When it comes to catching large numbers of panfish, it’s impossible to beat a chunk of nightcrawler (or maybe a cricket) hanging under a bobber. But when you’re throwing live bait for panfish, you’re ...

In terms of availability, access, and a willingness to bite, it's hard to beat a bluegill. The species Lepomis macrochirus is widespread across the entire continent and is a popular game fish among ...

Fall is on the horizon, but summer tactics are still the norm. Jon Conklin, fishing guide, said striped bass are biting but large fish are hard to come by. Shad, brood minnows or small sunfish are the ...

Striped bass are scattered from Rocky Branch park to Beaver Dam. Reese Jones at Hook, Line and Sinker in Rogers said good live baits for stripers include brood minnows, sunfish or shad. Flutter spoons ...

Learn why big bluegills rush your jig but refuse to bite—and get proven ice-fishing tips on baits, line, jigging cadence, and ...

Some of the best fish foods you can cast out might require you to collect them yourself or find a regional shop that carries harder-to-find baits. There might even be a few species on this list that ...

Striped bass are going for live bait. Jon Conklin, fishing guide, recommends trolling for stripers between Prairie Creek and Rocky Branch parks. Shad or brood minnows are the best bait. Look for ...

1. In Lakeland, at Saddle Creek, grass shrimp, crickets and red worms were the bait of choice for shellcracker and bluegill. Small domestic shiners were the go-to bait for bass. The catfish bite has ...

Time to get into those jumbo Lake Erie perch! I've got my 1A T-Turn Bait Rig set up (the one designed for panfish) and live ...