Non-Spinning Panfish Rod/reel Options And Lures?

well, my OP and title also says im looking for lure suggestions.. though marabous and small jig heads with white curly tail grubs seem to be what most people use

some more information about my current setup.. my rod is 6'6 medium heavy, but more information is its a fast action and rated for weights of 1/4oz to 1oz

also the environment in which i fish is mostly from the shoreline of a variety of lakes, so vertical lures and jigs wouldnt really work.. 

ive never actually used this 5'6 light action rod yet, it was given to me by someone but my rod/reel setup ive found works best with 3/8 to 1/2oz weights.. may just put a 1/4 oz or 3/8oz weight on it as thats also what seems to work best for this lake.. doesnt sink too slow or too fast and seems to stay fairly well suspended at average retrieve speeds keeping the lure under water yet out of the sand

and let me make this admission.. prior to last year, ive only bait fished.. thats how i was taught when i grew up, i made the decision to get some good gear and get into lure fishing last year.. i seem to hit quite a groove with bass and pike where i can seemingly target and catch whichever one i want.. but im looking to expand, looking to expand my abilities into catchnig more panfish and more trout

and ill check out the link in the PM