Don't Hang Up That Fly Rod Just Yet!

October 21, 2020 Panfish On The Fly

There are still fishing opportunities for the warm water fly fisher as we get closer to winter. You just need to adjust you tactics!

Many warm-water anglers stop spending time on the water when cooler weather arrives. For some, it is time to transition to the field, and time is spent hunting instead of on the water. Others prefer to fish when the weather is warmer. If you are still craving some quality fishing, don't put away that fly rod just yet. Bluegills and other panfish are always up for a game of tug of war, but you may need to change your tactics a bit to get them to play.

Resin Bodied Wet Flies Part II

December 27, 2019 Panfish On The Fly

UV Resin Bodied Soft Hackles are killer flies for all species of panfish.

I received numerous requests for additional information about the Resin Bodied Wet Flies I wrote about in my last blog post. I thought I would do a follow-up post explaining how I tie these patterns and share some of my favorite tying recipes.

Epoxy/Resin Bodied Wet Flies

December 20, 2019 Panfish On The Fly

One of the great things about fly fishing for bluegills and other panfish is that you often have the opportunity to catch a lot of fish. Catching a dozen or more fish on a single flies has a tendency to wear them out pretty quick. It is an excellent problem to have if you are a fly tier because now you have a reason to tie more flies! That being said, I am always looking for a way to make flies more durable.

Fly Tying Friday - The Green Tail Caddis

June 21, 2019 Panfish On The Fly

This weeks submission comes from Jack Harford. Jack is a past contributor to this blog and his Green Tail Caddis has been one of the more productive wet flies I have fished this year for both warm and cold water species.

The Pennell Wet Fly - An Early Season Favorite

March 22, 2019 Panfish On The Fly

The Single Feather Pennell Wet Fly is a year round favorite, but it is particularly effective early in the season.

This season like many in the past it is the fly I am apt to select a Pennell Wet Fly from my box more than any other wet fly or soft hackle. Granted I have a lot of confidence in the pattern because I have been fishing it so long, but it is mostly because it catches fish.