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Will never forget that.ive never done it, but i have a friend that uses them alot during the spawn.The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.I dont use them often but 2 recent experiances might force me to do it more. Depending on the size Take care not to puncture or contact the spine with the hook. that was caught in Iowa, and my very first N.C. bass. which is what is shown in the photo above right. There are laws and regulations regarding the transport of aquatic animals to different bodies of water so be sure to get educated on your local regulations before attempting this.To start, you need to catch some bluegill! To use bleeding, but live gills, rig them as you would for bass, but make a shallow cut along their body. Eventually I switch to live bait, worms. Presentation should be slow whether fishing baitfish, crawfish or lizards. baitfish being fished I'll use size 4, 2 or 1 shiner hook. easy to retie. You can catch a few young bluegill and keep them in a bucket with an aerator, or you can catch one and then immediately place the bluegill on a hook and cast out. bass become sluggish and won't chase a bait. I tell you what it was quite a spectacle for a PA bass, we never got a weight because the scale was only 12 lbs and the needle went beyond that. your bait setting with slack in your line will make getting a good hook In water without current, run your circle hook through the back behind the dorsal fin. If you wait the bass may feel resistance and release the
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I hook them either in the lips, or in the back behind the dorsal fin. They love them. For starters, you definitely can’t just grab a big gill off the stringer and cast it out. Because of the acute angle that exists between you and Whether you’re there to just fish or there for a barbecue, catching large bass will always bring a crowd and turn some heads.You have brought up a very superb points, appreciate it for the post.I am an avid life long fisherman, having caught over 25,000 fish over the years. It's good for both still and moving water. They learned, or should I say, became conditioned, to avoid
bait. Bass are Our 2 ft tape wasn't long enough to measure her. I have a place hidden in the woods with big bass.
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Without harming the fish’s organs, make sure the hook is secure.
If back there make sure not to poke their lateral line or you will paralyze the fish. But even the biggest and smartest know real live
being dumb. By simply sliding the stop knot up or down the line, you can adjust for depth. When doing this, I prefer to hook the bluegill just underneath the spine behind the dorsal fin. Some of my biggest bass ever came off live 'gills fished this way, including my first bass over 7lbs. I hope this brings you and your friends/family a productive day out on the water. The beauty of this rig is that it can be fished at any depth from just a foot to 30 feet or more. Catfish prefer a lot of scent and cut bluegills can mean using two different tactics: cutting the gills up or bleeding them. The head is good because it provides a solid anchor for hooks, while the midsection is filled with organs that emit a strong scent. The one exception with bluegill is along the lower Colorado river. To rig bluegill for moving water, hook the bluegill through the nose with the hook point oriented upwards. It's also against the law to transport any live fish from one lake to another, even to take a bass to a off site certified scale to have it weighed. Also, don't set the hook till you quickly reel up slack and There are literally thousands of various fishing lures in the world these days, but there’s nothing quite like the natural appeal of live bait.
When I was a kid I cleaned out half the ponds in North Shreveport with Live Bream Good thing they aren't illegal in Texas. The next cast I hook into something that comes off the hook quickly. Some of my biggest bass ever came off live 'gills fished this way, including my first bass over 7lbs. Bluegill fishing is a popular target for ice fishermen in the wintertime. Reproduction In Part or In Total In Any Format Is Expressly Forbidden Without Written Permission Discussion in 'Bass Fishing' started by daredevle, Aug 27, 2007.
How to rig a bluegill for bass? ( it was tied to a 2 ounce catfish sinker so it couldn't swim- we didn't know it at the time but it was practically on a drop shot) This thing had to be older than 13 years because my oldest brother caught it as a 5 lber about 10 years before.
Bluegill are one of the most popular prey items for bass and other fish, so using one is a great way to fill the livewell the next time you hit the water.Affiliate Disclosure: Evolve Media LLC, and its owned and operated websites may receive a small commission from the proceeds of any product(s) sold through affiliate and direct partner links.monitoring_string = "68ec033d54c4f3b1ca4aca7f4c1e01ca" C_wernett, Jan 29, 2008.
speak, they'll strike! Make sure the bluegill is lively, as well, since bass will hone in on the natural movements of it and react in kind.To rig the bluegill, use a large hook and hook the fish in the meat of its back, just below the dorsal fin.
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