Bluegills, longears, pumpkinseeds, redbreasts, crappies, and perch provide fodder for fish fries all over the country year ... and flies, but it’s hard to beat bait when targeting panfish.

Early summer offers perfect conditions for catching big bluegill or redear sunfish. Few fish their size fight better and a skillet of their fillets quickly disappear, especially with a generous ...

For a more interactive experience, try casting a popping bug with a fly rod. Bluegills will strike popping bugs along ... and ...