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

Learn how to catch trophy winter crappies with big baits like the Rapala Rippin’ Rap and 13 Magic Man. Master aggressive ice fishing techniques today!

In the Northern states, this happens a month or so after ice- out or even ... to keep them eye-level with the fish. Try vertical-jigging these lures when crappie are holding deeper, and switch ...

A popular panfish lake in recent years has been the expansive East Harbor waters on the Marblehead Peninsula, where ice ...

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 ...

Whether you’re a newbie to the sport of ice fishing or a seasoned angler, everybody needs that one ice fishing rod to handle multiple species. These versatile ice rods are sensitive enough for sunfish ...

This is a good trick for bluegills, perch, crappies and walleyes ... realize this applies to ice fishing as well. If fish come in but refuse to bite, change colors, lure sizes or even jigging ...

The weather gods have ice forming all over Western New York as we enter week three of January 2025. It’s good news for ...