Benmin Smith There have been many times you’ve stood out there with your hands full of muddy water and a lifeless string dangling before you. You cast repeatedly, waiting for that solid bite, but nothing happen. But more often than not it’s because you made a simple mistake… You’re fishing the wrong jig. Panfish is highly visual … Read more
How many times have you been standing in an aisle looking at rows of spinning rods that all look alike? Most of the rods say they will be smooth and durable at a decent price. There sits St. Croix Panfish rods. Your hand grabs the tag and it’s more expensive than those cheaper rod. Is … Read more
There’s a certain kind of frustration that occurs with panfish fishing. You’re sitting on the bank watching for bites, your bobber twitches slightly and then it’s gone, line goes slack. Another one got away. Chances are it wasn’t because of your bait or even your patience. It was most likely due to equipment. A bulky, … Read more
Most anglers treat panfish as a warmup sport. Cast out a small lure and wait for a bite. It sounds simple enough, but you need the right gear and the right amount of patience to get it right. Too light and you’ll hang ‘em up; too heavy and you’ll spook ‘em. Precision is what’s needed … Read more
Panfish are often thought of as just a warmup act, something you catch to wet a line while you wait for big one. That’s certainly an easy thing to do. It’s no wonder people keep casting when they feel that adrenaline rush as the pike or bass jump on the line. But some species provide … Read more