These are our favorite lures, flies, and live bait options for catching giant bluegills and other panfish species.

Well, there may be some truth to that, but sometimes bigger is better. Some anglers are now doing just the opposite. They are using large, aggressive baits to attract fish from long distances, and ...

Catch more jumbo perch with these top 5 ice fishing rigs. From tungsten jigs to tandem setups, discover proven techniques for ...

Crappie are one of the most popular gamefish in the U.S.—and for good reason. They’re fun to catch for anglers of any skill level, put up a good fight, and can grow to impressive sizes.

If there’s a universal lure every angler should carry ... the Z-Man Micro Finesse series, Mr. Crappie tubes, and the VMC Tungsten Nymph. Jigs made of tungsten are useful when fishing deeper ...

Crappie are schooling around brush 15 to 25 feet deep, Conklin said. Use jigs or minnows. Try for black bass with football jigs, jerk baits or crawdad-colored crank baits. Average surface water ...

Think safety first when it comes to winter fishing. Beware of ice on boat ramps during subfreezing temperatures. Watch for ice that may form in the backs of coves. Smaller lakes may freeze completely ...

LAKE CLAIBORNE – Crappie fishing has been best with some slabs caught fishing shiners or jigs just out from the dam in 32-25 ...