But when we got back home, it was the popper fishing for bluegills that he talked about most. Joe is all grown up now, but he still loves fly fishing for bluegills.

“Fly fishing for bass and bluegills with poppers and larger flies is very good this time of the year as anglers can have excellent fishing opportunities just a few feet from shore and within an ...

Want to pick up fly fishing? Rig up and head out this May for spawning bluegills in Northern Michigan. You'll fill a stringer in no time.

That designation simply means it is a lightweight, 8-foot rod that can handle panfish and, if need be, bass. In the past, I’ve ofte suggested that newcomers to fly fishing take some instruction.

Fly fishing is not as difficult as conventional anglers might think. Here's what you should know about catching bluegill and other panfish on the fly.

Bluegills, the ubiquitous catch of most anglers across the United States. Found from border to border, from puddles and ponds to great lakes and rivers, the fish thrive wherever they swim. Their ...

How I Picked the Best Baits for Bluegill and Other Panfish Live bait and panfish make for a perfect combination when taking kids fishing. Photo by Joe Cermele As a lifelong angler I’ve fished for ...

Popper flies are fun and effective fly patterns. Learn which style of these surface patterns will get the job done on your home waters.

Follow this expert's guide to how to fish with poppers for the best topwater action, including the 5 best popper lures to have in your box.

Hatch' is a daily dose of anything fly fishing, human interest, and sometimes from left field. It will be short, sweet, informative, and hopefully ...

Pork rinds are the perfect bait for bluegill: They're salty, smelly, and cheap — and they catch plenty of fish. Here's how I rig them.