This version of the James Wood Bucktail produced noticeably better in waters with an established population of pumpkinseed sunfish. It out produced the standard James Wood Bucktail by a significant margin in my non-scientific tests.
Read moreThe Tenkara Cast Podcast
Recently, I had the pleasure of appearing on the Tenkara Cast Podcast with Daniel Galhardo and TJ Ferreira of Tenkara USA. We discussed using tenkara gear and methods for targeting panfish. We had a great time discussing tenkara, panfish and homemade wine.
Read moreWinter 2017/2018 Edition Of The Tenkara Angler
Although I don't write much about it here, I am an avid tenkara fisherman for both cold and warm water fish (I have even dabbled in salt water with tenkara). In the latest edition of Tenkara Angler, I wrote about a variation of one of my favorite warm water patterns the James Wood Bucktail.
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Merry Christmas from all of us here at Panfish On The Fly!
Read moreThe Hornberg Streamer
Although it looks very similar to the traditional Hornberg Special, the Hornberg Streamer performs differently. The fly is weighted and uses materials that absorb water so it sinks quickly unlike the traditional Hornberg Special which can be fished as a dry fly.
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