I think I have an understanding of bass gear down pretty well now. Now I’m looking to build a good setup for crappie/panfish. I usually try to find setups that can be used more universally for multiple scenarios. So I’m interested in something that would be good for both still water, like a pond, and a spillway with fast moving current. I also prefer spincasters to say open face spinning reels. (I know I know, lame). But it’s nice to have something I could just hand to my son since he has spincasts down pretty well now.


Since I have a ton of “crappie magnet” and Bobby Garland crappie lures, and they usually pair on a 1/16th oz jig head, what kind of rod would be good for my scenario? I am finding that most ultralights and lights on Bass Pro or Tackle Warehouse don’t come in casting rods...only spinning. But if I go to Medium Light, I can find more casting options. I thought about pairing a rod with a Zebco Omega z02.


Would a medium light work for my scenario of tossing 1/16th jigs under a bobber, be good for calm pond water, as well as faster moving spillway current? Thanks for any suggestions.