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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
You are holding two almost identical looking rods. Each one is seven feet in length with a black-thread-wrapped cork handle. From an outsider’s perspective, you’d probably think you’re holding a couple of fishing poles. But to an angler, it’s much more different than that. One is meant for catching bigger fish such as bass while … Read more
Panfish sounds more like a dish to serve than a group of related animals. In fishing magazines and around tackle shops, that’s how most people encounter the word. It is usually accompanied by photos of humble crappie nets and, one imagines, golden fillet fresh from the frying pan. There’s an implied idea of size here, … Read more