Benmin Smith All pond owners begin with vision of big fish. A huge catfish, or maybe a trophy bass. But then there’s the bluegill. Small and plentiful. Not what comes to mind when thinking about achieving your goals as a serious angler. And yet they has gotten a bad rap. The single best thing you can do … Read more
Bass is smart creatures. They get to know what fights back, what prey looks like, how it tastes, and how it moves. For most of us, we consider them lone wolves. That’s not entirely true. Bluegill are one of the major food sources of bass in most parts of the country. It happens regularly where … Read more
When you hook one of those bluegills in a managed farm pond, it usualy comes as quite a shock. Instead of feeling light tug you’re anticipating, your rod is double-over and drag is screaming. That’s when you realize you’ve made a massive error in judgment regarding what to expect. Understanding Farm Pond Bluegill Fishing Tactics … Read more
Bluegills don’t require a big tank of gas and a lengthy drive. They inhabits the waters around suburban homes, including lakes near neighborhoods and ponds located behind apartments. They’re durable, able to thrive in water unsuitable for their bigger cousins, the bass. For an angler who lacks space or time, they’re an ideal fish to … Read more
Most of the time when a fish bite on your lure, you’re going to be puzzled. There’s that tug and you set the hook and now you wait to see what bit you. Then the fish surfaces and now you have to figure out whether it’s a pumpkinseed or a bluegill. The two type of … Read more