Panfishing – How And Where To Do It

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Panfish are not a specific type of fish, but just a non-predatory fish that is about the right size to fit into a pan and fry. They include bluegill, small perch, sunfish, and crappie among others. In the Midwest and northern plains, anglers enjoy fishing for tasty Panfish. Using these tips will allow you to have a great time ice fishing for your favorite Panfish.

When winter arrives and the lakes and ponds where these fish live freeze over, the hardy anglers are ready for ice fishing. The most important part of ice fishing for Panfish, is safety. In the far north, the lakes freeze over solid and stay frozen. In the mid west and lower latitudes the lakes will freeze over enough for ice fishing but the thickness of the ice should be tested every time before going out on the ice. In most areas four inches of ice is enough to support a person without cracking. However, the thickness of ice varies over a lake or even a pond. The safest rule of thumb is to make sure there is six to eight inches of ice on a lake before going out on it.

You should also dress warm and in layers. Wearing a pair of neoprene chest waders and a heavy jacket will keep a person warm even in sub-zero temperatures. A good pair of neoprene fishing gloves is also helpful to keep your hands warm and dry.

After creating the hole, you will need a large dipper with holes in it to strain out the pieces of ice that are in the hole. Another tip is once you have cleared out the floating ice, look down at the bottom of the ice hole to make sure it will be open enough to get a fish through it. Begin fishing on the bottom of the lake. Leave the bait just sitting there. If this doesn’t work, try jigging the bait up and down a distance of about 6 inches. Movement attracts attention and may be just what the fish need.

The World Fishing Network is a major media resource for fishing and showcases the latest television series, fishing videos, fishing maps and fishing contests as well as just about everything related to the great sport of fishing. Visit Worldfishingnetwork.com and check out a popular fishing video or find out about the network’s latest television shows.

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