We might not catch every bluegill that’s in the pond, but that doesn’t matter when the big one sends the drag screaming.
Read morePredatory Panfish
Once the water begins to warm, start tossing bigger, brighter flies.
Why Bluegills?
These fish have always had a special place in my heart. The bluegill was the first fish I ever landed on a rod and reel, and it will likely be my last.
Read moreMetropolitan Panfish
Panfish on the pavement!
From the canals of Miami to the creeks of Knoxville, anyone with a bus fare can catch a limit. However, fishing in the city has some unique challenges that require a different approach.
Read moreMay’s Full Moon Rising over the Cow Pasture
I prepared Aiden for this fly fishing trip to catch bluegills spawning on the first full moon of spring when those May nights finally warmed the lake water to that magical temperature needed to get the females busy fanning out those moon-like craters on the shallow lake bottom running along the cow pasture.
Read moreThe Unknown Brother of the Bluegill
Rock Bass. Photograph by Bradford Wade
Despite its aggressiveness, feisty fight, and willingness to strike a fly when other fish stop biting, the rock bass is not a priority for most anglers
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