A Day by the River with the Souls TF-E50ULS-2P-TZ
The mornings are starting to get chilly. The bite of autumn is in the air, though the days still hold onto the warmth of late summer. The leaves are just beginning to change, tinges of orange and yellow along the treeline. I packed light for today’s trip, carrying only the essentials. My rod of choice today, as it has been for the past season, is the Souls TF-E50ULS-2P-TZ. This ultra-light rod has become my trusty companion in these waters, and today will add to my growing impressions of it.
The river here carves through the banks, creating deeper current in places — the perfect spot for trout. I’ve been fishing these waters for a while, and I know that this area holds some of the larger ones if you’re patient enough.
The first strikes came early, small trout tugging at the line, testing me. The Souls TF-E50ULS-2P-TZ is delicate, its sensitivity excellent. Every twitch of the lure transmits through the rod like a signal. But these small trout, tricky as they are, often shake free before I can bring them to the net. Today, I’m experimenting with barbless treble hooks, which add a layer of challenge. To succeed with these, your reel drag must be finely tuned — too tight, and you risk bending the hook; too loose, and the fish will shake off. Naturally, I didn’t adjust mine just right, and when the first serious bite came, a good-sized trout battled for only five seconds before spitting the lure and disappearing into the deeper water. A mistake.
I pushed on. This stretch of river, with its deep pockets and swirling currents, promised something bigger if I kept at it. And so I did. The bites kept coming, though the fish remained small. I kept changing lures, tweaking my retrieve. Fast, small twitches weren’t getting much attention, so I slowed it down. Gentle, slow twitches seemed to tempt more bites. It was as if the trout needed more time to decide.
Around midday, I stopped for a quick lunch. My bag sat heavier with frustration than fish, but it was hard to feel anything negative in a setting like this.
I pressed on, keeping my expectations tempered but my optimism high. Persistence in fishing is often rewarded, and today was no exception. After hours of casting, changing lures, and experimenting with technique, the Souls TF-E50ULS-2P-TZ finally connected with something more substantial. The first larger trout, just over 30 centimeters, put up a solid fight, tugging against the current and the light rod. It was a welcome change from the smaller ones I’d been pulling in all day. Shortly after, another trout, around the same size, hit the lure and a small grayling followed, which was a nice suprise.
Neither fish was enormous, but they were enough to satisfy. The Souls TF-E50ULS-2P-TZ handled both with grace, its flexibility shining in the delicate balance of control and sensitivity. The rod’s performance today, as in previous trips, proved it was made for these conditions — precise, light, and adaptable.
After about seven hours on the river, it was time to pack up. My legs were tired, and the walk back to the car felt long under the still-warm sun. Today hadn’t been about record catches or perfect execution. It had been about time on the water, testing myself and my gear, learning from the river.
The Souls TF-E50ULS-2P-TZ has, once again, impressed me with its versatility and finesse. While I didn’t land anything massive, the rod performed beautifully. It’s light enough to feel every nibble, but strong enough to handle larger fish when the moment arrives.
I’ll be back here soon, before the autumn chill sets in for good. Until then, the Souls TF-E50ULS-2P-TZ will remain in my kit, ready for the next round.
