Thread: Favorite Sunfish/bluegill rod (2021 version)

What’s your favorite sunfish/bluegill rod ? For casting jigs ?
I thought I had one . It's a St Croix 5’6” 4 piece travel rod , until lately , now my one and two piece ultralight rods are lighter and fish lighter and are filling me with doubt .
I’ve caught enough fish with the old SC travel rod to fill my boat .
It still rides in my truck , ready at all times .
Now , I’m leaning toward a two piece 5’6” ULF either my Panfish series or my 5’6” SC Premier .

{ I found a similar old thread from fourteen years ago , but equipment has changed }

What size jigs are you throwing? I have several St. Croix rods in UL (Legend Elite Panfish Series, Panfish Series, and Triumph Travel). They're all different and I fish them differently. Also, St. Croix is releasing the updated version of the Panfish Series rod literally any day now. Might want to wait and take a look at that. Or get the old series on clearance if you prefer that one.

Originally Posted by ArthurLK11

What size jigs are you throwing? I have several St. Croix rods in UL (Legend Elite Panfish Series, Panfish Series, and Triumph Travel). They're all different and I fish them differently. Also, St. Croix is releasing the updated version of the Panfish Series rod literally any day now. Might want to wait and take a look at that. Or get the old series on clearance if you prefer that one.

I usually throw 1/32 jigs with plastics. But have discovered some 1.5g heads that fall in between a 1/32 and a 1/16 .
I checked St Croix today looking for information on the new Panfish rods and it looks like they are available. I ordered a PNS60ULF , but in the description it says it’s a 5’6” . If it’s a one piece , I’ll take either one .
I’ll post when it gets here .

Originally Posted by gillchaser999

I usually throw 1/32 jigs with plastics. But have discovered some 1.5g heads that fall in between a 1/32 and a 1/16 .
I checked St Croix today looking for information on the new Panfish rods and it looks like they are available. I ordered a PNS60ULF , but in the description it says it’s a 5’6” . If it’s a one piece , I’ll take either one .
I’ll post when it gets here .

Nice. I just ordered the 6'4" LF. I've got plenty of UL rods, but I don't have any L. Figured I'd try one out and see how it goes. I'm also curious how this revamp compares to the old series.

Originally Posted by ArthurLK11

Nice. I just ordered the 6'4" LF. I've got plenty of UL rods, but I don't have any L. Figured I'd try one out and see how it goes. I'm also curious how this revamp compares to the old series.

I have a SC Panfish 7’ULXF2 , it’s a nice rod .

I’m all in with my TM TSS (TCB) and Tenryu Lukania. Both great pan/crappie rods. Handle a smallie as well.
Bob

Originally Posted by BobC

I’m all in with my TM TSS (TCB) and Tenryu Lukania. Both great pan/crappie rods. Handle a smallie as well.
Bob

I liked the TCB rod , so much I bought another for a backup . The backup sat for over six months , before I got to try it . On the very first cast throwing a 1/64 TM jig the rod snapped in half , just above where the two pieces go together.
I emailed TM about a month ago , they asked for pictures , which I sent , but still haven’t heard what they are going to do about it .

My Ice Cube Rockin’ Finesse is a pretty sweet bluegill rod.

Originally Posted by deathb4disco

My Ice Cube Rockin’ Finesse is a pretty sweet bluegill rod.

I have quite a few JDM rods and still pick up the Rockin’ Finesse for gills. I actually prefer it over the Abu Garcia Eradicator STS. Tict makes some great rods IMO.

I have no high end rods but like what I have. The TSS and Airstream are very nice but 6’6” and probably too long for some folks. An older lightning rod and a newer Fenwick, both in 5’6” get a lot of play, and both have 2lb line. I’ll try a st croix one day. I really like their 66lf in one piece with a 1000 reel. Feels like it was built for 1/16 when you hold it, wry nice.