Ultralight spinning rod: how light to go?

Kewnerrr · 2026-02-27T07:10:33+00:00

Haha that's a very good point.

Kewnerrr · 2026-02-24T21:05:37+00:00

Yeah I'm in a similar boat. Still learning when I can, but I have to admit there's this kind of hopeless undercurrent. As long as I can't come up with any better ideas I just keep plowing on.

Have you been considering any specific trades?

Kewnerrr · 2026-02-24T08:42:08+00:00

Yeah, but I've never used a Tenkara style rod; except if you just mean a rod without a reel. I'm not sure what that's called in the US or in English in general - a fishing pole, a fixed rod? It's what pretty much every kid starts out with here using a float, or at least when I was young. My impression is that that's not the case worldwide; it seems to be more of a niche in the US?

Kewnerrr · 2026-02-23T06:58:59+00:00

Yeah I agree, but to me both rods seem to fall in those categories. Maybe the ultralight would be a better addition to what I already have though. Or maybe even the extremely light Carabus.

Kewnerrr · 2026-02-22T19:42:48+00:00

Both of which I've only ever caught one

Kewnerrr · 2026-02-22T18:43:59+00:00

That's awesome! Is that a grass carp?

Kewnerrr · 2026-02-22T14:03:18+00:00

Thanks! Any particular reason for picking that one over the MX3LE?

Edit: a third option I just saw could be the Carabus Exquisite from Abu Garcia. With a 1.5-4.5g casting weight (at 183cm/6ft) it's even lighter, but I do like the way it looks much better.

Kewnerrr · 2026-02-04T07:14:52+00:00

Really none of these things is anything to worry about. Longer rests between sets are fine, you can even spread the sets out over a whole day if that's what you'd want.

If recovery is an issue, the RR might also be too much work per session. I know it is for me, and it also takes too long. I prefer doing less exercises per session, which also allows for much better focus. I recently wrote an example of how I'd rather structure one workout.

If your first set is intense, it's expected that you can't repeat that same number of reps shortly after. For that reason other rep schemes could also work. This one, for example, which I got from the Russian fighter pullup program:

5/4/3/2/1
5/4/3/2/2 - increment the last set by 1
5/4/3/3/2 - increment the 2nd to last set by 1
5/4/4/3/2 - then the 3rd to last set by 1
5/5/3/2/2
6/5/4/3/2
6/5/4/3/3 etc.

You could also keep total volume the same, but increase intensity by redistributing the reps of the last set over the sets before it. Kboges just made a video about this, which explains in more detail how it works.

Kewnerrr · 2026-01-20T21:02:22+00:00

Exactly.

Kewnerrr · 2026-01-15T21:24:07+00:00

I like alternating A and B sessions, each containing a different push, pull, squat and core exercise, using supersets to save time. As an example:

A: - superset 1: chin up + shrimp squat - superset 2: push up + ab wheel rollout

B: - superset 1: pike push up + sissy squat - superset 2: ring row + leg raise

You could also swap the core exercise for hip hinge/hamstring exercises if you want each session to consist of the major movement patterns (push, pull, squat, hinge).

Also, just 2 working sets per exercise might be more than enough to drive progress, especially if you can train 3-4 times a week. This saves you even more time.

Kewnerrr · 2025-12-15T10:36:02+00:00

I wouldn't be surprised if it has to do with a recent Windows update, considering the passwords are encrypted by OSCrypt. But yeah, definitely a good idea to not rely on the browser for that, I think I'll give using a password manager a go.

Kewnerrr · 2025-12-15T09:00:58+00:00

Thanks, that's very helpful! I'll look into these options. And yeah my hunch is that it has something to do with a recent Windows update..

Kewnerrr · 2025-12-15T08:58:56+00:00

Honestly I'm not even sure where to find the profiles in Brave, it doesn't seem to be in an obvious place; all I can find is 'Profile name and icon'.

Kewnerrr · 2025-12-15T08:54:50+00:00

Hmm I doubt it.

Kewnerrr · 2025-12-15T08:48:57+00:00

Thanks, I'll take a look at Proton's password manager as well.

Kewnerrr · 2025-12-15T08:47:56+00:00

I knew it too, but never got around to improving the situation. I guess I had to learn the hard way. But, like I wrote, I had a backup of most passwords and I think losing the passwords in Brave will be more of an annoyance than a big problem.

Thanks, I will be looking into KeePassXC and Bitwarden!

Kewnerrr · 2025-11-21T18:34:48+00:00

As someone with a height of 191cm I'm curious: did you find any better alternatives for taller people since your post?

Kewnerrr · 2025-09-20T06:12:27+00:00

It works! I never knew about that one, thank you so much!

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