Even though we are often plagued with “hard water” during the winter, things will eventually thaw out, and our lakes and ponds will become soft again. Is it possible to catch bluegill and other panfish on the fly during the winter? Absolutely!
Read moreThe Pumpkinseed Bucktail: Another James Wood Bucktail Variation
The Pumpkinseed variation of the James Wood Bucktail
This version of the James Wood Bucktail produced noticeably better in waters with an established population of pumpkinseed sunfish. It out produced the standard James Wood Bucktail by a significant margin in my non-scientific tests.
Read moreThe Tenkara Cast Podcast
Recently, I had the pleasure of appearing on the Tenkara Cast Podcast with Daniel Galhardo and TJ Ferreira of Tenkara USA. We discussed using tenkara gear and methods for targeting panfish. We had a great time discussing tenkara, panfish and homemade wine.
Read moreWinter 2017/2018 Edition Of The Tenkara Angler
Although I don't write much about it here, I am an avid tenkara fisherman for both cold and warm water fish (I have even dabbled in salt water with tenkara). In the latest edition of Tenkara Angler, I wrote about a variation of one of my favorite warm water patterns the James Wood Bucktail.
Read moreMerry Christmas!
Merry Christmas from all of us here at Panfish On The Fly!
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