fisherchad+Follow$45 aliexpress rod vs $300 jdm - brutal truthRod sensitivity these days is wild—my $45 Mifine Microbite from AliExpress feels almost as good as my $300 JDM rods. But I only use it in sketchy spots like rock jetties. For regular fishing, I stick to my favorites. After trying rods from $80 to $300, the Olympic UX line feels like the best balance of performance and price. What's your rod philosophy? #fishing #ultralightfishing #fishinggear233Share
kdiaz+FollowSpent way too much on ultralight rods, here's what I learnedWanted to share some thoughts on UL rods after trying gear across all price ranges. I started small and slowly worked my way up— $50 → $150: HUGE sensitivity jump, totally worth it $150 → $250: decent improvement $250+: marginal gains, but might matter for pressured waters My go-to benchmark? TFO Trout & Panfish II - solid midrange that won't break the bank. I've got some high-end stuff too (Shimano Soare XR, Edge UL rods) and yeah, they're crazy sensitive. Perfect for feeling the difference between weeds and actual strikes from finicky fish. But real talk? My TFO and Daiwa Presso UL ($75 version) come on almost every trip. They give me 75-80% of that premium sensitivity in a way more forgiving package if something breaks on the trail. Build your setup incrementally - you'll know when you need that next step up. What's your UL rod sweet spot? #fishing #ultralightfishing #fishinggear118Share
