Ultralight Rod reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 158 Reddit reviews across 7 subreddits and 33 posts to rank the best Ultralight Rod brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Fishing_Gear, r/troutfishing, r/Fishing, r/UltraLightFishing, r/FishingForBeginners. Top-rated brands include St. Croix (4.6/5), Okuma (4.3/5), Shakespeare (3.9/5).
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Reviews158
Subreddits7
Posts33
Brands49
Products87
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#1
St. Croix
4.6
(27)
"If money isn’t an option a have a st. Croix."
"For the USDM market your best bet would be the St Croix Legend Elite Panfish"
"St. CROIX "TROUT" series. Love it."
"For sure. Love mine."
"I have a St. Croix Triumph 6 foot light with a 1000 Diawa Fuego, really love that little rod and reel."
"Yes— I got the St Croix panfish rod, 5’6” I believe. I fish it in lakes, ponds, rivers you name it."
"Yep, I've got the same one and love it!"
"St. Croix Triumph was going to be my recommendation. I have a 6' Light Triumph paired with a 1000 Sahara and it's a great combo."
"I use the st croix Light. 7, extra fast. It casts 1:16 a mile. As well as 1/8. It casts a trout magnet 1/32 really well. I can’t Rec it enough."
"I love my trout and panfish St croixs"
#2
Okuma
4.3
(23)
"I have a 6 foot okuma celilo and it’s amazing."
"Okuma Celilo if you want to buy USDM. You can get them cheap on sale sometimes, they are probably the best UL rod in the price range."
"I recommend the Okuma Celilo best sub $60 rod IMO"
"I went through a St. Croix trout series and a tfo but ended up returning both and now have 3 Okuma Celilos."
"Rods: Okuma Celilo ($40)"
"Grab a UL celilo and your reel of choice."
"Rocking an Okuma Celilo with a Daiwa regal and I love it."
"But for a more all around UL I'd definitely go with the Celilo."
"I really like the Okuma Celilo ultralight rod."
"Then buying a Okuma Celilo UL in store."
#3
Shakespeare
3.9
(13)
"Best super budget is the Shakespeare Micro Series."
"Hands down the best bang for buck is the Shakespeare Micro series. It was my first true ultralight rod and it has become my favorite rod of all time."
"The best value budget rod IMO is the Shakespeare Micro Series rods for $20USD."
"I am very much a fan of the Shakespeare Micro series rods."
"Heck my wife uses a micro with a Shimano alderan and loves it."
"I got Shakespeare micros to try out UL and pass on to my nephews and I've liked them."
"Shakespeare Micro Series rods for $20. Really good blank that punches way above its price point."
"Shakespeare 5' Ultralight Micro series (+\-$20) paired with the best ultralight reel you are willing to afford and/or lose."
"I don't think there's a better value than the Shakespeare micro series."
"One has a Shakespeare micro series reel on it and the lite pro has a Shimano Sedona 1000."
#4
TFO
4.6
(9)
"The TFO Trout & Panfish is by far my favorite ultralight rod."
"And a tfo that are fantastic."
"Get the TFO Trout and Panfish rod in whatever length you want."
"TFO trout and panfish with a pfluger president."
"The tfo 7’ ul panfish/trout is an amazing rod and it’s at your price."
"TFO Trout Panfish II Series Spinning rod TPS2 661-1"
"TFO TPS601-1 TPS Trout-Panfish Series 6' UL Spinning Rod TPS Trout-Panfish Series"
"Tfo makes a great one"
"Makes some good ultra light rods."
#5
Daiwa
4.6
(9)
"I have the Daiwa Presso 6'0" 4pc pack rod and it has been great for travel."
"The Daiwa Presso UL is an amazing rod for about $60 USD."
"Daiwa Spinmatic or the Daiwa Presso. I love my spinmatic."
"For ultralight, you simply can't beat Daiwa."
"I really love my Daiwa Presso with Revros 2500 reel."
"Daiwa arid X"
"The daiwa presso is really nice"
"Daiwa spinmatic/Presso."
"I’ve some decent steelhead on the bank this year with it."
#6
Pflueger
4.8
(8)
"They’re buttery smooth for an U/L set-up….nice drag, smooth wind! Fairly inexpensive and comparable to some higher-end choices as far as performance and longevity."
