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Jason Mitchell Rods

Bothun

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I fish nearly straight panfish, and am interested in some high quality rods. I've heard only good things about Jason Mitchell rods. Although I am unfamiliar with these rods i'm looking to purchase a few for teh season. Which styles/lengths would you recommend.

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For Panfish strictly, look to the 24" Panfish models, two seperate rods. The trap series have smaller guides, which work well in mild weather and great if just fishing in the fish house. The other standard Panfish rod, has larger guides, and works well inside or out of the trap. Both are sensitive and work great, but IMHO, the trap series is more sensitive, where 99% of the time I will not need a spring bobber if I fish this rod.

Then there is the 24" spring bobber rod, which has a great blank and the spring bobber is great for panfish applications.

The 17" sight fishing rod, if you do any of that for panfish.

The tightliner rod, if that is your game for panfish. Pretty cool rod if you ask me, and will double over for me on a short stick for walleye applications (sight fishing for those buggers at times).

And the Meat Stick, which is a glass rod, but has a very sensitive tip. Great for using heavier dropper presentations and the alike for deep water tactics. But can also play double duty as a deadstick rod for any specie.

Quite a few to look at just on the panfish end. But if just looking for a go to rod, look at the 24" Panfish model. Most Gander MTN and Scheel's have these rods in stock and also I will be selling them at the St. Paul Ice Show if you want to handle a few before buying.

Here is the dealer locator if you want to go check some out yourself. Elite Series Dealers

Let me know if you have any more questions.

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I stopped at Sportsman's Warehouse after work today, and picked up the 24" Spring Bobber Rod.The action is perfect for this type of rod.I had to take it home with me, especially for the price I paid for it. Nice rod for the price.

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On the spring bobber rod what is the power? medium? light?... What is the action like? Ive never seen it say anywhere it just says 'spring bober rod'. Im looking for a lighter powered spring bobber rod for panfish.

It's the same blank as the "Panfish" model. So it should be exactly what you are looking for. wink.gif

Chad

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We will have at least a couple of retailers carrying the rods at the St. Paul Ice fishing show, Marine General and Reeds. We will also have pro staffers in the Ice Team Booth. If you are not planning on participating the sport show, check out any of the retailers listed on our HSOforum. Thank you for the positive feedback on the ice rods.

Jason Mitchell

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