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Was wondering if anyone can recommend a good book or two on pan fish in general. Needing to learn about habitats, seasons, behaviors and anything else that will help me become more informed on fishing this wonderful type of fish

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Terry and Roxanne Wilson's,
"Bluegill flies and Fly Fishing."
Even if you don't fly fish, it's abiut the best.
#2 "New Techniques That Catch More Bluegill," by Steve Wunderle
#3 "Finding Fish," by Clif Haputman

thanks David... thanks to you i added 3 books to my amazon cart... by steve wunderle...:>)

Youll also be tickled to know Terry Wilson is a member here at BBG.

welcome Matt... personally my reading has gone electronic "on the tablet"

i have studied the "IN_FISHERMAN" series of articles and videos on line ....

http://www.in-fisherman.com/panfish/

my number one source of panfish material besides being on the water.... these guys know what they're doing... been following them for years

more specifically for B'Gills...

http://www.in-fisherman.com/bluegill/

i also prescribe to their magazine on tablet

You may enjoy the resources at this group if you join : http://bigbluegill.com/group/fishingbooklibrary Gotta sift through for Bluegill specifically but the search may be well worth the time .

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