Who Makes The Lightest Rod? 2024
BIGGUNZ reply :
I'm looking for a super light rod any suggestions?
Angry John reply :
Go custom. What specs you looking for. Daiwa flex light or xbd.
Ozark_Basser reply :
I'd guess g Loomis nrx, but if you went custom with a Phoenix k2 blank with micro recoil guides, split grip eva, and a Toray mvt reel seat from alps, you'd probably have the lightest set up out there.
smalljaw67 reply :
What length and power are you looking for and how much money do you want to spend? There are a lot of really light rods but length comes into play as a short, light power rods are going to be the lightest while long, heavy and XXH rods will weigh the most. If you are looking sub $200, it is hard to beat the Fenwick Aetos, my 7' M-F spinning is less than 4 ounces, and the Quantum Smoke rods, I'm not sure about the new version but the older one is very light, with my Smoke 100 reel on a 7'MH-F Smoke rod, the both together on my scale weigh in at 9.9oz and on a friend's scale it weighs in a 10.2oz so that is very light. That isn't close to the lightest though, if you can find a Shimano Cumulous, some of these were like 2.8oz and with a 5.8oz reel on them makes the entire weigh 8oz even, that is just sick. Now, the Cumulous is going to cost a good bit more and there are other light rods but you'll pay salty for them, it just depends on what you want.
Hanover_Yakker reply :
Not sure of other specs out there but it would depend upon what rod type, action, etc. you are looking for.
I can tell you that the lightest rods I personally own and use religiously are my Bull Bay Rods Tactical Series AR-15 spinning rods. They have a composite 7'2" blank MED/XF, American Tackle Company Microwave guides, and such all resulting in a blank that weighs 2.9 oz. Lifetime warranty to boot. Drop me a line and I'll put you in contact with the owners.
new2BC4bass reply :
I've been looking at the Okuma Helios. Not as light as the Cumulus tho. My Smoke is pretty light as is my 6' 10" MF Smallmouth. Never weigh rods so just my perception.
thehooligan reply :
Lightest rods i know of
Cumulus - 6'5 2.78oz
Quantum smoke
1st and 2nd gen cumaras
nrx
phenix recon
.ghoti. reply :
On 3/17/2015 at 11:50 AM, Jiggin said:I'd guess g Loomis nrx, but if you went custom with a Phoenix k2 blank with micro recoil guides, split grip eva, and a Toray mvt reel seat from alps, you'd probably have the lightest set up out there.
I have those components on hand, waiting for time to do the build. Planning a totally bling-less , minimum build, just to see how light i can get it. I could shave off a bit by going with a Minima or SK split seat, but I detest both of those seats. I want it as light as I can get it, but it has to be comfortable to use. The Fuji SK split seat is the MOST uncomfortable seat I've ever had in my hands, with the Pac Bay Minima a close second.
Delaware Valley Tackle reply :
"lightest" is a relative term. What power & length and/or application are we talking about. A sub 3oz rod a strictly finesse deal for example, but a <4oz jig rod would be real light comparatively.
Delaware Valley Tackle reply :
On 3/17/2015 at 8:27 PM, .ghoti. said:I have those components on hand, waiting for time to do the build. Planning a totally bling-less , minimum build, just to see how light i can get it. I could shave off a bit by going with a Minima or SK split seat, but I detest both of those seats. I want it as light as I can get it, but it has to be comfortable to use. The Fuji SK split seat is the MOST uncomfortable seat I've ever had in my hands, with the Pac Bay Minima a close second.
I agree. I don't like split seats either and trimming weight at the location of the seat will have the least affect. Compared to an exposed blank seat with the barrel trimmed, a split seat doesn't save that much anyway. A 1.5-2 oz blank, micros (especially Recoils or Minnima4), short wraps, split grips is going to be as light as you can get. I'd opt for a Titanium Torzite or Sic top over a Recoil though.
kickerfish1 reply :
Build one on a Phenix K2 blank!
BIGGUNZ reply :
I'm lookin for 7'6 hvy-f that is very light to use for pitching , and throwing hollow frogs a country mile.
benzmech reply :
Take a look at the new Major Craft Nanoace. They are popular in Europe and Asia and just started making their way out here. I have been fishing one of them for a couple months now and so far so good. It is super light and they retail for about $120. TWH is gonna start carrying them soon from what I hear.
J Francho reply :
Ice fishing rods are really light.
Lacustrine reply :
Duckett micro Magic rods are extremely light.
J Francho reply :
Out of all my rods, Avids, Champ Extremes, GLX, LTB, DHC5, DHC7, ID DSG the lightest are the Pinnacle DHC7. The Champ Extreme are a very close second.
cottny27 reply :
Quantum EXO PT start at 2.7oz for the 6'8" version. The 7' MH is only 3.4oz. When you get into 7'6" H flippin then nothing is under 4oz.
Batson reply :
On 3/17/2015 at 11:44 AM, BIGGUNZ said:I'm looking for a super light rod any suggestions?
Going custom is the only way you can get the lightest rod. Its because you can pick anything you want and shave off anywhere you see fit. We have models for any build!
On 3/17/2015 at 11:47 AM, Angry John said:Go custom. What specs you looking for. Daiwa flex light or xbd.
Agreed with Custom!
dreamfly555 reply :
On 3/18/2015 at 3:08 AM, Batson said:Agreed with Custom!
Can't help but jump in to agree.
I have built but only 5 rods in my life. The first 2 were for learning and the last 3 were weighting 2.2 oz, 2.5 oz and 2.7 oz for light, Medium and Medium Heavy cranking needs. All are 6 footers (I am short) and all from Mudhole, One is a CRB el cheapo blank and the other 2 are MHX shooters CS721 and CS722. All using Fuji SK2 grips and Alconite Concept guides. All less than or around $100 a piece. I'd say if "performance" (as Gary Loomis loved to say) is what you are looking for, go light by building your own.
