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The James Wood Bucktail is great pattern for both and panfish. Click photograph for recipe.
Harry Murray designed the James Wood Bucktail as an imitation of a sunfish. It is impressionistic impression at best, but the fish seem to think it does a pretty good job.
Read moreHow much detail does one need to put into a fly for panfish?
As a general rule of thumb flies for bluegills and other panfish can be very simple. As a fly tier I violate this rule every chance I get.
Read moreThe Black Pennell Wet Fly is a great early season pattern
As the longer days slowly melt the winter’s ice off the surface of my favorite lakes, it usually takes a few weeks of sunny days and milder temperatures to get warm water fish to shake off their winter sluggishness.
Read morePanfish on the pavement!
From the canals of Miami to the creeks of Knoxville, anyone with a bus fare can catch a limit. However, fishing in the city has some unique challenges that require a different approach.
Read moreFor years I have been tying a panfish fly that my friends have dubbed the Triangle Bug. This foam topwater fly was the perfect platform for developing an easily tied version of the Gerbubble Bug.
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