by: William Woods: 

 Bass Pro Shops BionicBlades IM8 lite action rod is by far the best pole for the money I have ever used for trout, panfish and smallmouth fishing! I have owned Loomis and other rods but when it comes down to me buying the rod I will always go with the BionicBlades. A friend of mine had one and I used it and fell in love with it. I now have several blades rods, a 6 foot lite action, a 5 1/2 foot ultra lite and a 6 1/2 med action for the heavier fishing! if you do not have one or have not seen one I would recommend that you at least give one a look!