What is the perfect panfish/bluegill setup – Help

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  • Apr 27, 2008 at 6:19 pm #3049
    Neal Osborn
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    I took my Dad fly fishing yesterday for the first time.

    Apr 27, 2008 at 9:45 pm #25322
    dusty montgomery
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    Neal,
    My first fly rod was a Cabela’s Prestige. It did what I needed it to and didn’t break the bank. Now, however, I cannot imagine having to fish with it. The point being this: If you think your Dad will take off with the sport, I would suggest a rod he will not outgrow quickly. As he has been in the business of fishing for some time, I am sure he will appreciate the differences in actions from one rod to another.
    Dusty

    Apr 28, 2008 at 1:14 am #25323
    Neal Osborn
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    Thanks, Dusty.

    Apr 28, 2008 at 1:41 am #25324
    patrick mccormick
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    8.5 foot 4 wt TFO profesional light enough for fun panfishing, heavy enough to bring in the occasional bass that will hit panfish stuff.

    In other words a medium fast 4 wt gets my vote…

    Apr 28, 2008 at 1:11 pm #25325
    kevin powell
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    I would have to say a 8 1/2ft 5wt – You could do 4wt. WF floating line.

    Apr 28, 2008 at 4:11 pm #25326
    brian dunigan
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    I like a 5wt better than a 4.

    Apr 28, 2008 at 10:58 pm #25327
    Neal Osborn
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    I just got the latest issue of Fly Fisherman today and there is a great article on bluegill fishing by Dave Whitlock.

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