Arv reply :
Shimano Cumulus and loomis nrx are probably the lightest I've used.
.ghoti. reply :
On 3/17/2015 at 8:31 PM, Delaware Valley Tackle said:"lightest" is a relative term. What power & length and/or application are we talking about. A sub 3oz rod a strictly finesse deal for example, but a <4oz jig rod would be real light comparatively.
Hey Mike, I got the 6'8" ML-F. 1.23 ounces. Building this for a Daiwa SS SV, a 5.3 ounce reel. Hoping to get a sub 8oz combo. Oh yeah, this is a finesse combo.
Delaware Valley Tackle reply :
On 3/18/2015 at 7:52 AM, .ghoti. said:Hey Mike, I got the 6'8" ML-F. 1.23 ounces. Building this for a Daiwa SS SV, a 5.3 ounce reel. Hoping to get a sub 8oz combo. Oh yeah, this is a finesse combo.
That'll be sweet. I keep telling myself I should keep better weight stats n such on my builds but get up against deadlines and just get them out the door best I can. Shouldn't complain about being busy. Lol
QUAKEnSHAKE reply :
On 3/17/2015 at 9:52 PM, BIGGUNZ said:I'm lookin for 7'6 hvy-f that is very light to use for pitching , and throwing hollow frogs a country mile.
On 3/17/2015 at 11:40 PM, cottny27 said:Quantum EXO PT start at 2.7oz for the 6'8" version. The 7' MH is only 3.4oz. When you get into 7'6" H flippin then nothing is under 4oz.
Well there is the Quantum EXO Tour different from the EXO PT line. The EXO Tour has a 7'6" H /XF at 3.7ounces rated 7/16- 1 1/2 oz
I ve held this rod with the Quantum Tour MG reel and it feels very nice in hand
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Some other lightweights that have length and power
As mentioned Smoke rod the 7' M/F rated at 1/4-3/4 and can handle 3/4oz lipless cranks comes in at 3.4oz lightest Iv seen with this length power action production rods
Okuma Helios 7' MH/F 1/4-1 3.5oz
Helios M/F 7' 1/4-5/8 3.4oz
EvanT123 reply :
I'd like to pose a question. Hopefully it's not off topics.
If you took the lowest end blank from a given manufacturer and built it with the lightest guides and handle setup possible and weighted it against the high end blank from the same manufacturer built with stainless guides and full cork handle would you have a better rod if the lower end blank was lighter?
QUAKEnSHAKE reply :
On 3/18/2015 at 10:19 AM, EvanT123 said:I'd like to pose a question. Hopefully it's not off topics.
If you took the lowest end blank from a given manufacturer and built it with the lightest guides and handle setup possible and weighted it against the high end blank from the same manufacturer built with stainless guides and full cork handle would you have a better rod if the lower end blank was lighter?
I dont like SS guides so woulnt buy that rod. Biggest reason that keeps me from getting NRX is the recoil guides.
And IMO no lighter doesnt mean better but is one factor in my decision cause that is something I like in a rod when chosing between comparable prices.
Ozark_Basser reply :
I'd say that's a matter of opinion. Maybe one guy needs a super light rod and doesn't care about the taper. Maybe one guy loves the taper which is exclusive to that high dollar blank. Its all opinion, but if one blank is more likely to break than another one, the one that doesn't break is obviously better. Id say some higher end blanks go through more extensive testing than lower end ones.On 3/18/2015 at 10:19 AM, EvanT123 said:I'd like to pose a question. Hopefully it's not off topics.
If you took the lowest end blank from a given manufacturer and built it with the lightest guides and handle setup possible and weighted it against the high end blank from the same manufacturer built with stainless guides and full cork handle would you have a better rod if the lower end blank was lighter?
.ghoti. reply :
On 3/18/2015 at 9:31 AM, Delaware Valley Tackle said:That'll be sweet. I keep telling myself I should keep better weight stats n such on my builds but get up against deadlines and just get them out the door best I can. Shouldn't complain about being busy. Lol
I don't normally worry too much about weights of rods. But, when I got that SS SV, and felt how light it was, I had to weight it. 5.3oz. I set the challenge for myself to build the lightest rod I could, that would still be comfortable to use.
I'll be retired in about 8 weeks. At that point I will start a spreadsheet for component weights. Once I collect enough data, I'd be happy to share it with you. I'll also start building rods other than ones for me, family and friends.
A-Jay reply :
Pitching baits & throwing frogs usually means fishing in pretty heavy cover. Accordingly the fish are routinely not "played" but more like winched out of a small spot or hole.
For this, I actually do not want a very light rod, rather have a very strong rod. So the actual weight is less of a concern. Fishing like a human crane may require the equipment to have a little mass.
Besides with a name like yours, who needs Light.
A-Jay
Delaware Valley Tackle reply :
On 3/18/2015 at 10:19 AM, EvanT123 said:I'd like to pose a question. Hopefully it's not off topics.
If you took the lowest end blank from a given manufacturer and built it with the lightest guides and handle setup possible and weighted it against the high end blank from the same manufacturer built with stainless guides and full cork handle would you have a better rod if the lower end blank was lighter?
Sensitivity is a function of the weight to stiffness ratio of the blank. Keeping the added weight to a minimum merely helps the blank retain as much of it's original properties as possible. Weighing down a quality blank with junk components makes no sense at all, and at the same time you ca get the most out of a cheaper blank by keeping it as light as possible within reason.
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