Hello folks, the other day we went ice fishing on some local ice aiming to catch some bluegills and perch. We geared up with tiny hooks, tiny pieces of cut minnow, little jigging spoons, and even ...

Find weedlines on local bodies of water and you’ll likely find fish. Don't be afraid to move around from spot to spot, often panfish may travel along weedlines. Try different style baits; some days ...

There’s a simplicity to bluegill fishing that never gets old. I’ve spent plenty of time chasing larger fish in deeper water ...

Late in the 1980s, my family moved from LaMoure to Valley City, N.D. I'd fished the Jim River and Lake LaMoure before the move and enjoyed an array of fish, from pike to perch and even the lowly carp.

Growing up, I could always count on a certain fish to make my day. One that was always willing to bite and put a good bend into an ultralight. That species has made its way into the hearts and ...

This spring, no matter where bluegills are found, you can locate and catch the biggest by focusing on the size of your ...

COLUMBIA CITY -- Bluegills are the most abundant and sought-after fish in northern Indiana natural lakes, according to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish & Wildlife ...

are the beginning and the end of it. No other panfish so deliciously transforms from fish to fillet (although some fishermen, including me, might argue for the virtues of a platter of perch). In the ...

These dollar-store baits will out fish more expensive live bait. Here are my top five affordable picks, and how to fish them.

What do bluegills eat? In a word, everything. It explains why they have a reputation for being extremely easy to catch, and, therefore, the perfect target for kids. Most of us started out fishing for ...

August can be a tricky month for fishing in Southwest Idaho. The heat can be intense and weed buildup is a problem in many fisheries. But we are finally seeing more reasonable summer temperatures, ...