There are countless methods for getting it done with artificial lures and flies, but it’s hard to beat bait when targeting panfish. From live offerings that wiggle and squirm to sleepers borrowed from ...

Indiscriminate feeders, bluegill readily eat live crickets and various earthworms. The local tackle shop is a good starting point for bait, but if time permits, involving young anglers in digging ...

Here’s a good approach to catching finicky bluegills. First, feather your bait down slowly to draw attention. When fish are biting, they may rush to the lure and you’ll mark them on your ...

2. In Auburndale and Lake Alfred, on Lake Juliana an 11-pound bass was caught on a lipless crank bait over the weekend. Bluegill are biting on Juliana as well. On Lake Ariana, some schooling bass ...

While these are considered micro-size lipless crankbaits, they're big by most standards for ice fishing panfish. Don't let that keep you from giving them a try. / Rapala Lipless baits like the ...

Below is a list of locations in which you can fish for Orange Bluegill. Of course, you'll always be on the look out for rare items with star quality markings - meaning that the particular item ...