i used a 6 ft light pole with fishing line tied to the end and a bobber and piece of shrimp to catch 1-2lb snappers/ permits / grouper etc in a saltwater pond in Hong Kong ... that was fun.... but a 48 ft pole ..... eeh.... fail ...
I catch huge bluegills on a 4'8" ultralight ugly stick. I can cast with enough precision to hit a dinner plate 20 feet away. So . . . I don't really see the point. If you're in a situation where you can't fish any other way. . Ok. I guess you could do that? But to make a "sport" out of it? Like others said, bluegills are a dime a dozen. You can catch bluegills on empty hooks half the time.
i love fishing n wouldnt mind trying it. but the biggest i see reason or needing to use is a 10ft and i only have one 10ft. only for far casting. n off pear.works real well