As a general rule of thumb flies for bluegills and other panfish can be very simple. As a fly tier I violate this rule every chance I get.
Read moreQuestions on Fly Design
How much detail does one need to put into a fly for panfish?
Soft Hackles and Wet Flies for Early Season Bluegills
The Black Pennell Wet Fly is a great early season pattern
As the longer days slowly melt the winter’s ice off the surface of my favorite lakes, it usually takes a few weeks of sunny days and milder temperatures to get warm water fish to shake off their winter sluggishness.
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 moreA Modern Twist On A Classic - The Gerbubble Bug
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.
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.
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