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As the title suggests, I’m looking for recommendations on Ultra Light set ups. I would prefer something budget friendly as it will be my first one. No more than 150 at the most. Please also include any lines you would use on it and what poundage. I know nothing about the world of Ultra Light.

I go Bass fishing frequently and have been skunked every single time since April 30th. I know there are tons of small fish where I go though and I’m also aware you can still catch bass on ultralight stuff, but I’m tired of not catching anything lol.

Thanks for any and all input.

Hey, guys. I currently have a Johnny Morris Carbonlite Jig Technique rod. It is fun to throw, but it does not cast as far as I need.

It is 7’3”, Medium Heavy, Fast action. It is rated for 3/8ths to 1oz lures. I am using lures within that range or slightly above it. It doesn’t cast very far. I’ve had the brakes on 0 ( in the past ) and just thumbed it and saw no noticeable increase in my distance.

I have an Ugly Stik 7’0” rod with a Daiwa Regal LT3000CXH on it. It casts as far as I need it to. I’ve actually been neglecting my Ugly Stik in favor of trying to catch my first bass on my Carbonlite rod so I’ve forgotten just how good it is. I was able to launch my Coike ( hooked on a jig head ) across the entire cove I was fishing today ONTO the other side.

I don’t know if I’m being too gentle with my Carbonlite rod and that could be affecting it, but I swear I sling it with a good amount of force behind it.

With that said, I am looking for advice on how to get more distance with my Baitcaster OR recommendations for a budget friendly Baitcasting reel comparable to my Daiwa Regal in performance.

Thanks for any and all guidance!

I’ve been struggling to catch a bass for the past two months. As it’s been getting hotter, I feel like nothing I’m throwing is working.

What lures / baits are yall throwing at the moment? I tend to go fishing around 4pm. Some nights ( like 10pm or later ) I go fishing and catch catfish like it’s nothing, but no bass.

Any tips would help.

**Edit**

Thanks you all for all of the advice. I didn’t expect this post to get as many comments as it’s gotten. I would prefer to thank everyone individually, but I would be sitting on my phone for a while doing so, so I ask for your understanding if you see me just give you an upvote. I will come back to this post the next time I go to my local Cabela’s and see if they’ve got the lures y’all are talking about.

Shopping around for my first Kayak. I go fishing a lot and I dread the bank now. With summer rapidly approaching, I’d like to get out into the middle of the lake I regularly fish at.

I was at Tractor Supply today and saw they had a Field and Stream Nessmuk for 700? 12 foot Kayak. 35.6 inches wide. Says it supports up to 500 pounds.

I looked online and can’t find anything about it. I don’t know if it’s new or what, but the only YouTube videos about a Field and Stream Kayak was their “Shadow Caster.”

Has anyone ever seen or used a Nessmuk? Any quality issues about Field and Stream? It looked super nice when I first saw it in person today.

( If it’s a trash boat, feel free to leave suggestions in a 600-1000 dollar price range. I don’t need anything crazy. I’m a bit heavy though at 230 pounds so nothing with a weight capacity of like 200 please lol )

I live in BG. I’m looking for good spots to fish at. I go to Barren River Lake most of the time, but I’m looking for other spots. ***I can only fish from the bank.*** I’m looking at Kayaks, but I haven’t saved up quite enough just yet.

I’ve tried the Duck Park in BG and had success with it like a month ago, but nowadays I don’t get anything.

Barren River Lake is alright. I’ve caught some bass and channel cats there before.

I’m willing to drive no more than an hour and thirty minutes. Anything past that and the fish better just leap out of the water and into my hands 😂

Any and all help / guidance is appreciated! Thanks.