hey guys, i am thinking of getting a abu ultracast 2 and a sienna 1000 to match the rod, look gd to me. but still quite newb. so maybe few comments?
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Re: help in fishing gear
What kind of fish are you targeting for and where are you using it?
Edit: Isn't Abu Ultracast a Surf rod? A size 1000 reel maybe too small to pair with.
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Re: help in fishing gear
me targeting small fishies, luring, i tried it. quite light and sensitive. sienna 1000 for luring purposes, line is fireline, so can cast alot^^
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For small fishes it should be alright. But if you're using bigger lures, diving lures or other lures that have strong resistance, you may have some problems cranking them with a size 1000 reel. Other than that, you should be fine. Make sure the line you use match the rated strength of your rod.
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rite, thx bro y don u join fnr? u sure can help alot of newbies wid their unanswered questions^^
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I am a member there and FNR is HLF's partner as well. I do help there occasionally but I have to give priorities to my own site first. There's a lot to be done here particularly the main site. Besides, FNR has a fine team running the place and I believe they're doing a good job in answering queries as well.
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:O well, keep up wid the gd work^^
really appreciate all ur help
cheers ^^
really appreciate all ur help
cheers ^^
Re: help in fishing gear
Hi ... and welcome to HLF.
Happens to spot this question here and hope my ans didn't come too late ...
I have to agreed this Abu Ultra Cast rod is a great rod for luring purposes ... however
Do not get the Abu Ultracast II ...
It's a "good" rod but only if you can find the first batch as in Abu Ultra Cast I
I have personally seen alot of these "toothy" (II) rod broken into more than two ...
Probably some manufacturing faults ... I do not know.
You might want to consider some other rod besides this one.
Good luck and hope you find a rod that suits you.
Cheers
dBs
Happens to spot this question here and hope my ans didn't come too late ...
I have to agreed this Abu Ultra Cast rod is a great rod for luring purposes ... however
Do not get the Abu Ultracast II ...
It's a "good" rod but only if you can find the first batch as in Abu Ultra Cast I
I have personally seen alot of these "toothy" (II) rod broken into more than two ...
Probably some manufacturing faults ... I do not know.
You might want to consider some other rod besides this one.
Good luck and hope you find a rod that suits you.
Cheers
dBs
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Re: help in fishing gear
hmmm, cos when i tried my fren's ultracast 2, it was soo light, and sensitive. and i liked it. but after reading ur post, so are there any similar rods to reccomend?
thx dbs for pointing out the defects. cheers
thx dbs for pointing out the defects. cheers
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Re: help in fishing gear
If it's a light tackle set I think a Bassterra EV from Shimano would suit your purpose fine. Pretty decent low end rod, I personally find it stiff enough for my liking, could be just me though.
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