Metropolitan Panfish

February 27, 2017 Panfish On The Fly

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.

A Modern Twist On A Classic - The Gerbubble Bug

February 23, 2017 Panfish On The Fly

For years I have been tying a panfish fly that my friends have dubbed the Triangle Bug. This foam topwater fly was the perfect platform for developing an easily tied version of the Gerbubble Bug.

May’s Full Moon Rising over the Cow Pasture

February 18, 2017 Panfish On The Fly

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.

The Pass Lake Special

February 15, 2017 Panfish On The Fly

I have always had an affinity for old, forgotten fly patterns. The Pass Lake Special may not be forgotten, but it does fall into the old category.

The Fat Albert

February 11, 2017 Panfish On The Fly

Since this pattern fished so well. I picked up a few to bring home as tying samples thinking they would tear up the warm-water scene around here. I was not disappointed!