"I love my 2000 Pfluger president"
"I would pair with a Pfluger President in 2000 size, with a high-quality 6# monofilament mainline."
"I also say go with the pflueger. Sometimes you can find them on eBay with the rod and reel combo for about $50 for the president. I have been using the same one for 9 years now."
"Pick a rod/reel combo, you won't regret it."
"Best quality for price in my opinion."
"Can’t go wrong with a pflueger president combo."
"Favorite reel for this application: http://www.pfluegerfishing.com/pflueger-reels-spinning-reels/pflueger-president-spinning-reel/1430660.html"
#7
Ugly Stik
4.0
(6)
"I got a ugly stick lite pro 6'6" and a ugly stick gx2 light 5'6 for my ultralight set ups. Both haven't given me any issues."
"Ugly stick gx2 combo, it won't break."
"GX2 spinning combo is on sale $30 at Academy Sports, 6'6" rod."
"Ugly stik ultralight 5’0 GX2 is like $60."
"If I were to buy just a combo, I’d probably grab a ugly stik UL 5.5’ and look to replace the reel in a year or two with something like a sienna or president."
"I'd always recommend a UL rod for trout. The ugly stick you posted is a great little rod with a good backbone."
#8
Fenwick
4.0
(5)
"Can’t go wrong with fenwick."
"Pflueger supreme d20 ultralight reel on a 6ft fenwick ultralight eagle 2 piece rod"
"Fenwick hmg if your ok with light"
"Smaller budget, Fenwick Eagle UL rod and Daiwa Regal or Legalis."
"Fenwick eagle ultra light or light rod with a pflueger trion 20 would work...throw on some 6 lb suffix braid and you can handle anything from pan-fish to decent sized bass."
#9
Phenix
4.5
(4)
"Or maybe an Iron Feather from Phenix."
"Check out the Phenix Iron Feather"
"Phenix Classic BFS is on sale on Amazon right now"
"I've got an Iron Feather and it's an awesome lightweight rod."
#10
13 Fishing
4.5
(4)
"13 fishing defy silver. Absolutely love mine."
"I'll second the 13 fishing defy silver rod. Wonderful ultralight."
"13 Fishing defy silver UL 50-70 bucks on Amazon."
"13 Fishing Defy Silver ($50)"
#11
Shimano
4.3
(4)
"Shimano Soare XR series is an incredible value with the USD to Yen rates where they are."
"I have a Shimano Soare XR 76-UL-T on the way to me from Japan right now"
"Shimano Sensilite A ($50)"
"Shimano sensilite."
#12
Tenryu
5.0
(3)
"Tenryu Lunakia or Rays Series, Graphite Leader Belezza or Finezza UXs, Tict Ice Cube series all great options."
"Tenryu is always a safe bet, their Lunakia and Rays lines are top notch."
"If you’re willing to spend the $$$$ then the Tenryu Rayz Spectra RZS51LL"
#13
Bass Pro
4.3
(3)
"It was only about $20 and it is awesome."
"Basspro Micro Lite graphite-the blue one not the yellow glass one."
"I use a Bass Pro brand 6’ Microlite rod and a Pfluger President, I smashed bluegills on 1/64 jigs and grubs and even had a 2lb bass hit it which made for a fun little fight."
#14
G. Loomis
5.0
(2)
"Spinning rod I’m going to assume G Loomis is up towards the top before you get into custom rods."
"Even larger budget, get into the G. Loomis UL rods and one of the above Daiwa or Shimano reels."
#15
Lew's
4.5
(2)
"In the last 2 years I've become a big fan of the Lew's UL reels. I have a Laser Lite Speed Spin in a 75 and the Wally Marshall Signature series in a 75. Love them both. Very smooth drag."
"I went for a Lews signature as the reel, but I believe the Shimano would be better."
#16
Tsurinoya
4.5
(2)
"The Tsurinoya Dexterity II is a banger rod, I have the casting version and it's great for the price."
"I’d recommend the Tsurinoya dragon a lot."
#17
Handing
4.0
(2)
"I have the handing magic L in the 5’6” light MF and I’m very happy with it"
"The Handing Magic L is great for the money."
#18
Majorcraft
5.0
(1)
"If you want a true ultralight Majorcraft Days BF65UL is the one you're really looking for"
#19
Browning
5.0
(1)
"For trout, ultra light fast action rods are where it’s at. I bought one from browning last year. ... Love it."
