Ice fishing for panfish is wildly popular, thanks to the accessibility of the species and the action-packed experience they provide. If you want to hit the ice for crappie, bluegill, or perch, you’ll ...

What makes a good jig? Honestly, it’s not that complicated. The two main considerations are size and color. For size, I’ll use anything from a 1/8 ounce to micro jigs that are 1/64 or even 1/80 ounce.

How light is the late-season panfish bite? It comes down to micro lures so small and sensitive that an angler cannot stop the movement of these small artificial baits. That is the planned and ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. — Sometimes there just seems to be magic in the air along the canals and inlets scattered about the 6,000 acres of marshland known as the Coastal Club. That magic transports veteran ...

CarlsonCol.jpg By utilizing light line, plastic, larvae and small jigs, panfish can be caught during daylight hours on many lakes. Over the years, I have had many people ask me why I prefer to chase ...