Panfish: Use the Secrets of the Pros to Catch Bluegill, Crappie, and Perch » (First)

Jason Durham (Park Rapids, MN) is an outdoor educator and owner/operator of Go Fish! Guide Service.

Discover the pro secrets for catching more and bigger panfish.

Panfish are the favorite quarry of American anglers, pursued by 30 million people, or about 60 percent of all anglers. This diverse group of fish, which encompass crappie, perch, and some thirty varieties of sunfish, are commonly the first fish caught by novices and children on their first fishing trip. From here, they can become the subject of a life-long fascination and pursuit.

In this expertly written book, pro angler and fishing guide Jason Durham focuses on the essentials of fish biology, location, seasonal habits, and proper selection and use of equipment, concentrating on the three most popular panfish species: bluegill, crappie, and yellow perch. He gives  expert advice on tackle and equipment, techniques, and strategies for finding and catching panfish all year-round. He covers ice fishing, which for northern anglers often yields the best panfish catches of the year, and provides advice and instruction on preparing panfish for the table. Whether you’re a novice, intermediate, or expert angler, you’ll find information that can help improve your catch.

Introduction

About Panfish

Getting Started

Panfish Habitat

Crappie through the Seasons

Sunfish through the Seasons

Perch through the Seasons

Ice Fishing

Crappie through the Ice

Sunfish through the Ice

Perch through the Ice