I just got this rod in the mail 8 hours ago and fished with it for 3 1/2 hours and had a blast. My other ultralight rod was a 5' one part of an 18$ combo from Walmart and it felt like it too. I'd try to toss a worm on a size 8 hook with 4lb test to let it slowly sink down in front of a dam and I'd have to REALLY work at tossing it out like 8 feet. This rod, being 1 1/2 feet longer, on the other hand I was able to throw out the same worm + hook + line like 20+ feet and I'm pretty sure once I get better at loading up the rod I can get it out there even further.
After catching a few panfish like that I put on the smallest splitshot I had, which was like a quarter of the size of my pinky fingernail, and let the worm sink to the bottom and hopped it around. Now on my other rod I could mostly tell when something was 'pecking' at whatever was on my line and when something 'bit' it because the 'pecking' was a very very slight jiggle and the bite was a jiggle that had a little umph to it. But with this rod even when they're just 'pecking' at it it taps the rod twice as hard than the 'bite' on my other rod. So I missed quite a few fish due to the rod being too sensitive if that's a thing. It's just something I have to get used to but once I do it should be super nice.
Lastly I used an atomic tube 1/32 oz with a trout magnet EZ-float or whatever they're called and was able to launch that a country mile. I was tossing it down from the top of a 2-3 story tall dam down to the bottom and was able to keep the line out of the rapids due to the increased rod length. I was also able to set the hook quite well considering I had a ton of line out.
Will update review if something changes the next few times I go out fishing and catch some trout or bass.
In summary:
Super sensitive (might take some getting used to)
6'6 length seems really good for casting distance (with 1000 reel anyway) also has 7 guides
Hook holder seems good (it's like a staple)
Seemed to have decent backbone for being so sensitive (caught a monster pumpkinseed and the rod didn't double over like an ugly stick and was able to set the hook quite easily even with lots of line out)
2 pieces held tight together (didn't come apart)
Cork handle feels pretty smooth and comfy straight out of the box (I had two pieces of plastic covering both pieces of cork)
Color of the rod was a nice burgundy color with striation rings around it once you shine light on it (kind of like cats eye or something?)
Others said to order the rod by itself because amazon will just shove it into a box with other stuff so that's what I did and my box came in perfect condition with rod unharmed so I'd recommend doing the same.
UPDATE: I caught a bass close to 2 pounds and it took me like 2-3 minutes to get it up to the shoreline. He bent the rod a ton a handful of times and I was forced to lift it out of the water onto land by the rod and the rod is fine. I don't know what all the reviewers are doing to break the rod in half or break the tip off. I know 2 pounds isn't a lot of weight but for the 2 seconds I had the fish out of the water by the rod it never felt like it was going to snap.
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Spinning Rod Celilo Ultralight
Trout, perch and panfish, all of them are more sporting when pursued with balanced equipment that's appropriately powered. Celilo ultralights begin at just 4-1/2-feet in length and continue to 7-1/2-feet. Within that range you can choose the perfect performer for dissecting a weedbed, or soaking floating trout bait on a long cast. Whatever your ultralight passion, Celilo rods deliver great materials and smooth actions that add to the quality of the experience.
Okuma Fishing 's Rods and Reels Manufacturing
Okuma Fishing Tackle Co., Ltd., since 1986, is a fishing rods and reels manufacturer based in Taiwan. Okuma Fishing strives to deliver the ultimate fishing experience to everyone, as well as create the best fishing reels and rods for our fellow anglers, which are lightweight and precise.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2019
Model: CE-S-662UL-1Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2019
Model: CE-S-862ULaVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2018
I am happy to say that I have landed 20+ fish in the 1 to 2 pound range on this ultralight rod and have been happy with its performance. I like the feel, the hookset is ok for an ultralight (some never feel like they have set the hook well). We have wind 24/7 this spring so casting without wind is still to be seen. All in all I think it is well worth the budget friendly price.
Just make sure it gets shipped alone, or with something super light.
