TFANN:

Have used both, really like the slider.....so much easier to cast....if the depth is 7+ ft.....I use 10 and 10 1/2 foot rods, not noodle, but very light lined....6-8 pound...good spinning reel is key, must have a "very good drag system"....hot fish, light lines/leaders....any "hangup" in the drag.......ugh, fish could be gone!!!!Now fish 95% of the time for fun, even use same set-up for most winter run steelheading....but I fish out of a boat most of the time....so can follow.

Best of luck...super way to fish...less snags equals more fishing time!!!

"Worse day sport fishing, still better that the best day working".....