Targeting Fall Crappies
The heat and humidity of summer have started to subside – cooler days are on the horizon. As we approach another season change, another change in fish patterns follows closely behind. Water temperatures are starting to drop, leaves are falling, and fish start to put...
Targeting Mid Summer Crappies
During those mid summer months your electronics are absolutely vital for finding bluegill and crappies. Most anglers tend to think that mid summer crappies are only related to the deep weed line. While you can find good numbers of crappies spread out along the weed...
Panfish Rods with Tony Roach
Panfish rods have really changed over the last decade. I can think back to the day when we used short ultra light noodle rods with no backbone. It is amazing to think about what products are out there today for precision panfishing and panfish rods. You can find the...
Fixed Float vs Slip Float
When it comes to panfish that are in a neutral or negative mood so often we need to fish with a float and that's simply because there's no better way to keep a bait motionless in front of those fish in order to trigger a strike. There are two primary types of floats....
2 Big Keys to Catching Open Water Panfish
Speed is a critical factor when it comes to crappies or any other open water panfish for that matter; spring, summer or fall. Even when the fish are really aggressive, you can't move your bait too fast. As I go throughout the different seasons, many factors will...
