Best rod
Dec 28, 2019 09:55:01 #
Dec 28, 2019 12:48:28 #
Casting or spinning? light to medium action for panfish, you might get something bigger. Ultra light to light other wise.
Dec 28, 2019 13:00:58 #
There is not one "best" rod for every panfish application. Are you going to be fishing from a boat or the bank? Ice fishing? When I was a youngster I got started fishing with my grandpa with a cane pole for "panfish" - perch and bluegills. At the time that was the "best" for me. It got me and the fish hooked. Now just in general St. Croix makes a panfish series of rods, and for the price St. Croix rods are hard to beat. If I were buying a rod for "panfish" that's what I would look at. If you want to spend more, you could look at G. Loomis. There are people who swear by them. Ultimately the "best" rod is the one that you successfully catch fish with.
Dec 28, 2019 13:46:41 #
Welcome to the Forum, Dave. Lots of pan fishers on the Forum. They could be taking a nap now, I'm sure there are not mowing their lawn.
Dec 28, 2019 15:26:34 #
bassman57
Loc: Kinston, NC
Welcome Dave, to each his own! Many choices, what some like others don't! Hope you find your special one!!
Dec 29, 2019 19:23:43 #
Smaller Ugly Stik will suffice for pan fishing. Inexpensive, sturdy and a decent feel when you get a fish on.
Dec 30, 2019 09:00:57 #
Larry1de
Loc: South Bend, Indiana
I've been using the Bass Pro Micro Lite fiberglass rods for three years. They are reasonably priced and have held up well. I pair them with Quantum ultralite reels using 4# line. Good casting distance and plenty of fun with a good size 'gill on.
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