Benmin Smith

The newest synthetic lure isn’t necessary to fool a fish. Millions of dollars goes into manufacturing plastic that perfectly imitates an insect, crawfish or baitfish. But let’s get real: When it’s hot and muggy in the middle of the day and you’re sitting next to your favorite local pond watching those bluegills break the water’s … Read more

Yes, Aberdeen hooks hold fish, that’s been their rep. Their true selling point, however, is about bluegills. Drop your crappie minnow next to some structure, see the strike, set the hook and…slack line…the fish is gone. Bad luck? Nope. It is often just a case of geometry. Why Aberdeen Hooks Improve Bluegill Catching The Geometry … Read more

Bluegill fishing seem easy. Stand still for an hour. Nothing. Stand still for five minutes, you catch fish like crazy. What’s the deal? Location isn’t usually the issue. Bait isn’t always either. Almost always, the determining factor come down to this: the hook. Most anglers considers hook size to be a guessing game. They’ll pick … Read more

For most bass anglers, bluegill is either food or just something they use to warm up. So they grab whatever rod is in boat and throw out some dough bait. Nothing wrong with doing that if your goal is to fill cooler. But if you’re trying to actualy fish for them, you won’t get anywhere … Read more