important if you want to land more fish. Obviously, every (sane) angler wants to hook and land more fish. Since you’re using only 2-6 pound line, with UL tackle it’s easier to break your line and loose the fish. …
When the fish are biting, everything is good. You’re focused on the fishing and having a good time. But what about when the fish aren’t biting? What do you do then? Some anglers will keep fishing and most likely go home empty handed. Others, on the other hand, have figured out an entertaining way to …