Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Use a popper with a dressed tail to grab the attention of smaller fish, like this bluegill. Photograph by of Joe Cermele Available ...

It's payback time in North Alabama. Throughout the spawn, bluegills and other panfish harass nesting bass, rushing in to gulp down eggs and fry anytime the parent fish are distracted. But the bass get ...

During the fall, I get involved with hunting activities that consume much of my fishing schedule. I still get in the boat from time to time, but it is an impromptu sort of event that happens on the ...

In terms of availability, access, and a willingness to bite, it’s hard to beat a bluegill. The species Lepomis macrochirus is widespread across the entire continent and is a popular game fish among ...

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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.

What must panfish do to get some respect around here? After all, a 2014 survey by the Department of Natural Resources found that panfish – i.e., crappies, bluegills, pumpkinseeds and yellow perch – ...