I use my Iwana for panfish and have a wonderful time. I use a weighted McGinty and also foam poppers and just plain have fun. I learned a long time ago that fly fishing is either as complicated as you wish to make it or as easy as you wish to make it. I prefer to have fun. In my opinion, panfish on my Iwana is just about as much fun as a guy or gal can have with their pants on....go have fun and experiment with what you have.