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Learning how to use a slip bobber has always been one of the simplest ways for beginners to catch panfish, but the tactic can become pretty sophisticated when savvy anglers start tinkering with floats. A fixed float comes in handy for fishing shallow, open water areas however the slip float is preferred by the pros for long-distance deliveries and casting …
Fishing for panfish often comes down to walking the bank and looking for schools of them near the surface. Especially when chasing bluegill, and especially with beginners, this is the technique. But what about the slab hunting panfish anglers? How do they catch those panfish that might not even fit in the pan? Well, often times they are lurking beneath the …
Buying tackle was simple before tournaments made crappie fishing such a specialized sport. In the old days panfish tackle was a bucket of minnows and a tacklebox full of hooks, sinkers, and bobbers were all you needed to catch crappie. Stocking your tacklebox today has become more complicated because you have to choose from a vast of assortment of designs, …
When panfish get schooled up around cover or stacked up in the shallows, there are about a trillion billion zillion different ways to catch them. Their limits are higher and their catches are easier. But, panfish aren’t always schooled up around cover or stacked up in the shallows. Crankbaits for panfish is one of the many “power fishing” techniques you’ll …
Early season ice is one of the best times of the season to fish, and this is especially true with panfish. Once winter settles in and ice begins to form, giant schools of panfish will begin the process of migrating shallow to gorge out during the early winter months. If you can catch an early season ice bite at the …
When the oppressive sun and stifling heat makes a summer day unbearable, crappie anglers can rely on a cooler alternative. Crappie can still be taken during the day, but the heat and busy recreational boat traffic on our favorite waters handicap even the most experienced anglers. However, a better option exists for anyone willing to venture out in the still …
With its plain appearance, the plastic tube bait hardly looks like a lure diverse enough for anglers to catch crappie in a variety of ways. However, savvy anglers know the ordinary looking plastic tube has more to offer than meets the eye. Lure manufacturers have turned the tube bait into a more versatile lure by offering it in assorted sizes …
Rock Bass 101 Catching a nice stringer of panfish is one of the most rewarding experiences an angler can have, only topped by the smiles, camaraderie, and relaxation of the fish fry that often follows. There’s nothing like a mess of fresh bluegill, crappie, or perch to really get folks feeling good, but what about the rock bass? For too many …
Panfish are a fan favorite. Whether you call them bream, sunfish, bluegills, perch, and all the way to slab crappie; panfish are widely distributed throughout both urban and rural areas. Panfish are the gateway to a life of fishing fun, as many anglers first fish is one of these species caught in a local pond or lake. Successfully catching panfish …
If you ask the top crappie anglers in the country what their most effective presentation is, and you’re certain to hear one common theme from the majority of the respondents – some combination of panfish jigs and soft plastic. That may seem weird to many, considering how effective at times live bait is, or how many giant crappie are caught …
According to a recent study, panfish were the second most sought after freshwater species by U.S. anglers – with over 39% of total fishing trips dedicated to panfish. That’s a whole lot of effort, and there are several reasons why summer panfish dominate so much of the angling effort. For one, they’re extremely abundant, and found coast to coast – …
