Ice fishing for panfish is wildly popular, thanks to the accessibility of the species and the action-packed experience they provide. If you want to hit the ice for crappie, bluegill, or perch, you’ll ...

Available from one corner of the lower 48 to the other, bluegills are great for anglers of all ages. But bluegills belong to ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Small lakes and ponds are attracting ice anglers this week, thanks to an Arctic blast in recent days that has provided safe ice thickness for anglers seeking access to hungry ...

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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 ...

Happy New Year, anglers. After a busy holiday season spent guiding or scouting, we are ready to tackle 2026. This ice season has certainly shaped up to be much better than the last couple of years. As ...

What makes a good jig? Honestly, it’s not that complicated. The two main considerations are size and color. For size, I’ll use anything from a 1/8 ounce to micro jigs that are 1/64 or even 1/80 ounce.

You might think of bluegills as something kids catch from docks in the summertime. But in winter, they are serious sport. They can be willing biters ... or they can be challenging, depending on their ...

Being comfortable and organized goes a long way when hitting the frozen water for a day of ice fishing. That's why having gear on hand that offers both of these benefits simply makes sense. Here are ...

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 at classic walleye times—dawn and dusk.