Summer Panfish Rods

[IceHawk]

Okay all you Gill and Crappie Hunters. I am looking at purchaseing a new panfish stick to add to my aresenal. What are some of the rods you guys prefer? I am leaning twoards a falcon graphite, I have a few falcons now and I am real pleased with them.

[Iceman12]

I have a St.Croix ultra lite and it is a great rod for panfishing. I also like to use it for some eye's and have a good time with them.

[This message has been edited by Iceman12 (edited 03-12-2003).]

[Guest]

IceHawk, have you taken a look at the panfish rods I have on my site. They are handmade 1 at a time with a lifetime on the blank. Can't beat that for the price.

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Jim Reed
www.countrykatfishing.com

[Scott Steil]

I have not checked out Countrkat's panfish rods but the one I use is a G Loomis 4'6". It is a sweet little unit and the price if not to bad. It is one of those rods that once you use it you have to have one.

[Guest]

I also have a few 4' 6" models to choose from.

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Jim Reed
www.countrykatfishing.com

[CrappieJohn]

Try contacting Mike at HookedOnFishing. He offers custom made rods built on St.Croix blanks at his bait/tackle shop in Rochester. He is also a moderator for the Rochester forum on this site. Crapster

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[Guest]

I like a longer 7 foot one piece light action rod with a fast action for open water panfishing. The longer rod gives me better casting control to hit pockets in the weeds and also offers me better hook-sets. Its hard to find a 7 foot one piece light action but i'm sure countrykat could spin one out?

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[Adam Adler]

Another nice panfish rod is the St. Croix Premier 4'6" UL Moderate action. It runs about $50 or $60 and is extremly sensitive compared to most ultra-light rods. A lot of panfish rods you could just as easily fish with a Willow branch.

[Guest]

I don't have any 7' 1 pice rods listed on my site, but there are a few to choose from. Email me if you have any question on these blanks.

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Jim Reed
www.countrykatfishing.com