Thread: Panfish elite

Probably a pretty good rod. In that price range, however, I’d get the Leland rod from Trout Magnet/BnM.

Originally Posted by Eagle 1

Anybody tried the " Pan fish Elite " from Bass Pro shops ? An ultra light under 100 dollars with decent sounding parts .

While I too am a fan of the B'n'M TCB and Trout Magnet TSS rods at the price point this is an intriguing looking rod with the Fuji components...micro guides and the placement of the guides on the top section...very JDM-esque.

Regards

Interesting. Will have to take a look. See what they say about the blank.
Bob

I can't find any photos of the rod online (not that show the top end of the rod). BPS is really dropping the ball on photos.

Just buy one, Coach and let us know what you think! I love my high rolling friends. LOL

Tried three times yesterday with no luck . Recording that my call would be answered in the order It was received . Must only have one working the phone even though it says " all " sales persons are busy . lol

Originally Posted by Eagle 1

Anybody tried the " Pan fish Elite " from Bass Pro shops ? An ultra light under 100 dollars with decent sounding parts .

I got distracted and did some research. The RT3 blank is also used in the "bionic blade". The "bionic blade" used to be made with im8 and im6 blanks (according to an ebay ad). The bionic blade is on sale for $60 right now.

The "Micro Lite" ($59.99) uses RT2, the Johnny Morris Carbonlite 2.0 uses RT4 (on sale for 99.97), and the BPS Graphite Series uses an RT1 blank ($34.99).

The Johnny Morris Carbonlite 2.0 (that will get old to type) uses the FaZlite guides as well. It comes in a 5'6" ultralight.

The Micro Lite doesn't have a pretty split grip, but it's cork, and the reel seat looks pretty basic. Stainless steel guides.

The bionic blade doesn't come in an ultralight (lightest is a medium). Guides are titanium oxide by Sea Guide. BUT, it has a "multi-purpose hook keeper", whereas the Panfish Elite has a hook keeper, but it isn't listed as being "multi-purpose".

Finally, and most important, is that Rakuten has 10.5% back on Bass Pro purchases right now.

Originally Posted by trypman1

Just buy one, Coach and let us know what you think! I love my high rolling friends. LOL

Got one on the way . Wanted a longer rod than some of the ultra lights . Definitely A high roller . Two boys on father's day gave up long ago buying for pops. All gifts are gift cards of one kind or another .