anyone looking for a nice (and very reasonably priced) ul spinning outfit

Thanks for the heads up. This looks interesting. I don't know too much about the state of the market for 'ultralight' spinning rod (it's been years since I've bought a rod). Is 5.5oz for a reel and 3.1oz for the rod about as light as it gets?

Would this be better? I'm not sure if 4.8oz refers to the total weight, or just the reel (or rod):
http://cgi.ebay.com/Backpacking-4-Pc-Ultralight-Spinning-Pack-Rod-Combo_W0QQitemZ200403925612QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2ea9013a6c

I pulled the trigger and bought one. $29 is too good to pass up. Now I gotta buy some line and find a lighter way to carry my lures.

Mine arrived today. Mike's weights were right on. I recorded 154g for the reel (5.44oz) and 88g (3.11oz) for the rod for a total of 242g (8.55oz).

The included carry bag weighs a laughable 541g and wouldn't even protect the rod very well as it's a soft bag.

Here's a little proof that rod does indeed work. I caught this 18" freshwater Coastal Cutthroat Trout this afternoon with this rod, 4lbs test line and a small red & white spoon.

Hi Dan,

Nice fish, well done.

Tony