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I coupled each with a St. Croix AVID Panfish rod and spooled each reel with Sufix Advance 4-pound monofilament to standardize my findings and level the playing field. From that testing, here are my ...

Pack up a fishing rod and bait and be prepared to reel in a catch when freshwater fishing on Long Island. Here are places where you might try dropping a line — and an idea of what might be ...

When a bluegill bites, the bobber will stand up straight before the fish drags it underwater. Set the hook by lifting the rod. Lakes Conway, Overcup and Atkins are premier bluegill fishing ...

When it comes to fishing in the early spring, trout are usually the main act, but it can also be a good time of year to target panfish species such as yellow perch, brown bullhead, black crappie ...

If you want to learn more about catching bluegill—along with crappie and perch—check out my upcoming fishing class, Panfish School, happening July 11 at Idaho Rod and Reel. Tight lines!