A Simple Gurgler Variation For Panfish & Bass

September 27, 2019 Panfish On The Fly

This variation of Jack Gartside’s Gurgler is a simple to tie topwater favorite of mine.

Jack Gartside’s Gurgler may very well be one of the most famous topwater patterns ever developed. The Gurgler is a simple foam pattern that can be tied in a broad range of sizes to target a wide variety of fish. The fly has been successfully used for everything from bluegill to large saltwater species and everything in between!

Go Big Or Go Home - Flies for Big Panfish!

September 13, 2019 Panfish On The Fly

Do you want to catch big panfish? Try fishing larger flies!

The Top Five Flies For Autumn Panfish

September 2, 2019 Panfish On The Fly

Don’t swap out that fly rod for the bow or shot gun just yet. There is still some fine fishing to be had!

The autumn season is right around the corner. While I could not wait for warmer weather to arrive this past winter, this summer’s oppressive heat has me looking forward to some cooler weather. Autumn has always been my favorite time of the year, and it is one of the best times to be on the water. The fish seem to sense winter’s advance and feed more aggressively in an attempt to prepare themselves for the leaner times cold weather brings.

How To Consistently Catch Big Bluegills And Other Panfish

June 19, 2019 Panfish On The Fly

Though small panfish are often easy to catch, larger specimens like this fine bluegill are a different story once the spawning season is over!

Large bluegills are not the pushovers their younger siblings are. While it is true that larger fish may be easy to catch while on their spawning beds, once the spawn is over truly, large panfish can be some of the most elusive freshwater fish to catch. In this article, I will discuss some of the things I have learned over the years to catch larger bluegills and other panfish consistently.

Pickerel On The Fly

June 2, 2019 Panfish On The Fly

Chain pickerel are one of my favorite freshwater gamefish. While many anglers despise them, I am rather fond of them. Why do so many anglers dislike them? Chain pickerel are members of the pike family, and like their larger cousins, they have mouths filled with razor-sharp teeth. These teeth, as well as sharp gill plates, give them the ability to rob fisherman of their expensive flies and lures if precautionary measures are not taken.