Picking the best bait for bluegills and other panfish all comes down to how you want to fish. If it’s most important to fill up the stringer, then it’s hard to beat live bait. But if you prefer the ...

From a great tips to ice fish for jumbo perch to Jacob Wheeler bass boating the Atlantic Ocean, these stories captured our ...

Anglers are drilling holes through several inches of ice to catch panfish ... “Ice fishing is a do it at your own risk. The Commission doesn’t monitor ice conditions. So it’s best to ...

Provided by Roger Jackson Share Ice fishing solidifies its hold ... On Sunday I fished for bluegill while I had tip ups set. I had my best day in years for bluegill through the ice with ratso ...

Q: What is the best length for a rod for ice fishing? Choose an ice fishing rod based on your target species. In general, as the fish gets larger, the rod gets longer. Panfish anglers often choose ...

Joe Shead Drop a worm in the water on a summer day and just try to not catch a bluegill. But in winter, sometimes those same big slabs get finicky and only bite best ... go with a bait you ...

Selecting the right bait depends on several factors, including the type of fish you're after and where you're fishing. Here ...

Once lakes, ponds, and backwaters freeze solid, anglers drill holes through the ice and present a mixture of live and artificial ... but ice fishing can also produce some of the best fishing ...

Ken “Husker” O’Malley Share Ice fishing ... taking the best perch. Pimples and Hayleys tipped with red spikes, good choices, just have to deal with more of the smaller perch. Bluegill ...