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.

We Are Back!

August 17, 2019 Panfish On The Fly

As you may have noticed, things have been quiet around here over the last two months. A major renovation took place here at Panfish On The Fly Central that effectively shut things down for a while. There was also some traveling to fish far off places that kept me away from home! Things have returned to normal and we will once again be moving forward. Blog posts will resume, the shop has reopened, and I am once again taking fly orders.

Fly Tying Friday - The Green Tail Caddis

June 21, 2019 Panfish On The Fly

This weeks submission comes from Jack Harford. Jack is a past contributor to this blog and his Green Tail Caddis has been one of the more productive wet flies I have fished this year for both warm and cold water species.

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.

Fly Tying Friday - The Baggenstoss

June 14, 2019 Panfish On The Fly

This weeks submission comes from C.H.Beaumont. The Baggenstoss Streamer is a fly with an interesting name and a great story behind it.