Sierra Trout And Panfish
Ultralight and light spinning rods for trout and panfish, 6'2"–7'9", one- and two-piece
The Dobyns Sierra Trout and Panfish series is a spinning-only ultralight lineup made for trout, crappie, bluegill, and other light-tackle species. It builds on the Sierra spinning blank platform with added solid carbon tip sections for improved sensitivity at the micro-jig end of the lure range. The series suits stream trout anglers, reservoir crappie fishermen, and dock-and-drop panfish anglers who want fast-action blanks in a budget-tier Sierra build.
Blanks use the same high-modulus graphite as the standard Sierra spinning series. Sea Guide XO guides are attached with Kevlar wrapping. Fuji reel seats and Portuguese cork split grips are standard. The solid carbon tip section improves transmission of light bites. All 12 models share fast action. Two power classes appear: UL (line 2-6lb, lure 1/32-3/16oz) covering the majority of the series, and L (line 4-8lb, lure 1/32-5/16oz) on the three longer models.
Each length is offered in both one-piece and two-piece configurations ("2" suffix), producing six length families across 6'2", 6'7", 7'0", 7'4" (UL), and 7'4" and 7'9" (L). The paired structure allows anglers to choose packability without a separate series. The 7'9" L models are the longest and heaviest-power options, suited to river trout and larger panfish where additional reach and slightly more backbone are useful.
Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 12 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.
- Models
- 12 spinning
- Length
- 6'2"–7'9" 1.90–2.40 m
- Power
- UL–L
- Action
- F
- Line
- 2–8 lb
- Lure
- 1/32–5/16 oz 0.9–9 g
- List price
- $169.99–$179.99
- Released
- 2021
Rods in this series
12 models| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STP620SF | 6'2" | UL | Buy on Amazon | |
| STP620-2SF | 6'2" | UL | Buy on Amazon | |
| STP670SF | 6'7" | UL | Buy on Amazon | |
| STP670-2SF | 6'7" | UL | Buy on Amazon | |
| STP700SF | 7' | UL | Buy on Amazon | |
| STP700-2SF | 7' | UL | Buy on Amazon | |
| STP741SF | 7'4" | L | Buy on Amazon | |
| STP741-2SF | 7'4" | L | Buy on Amazon | |
| STP740SF | 7'4" | UL | Buy on Amazon | |
| STP740-2SF | 7'4" | UL | Buy on Amazon | |
| STP791SF | 7'9" | L | Buy on Amazon | |
| STP791-2SF | 7'9" | L | Buy on Amazon |
Model notes
4 of 12 modelsOne-piece 6'2" UL. Suited to small streams and ponds where a rigid blank without a ferrule is preferred. The 6'2" length is maneuverable in tight quarters.
Two-piece version of the 6'2" UL. Functionally identical to STP620SF; the two-piece design adds packability for travel or hiking to remote streams.
First L-power model in the series; one-piece. The step up to L power handles larger trout on tailwaters and deeper crappie presentations where a UL blank may lack hookset authority.
Longest one-piece model. Reach and L power suit large rivers and reservoir crappie fishing under docks where longer presentations and more backbone are useful.