I am looking at getting me a panfish set up for catching crappie, and big bluegills on small crankbaits and other small lures. I am looking at this set up.
Mitchell Avocet II Sliver Series Spinning Reel model AV-S500ULF 4 4/100 5.2:1 6.9 $24.99
Daiwa’s ultralight Spinmatic Spinning rod SMC 501ULFS UL F 5' 1 1 - 4 1/32 - 1/8 6 $25.99
I'm running 8 of those on B -n- M 12' & 14' rods spider rigged. Love the reels