Spinning Reels Small Enough to Feel a Panfish Bite

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

Bobby Garland Hats and Other Gear Worth Having

When you need a solid hat, where do you go? Do you want a hardy one you can wear during work or fishing? I’ll tell you where: the local hardware store. Go ahead, take a walk in there. What kind of materials are their hats made off? You’ll probably come across some cheap polyester. After … Read more

Crappie Shirts Worth Wearing on the Water

Weather ignorance is a special form of suffering reserved only for fishermen who fail to consider it when choosing an outfit. It’s a warm sunny day. The water are like glass. You slide in boat wearing your fresh new graphic tee. It have a big ol’ crappie design plastered across the front. You’re excited. The … Read more

Going Through the Mr. Crappie Lure Lineup

Crappie fishing seem so easy. Just toss something pretty by a stump, pull it up and go home. It doesn’t always work that way. White perch and silver bass can be finicky. If they’re not in the right mood for a certain profile, color or vibration, they won’t touch your lure. So what’s the solution? … Read more