Redear Sunfish: An Intro to ‘Shellcrackers’
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service From coast to coast, anglers encounter a multitude of sunfish. Bluegills are perhaps the best known, but there are plenty of others, including the brilliantly colored...
View ArticleCanoe vs Kayak: Which Is Right For You?
Canoes and kayaks both work well for hunting and fishing. But they're are pros and cons to each. Old Town We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate...
View ArticleSunfish vs Bluegill: There’s Really No Debate
abhbah05/Adobe Stock If you’re wondering about sunfish vs bluegill, there’s something we should probably get straightened out right off the bat. Run a background check on bluegill, and you’ll see...
View ArticleThe 20 Best Ice Fishing Lures of 2024
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best Creature Bait Maki Plastic Craigi ice fishing lure SEE IT Most Affordable Custom...
View ArticleThe 25 Greatest Fly Patterns of All Time
Just a handful of the author's picks for the greatest fly patterns ever tied. Adobe Stock / Field & StreamWe may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate...
View ArticleBluegill Fishing 101: A Beginner’s Guide
Bluegill are one of the most popular panfish species among anglers—both for sport and table fare. Steve Dally/Adobe Stock In terms of availability, access, and a willingness to bite, it’s hard to beat...
View ArticleOur Favorite F&S Stories: Song of the Angler
Lukas Gojda / Adobe Stock Growing up, I had three goals in life: to meet the great A.J. McClane, my boyhood hero; to impress him so that he would offer me his daughter’s hand in marriage; and,...
View ArticleFly Fishing For Panfish: How to Practice Your Technique
A Pennsylvania pumpkinseed fooled on top. Barry & Cathy Beck Most anglers have the bluegill to thank for getting them hooked on fishing. Unfortunately, many also forget about this introductory...
View ArticleCreek Fishing 101: How to Have a Big Time on Little Streams
Fisherman caught a fish takes the hook. Trout fishing on the river. Adobe StockWe may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Before...
View ArticleThe Cicada Report: 5 Mid-Hatch Tips to Land More Fish
Big browns will dial in on cicada for a high protein meal. Nick Boehme We’re a few weeks into the historic 221-year co-emergence of Brood XIX and Brood XII cicadas—and anglers in the South are already...
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