Reel Report: Panfish jigs. Story by Jordan Rodriguez • 4mo. I f there’s a universal lure every angler should carry in his or her tackle box, there’s a strong argument it should be a small jig.

Since panfish are usually weed oriented in the summer, I look for quality weeds in 10-14 feet of water. Once we hit a pocket of fish, we would continue to troll over the same area. We also found ...

Tiny, “micro” jigs (⅛ ounce) are a fun way to catch panfish light tackle. These super-small bucktails move just like grass shrimp or tiny baitfish. Final Thoughts on Bucktail Jigs. Bucktail jigs are ...

At times, panfish may be fussy and a live bait tipping option may be needed to coax strikes. Small pieces of garden worms get the call as do mealworms at this time.