by AnglingBuzz | Mar 8, 2023 | ICE PANFISH
Late Ice Panfish The end of February heralds the closure of ice fishing seasons for gamefish on the inland waters of several northern states. In others, fishing seasons remain open year-‘round—with most of that time frame being ice-free. Running farther north to...
by AnglingBuzz | Jan 17, 2023 | ICE PANFISH
Ice fishing for big bluegills in weed flats can produce some of the best bites you’ll have all winter. This bite is often overlooked and these shallow water weed beds can be home to some real giants. Ice Fishing Big Bluegills in Weed Flats Most anglers tend to...
by Jake Wallace | Jan 5, 2023 | ICE PANFISH
Top Ice Fishing Jigs for Panfish One of the best presentation for crappies, bluegills, and perch is small tungsten ice fishing jigs paired with a plastic, wax worm, or euro larvae. A small tunsten jig can be fished deep, shallow, in weeds and catches fish during the...
by AnglingBuzz | Jan 2, 2023 | ICE FISHING, ICE PANFISH
There’s been a lot of talk in recent years about the panfish regulations here in our home state of Minnesota. What seems to be consensus amongst veteran anglers and biologists alike is that our current set of rules are far too liberal — particularly if...
by Chad Schilling | Dec 15, 2022 | ICE PANFISH
Chad Schilling of Oahe Wings and Walleyes talks through some setline search tactics for ice fishing perch in South Dakota. Ice Fishing Perch — Setline Search Tactics South Dakota is famous for producing jumbo perch that grow fast! The lakes across the prairie pothole...
by Jarrid Houston | Dec 13, 2022 | ICE PANFISH
Although hole hopping can be very effective for early ice panfish there is a time and place when it pays to be stationary. Jarrid Houston shares some tips on staying put for early ice panfish. When to Be Stationary for Early Ice Panfish When targeting first ice...
