Bluegill/PANFISH

The bluegill has 39 to 44 lateral line scales. Its dorsal fin contains nine to 11 spines and 10 to 12 soft rays, its anal fin three spines and 10 to 12 rays. The pectoral fin is long and pointed, extending past the eye when bent forward. The mouth is small; the upper jaw does not extend to the front of the eye. Always black, the flexible ear flap is small in juveniles, longer in adults. Juveniles and nonbreeding adults are light olive to gray on the back and sides with several evenly spaced, darker vertical bands. The venter varies from pale yellow to white. All but small individuals have a distinct black spot toward the rear of the soft dorsal fin. Breeding males darken, with the back and sides becoming purple.

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bluegill_underwater_08TipMasters: Bluegill Nest
This virtual nest is filled with bluegill tips that can help put more fish on your line. From live bait to jigs, trolling to casting and even the old standard of cane pole and bobber, you'll find everything you need for a successful bluegill trip here.

 


bluegill_04Scientific 'Gills
Bluegill fishing takes a scientific turn with this lesson from the Lindner experts, whose tackle systems and strategies are simpler than you might think. Locating the fish and pinpointing a technique and bait is the end result.

 


crappie_11Icy 'Gills
If you live in parts of the country where bluegill fishing is a summertime pursuit, centering around live crickets, cane poles and floppy hats, you owe it to yourself to see this video. The season is winter and the spot is a frozen lake.

 


bluegill_06Attractor Factor
Bluegill are structure oriented fish, meaning they like to suspend around vertical objects. Such objects can be natural or manmade. This tip covers the latter, showing you how to make and place your own artificial fish attractors.

 


bluegill_07Bluegill Finesse
Bluegills are notorious for schooling and attacking a fresh worm or cricket tossed into a nest. But what about when that's not the case? Sometimes they have to be finessed with a subtle approach, which is the slant of this tip.

 


bluegill_underwater_07Obscure 'Gills
When all else fails you have to try something completely different. Here's a lineup of tactics you likely never thought of, that will put more bluegill on your hook when standard techniques aren't working under the conditions.

 

 


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