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Panfish

Panfish

General Info: Panfish, Bluegill, Bream, Sunfish. The fish that goes by a dozen names and takes a dozen forms. Whatever you call it, there are probably some in a pond near you, and they are ready, willing and able to take a fly. There is nothing quite like catching panfish with a little rod and a little dry fly. If that 3wt rod you bought for mountain stream fishing is not getting enough use, throw it in your car and stop by the pond on the way home from work. Bream love to eat above their pay grade. They will voraciously attack flies that will clearly not even fit in their mouths. We love them for it.
Recommended Gear:
Rods: 0-3wt rods are preferred. Most will be between 7 and 8'6" in length. Overall length is not terribly important. Just fish what you have or can get. Anything above a 3wt is going to be a bit heavy for most panfish, but if a 5wt is all you have, by all means, fish on...
Reels: Nothing fancy, just match the rod and find a reel small enough for your rod
Lines: Floating. That is about the only requirement. That, and match the rod size....
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