ULTRALIGHT fishing gear: I've heard of using ultralight gear when you're fishing, but I never imagined taking it this far! I saw it on one of the Asian online shopping sites. At that...

Barnacles Loc: Northern California

I've heard of using ultralight gear when you're fishing, but I never imagined taking it this far!

I saw it on one of the Asian online shopping sites.
At that price, it's probably about the quality of a Cracker Jacks prize!

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Barnacles wrote:

I've heard of using ultralight gear when you're fishing, but I never imagined taking it this far!

I saw it on one of the Asian online shopping sites.
At that price, it's probably about the quality of a Cracker Jacks prize!

You would be surprised at the quality products that slaves produce Barney.

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

Fredfish wrote:

You would be surprised at the quality products that slaves produce Barney.

Or, the companies which have their products produced there…

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

OJdidit wrote:

Or, the companies which have their products produced there…

That's true John, but I believe that they at least pay their employees. Which is why you don't see brand name reels for $12.

orion72 Loc: Southern Maryland

Micro fishing is gaining popularity in Japan. But they are not using $12 reels. I occasionally spend some days micro fishing, but that is totally by accident.

Chuck56 Loc: Texas

Barnacles wrote:

I've heard of using ultralight gear when you're fishing, but I never imagined taking it this far!

I saw it on one of the Asian online shopping sites.
At that price, it's probably about the quality of a Cracker Jacks prize!

Hmmm. That thing looks basically useless to me . I would imagine it’s Chinese, but could be wrong . I will buy stuff from South Korea , because they are a more civilized country in Asia , a political ally , and good government . Also MOST ( not all ) decent / good bass fishing reels come from there . I won’t buy China stuff . If I pay more for something from Korea instead of China , ok. No big deal to me . I’ve said it before on this site that China ain’t our friends . If anybody thinks different , go ahead and buy Chinese , but if you do , you are helping their military …..My 2cents…

Barnacles Loc: Northern California

In my own experience, "ultralight" doesn't refer to my tackle so much as it describes the fish I catch!

Blackdog Loc: Round Rock, TX

Barnacles wrote:

In my own experience, "ultralight" doesn't refer to my tackle so much as it describes the fish I catch!

I Agree.

My first thought was....how much 2 or 4lb line could you put on that reel.

And then there is matching reel weight to rod weight to get that perfect balance needed for ultralight fishing.

My vote...Nope, piece of junk even at $12.00 uh yen.

BD

Jeremy Loc: America

Fredfish wrote:

That's true John, but I believe that they at least pay their employees. Which is why you don't see brand name reels for $12.

The higher end ( supposedly higher end ) just have CEOs that have way more money they receive as profit. Engineering is spendy but once so many units of anything are sold it’s very profitable. Nike is a PERFECT example. Many people make tons of money on cheap labor. Sporting good clothing. Even if it’s a sporting good logo on them.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Blackdog wrote:

I Agree.

My first thought was....how much 2 or 4lb line could you put on that reel.

And then there is matching reel weight to rod weight to get that perfect balance needed for ultralight fishing.

My vote...Nope, piece of junk even at $12.00 uh yen.

BD

I believe it says in the beginning of the description that it's for ice fishing, which doesn't require much line.

Barnacles Loc: Northern California

Well ....it's cute. Might make a nice desk ornament at work, or on the shelf in your man cave.

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

Barnacles wrote:

In my own experience, "ultralight" doesn't refer to my tackle so much as it describes the fish I catch!

😂😂👍🎣 Good one Barney.
Maybe hood for catching minnows 👍

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

Fredfish wrote:

I believe it says in the beginning of the description that it's for ice fishing, which doesn't require much line.

The description is a poor translation, but yes, that one may work fine for ice fishing where you don’t need much line capacity in shallow water.

Big dog Loc: Bayshore, Long Island, New York

Barnacles wrote:

I've heard of using ultralight gear when you're fishing, but I never imagined taking it this far!

I saw it on one of the Asian online shopping sites.
At that price, it's probably about the quality of a Cracker Jacks prize!

It’s actually made for Leprechauns! 🍀

HenryG Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts

Chuck56 wrote:

Hmmm. That thing looks basically useless to me . I... (show quote)

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