Ugly Stik GX2 7' Spinning Rod/Reel Combo Travel Kit
CombosBeginner-friendly travel spinning setup for all-around bank, pier, fresh, and light inshore use.
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First Cast species profile
Longear Sunfish
Lepomis megalotis
Longear Sunfish is a beginner-friendly sunfish that eats small baits around vegetation, brush, creeks, pond edges, shade, and reachable cover.
Bite estimate
Reading conditions for your fishing location…
Movement & conditions
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Movement modelling for Longear Sunfish is on the map and the conditions screen, which cover this species from its own habitat and seasonal profile. Open the map
Predicted zones combine environmental and historical fisheries data. They do not represent live fish locations.
Movement and migration guide
No movement profile is matched to Longear Sunfish yet — this searches the Field Guide by name.
Where to fish
Fish slowly around shade, grass, brush, docks, and protected banks.
Creek edgesVegetationRocky banksBackwatersShaded pockets
Regulation card
Check current TPWD rules before keeping fish.
Regulations: Check current TPWD rules before harvesting.
Source: TPWD Outdoor AnnualWhat to throw
Worms, Crickets, Small pieces of bread and Small jigs, Tiny spinners, Micro grubs around Creek edges, Vegetation, Rocky banks.
FreshwaterCreek edgesVegetationRocky banksBackwaters
Recommended setup
Ultralight or light spinning setup with 4-8 lb line and small hooks.
Ugly Stik GX2 6' Spinning Combo
CombosBeginner freshwater spinning combo for ponds, lakes, rivers, and bank fishing.
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Gear & Tackle BoxIllustration: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department