Panfish are the favorite quarry of American anglers, pursued by 30 million―some 60 percent―of all anglers. This diverse tribe of fishes, which encompasses crappie, perch, and some thirty varieties of sunfish, are commonly the first fish caught by novices. For many they are the subject of a life-long fascination and pursuit. In this book, professional fishing guide Jason Durham teaches tackle and equipment, panfishing techniques, and strategies for finding panfish all year. He covers ice fishing, which for northern anglers often yields the best panfish catches of the year, and provides advice and instruction on preparing panfish for the table. The book is appropriate for novices, but even expert anglers will find something new in the techniques presented here.