Hi all, I am looking to start fishing for trout. I am looking to buy an ultra light spinning rod. Will be putting a Pfleuger Supreme XT 9230 size and will be using 4lb. Floro. Plan on using mostly inline spinners, spoons, as well as other light lures. May occasionally through on some power bait. What rod would you recomend for $150 - $200. Will be fishing streams, rivers, and lakes. Needs to be a two piece because I plan on brining it hiking and camping. Thinking 6 1/2 feet long so it's not too big when casting from shore around trees and other obstacles. Thanks in advance for the help.

Jay

I use a 13' UL for trout most times. If it's a tight little ditch, then I go to a 10' rod. I would never go trout fishing with anything less than 8', especially if you are going with light line. A longer rod, and slower action will protect light line better.

If I was going to chase trout with something other than a fly rod, I'd seriously consider the Fenwick Elite Tech River Runner. It's a beautiful rod and gets good reviews so far...

http://www.basspro.com/Fenwick-Elite-Tech-River-Runner-Spinning-Rods/product/10210426/-1743464

Heck, I wouldn't mind owning a 7'2" L for bream, crappie, and small pond bass.

Funny that you mentioned the Fenwick Elite Tech. I just upgraded my bass spinning rod from a Fenwick to a Dobyns rod. Was looking at that Elite Tech last night. Anyone here own one that can tell me how it performs?

Take a look at B n' M. They make a sweet 7' UL, called "Sam's Super-Sensitive. Great rod for panfish, trout and it will even handle an occasional bass with no problems. I use mine with a Shimano Symetre 750 series and 2# test mono normally. I've just switched the line to the new Berkley 2# test Nanofil. Haven't had it wet yet though.

Since your fishing streams and rivers too, I would suggest one short rod (say 5') and one longer rod (7' or longer) that way when there's not enough room to cast you also have the option get into those small spaces too

I have always liked a short rod myself. I stick with one at 6', but then also have one way up there around 8'. I grew up fishing trout mainly, and its nice to have some length sometimes to high stick into tight spots. no real casting involved, other than a real short flick sometimes, just almost cane pole'in it.

NGaHB

I've got a 6' Avid UL that is an absolute blast to trout fish with. It fishes small spinners, cranks, and jigs very well but sometimes I have a hard time setting a hook with a spoon for some reason. I think it's just such a light rod that it just can't bury the hook on a long cast with a spoon. Only problem is it's not a 2 piece but they do make a 6' 6" and a 7' UL in a 2 piece.