WEBVTT 1 00:00:11.450 --> 00:00:12.610 There we are. 2 00:00:12.610 --> 00:00:13.722 That was a long cast. 3 00:00:13.722 --> 00:00:16.778 And I tell you, it's a common thing when you're panfishing. 4 00:00:16.778 --> 00:00:23.370 Sometimes you really need to bomb casts with light jigs all the way up to a shallow weed line like I'm doing for croppies. 5 00:00:23.370 --> 00:00:28.636 And when it comes to fishing light jigs and throwing them long ways, this is the rod for the job. 6 00:00:28.636 --> 00:00:34.170 It's a St Croix Avid Panfish seven foot LXF. 7 00:00:34.170 --> 00:00:41.388 And I tell you, when it comes time to wing these things far, a longer rod is going to do a couple of things for you. 8 00:00:41.388 --> 00:00:43.362 It's going to give you extra flex. 9 00:00:43.362 --> 00:00:49.362 This split grip butt section allows you just a little bit extra leverage to throw that tiny jig out deep. 10 00:00:49.362 --> 00:00:52.618 I'm able impart some subtle action with the long tip of this rod. 11 00:00:52.618 --> 00:00:56.420 It's soft in the extra fast side of things, being able to feel a lot. 12 00:00:56.420 --> 00:00:59.706 And then I've got a strong butt section to be able to set the hook. 13 00:00:59.706 --> 00:00:66.778 Plus, the length helps you pick up line from distance, whether you're bobber fishing, just fishing with light jigs for croppies like this, it's a real winner. 14 00:00:66.778 --> 00:00:70.106 It's again the St Croix Avid seven foot LXF. 15 00:00:70.106 --> 00:00:70.468 Try it. 16 00:00:70.468 --> 00:00:71.260 I know you'll love it.