Panfish Fishing(Page 2)

Panfish fishing tips and tactics for bluegills, crappie, perch and more.

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Jeffrey Forester holds a Georgia record rock bass.
Fishing

Georgia Angler Sets State’s First Rock Bass Record

By Bob McNally

Chuck Main holds a potential state record-tying yellow perch.
Fishing

Jumbo Yellow Perch Caught by Pennsylvania Angler Should Tie the State Record

By Bob McNally

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Crappie Fishing

Catch Spring Crappies from Shore

By Joe Cermele

The best crappie fishing lines being tested on the water.
Gear

The Best Fishing Lines for Crappie of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Cory Schmidt

ice fishing crappie
Fishing

Crappie Barotrauma Controversy: Are All Crappies Caught in Deep Water Destined to Die?

By Joe Cermele

An x-ray image of a crappie with ball bearings in its gut.
Fishing

Investigation Reveals Kansas Record Crappie Was Stuffed with Ball Bearings

By Dac Collins

A white crappie caught in Kansas.
Fishing

“I Caught That Fish Legally and Honestly.” Kansas Officials Seize State-Record Crappie, Strike It From Record Books

By Dac Collins

A white crappie caught in Kansas.
Fishing

Kansas Angler Catches New State-Record Crappie

By Bob McNally

A kayak angler holds up a state-record crappie caught in Colorado.
Fishing

Kayak Fisherman Breaks Colorado Crappie Record Using Forward-Facing Sonar

By Bob McNally

A woman holding a large fish
Gear

Best Ice Fishing Lures for Panfish of 2025

By Nicole Stone

Ice Fishing for Panfish: The Best Tips and Tactics
Fishing

Ice Fishing for Panfish: The Best Tips and Tactics

By David A. Brown

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Fishing

Sunfish vs Bluegill Identification Guide

By Dac Collins

montana green sunfish record
Fishing

8-Year-Old Montana Angler Catches State-Record Green Sunfish

By Bob McNally

dollar store baits
Fishing

The Best Bait You Can Buy at the Dollar Store

By Raymundo Ruiz Jr.

Man holding crappie and fishing rod in a boat.
Gear

The Best Crappie Rods, Tested and Reviewed

By Cory Schmidt

The author uses forward facing sonar to catch crappie and learn about their behavior.
Fishing

When Do Crappie Spawn? Tips and Tactics for Spring Crappie Fishing

By Cory Schmidt

Van Dette with record redear sunfish from Lake Blackshear
Fishing

Georgia Angler Sets Lake Record with a Giant Shellcracker

By Bob McNally

Fisherman Catches Giant 5-Pound Redear Sunfish on Lake Havasu
Fishing

Fisherman Catches Giant 5-Pound Redear Sunfish on Lake Havasu

By Gerry Bethge

The Biggest Panfish of All Time
Fishing

The Biggest Panfish of All Time

By Ken Perrotte

Giant panfish caught on crappie tournament.
Fishing

Crappie Anglers Weigh in Record-Breaking Stringers (Including a 4.26-Pounder) During Grenada Lake Tournament

By Bob McNally

Slab Queen 1
Fishing

Meet the Alabama Angler on a Mission to Grow (and Catch) the Next World-Record Bluegill

By Dac Collins

Rare Golden Bluegill Caught in Minnesota
Fishing

Rare Golden Bluegill Caught in Minnesota

By Bob McNally

Giant Louisiana Crappie Nearly Beats State Record
Fishing

Giant Louisiana Crappie Nearly Beats State Record

By Bob McNally

This golden crappie was caught in Minnesota.
Fishing

Minnesota Ice Fisherman Catches Rare Golden Crappie

By Bob McNally

An angler holds up a large crappie.
Fishing

Huge Pennsylvania Crappie Nearly Breaks Record

Best Baits: 15 Hottest Lures for Panfish
Gear

Best Baits: 15 Hottest Lures for Panfish

By David A. Brown

How to Fish With a Cane Pole
Fishing

How to Fish With a Cane Pole

By James Brand

white crappie vs. black crappie
Fishing

Crappies by Degrees

By Brian Ruzzo

5 Strategies to Catch Big Early-Season Crappies
Fishing

5 Strategies to Catch Big Early-Season Crappies

By Keith Sutton