What Belongs in a Bluegill Tackle Box

In fresh water, we almost always start catching bluegill before anything else. Bluegill will eat just about anything too. For a minute, you can think you’re a pretty good angler. But it takes a little more than a pack of red plastic to catch them. Most folks reaches for a red plastic bait and call … Read more

Red Worms or Wax Worms, Which Bluegill Prefer

It’s that time of day. The sun is high in the sky. Bluegill position themself around cover. The water is clear. There you stand at the bank, rod in hand, awaiting the telltale tug on the other end of the line. Now what do you grab from your bait bucket? Should it be a handful … Read more

Old School Live Bait Still Wrecks Bluegill

When it comes to catching bluegill, tradition run deep in the freshwater world. If you pay attention, you’ll find that old-timers remain firmly attached to simple baits like pork rind while younger generations prefers fancy plastics. While today’s marketing seem to indicate that advanced equipment is necessary for success, this mentality negative impact your fish-catching … Read more

The Artificial Baits That Fool Bluegill

The old adage say live bait is great for catching panfish. That’s not true on pressured fisheries. They learns about metal hooks, get picky, and don’t even consider them. Artificial baits will do the trick though because they makes opportunist feeders aggressive. Match your presentation to fish’s mood. A bluegill is a visual predator. Best … Read more

Just How Small a Lure Will Bluegill Take

Bluegill are said to be finicky and won’t touch anything big than a slice of bread in bass fishing. Because there are plenty of bluegill in the same cover as the bass, anglers might be afraid to use smaller lures. The truth is, bluegill aren’t very picky. They’re opportunistic feeder, so as long as something … Read more