Model: CE-S-662UL-1Verified Purchase
Shipped bad fishes good
By Pen Name on June 2, 2018
I wish packaging was better from Amazon on fishing poles. I ordered this rod and a grass trimmer and they shipped in the same box. I was not happy but could see no damage to the rod. First fish I hooked (1.5 LB bass) the rod broke about half way down the top section. Great response in replacing it, but I babied the new rod for 6 or 8 fish thinking it might brake also.By Pen Name on June 2, 2018
I am happy to say that I have landed 20+ fish in the 1 to 2 pound range on this ultralight rod and have been happy with its performance. I like the feel, the hookset is ok for an ultralight (some never feel like they have set the hook well). We have wind 24/7 this spring so casting without wind is still to be seen. All in all I think it is well worth the budget friendly price.
Just make sure it gets shipped alone, or with something super light.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2020
I was really pleased with the quality of the rod as soon as I opened the box! My expectations were not all that high at the sub thirty dollar price point but whatever they were, they were exceeded. I'm more of a weekend angler than serious fisherman and I've owned plenty of big-box store combo spinning rods & reels that are great for wetting a line and not much more. The Celilo is a HUGE step up from the stiff, rubber-grip or cheap cork, rods that I'm accustomed to using! I've only had the rod & reel for 3+ weeks so I can't offer any opinion on the long term durability but I have already caught plenty of bluegill and redear sunfish along with a couple of 3/4 lb bass... it handled them all without any issues and is a pleasure to use. At this point I'm a new Okuma fan and highly recommend the rod.
Model: CE-S-662UL-1Verified Purchase
Great Ultralight Spinning Rod...
By Bob G. on June 6, 2020
I purchased the CE-S-662UL-1 rod and paired it with the Okuma Ceymar C-10 reel. I live on a small lake near Atlanta, GA and wanted an ultralight setup to fish for panfish off of my dock and an occasional trip to the river to fish for trout (stocked Rainbow and wild Brown). The rod was highly rated by several reviewers and was consistently rated as the 'best budget trout rod'. I didn't have any knowledge of the Okuma brand before I started my research but felt comfortable making the purchase after reading the 9th or 10th positive review. I did less research on the reel but assumed the Ceymar series from Okuma would be a suitable match for the rod.By Bob G. on June 6, 2020
I was really pleased with the quality of the rod as soon as I opened the box! My expectations were not all that high at the sub thirty dollar price point but whatever they were, they were exceeded. I'm more of a weekend angler than serious fisherman and I've owned plenty of big-box store combo spinning rods & reels that are great for wetting a line and not much more. The Celilo is a HUGE step up from the stiff, rubber-grip or cheap cork, rods that I'm accustomed to using! I've only had the rod & reel for 3+ weeks so I can't offer any opinion on the long term durability but I have already caught plenty of bluegill and redear sunfish along with a couple of 3/4 lb bass... it handled them all without any issues and is a pleasure to use. At this point I'm a new Okuma fan and highly recommend the rod.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2018
Model: CE-S-662UL-1Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2018
Model: CE-S-862ULaVerified Purchase
... the 7’6” for a year now and it’s my favorite rod I use almost every time
By Joseph La Rossa on May 22, 2018
Owned the 7’6” for a year now and it’s my favorite rod I use almost every time. Super fun rod with enough backbone to land good size American Shad and smaller steelhead easily but still sensitive and soft enough for panfish. Recently ordered the 8’6” because I like my 7’6” so much.
By Joseph La Rossa on May 22, 2018
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CA
Excelente Caña de pescar / fracturada
Reviewed in Mexico on January 11, 2019Model: CE-S-562UL-1Verified Purchase
Kamy.B
Qualité douteuse après quelques mois d'utilisation.
Reviewed in Canada on May 26, 2021Model: CE-S-862ULaVerified Purchase
Len L.
Looks like a Fenwick.
Reviewed in Canada on February 19, 2020Model: CE-S-461UL-1Verified Purchase
Hadi M. Jafari
great rod
Reviewed in Canada on September 18, 2020Model: CE-S-562UL-1Verified Purchase
Attila K.
Amazing rod and good
Reviewed in Canada on November 14, 2020Model: CE-S-461UL-1Verified Purchase
Amazing rod and good
Reviewed in Canada on November 14, 2020
Perfect light action rod to have the feedback you need to really feel the bite and have fun with the little battle. First time using had fun reeling in a few trout. Great value for the price and really love this rod and will buy again. The one piece design gives amazing feel. Thumbs up!
Reviewed in Canada on November 14, 2020
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