Bluegill are a fun fish to catch and since they are in larger supply than a lot of fish, chances are you’ll have plenty of opportunities to test your skills. Here are some can’t miss techniques to improve your chances of catching that bluegill.
The average bluegill weighs less than a pound and although they are not a physically imposing fish, they do have quite a bit of fight in them considering their size. Depending on where you are located, bluegill may also be called panfish.
1. Get the right equipment.
Bluegill really don’t require anything fancy, but you’ll want to make sure that you are using a lighter pole and the right sized hook. Remember, they are a little small, so a big hook will be out of place. We find that a small number 6 hook usually works best, but some people will go to a number 10.
2. Find the right kind of bait.
Although you can use lures to attract a bluegill, you will want to make sure that you are using the right kind of bait to reel them in. Bluegill prefer live bait and worms usually work the best. However, tiny minnows can also work very well. Just remember that your bait is going to need to be on the small size in order to allow the fish to get completely hooked.
3. Get a bobber.
Since you may not feel the actual bite happen, you will need to use a bobber to make sure that you can tell when you have one on the line. A small red and white bobber will work just fine, you don’t need to have anything fancy to catch a bluegill.
4. Perfect your technique.
Since you’re dealing with a small fish, you’ll have to change your technique a little bit. If you are overly aggressive when you’re reeling one in, you’ll just rip the hook right out of their mouth. Go a little bit to the side when you feel a bite and then gently start to reel them in. The key is slow and gentle movements.
However, all these tips won’t help if you’re not looking in the right place for bluegill. We find that they generally are found in shallow water, usually near the edge of a body of water. Look for small stands of foliage and you’ll most likely find at least a few bluegill in the area.
Chumming is a bit controversial when it comes to catching bluegill and not all lakes or rivers will allow it. However, if you are in an area where it is permissible, you can try this technique, especially if you will be fishing for a few days. Drop your chum in the water and keep doing it several times a day. You’ll be training the bluegill to come to you and you should have pretty good results.
Above all, enjoy yourself. Fishing for bluegill is fun and it is perfect for young fisherman that are just starting out.
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Originally posted 2008-08-06 05:55:31. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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I remember fishing for bluegills when I was a kid. It was thrilling watching the bobber jerk and knowing I had a fish on the line. I didn’t even care what size it was, I just liked catching fish.
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