Super User Mobasser Posted September 7, 2022 Super User Share Posted September 7, 2022 Several years ago I bought two Falcon original ultralight spinning rods. At the time they were 60 dollars each. Moderate action, great cork, and overall very good. I've used them for crappie and stocked trout. Very good rods for the dollars. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Darth-Baiter Posted September 7, 2022 Super User Share Posted September 7, 2022 I use a Okuma SST travel-spin ($45?). a three piece. I wanted it to backpack with after Sierra Nevada trout. those fish get big and strong and that tiny rod handled them with style. I took it to Peru, and the local fisherman told me to put it back on the boat. everything would break it. turned out it was fantastic to fish for bait. I was catching 1 foot long Pictus Catfish to use as bait. for those that care, a Pictus cat is a very popular aquarium fish. I had one. my reel is either the size 50 Plueguer, or a 1000 Shimano.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garroyo130 Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Since this has been resurrected, I am extremely happy with my MajorCraft Finetail fiberglass area rod. Its a blast to fish and ridiculously light and sensitive. Currently paired with a less than ideal Nasci C2000S (too heavy) it still fishes great. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User bulldog1935 Posted September 7, 2022 Super User Share Posted September 7, 2022 21 hours ago, Mobasser said: Several years ago I bought two Falcon original ultralight spinning rods. At the time they were 60 dollars each. Moderate action, great cork, and overall very good. I've used them for crappie and stocked trout. Very good rods for the dollars. Here's my daughter fishing the same rod with Penn 4200SS on Fulton Beach Pier (chilly Spring Break) this was about a month before we replaced it with 7'6" solid-tip and 7'9" tubular-tip XUL Japanese Rockfish rods, and moved up our game. These were $100 rods that compare to Major Craft 2nd-tier rods, and they're still fishing a dozen years later. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric 26 Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 2 hours ago, garroyo130 said: Since this has been resurrected, I am extremely happy with my MajorCraft Finetail fiberglass area rod. Its a blast to fish and ridiculously light and sensitive. Currently paired with a less than ideal Nasci C2000S (too heavy) it still fishes great. I know a lot of people won’t give Piscifun reels the time of day but I have the Carbon X and its lightweight at 5.7ounces. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackstrawIII Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 I really like my BPS Ultralight series rods and they're so inexpensive. I use a 6' L for panfish and a 7' ML for finesse bass techniques. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrnkNsteen Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 I really have a hard time finding a UL or L rod that I like because most are just too floppy. My wife and I are currently using a pair of Fenwick HMX 6'0 ML/MF for bkuegills and crappie. They are rated for 1/8 - 5/8, but I really can't imagine loading then up like that. The moderate action flings a bobber rig, small Beetlespin, or small crappy jigs out pretty nice yet doesn't feel quite so whippy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Price Posted September 8, 2022 Author Share Posted September 8, 2022 Thanks to all that replied. I would up choosing a SC Triumph LF 6' rod. Once I get a chance to test it I'll let you know if I like it. Randy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashboom Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 New to panfish and confused.. What power/action and length would be a good starting point.. 50$ and less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User MN Fisher Posted May 4 Super User Share Posted May 4 15 minutes ago, Ashboom said: New to panfish and confused.. What power/action and length would be a good starting point.. 50$ and less Okuma Celilo 702L-1 is a great little panfish rod for $40 https://www.scheels.com/p/okuma-celilo-ultra-light-spinning-rod/84008341812.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=unpaidlistings&src=hardlines 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric 26 Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 Although it’s $10.00 above your target price I’m going to suggest the new Bass Pro Shop Microlite rods. I have the higher priced version and highly recommend them. As a bonus BPS has a very generous warranty on their house brand rod’s especially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User casts_by_fly Posted May 5 Super User Share Posted May 5 the microlites are great for the price. I love my 7'6" for 4 lb test and single eggs for trout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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