A fishermen recently set a new state record for largemouth bass caught in Washington state waters, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). Bill Evans of Bothell caught the 12.53 pound bass Aug. 8 in Lake Bosworth … Continued
Productive lures for yellow perch include panfish jigs, curly tailed grubs, small slug baits, metal jigs, inline spinners, and others. Some lures that are effective for catching perch during warm weather can also be used for ice-fishing. Panfish Jigs Panfish … Continued
Umbrella rigs, once used only for saltwater fishing, have gained popularity among freshwater anglers. Alabama rigs are smaller with similar features. Both rigs are used to exploit a well known fish behavior; fish are often attracted to multiple baitfish or … Continued
Although anglers outside the sport of largemouth bass fishing often laugh when they see “wacky rigs”, these special rigs are no joke. This simple setup consists of a soft plastic worm body impaled or affixed to a hook … Continued
Although soft plastic worm bodies are used predominately for largemouth bass fishing, they can also be useful for catching trophy-class sunfish, crappie, and other panfish. Very little in extra tackle is usually required to rig for panfish since most anglers … Continued