This is a sight fishing rod for the guy that likes to fish two holes. use the 17in and this 20in they both have super sensitive tips that give you the bite you can see before you feel it. unreal sensitivity for those 10in to 12in sunnies perch and deep crappies. yes this is another rod for your pan fish bucket. the mwr50 reel features 4 stainless bearings extreme temperature lubrication system infinite anti-reverse and multi-disk drag.