Aug 15, 2005 · Consequently, in a well balanced bluegill population, parental males grow to a large size before sexual maturity. Bigger bluegill dominate nests within a spawning colony. …

May 12, 2024 · A friend recommended a blank for a bluegill rod and I built one. 6' ultra light moderate action. I used it in FL for the past couple of months with a 1/32 oz beetle spin and …

Aug 29, 2020 · TN 60 holo bluegill, In the winter bluegill bleach out for the most part, but still retain hues of blue, violet and pink. TN 60s in muddy gill and sprinkle wakasagi are a close …

Jun 14, 2021 · “Bluegill are a pretty big meal so that those big bass will hunt them down,” Scanlon says. The Lake of the Ozarks guide catches bass stalking nesting bluegill with four lures: a 3/8 …

Oct 22, 2012 · Northstar makes a great swim jig and I've also had success with the KVD swim jig in the bluegill color. It looks great and is easily available. Whatever the jig, I like using a 3.5" …

Jul 27, 2017 · Long story short, I run a summer day camp for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Part of what we do is take them fishing. I decided to go for bluegill since many of …

Jul 7, 2019 · The primary forage is bluegill and crawfish with small shiner populations. One particular lake is close to 70% hydrilla and other type of aquatic vegetation and has an …

Jul 19, 2022 · The bluegill fins are used to stabilize the fish and turn when not moving are moving very slowly. I have no idea what a bass thinks a swim jig looks like other then something …

Jan 1, 2009 · Small ponds have the benefit of being easier to keep in check (balance the number of sportfish-bass and forage-bluegill) than lakes. With less acreage to manage, highly …

Jul 21, 2019 · I'll “bluegill-ize" (repaint) hardbaits, look for certain plastics colors, and have looked at a LOT of skirts over the years. I've yet to find what I would consider the perfect BG skirt. …