Panfishing offers a great way to introduce folks to fishing while also being a great way to feed the family. And avid pan fishermen love the chase as much as any other game fish. And when it comes to redear sunfish, catching a panfish over 2 pounds can get really exciting on light gear. Shellcrackers are a prized catch on many bodies of water as they often live longer than bluegill, feed more heavily, and can far exceed both crappie and bluegill in size in the right environments.
