I can’t remember exactly when I started utilizing a simple trolling method using small jigs for catching summertime ... have clients that wanted to catch panfish. They were always a bit ...

but small leeches are a killer panfish bait as well. They can be fished by themselves but are most commonly incorporated into trolling rigs or used to tip jigs. They’re widely available in bait ...

However, if you’re into tying your own jigs, synthetic isn’t quite as pliable and can ... Tiny, “micro” jigs (⅛ ounce) are a fun way to catch panfish light tackle. These super-small bucktails move ...

What makes a good jig? Honestly, it’s not that complicated. The two main considerations are size and color. For size, I’ll use anything from a 1/8 ounce to micro jigs that are 1/64 or even 1/ ...

No other panfish so deliciously transforms from fish ... Soft-plastic or marabou crappie jigs in the 1⁄16- to 1⁄8-ounce range can be cast, slow-trolled, or jigged vertically to find fish.