Do you want to catch big panfish? Try fishing larger flies!
Read moreHow To Consistently Catch Big Bluegills And Other Panfish
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.
Read moreFly Tying Friday - Ferb's Fancy
Ferb’s Fancy
This weeks submission comes from Robb Nicewonger, it is a streamer pattern called Ferb’s Fancy (I love that name!). Robb did not include a lot of details about the pattern but the photos he included clearly indicates that the fly works!
Read moreFly Tying Friday - Freddy's Flash Tail Panfish Nymph
Freddy’s Flash Tail
This week’s submission comes from Freddy Block. Fred’s Flash Tail Panfish Nymph has rubber legs and a little bit of bling which should drive bluegills and other panfish crazy. I have added a few to my box this year and I think you should too!
Read moreWard Bean's Cockaroo
A slightly modified Cockaroo that earned a regular place in my wet fly box.
I have been a long time reader of Ward Bean’s website, Warmwater Fly Tyer . I have tied and fished many of the patterns found on the pages of his site. For the warm water fly fisher/tier this is an incredible resource. I highly recommend a visit.
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