Summer · Updated October 19, 2026
Best Panfish Jigs
Panfish are the most accessible fish in the Great Lakes — bluegill, crappie, and perch fill nearly every body of water from May through September. A small jig and a 6-foot ultralight spinning rod is all you need. The best panfish jigs are 1/64 to 1/16 oz, tipped with a small plastic tail or feather. These picks consistently put fish in the bucket.
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Our Top Pick
Panther Martin
Panther Martin Fishing Lures 6-Pack All Time Greatest Fish Catcher World Famous Spinning Lures in Value Kit Spinners for Trout, Salmon, Panfish, Bass, Crappie & PerchPanther Martin 6-pack spinner kit for steelhead, trout, and salmon with sonic spinning action and heavy-weighted bodies.
Top Picks at a Glance
Buyer's Guide
Jig weight by depth
1/64 to 1/32 oz for shallow water (under 6 feet). 1/16 oz for deeper water and slight current. The lighter, the more natural the fall — but harder to cast.
Plastic vs hair
Plastic tails (curly tail, paddle tail) attract aggressive fish in stained water. Marabou or feather jigs excel in clear water and on pressured fish. Carry both.
Color cycle
Bright (chartreuse, pink) for stained water. Natural (brown, olive, white) for clear. Rotate colors every 15 minutes if the bite is slow — panfish school by mood.
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