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Bluegill

How To Hold A Bluegill: Tips and Best Practices

December 29, 2024 by Adam Young

The proper way to hold a Bluegill is to first be sure your hands are wet. Next, slide your hand down the fish starting at the mouth and move toward the belly. Keep your fingers …

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Categories How To Guides Tags Bluegill

Emperor of the Sun(fish): What You Need to Know About the World Record Bluegill

October 16, 2023October 9, 2023 by Adam Young
World Recored Bluegill

Countless anglers can point to the ever-present bluegill as their first fish, including myself! A palm-sized bluegill in Northeastern Ohio is what started me down the path of fishing that I still walk today, so …

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Categories Fish Tags Blue Gill, Bluegill

Bluegill vs Brim: Differences & Terminology, Explained!

September 11, 2023 by Adam Young

The terms bluegill and brim are very common in the world of freshwater fishing… however, there is a lot of confusion around these terms.  Are bluegill and brim the same? What exactly do these terms …

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Categories Fish Tags Bluegill, Bream

What Is The Best Fishing Line For Bluegill?

September 5, 2023September 3, 2023 by Adam Young

Ask any hardcore fisherman, and they will tell you that there is a major difference in the types and styles of fishing line on the market. Braid…mono…fluoro…high vis…low vis…no stretch…the list goes on and on. …

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Using Bluegill For Bass Bait? Don’t Miss These Tips!

August 29, 2023August 26, 2023 by Adam Young

Bluegill are perhaps the most common cohabitant of largemouth bass in their native range and in introduced waters around the world. For that reason alone, they make a fantastic live bait option that is exciting …

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Categories How To Guides Tags Bluegill, largemouth bass

Difference Between Perch And Bluegill, Explained!

August 28, 2023August 25, 2023 by Adam Young

Two of the most commonly confused freshwater species are perch and bluegill. Despite the casual interchangeability of their names by some anglers, these two fish are quite distinct. In this article, we’ll explore the differences …

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Categories Fish Tags Bluegill, Yellow Perch

The 5 Best Bluegill Rigs To Catch Fish In Every Season

August 17, 2023August 16, 2023 by Adam Young

Nowadays, options are endless when it comes to fishing gear, tactics, and techniques. But if you are anything like me, you want to keep things simple, and just catch more fish! In this article, I’m …

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Categories Tackle & Gear Tags Bluegill

Using Bluegill for Catfish Bait- Tips and Techniques

August 19, 2023August 16, 2023 by Adam Young
Blue catfish caught on live bluegill

Many people think of catfish as lazy bottom feeders, but that is just not the case. In fact, catfish are a top predator and one of the most successful and widespread fish in the world. …

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Categories How To Guides Tags Bluegill, Catfish

Redbreast Sunfish vs Bluegill – Know These Differences!

August 17, 2023August 15, 2023 by Adam Young

Members of the sunfish family are often confused with one another due to their similar size and appearance. In this article, I’m going to cover two very popular species, and how to tell them apart. …

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Categories Fish Tags Bluegill, Redbreast Sunfish

Bluegill vs Crappie: Everything You Need To Know!

August 16, 2023August 14, 2023 by Adam Young

Bluegill and crappie are both common panfish that are targeted by fishermen across North America that are oftentimes confused by inexperienced anglers.  It is important to correctly identify the differences between these fish in your …

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Categories Fish Tags Black Crappie, Bluegill
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