Barren River Panfish -

[ballcoach1]

Dave, appreciate the reply. Thanks for the tip. It really isn't the presentation I am concerned about, it where to find numbers for the kids with the water WAY up in the woods. Normal pool or close to it and I would not be so concerned with finding them bites.
My worry is an 8 and 5 year old in the woods casting hooks. May be what we have to do (uhhgg), but was curious if someone would have an idea if that is what we will HAVE to do, or if someone had other info where we could avoid trees, bushes, hooks and kids. Sure you have an idea of what that combo could be them, and parents...not good.
Thanks for the quick reply, sure we will be buying worms. Thanks again.

[ThreeLions]

You could always try the popeyes and/or bitsy minnow on a float about 12-15" away and on a slow retrieve. We NEVER get hung up using this as a retrieve. Just be sure to steer clear of the overhanging branches on casts. The crappie absolutely love the popeyes, especially if you tip them with Crappie Bites or Powerbait.

My kids are 8 & 10 year olds and these are the styles of fishing we use bankside for our trips to the water. Good luck.

DAVE

DAVE

[walkeraviator]

When teh water ets up in the woods, you can always find a place to not get teh kids tangled up in the trees along rock walls on the river channel. Find a log laying vertically against the rock wall and throw the weighted float rig discussed above with crickets or wax worms. Should get you into some bluegill. Im not sure if the Gills are on bed right now or not... if they are, my plan is useless...