What's a Good Bait for Panfish?

Minnows, worms, crickets, and crayfish are the ideal bait choices for anglers of all skill levels because they know alive, wiggling prey dangling in front of a panfish is almost a sure bite.

What is good bluegill bait?

Live bait works especially well for bluegill. The most common baits are worms and night crawlers because they are readily available and bluegill love them. The key is to use only a piece of a worm—just enough to cover the hook. Other productive baits include crickets, grasshoppers, red wrigglers and meal worms.

What is a panfish lure?

Shop Jigs. A simple jighead is the best year-round panfish producer because you can attach a variety of soft plastic bodies on it. Some of the most popular soft plastics to match with a jighead are shad- or minnow-shaped bodies, double-tail grubs, curly tail grubs, paddle tail grubs and tube baits.