When it comes to catching large numbers of panfish, it’s impossible to beat a chunk of nightcrawler (or maybe a cricket) hanging under a bobber. But when you’re throwing live bait for panfish, you’re ...

What makes a good jig? Honestly, it’s not that complicated. The two main considerations are size and color. For size, I’ll use anything from a 1/8 ounce to micro jigs that are 1/64 or even 1/80 ounce.

Ice fishing for panfish is wildly popular, thanks to the accessibility of the species and the action-packed experience they provide. If you want to hit the ice for crappie, bluegill, or perch, you’ll ...

Hello folks, today we're on the ice looking for panfish. We've baited up with superworms, butter worms, and a ...

When Arkansans go fishing for bluegills and other bream, it’s a good bet you’ll find live crickets or worms at the end of their lines. These two natural baits have long been considered the best ...

For most people I know, winter is a transitional period when it comes to targeting fish species. Many avid bass and walleye anglers lean more towards panfish once the lakes are frozen. I have to ...

During the early season before the spawn, crappie and panfish bites can be difficult to detect at times with traditional methods. They're much lighter than what you'll get during the spawn and in the ...

Species like crappie, perch and bluegill remain active across our region. For crappie, I recommend fishing C.J. Strike Reservoir or Owyhee Reservoir in eastern Oregon. You might not catch a state ...

Deep under the surface lies a submerged treehouse teeming with life. We drop tiny tackle and hook into giant bluegill and ...

1 Around Lakeland, at Saddle Creek, the bass bite is pretty good, both early and late, on topwater frogs and Heddon Zara Spooks around the banks. During the day, crankbaits and junebug color worms are ...