What is the best bait for catching panfish?

The best live baits for nesting bluegill include crickets, worms or grasshoppers set 1 to 3 feet below a tiny bobber. Remember to think small when fishing for bluegill. Since the fish have such small mouths, a number 6 hook should be large enough for your bait. You should also use ultralight tackle and 2- to 6-pound test line. read more

Trying to figure out what the best bait for bluegill can be troublesome but once you figure out what is working for the day, you’ll be catching fish right and left in no time! read more

A grub paired with a 1/64- to 1/8- ounce lead head jig is, without question, the single most productive bluegill lure. The best grub bodies are short and stubby— featuring either a single or split tail. Top colors include pumpkinseed, motor oil, smoke, chartreuse and orange. The whole lure should measure an inch or less. read more