Pflueger President Combo help

[Nathan Burton]

Greetings all! I'm about to order a pflueger president light power combo. This is offered in a 5"6 1 piece Rod and a 6"6 2 piece Rod. What are some of the benefits of each? I've never fished a two piece Rod so I'm looking for some insight. This combo will primarily be used to creek rock bass and panfish. Which option will serve me best?

[fishnkamp]

Personally the panfish might be more fun on the 5'6" rod but the 6'6" 2 piece will be more useful. The fact that it is 2 piece will hardly make a difference to the rod. Several of my 7 foot spinning rods are 2 piece and are as sensitive as can be. I use them successfully for small floating crankbaits and real light jerbaits, drop shotting, weightless sencos and other "touchy feely "techniques 

[Nathan Burton]

14 minutes ago, fishnkamp said:

Personally the panfish might be more fun on the 5'6" rod but the 6'6" 2 piece will be more useful. The fact that it is 2 piece will hardly make a difference to the rod. Several of my 7 foot spinning rods are 2 piece and are as sensitive as can be. I use them successfully for small floating crankbaits and real light jerbaits, drop shotting, weightless sencos and other "touchy feely "techniques 

That clears the water up some. I was wondering if by having 2 pieces the sensitivity was effected. 

[fishnkamp]

Almost none. I am sure it does but unless you could fish both you will not be giving much up. Consider this one of my 2 piece spinning rods is a $300 G Loomis. I am sure if 2 pieces made a difference they would not make it.

[Tygaiser7]

I only use 5'6" ultralights for panfish. Makes it so much fun on 2 or 4 pound test line. Feels like you have a 6 pound bass on!

[Nathan Burton]

Is there a notable casting difference between the 5"6 and 6"6?

[fishnkamp]

Yes the 6'6" should cast farther but it may require just a little bit more weight to do it. Of course that depends on the rod.  If it requires more weith I am talking maybe an 1/8 ounce more.