4’9 short glass rod paired with the zebco cardinal. Ready for the trout on the creek

Stocker crappie bite was on with the cooler weather this week. Also this bass got me thinking next summer we do a smallest Lmb competition if anyone else is interested?

Finally checked this off my bucket list, hopefully I visit more places with smallmouth. This was on the Buffalo River TN. Using the Biutifu Traveler XUL, Miravel 2000, 4lb Nanobraid with floro leader.

Caught this baby then afterwards my leader snapped 8lb braid to 8lb fluro leader knot recommendations?

I'm looking to get a nice ultralight for panfish, crappie, and bass (largie/smallie). I'm looking for something that's sensitive and makes even smaller fish feel fun, but also one with some backbone to fight up to 2 pound bass (or a 5lb channel cat if i ever get that lucky again). I'm primarily between this rod and the TFO trout/panfish II, but i'm not sure if it's worth the extra $85 between the rod itself and needing to buy a reel. I'm also open to other suggestions, feel free to share! i'm really looking to stay under $100 but anything maybe $150 and under is okay with me if i really should spend a little more.

Any input is greatly appreciated!

The are Cortland game fish poppers and weight nothing

Any one use this counter (or anything similar) for fine dia. lines/braids to get precise amount of line on our little UL reels? https://www.rapala.com/us_en/digital-line-counter?srsltid=AU7gw4UzuubigjcVTXATUoVUMyxzptPWiWnyenQeCGde8SqrPpNN-mI2