Big action in small packages. Whether targeting Crappie, Perch, or Sunfish, Ottawa's urban shorelines offer endless opportunities for light-tackle mastery.
Ultralight spinning gear, coupled with 4-pound-test line, is the absolute best set-up for targeting panfish in the Capital's waters.
Whether it be crappie, perch, ‘gills, or sunfish, micro tubes suspended under slip floats will always bring in the fish.
Pink, white, red and brown are the recommended shades for Ottawa's diverse water conditions.
Tinsel jigs are a personal favourite here in Ottawa, with silver and gold hues producing best results in the stained water sections of the Rideau.
A portion of worm on a single hook will always work. For aggressive pannies, mini crankbaits can be deadly when twitched subtlety on the surface.
"There is nothing like the simple joy of a panfish strike. It's the perfect way to feel like a kid again while mastering the technical side of ultralight gear."
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