Summer is the most popular season for catching bluegill sunfish. Also known as bream, this colorful sunfish can be caught in a variety of habitats during summer. During hot weather, the best times to catch bluegill and other sunfish is … Continued
On May 2, 2011, Robert Lawler landed a huge 5.55 pound, 16.75-inch redear sunfish (shellcracker) while fishing in Arizona’s Lake Havasu. The behemoth panfish had a 19-inch girth. Lawler used a Texas-rigged 7-inch Power Worm. The unbelievable catch is a … Continued
Catching bluegill sunfish is a great way to get started in freshwater fishing. Bluegill are one of the most common freshwater fish in North America and are enjoyable to fish for. Although many anglers release their catch, these small panfish … Continued
Sunfish, or bream are colorful panfish found in most American ponds, lakes and clear bodies of water. They vary in size from just a few inches to perhaps 1 pound. Most members of the sunfish family have very small mouths … Continued
For panfish fanatics, having an arsenal of techniques can make the difference between success and disappointment while fishing for bluegill, pumpkinseed and other sunfish species. As sunfish are members of the same family as largemouth and smallmouth bass, it’s not … Continued