As we head into summer, panfish are on the forefront of anglers’ minds. Catching big scrappy bluegills and sunfish is a special treat ushered in by warmer temperatures and longer days. Bluegills and ...

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 ...

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.

Summertime bluegill fishing is as American as apple pie, hot dogs and baseball. However, some folks dismiss or look down on bluegill fishing. Well, here are eight reasons for you to consider catching ...

The lake level is coming down and the water is heating up, said Jon Conklin, fishing guide. Striped bass are being caught between Horseshoe Bend Park and Point 5 on shad, brood minnows or top-water ...

What is a Slip Bobber Rig? A slip bobber rig requires a few key components to tie everything together, but the star of the show - and what gives this rig its name - is a float (bobber) that has a hole ...

You might think of bluegills as something kids catch from docks in the summertime. But in winter, they are serious sport. They can be willing biters ... or they can be challenging, depending on their ...

Big bluegills are easy to catch for several weeks in late May and early June when they invade the shallows, first to feed and then to spawn. But the easy catching is over for this year. Most anglers ...