The Panfish Lures That Earn Their Spot in the Box

Don’t get to fancy with your tackle. The big rigs tend to spook the fish because panfish is very particular in their mouth and have good eyesight. Your offering need to be pinpoint accurate. Most fishermen just don’t think about it until its the only thing on their mind, this usually happens when they’re having … Read more

Electric Chicken in the Bobby Garland Lineup

Bobby Garland is probably known to you as manufacturer of well made and trusted hard baits. His crankbaits is known for having a good action and being durable. But not all of his offerings are either wood or plastic. There’s an entire section of his line that stand out as something different; Electric Baitfish. In … Read more

Nothing Beats a Worm for Bluegill

The newest synthetic lure isn’t necessary to fool a fish. Millions of dollars goes into manufacturing plastic that perfectly imitates an insect, crawfish or baitfish. But let’s get real: When it’s hot and muggy in the middle of the day and you’re sitting next to your favorite local pond watching those bluegills break the water’s … Read more

Why Aberdeen Hooks Save Bluegill Trips

Yes, Aberdeen hooks hold fish, that’s been their rep. Their true selling point, however, is about bluegills. Drop your crappie minnow next to some structure, see the strike, set the hook and…slack line…the fish is gone. Bad luck? Nope. It is often just a case of geometry. Why Aberdeen Hooks Improve Bluegill Catching The Geometry … Read more

The Hook Size Most Bluegill Anglers Get Wrong

Bluegill fishing seem easy. Stand still for an hour. Nothing. Stand still for five minutes, you catch fish like crazy. What’s the deal? Location isn’t usually the issue. Bait isn’t always either. Almost always, the determining factor come down to this: the hook. Most anglers considers hook size to be a guessing game. They’ll pick … Read more