#20
BPS
5.0
(1)
"If your wanting a good BPS ultralight rod look at their panfish elite. I have 4 of them and LOVE them."
#21
Microspin
5.0
(1)
"Microspin has been one of my favorites. I have the 5'6" 2 piece with a 500 series reel."
#22
B'n'M Leland's
5.0
(1)
"B’n’M Leland’s TCB has been awesome for me on the kayak. UL, good backbone, not whippy at all, and very sensitive."
#23
Breaden
5.0
(1)
"Only try once in your life Breaden cabin, and you forget forever about Daiwa."
#24
Falcon
5.0
(1)
"Falcon bucoo! At 5' it's super easy to get into tight places in creeks and such and has a ton of back bone for an ultralight"
#25
Rodeo
5.0
(1)
"I'm currently using the 999 Meister blue wolf rod by Rodeo and it's perfection in both form and functions."
#26
Rodeo Craft Japan
5.0
(1)
"Anything made by Rodeo Craft Japan. You're welcome."
#27
Jawbone
4.0
(1)
"I have a 5'6" Jawbone Ultralight rod from and a Lew's Mr Trout reel from Dicks and it's done great so far! ... Super inexpensive combo only $45 overall."
#28
St. Croix, TFO
4.0
(1)
"St. Croix is always excellent, but in that same price range I have 0 complaints with my TFO trout-panfish."
#29
St croix, 13 Fishing, Okuma
4.0
(1)
"St croix triumph or 13 fishing defy are my top picks. Okuma cellio is too noodly in terms of versatility."
#30
Dobyn's
4.0
(1)
"Dobyn's SUF 691C these are light rods but will suit what you want"
#31
Savage Gear
4.0
(1)
"Savage Gear already, their Parabellum rod is made specifically for trout and might be worth a look."
#32
Penn
4.0
(1)
"Penn fierce 1000 or pflueger president works fine"
#33
Sea Knight
4.0
(1)
"Sea Knight Falcon Cast on Ali Express. Not sure about the price now but I bought one a few months ago for 40 something dollars. It also comes with a L and an UL tip."
#34
Berkley
4.0
(1)
"Berkley cherrywoods 7' med. Is my favorite for throwing crappie jigs. ... It's a great feeling combo."
#35
Okuma, 13 Fishing, Shimano
4.0
(1)
"Okuma Celilo, 13 Fishing Defy Silver, Shimano Sensilite."
#36
Temu
4.0
(1)
"This Temu rod is pretty darn good for $25."
#37
Poison
4.0
(1)
"Poison Ultima ultralight"
#38
Sougayilang
4.0
(1)
"Sougayilang Telescopic Fishing Rod - 24 Ton Carbon Fiber Ultralight Fishing"
#39
Moonshine Rod Co.
4.0
(1)
"Moonshine rod co. RAMBLER ULTRA LIGHT, COMES with rod tube and looks insane"
#40
Megabass
4.0
(1)
"How about this for a baitcasting rod Megabass Great Hunting Huntsman rod"
#41
KastKing
4.0
(1)
"I have a kastking crixus light and I love it. It's a thin 6 foot pole, and the reel is super smooth."
#42
Lews
4.0
(1)
"I’m running a carbon ss speedstick from Lews with a sg300cr reel. It’s lightweight and flexible with a good versatility."
#43
Whuppin Stick
4.0
(1)
"Cabelas sells a knock-off Ugly Stik rod series called the Whuppin Stick. They are actually pretty good rods."
#44
Quantum
4.0
(1)
"The quantum one is good"
#45
Whuppin' Stick
3.0
(1)
"The Whuppin' Stick is surprisingly good for the price. I had the 5'6" spinning, I believe. It's a little stiff, but it surprised me by being able to cast a 1/32oz trout magnet a fair distance."
#46
Eagle Claw
3.0
(1)
"I've seen like 3 or 4 people at the jetty fishing with the eagle claw glass rods. More the light weight than ultralight."
#47
Procyon
3.0
(1)
"Procyon"
#48
Elixir
3.0
(1)
"I was told the elixir has a more tolerant tip than the Iron Feather or Dragon fly."
#49
Walmart
2.0
(1)
"Honestly one of those shit rods from Walmart will do the trick"
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