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 Joel Nelson | Mar 1, 2023 | EQUIPMENT, FISH BEHAVIOR, PANFISH
Spring Crappies: Key Locations & Strategies Spring crappies are on the top of many people’s list in the spring. In fact, panfish continually rank as one of the most commonly targeted species in the U.S., and in northern waters, their popularity exceeds that...
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 Blake Tollefson | Sep 19, 2022 | PANFISH
As we approach another change in season, another change in fall crappie patterns follows. Crappies are often revered as a viable target only during the spring and winter months. Overlooking the fall crappie bite is a mistake made by far too many anglers. This time of...
by Jeff Simpson | Sep 10, 2022 | PANFISH
Fall Crappies in Deep Water Cooling water temperatures create chaos in the shallower water of lakes and reservoirs. Frigid rains and howling winds mix the surface layers, with the turbulence eventually reaching down to and disrupting the summer thermocline. Surface...
