There are countless methods for getting it done with artificial lures and flies, but it’s hard to beat bait when targeting panfish. From live offerings that wiggle and squirm to sleepers borrowed from ...

Indiscriminate feeders, bluegill readily eat live crickets and various earthworms. The local tackle shop is a good starting point for bait, but if time permits, involving young anglers in digging ...

Here’s a good approach to catching finicky bluegills. First, feather your bait down slowly to draw attention. When fish are biting, they may rush to the lure and you’ll mark them on your ...

which can see and feel these baits much better than tiny ice jigs. Although some anglers are hesitant to try these large lures, thinking they’re too aggressive for panfish, the worst it can do ...

Below is a list of locations in which you can fish for Orange Bluegill. Of course, you'll always be on the look out for rare items with star quality markings - meaning that the particular item ...