Noodle rods for other fish besides steel

I've searched the site for a couple of opinions but couldn't get a solid answer. Does anyone use one for trout fishing? Panfish? And if so what length and action/power, im assuming light action with moderate power would be good for anything from steelhead to using on stocked trout and wading for panfish

Here is a rather recent thread.  Definitely can be used.  I use for all sorts of fish.  They seem to have advantages and disadvantages as R2 noted above, and discussed in link below.  If planning to buy one, and just wondering if it is only good for steelhead.  They are good for a lot more, pick one up!  I get that way when making a decision on buying some sort of "special" use equipment, I usually find multiple uses.  If you have one already and just curious, take it out (as a second rod) and give it a try.  If not good, then you know, and have your standard rod there too.  If good, it might turn into your go to for certain types of fishing.  Mine has seen a lot more non-steelhead fishing than steelhead fishing over the past 7-8 years.
 
http://forums.fishusa.com...ge/569544-Crappie-rod/

Noodle rods are usually light with fast action. My bro caught about a 30 in musky on his noodle rod it brought the fish in just fine just have to play with the fish a little more. Plus I think the 9 ft helped, it acts like a spring. Don't be afraid to use one. Just don't have your drag tighten all the way. It will snap just like any other rod.

I use my 11'6" on Little Juniata
9'6" for smallmouth

Both Loomis Steelhead Rods.

I have a 10 ft. ultra light noodle rod that I use regularly for carp at some of my local lakes. The rod is like a buggy whip and I used it for steelhead many years ago but found it too cumbersome to use in crowded conditions so I use it for carp in more open waters. Even a small 4-6 pound carp is a challenge, but hook into a ten plus pounder and you have a marathon fight on your hands. In my opinion it would not be very good in situations where you need to exert much control of a large fish. 

I have noodle rods varying from 9-11'.  They get use wading for panfish in lakes to trout fishing the yough or larger rivers.  Can't beat a longer rod for the perfect drift.

chab412
Now which rod to get haha, dont wanna break the bank on one, something 100 or less

I have this one in 8' and 9' https://www.fishusa.com/product/Pinnacle-Vertex-IM7-Noodle-Rods
 
Think they're 4 or 5 years old now.  Absolutely no issues with them.  Not the best rod you can buy, but definitely in your $100 or less category and pretty tough rods so far.  
 
 

I've bin checkin them out on fishusa, the connisuer looks like a good rod and same with the one you suggested rsquared,definitely gonna get one and try it out

Yea im not a big fan of the longer butt section, it def gets in the way for the type of fishing i like to do

chab412
Yea im not a big fan of the longer butt section, it def gets in the way for the type of fishing i like to do

I totally agree !
 
I like about 7 1/2' - 8 ' rods.... got a 10' shelved for years , just too long .