Jumbo Perch In Fall
Jumbo Perch In Fall, known regionally as “jumbos,” are popular ice-fishing targets throughout the winter months. ...
Top Trophy Panfish Destinations Across the Upper Midwest
Trophy panfish are widely available, although they don’t just grow big everywhere. Larger waters tend to produce th...
Technique of the Week Bobbers Show 4
Bobbers are essential panfishing components — shallow, deep and in between. Here are some tips for using them t...
Today’s Panfish Trends
by Jason Mitchell There is always an increased level of intensity whenever you are fishing for your next meal. When...
Summer Crappie Time!
by Dave Csanda Water temps in the high 60Fs and low 70Fs are a good indicator that crappies are beginning to set up a...
2 Big Keys to Catching Open Water Panfish
Speed is a critical factor when it comes to crappies or any other panfish for that matter; spring, summer or fall. Ev...
Crappie Spring Shallow Bobber Tactics
Shallow crappies are both finicky and spooky, tucked within shallow weeds, reeds or wood cover. Polarized sunglasses ...
Ultra Light Crankbaits for Panfish
Don’t sleep on ultra light crankbaits for panfish during the spring and summer months. When most people think a...
The Best Strategy for Ice-Out Crappies
Early spring is prime time to catch ice-out crappies. Chances are, you will find them somewhere between their winteri...
Targeting Big Bluegills
We are on the hunt targeting big Bluegills. The key is to stay mobile and utilize your electronics. We have been mess...
Vertical Jigging for Basin Crappies in Fall
Vertical Crappies in Fall. While crappies are widely considered to be “America’s Favorite Fish”, an...
Fishing for Panfish Around Sunken Cribs
They put these massive log cribs out in 20 feet of water, and they stand about 5 or 6 feet high. It’s almost li...

Minnesota’s Quality Bluegill Initiative
One way that we've been able to maintain quality in our bluegill populations is through the use of reduced bag limits. Starting in 2020 and 2021 people will be hearing about the quality bluegill initiative. Traditionally we've had about 60 lakes in the state that have...

Lure Selection for Bigger Perch
When out perch fishing sometimes there's so many perch down there it is hard to keep your baits away from the smaller fish. One thing I do to capitalize on those bigger Perch in the school is upsize my baits and lure selection. I like make the jump from a small spoon...

Jumbo Perch in South Dakota
When you think of in the jumbo Perch in the Midwest, anglers immediately think of North and South Dakota. But all across the Dakotas are shallow water duck sloughs which are often loaded with jumbo perch that see little to no pressure. We are out here in South Dakota...

Targeting Big Bluegills
We are on the hunt targeting big Bluegills. The key is to stay mobile and utilize your electronics. We have been messing around with a new way to use electronics to help you be more efficient. We start by looking at the map and finding what we believe may be key...

When to Stay Put for Crappies
You know mobility is a big word these days in ice fishing; being able to move and cover ground, but sometimes mobility can be counterproductive. When mother nature doesn’t allow sometimes it pays to sit and wait for them to come to you. When it comes to setting up...