I coupled each with a St. Croix AVID Panfish rod and spooled each reel with Sufix Advance 4-pound monofilament to standardize my findings and level the playing field. From that testing, here are my ...

Spinning rods can toss tiny panfish spoons that weigh an eighth ... The GX2 line includes 10 spinning rods from ultralight to heavy; this 7’, two-piece model has a medium power rating, handles ...

The top ultralight spinning ... is closer to the rod, so it feels lighter than it actually is. Expect the Fierce III to hold up well when battling good-sized trout, panfish, bass or small salt ...

If you’re fishing for small trout in small rivers and streams or panfish on ponds, this ultralight rod will provide the requisite stiffness and sensitivity. If you’re heading into the surf ...

Ice rods are small (usually 24-30 inches ... to what you can catch using ultralight gear. For ultralight fishing on open water, panfish are a good place to start. Catching bluegill, crappie ...

Because panfish are lighter ... International Federation of Black Bass Anglers.) This affordable, ultra-light spinning rod from fishing brand Shakespeare was recommended to us as a great starting ...

“Whether you are fishing for bass, panfish, catfish or saltwater fish, getting a rod that will match the ... you wouldn’t want to take an ultralight trout fishing pole to the ocean — it ...

Thus, a rod with an ultra-light power rating, which an angler might select ... An entertaining and productive way to target these shallow panfish is by sight fishing: peering down the hole directly at ...

Before you even get to the water, make sure that you have a balanced set-up with the right spinning reel size. A massive reel on an ultralight rod won’t work, nor will a tiny panfish reel on a ...