I’ve been looking for a panfish rod and I was wondering about the Tuned Up Custom Rods Inferno 28 inch ultra light… Does it have a fast tip and a good backbone like a ticklestick? Which one would be better? Any other suggestions for a panfish rod in that price range?
No.8 snitch is one heck of a rod at $35. It was my go to pan fish rod last year but this year i upgraded to the bullwhip
Everyone fishes differently. If you like the quick soft tips into a medium backbone style of fishing, then Jason Mitchell meatstick, No.8 snitch, or others like them would be similar like the TUCR Inferno or Precision noodle.
Snitch rod is a good rod for the money. I have 2 but am moving up to tucr bullwhips.
Opinions on the Tuned Up Inferno ultra light?
I think the Inferno is brand new this year?
Yes they are… I was curious if they had the same action as some of the other Tuned Up Rods? Does it have a sensitive tip and a solid backbone?
The Inferno UL has a similar action to the Precision Noodle or Bullwhip. It’s tip is more like the Bullwhip, in that it is a bit more stiff than the Precision Noodle, but it’s backbone is more like the Precision Noodle, in that it is less stiff than the Bullwhip. The rod has good sensitivity and feel. With the absence of a reel seat, you gain sensitivity and shave off weight. I haven’t fished one yet, but have handled them quite a bit in the shop. It should be a dynamite rod in the $50 range.
Dan
According to the specs, says works like a spring bobber.
it should be quick soft tip into a medium backbone
Wow, thanks for all the input….I might have to get one!
If its the one I played with at Cabela’s it was a light noodle type of rod. Very light noodle tip, maybe even lighter then the precision Noodle. I would get one in your hands before buying one and see if it will work for you.
The Inferno UL has a similar action to the Precision Noodle or Bullwhip. It’s tip is more like the Bullwhip, in that it is a bit more stiff than the Precision Noodle, but it’s backbone is more like the Precision Noodle, in that it is less stiff than the Bullwhip. The rod has good sensitivity and feel. With the absence of a reel seat, you gain sensitivity and shave off weight. I haven’t fished one yet, but have handled them quite a bit in the shop. It should be a dynamite rod in the $50 range.
Dan
I have one person saying its a wet noodle and another saying its between a precision noodle and a bullwhip…which is it?
The Inferno UL is a soft rod and has a pretty good backbone. It is a like our Precision noodle in the tip and the backbone but does have the refinement of our custom series.
I like the rod it does have a soft tip to be able to see up bites. It is a little slower action than our noodle too.
Let me know if I can help in any other way describing it.
I have one person saying its a wet noodle and another saying its between a precision noodle and a bullwhip…which is it?
When I think of a wet noodle rod, I think of a rod that bends all the way to the handle when fighting the fish it was designed for. For example, I had a 24″ Abu Garcia Veritas UL that I was super excited to use. When I hooked into a typical sized bluegill or crappie, the rod would bend all the way to the handle. It felt like I was fighting the fish with the cork instead of the blank. It was a miserable fishing experience. The Inferno UL rod will load about 1/3 of the way down the blank before hitting the backbone of the blank. You then have 2/3 of the blank left to fight the fish. You will be able to feel the fish in the rod. This is very similar to the Precision Noodle. If you hook into a bigger fish like a walleye or pike, the backbone will be more taxed. The benefit of the custom line is that the backbone is more refined and able to handle bigger fish.
I use a 27in L tickle stick as well as a clam meat stick. love how versatile they both are. I feel comfy using anything from 1/64 oz jigs to 1/8 spoons. Have a vmc tungsten fly 1/32 oz on the tickle stick and a 1/12 oz kastmaster on the meatstick right now… and that’s probably how it will stay all winter.
Tickle stick: My opinion is that the eyes are way too small on this rod. I had one and if it was below freezing at all it would ice up so bad that it was unusable. The tip also snapped which is why I don’t have it anymore. It was a great rod in the tent though because it was really soft but had a really good backbone.
TUCR inferno: I don’t own one but I played around with one at Cabela’s the other day. They have a very soft tip on them. They also have less of a backbone than a precision noodle. If I didn’t have a precision noodle or a bullwhip it would be a top 2 option for me along with a st. croix avid glass.
St. Croix avid glass: I would say this rod is just a bit less sensitive than a precision noodle, but is still plenty soft for up bites. I have one of these and really like it.
My favorite rods by far are the precision noodle and bullwhip, but those are obviously more expensive.
I handled an Inferno noodle at Scheels and it’s tough to describe but some of the above descriptions are pretty good. Thw tip might feel a bit heavier since I think its thicker. But the guides are thicker and heavier so it still is noodly under its own weight.
It didn’t have as much backbone as some higher end rods but for a decent panfish rod does it really need it? Overall just a slower action rod. For the price I’m not sure it’s much better or worse than others at it’s price point.
Get your self a bullwhip! You won’t be disappointed.
My favorite panfish rod is the 13 Fishing Widowmaker 27” UL with the flat orange tip. I paid $55 for it.
No.8 snitch is one heck of a rod at $35. It was my go to pan fish rod last year but this year i upgraded to the bullwhip
I agree! I picked up a 25″ and 29″ Snitch off Amazon for under $20 CAN last year and they were great especially considering what they retail for.
I also have added a TUCR Bullwhip to the arsenal this year. Can’t wait for ice to get out with it!
Check out the Scheels Tournament Series and Pro Classic series. Lots of bang for the buck.
Wanted to send you a message regarding your question on a panfish rod. I have been with JT Custom Rods for nearly 3 years now, and couldnt be happier with the rods we offer, and the customer service you get.
We have 3 panfish options that I think you would be interested in. we have a 24” UL with a built in nitinol spring bobber, a 30” L with and without the nitinol spring bobber. a big advantage with the rods we offer is that our blanks are carbon fiber, meaning you get excellent energy transfer from the tip all the way to the handle. with that built in nitinol spring bobber, you get the best of both worlds as far as a visual bite detection in the spring bobber, and the feel with the carbon fiber blank. all of our blanks are propitiatory to us. I know if you went with one of these options you would be very happy.
Please let me know if you have any questions regarding the rods or the techniques i use with each, i’d be happy to help in any way.
I’ve been using the Jason Mitchell meatstick the last couple years. It’s my go to fishing rod for panfish. They just released a new model too!
Get your self a bullwhip! You won’t be disappointed.
X2 Most versatile rod I have ever owned and used. Worth the extra $$$$. I have caught small pan fish up to 20″ walleyes and everything in between. May need to get another as my son usually grabs the Bullwhip first when out with me.
My favorite panfish rod is the 13 Fishing Widowmaker 27” UL with the flat orange tip. I paid $55 for it.
I’ve also got one of those in a 27″ UL and it’s an awesome rod. Handled light biting bluegill and super agressive crappies just great. Didn’t do too bad with a surprise 30″ pike on a tungsten either. 55$ is a great price, where’d you find a deal like that?
Just added a Okuma Ceymar C-10 to my UL Inferno last night, rod has a soft tip and seems like a good backbone. Ice is forming in West MI now, so won’t be long until I get this thing out for some real world testing.
Just added a Okuma Ceymar C-10 to my UL Inferno last night, rod has a soft tip and seems like a good backbone. Ice is forming in West MI now, so won’t be long until I get this thing out for some real world testing.
Please post up your review on the rod. I’m really curious on how it will preform.
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