Many people associate me with panfish, which is to be expected for someone running a website and blog dedicated to fly fishing for panfish. However, many folks don't know that I am a fly fishing guide specializing in fishing for trout. Although I spend countless hours chasing sunfish and bass, I spend just as much time wading trout streams throughout the country.
Read moreFive Reasons To Start Fly Fishing
Panfish are the perfect target for the beginner fly fisher!
There are probably dozens of reasons to pick up fly fishing as a new hobby. I have narrowed down that list to my top five to keep things short and sweet. Have you been thinking about learning how to fly fish? Read on.
Read moreFly Tying Friday - The Panfish Pazooka
A chunky little bluegill caught on the wet fly version of the Panfish Pazooka.
I often get inspiration from other fly tiers. There are so many remarkable fly tiers in the world that the inspiration I speak of seems endless. I particularly enjoy adapting flies designed for other fish species for use in targeting panfish.
Read moreTop Fly Patterns For Early Season Bluegills
Late winter/early spring can be a frustrating time for the panfish fly fodder. Bluegills and other sunfish are starting to make more frequent forays into shallow water, but cooler water temperatures reduce their need for food and keep them sluggish. To consistently catch fish this time of year you need to fish slow, and you need to fish deep. While panfish anglers in the south may be enjoying the first quality topwater fishing of the year, those of us north of the Mason-Dixon line need to look for our fish below the surface.
Read moreFive Tips for Winter Fly Fishing For Panfish
Even when things are cold and dreary you can still catch fish. Calm sunny days offer your best chance at success.
Nothing cures cabin fever better than putting a good bend in your rod on a winter’s day! These five tips can make that happen!
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