How to Use panfish in a Sentence

panfish

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  • Most folks haven’t heard of a small panfish called a flier.
    — Jim Gronaw, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 14 Nov. 2021
  • There is a chance of catching the largemouth bass of a lifetime and a bonus of fast-action panfish.
    — John Goodspeed, San Antonio Express-News, 24 June 2021
  • The lake offers trout and several types of bass and panfish.
    — Bill Monroe, OregonLive.com, 26 May 2017
  • The panfish had recently spawned in the area and moved out to the heavy vegetation.
    — Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 29 May 2021
  • Other ponds are stocked with panfish and catfish, with some hike-in ponds stocked with brown trout.
    — Terry Wickstrom, The Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2017
  • Wallace and the Ohio & Erie Canal will be stocked with hungry trout and catfish, as well as panfish.
    — cleveland.com, 12 May 2017
  • The panfish, however, were all on the small side and were not aggressive.
    — Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 May 2018
  • So, there is a multitude of rigs designed to present baits well to the finicky whims of these fun-to-catch, oversized panfish.
    — Bob McNally, Field & Stream, 20 Mar. 2023
  • At times, panfish may be fussy and a live bait tipping option may be needed to coax strikes.
    — Jim Gronaw, Baltimore Sun, 2 July 2023
  • Crappie fishing may be the best bet from now through mid-March on area lakes, with the tasty panfish turned on by chilly weather.
    — Frank Sargeant, al, 1 Jan. 2021
  • These striped panfish, averaging 2 to 3 pounds, are found on rip-rap, jetties and around the gas wells.
    — Frank Sargeant, AL.com, 31 Mar. 2018
  • A panfish doesn’t get that big by being a halfhearted eater.
    — Jordan Rodriguez, idahostatesman, 6 June 2017
  • Plenty of fishing is available for catfish, bass, striper and panfish in the lake’s many coves and inlets.
    — Meghann Finn Sepulveda, azcentral, 9 May 2018
  • The previous three lures on this list are best suited for bass and, to a lesser degree, panfish.
    — Outdoor Life, 1 May 2020
  • The fishing slowed over the weekend, most likely because of the fishing pressure pushed the panfish to deeper haunts.
    — cleveland, 11 Feb. 2021
  • When the waters are calm and clear, good numbers of smallmouth bass, catfish and panfish are being caught.
    — D'arcy Egan, cleveland.com, 14 June 2019
  • Anglers are finding walleyes and sauger and are also finding panfish in the shallows.
    — Star Tribune, 13 Aug. 2020
  • Wallace also has a few coho salmon around, lots of rainbow trout and panfish.
    — cleveland.com, 3 May 2018
  • Just like bluegills and other panfish, the flaky white fillets are delightful.
    — cleveland, 2 Sep. 2021
  • While the blues stay mainly in the channels, the flatheads often prowl shorelines looking for bluegills and other panfish.
    — Frank Sargeant, al, 7 Apr. 2021
  • This rod will have the power to cast bass lures, play large bass and pull fish out of heavy cover, but can also toss small, lightweight lures and baits for small bass, trout and panfish.
    — Morgan Lyle, Field & Stream, 10 May 2023
  • Dwayne Dooley, of Chicago, reeled in the biggest panfish, which was recorded at 10.75 inches.
    — Bill Jones, chicagotribune.com, 6 Oct. 2021
  • The reservoir also offers some of the best panfish angling in the state, with perch, bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed all available.
    — Jordan Rodriguez, idahostatesman, 7 Mar. 2018
  • Carter also is finding lots of keeper crappies for his anglers looking to take home a mess of panfish; www.anglingadventures.info.
    — Frank Sargeant, al, 29 Nov. 2019
  • So much underwater habitat, so much room for small panfish to hide.
    — Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 30 June 2018
  • In the mid-1980s, winter flounder were the most popular saltwater panfish in the northeast.
    — Capt. John McMurray, Field & Stream, 10 Feb. 2020
  • Jigs tipped with maggots or waxworks and suspended under a small float will catch panfish of all sizes, as well as rainbow trout.
    — D'arcy Egan, cleveland, 10 Feb. 2022
  • Fitzsimmons enjoys fishing for bass and panfish on rivers like the San Marcos and Blanco and flyfishing for rainbow trout on the Guadalupe.
    — Matt Wyatt, ExpressNews.com, 26 Mar. 2020
  • It’s also perfectly suited for catching panfish and small bass on farm ponds or creeks.
    — Ryan Chelius, Field & Stream, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Anglers can expect to catch largemouth bass, panfish, and catfish.
    — Amy Aumick, OrlandoSentinel.com, 7 May 2018

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