IMO I would stay away from a true ultralite setup. A better choice is a 6'6" light fast action w/ a 1000 size shimano reel(using shimano's sizing, not that you have to get a shimano). An ultralite rod can be too noodly sometimes and a 500 size reel doesn't hold much line, has a slower gear ratio, and you can develope line twist easier especially if you fish in current.

IMO I would stay away from a true ultralite setup. A better choice is a 6'6" light fast action w/ a 1000 size shimano reel(using shimano's sizing, not that you have to get a shimano). An ultralite rod can be too noodly sometimes and a 500 size reel doesn't hold much line, has a slower gear ratio, and you can develope line twist easier especially if you fish in current.

Do you think I would lose alot of casting distance if I make it a 6' Light matched with a 1000 size shimano. 6 lb line

The rod is a 6'6 light G-Loomis IMX SR782. The reel is a Shimano Sahara 750FB

SR782-1 (IMX) 6'6" 4-8 1/16-5/16 Fast Light $245.00

I have one spool with #6 mono and the other spool with #4 mono. The rod is rated up to #8 mono but, IMO, #8 is too big for this rod and definitely too big for the reel.

The bass in the video were caught on #4. The rod has plenty of backbone but is light enough to have fun with light tackle/panfish, such as bream and speck.

I throw beetle spins, small spinner baits, small rattle traps and 3" rapalas with the combo. The rod will cast effortlessly long distances using the above mentioned tackle with #4 and #6 mono.

I suggest splicing a foot long piece of #6 mono to the #4 mono when throwing the spinner bait , rattle trap and rapala. The bigger bass have a tendency to fray through #4 mono.

The combo will cost you right at or just under $300 new.

Go to the G-Loomis website and look under trout/panfish to find the rod.

This will be a very, very nice set-up. However, once you add a rod of this quality to your collection there's no going back. Nothing less will suffice.

Do you think I would lose alot of casting distance if I make it a 6' Light matched with a 1000 size shimano. 6 lb line

There won't be that much difference. Nothing wrong w/ a 6' rod, especially if the bank your fishing from has brush or trees that would get in the way of your cast.

I use a 6'-0" rod with 6 lb mono. I like the heavier line just in case I catch a good size fish.