This is a sight fishing rod for the guy that likes to fish two holes. Use my 17” and this 20”, they both have super sensitive tips that give you the bite you can see before you feel it. Unreal sensitivity for those 10” to 12” sunnies, perch and deep crappies. Yes, this is another rod for your panfish bucket. Be sure to use the new Northland Bionic 1# to 2# line, and small baits 1/80th to 1/64th , Northland has those also You will catch more and bigger fish, by using smaller baits.