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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 – …
The scientific name of the yellow perch is Perca flavescens, which in Latin means “gold-colored perch”, which is an accurate assessment of their appearance. However, the “gold” in their Latin name could also be referring to their gold-status as a table fish – you’ll be hard pressed to find a fish in freshwater more delicious than the yellow perch. In …
