It seems that despite the avalanche of advancements in freshwater angling, nothing-new surfaces that pertains specifically to spring panfish. GPS, contour guided trolling motor systems, newfangled crankbaits that dive to unimaginable depths, and so on, but nothing for softwater bluegills and papermouths. For the most part, the same goes for revolutionary discoveries about springtime panfish location. Countless articles and numerous books have professed the essentials of locating springtime panfish. For decades we ve read about and experienced fishing these classic ice-out waters.
Dedicated fishermen keep a stable of such waters at the ready.
These hand-sorted places encapsulate the merits of the ideal body of water. Many of us fully understand what the right stuff is, but a little retrospect never hurts, and we re always hopeful newcomers want to catch up to speed. After a brief digest I ll inject the established with a little of my own flavor. Revisiting the Basics A spring of the year renaissance occurs throughout the fruited plains. From border to border, panfish, for this discussion crappies and sunfish, reinvigorate in stride with summer s front side.