Crappie and Panfish

Ice fishing for perch is an enjoyable and rewarding winter activity. These schooling fish are aggressive feeders and make excellent table fare, making them a popular target for ice anglers. To maximize your success, it’s important to understand …

Crankbaits are one of the most effective and versatile lures for crappie fishing. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned angler, using crankbaits to target crappie can help you cover large areas of water, trigger aggressive strikes, and consistently …

Dock shooting for crappie is a finesse technique that demands a nuanced approach. As a crappie fisherman on the Santee Cooper Lakes, I’ve been lucky enough to spend over four decades picking apart the docks big slabs like to call home. My journ …

When some think of crappie fishing, their grandfather sitting on a bucket at the end of a dock comes to mind. Cane pole in hand, plucking these tasty panfish off one by one with a minnow and a bobber. Although this image is still the case for many, c …

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Spring is upon us and panfish will begin to gorge themselves in preparation for the spawn. This is an excellent opportunity for anglers to stock their freezers while the water is still cold and fish are concentrated in small areas. Here are the 10 t …

Summer is almost here, which means many anglers will pack away their panfish gear and look for different fishing opportunities. While panfish do become more difficult to locate during the summer months, once you find them they usually do not hesitat …

It may not seem important to buy a specific rod to catch a fish that weighs less than a pound or two, however, there are many features to look for when selecting your next perch rod. Whether you are looking for a cheap rod or a “once-in-a-life …