Whether you’re using a micro fishing rod, micro fishing hooks, or a complete micro fishing setup, the thrill of catching tiny fish is unparalleled. But the quality of the workmanship and the relative light weight of the rod are qualities of a rod costing much more. The easiest setup is to use a trout float rig, with a bobber and split shot like shown in this post.

The Suntech Kurenai is an excellent multi-purpose rod that is sensitive enough for micros but capable of handling average sized bluegills and smaller wild trout.Matte finishes are my preference because unlike a bright or glossy finish, this rod will not cause bright reflections that could potentially scare away trout. Great little spinning rod (can be used for drop shotting) Very well made , nice real cork handle, good reel fittings, cast very well, was a bit dubious about the S/S rings but they work fine with a small fixed spool and 8lb braid. The most important reason you should use small hooks for micro fishing is so you can successfully release micro fish back into the water with the least amount of damage.

Gamakatsu “Ultimate” snelled, Owner “Smallest” snelled, Owner ” New Half Moon” snelled, size 30 midge barbless, Umpqua size 24, Tiempco 22 (left to right). When I first heard about the mini pen rod, I dismissed it as just a gimmick… It’s not exactly a rod you want to fight a fish with for any amount of time with. If you are not going to be sight fishing you may want a float to keep your bait suspended off the bottom. It’s often required to sight fish when fishing this way, as it’s hard to know how the bait is being presented with this rig without seeing it, unless you just let it sit on the river bed (which is not an effective fishing method most of the time, although there are exceptions).This is because these small species of fish tend to be less skittish of anglers than their more-often-targeted sport fish cousins. It is the first time they ship a rod with a large piece of cardboard glued around the end tip to protect it from breaking. Savage Gear SG2 Micro Game Spinning Rods are designed for tiny lures, perfectly balanced for the optimal feel with fast, yet forgiving action to play the fish safely without hook pulls or line breaks.

Judged strictly as a budget light action rod, it’s my opinion that it exceeded my expectations and can recommend it if you’re considering purchasing a light action fishing rod that can handle ultralight lines as low as 4 pound test all the way to 10lb test line.The Shakespeare Micro Series spinning rod was used extensively and it performed perfectly in every regard. One of the most interesting aspects of micro fishing is trying to determine just what you've caught. The jig lure method is best used for perch, zander and trout fishing and this rod supports that jigging technique of a lure with its 2. New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging .

A very small weight pinched at about three to five inches above the hook will help control bait and keep the line steady in wind.The fishing reel, which is made of plastic material, is so durable, delicate and nice for you to catch a big fish. Be sure in casting, that your fly fall first into the water, for if the line fall first, it scares or frightens the fish. Six line guides is the ideal amount of line guides because they will help control the line and keep it from forming into wind knots.