I recently wrote about Jack Gartside’s Gurgler pattern and how I adapt the design for fishing for bass and panfish. Tied in a size six, a gurgler makes a great pattern for both bass and large panfish. However, there are times when I want to fish something smaller just for panfish, and that is where the Micro Gurgler comes into its own.
Read moreFly Tying Friday - The Hornberg Streamer by Bill Ninke
I received an email from my friend William Ninke last week regarding a new fly he was enjoying a lot of success with. Bill is one of the most innovative fly tiers I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. He is continually inventing new patterns or finding new ways to tie or improve existing flies. When he talks about flies I listen!
Read moreA Simple Gurgler Variation For Panfish & Bass
This variation of Jack Gartside’s Gurgler is a simple to tie topwater favorite of mine.
Jack Gartside’s Gurgler may very well be one of the most famous topwater patterns ever developed. The Gurgler is a simple foam pattern that can be tied in a broad range of sizes to target a wide variety of fish. The fly has been successfully used for everything from bluegill to large saltwater species and everything in between!
Read moreGo Big Or Go Home - Flies for Big Panfish!
Do you want to catch big panfish? Try fishing larger flies!
Read moreHow To Consistently Catch Big Bluegills And Other Panfish
Though small panfish are often easy to catch, larger specimens like this fine bluegill are a different story once the spawning season is over!
Large bluegills are not the pushovers their younger siblings are. While it is true that larger fish may be easy to catch while on their spawning beds, once the spawn is over truly, large panfish can be some of the most elusive freshwater fish to catch. In this article, I will discuss some of the things I have learned over the years to catch larger bluegills and other panfish consistently.
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