



The Tungsten Punch™ Fly is a buggy version of the Tungsten Punch™ Jig, yet offers many of the same benefits as its brother. The first bait Bro makes sure is in his box is Northland’s Tungsten Punch™ Fly. You also want minnow baits to round out the panfish collection.” Lead is easier to form, so you’ve got some cool shapes and slower fall rates. Tungsten gets down and delivers bait in deeper water or situations where you’re in a hurry to get in front of the fish’s face. “You want some jigs with a fast rate of fall. “Putting together a comprehensive panfish box with lots of options is critical,” says Bro. To help you succeed, we talked with Northland pro Brian “Bro” Brosdahl about his top five panfish baits. Anglers are starting to hit the ice with a bullseye on big bull bluegills, slab crappies and jumbo perch.
