Setting Up

[RickOnt]

Oh yea  A St Croix and original power pro will detect any Pickerel ,  you do not need a bite,

its the ones that sneek up behind and just suck on the leech that you are gonna put in the net

   

[SgtCrabby]

I have a couple of the St. Croux's; I love em.
I also use an ugly stick, in a light action,  not nearly as sensitive as the Croux's, but pretty good for the price. And very tough, lIke puckster's 2x4. 
If you got a fishing partner that abuses rods;  use ugly sticks or lightning rods. 

[Canuckbass]

Ugly Sticks have always been a good trolling rod, perfectly built for it.
For jigging, not so good... but they work.
Personal opinion, I’d stay away from Ardent. I know someone who works for them and they carry extra parts bags in their tackle. They have came a long way but I’ve seen friends on trips with broken reels. Hard to fish with a broken reel away for a week.