Most people think the drag on a spinning reel should be set according to the size of the fish being caught. Actually, dragsshould be set to match the line test being used.
More good fish are lost to…
Panfish are exactly what their name implies — fish small enough to fit in a pan — a frying pan, that is. Among these are such beloved species as bluegills, crappie, redear sunfish, redbreast sunfish…
I watched and waited. My line twitched once, then started to move. I had just skipped a purple tube under a long dock and a largemouth bass quickly decided it was dinner. I set the hook, feeling the…
When it comes to river fishing, there's one thing you can pretty much count on: change. In my April 10 blog I described my first productive river smallmouth bass trip of the year — one brought on by…
The hottest action will occur during their spawning time around the time of the full moons of April through June, depending on your latitude.
Many of us cut our fishing teeth on sunfish and the truth…
Panfish are abundant, pretty easy to catch, good to eat, and they are all mighty fun to catch for kids and adults alike.
When most people think about panfish, they usually think of crappie or…
With spring fresh in the air, taking stock of my panfish box has become a yearly rite of passage. Early season pannies (crappie, perch and bluegill) are the first fish I cast a line to here in the…
Catching bream fish such as bluegills and redear sunfish ("shellcrackers") isn't difficult. These scrappy panfish are not especially wary, and small ones will forgive even the most slipshod angling…
For millions of American fisherman, freshwater fishing provides enough enjoyment—and challenge—to last a lifetime. But if you’re looking for a new adventure, wetting a line in saltwater might be the…
As ice recedes across the ice belt, shorelines and tributaries are the first areas that hold panfish promise. For many anglers, early spring action begins on foot. Walking and stalking the water's…
The difference between landing a fish and losing one often comes down to attention to detail. Overlooking a few standard yet crucial steps can mean the difference between a "grip and grin" photo or…
There are no hard-and-fast statistics on the subject, but I do know this: anglers spend a lot of time on their feet while chasing fish. Do your feet a favor and outfit them with quality fishing boots…
