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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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. …
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 …
If you want to take your bluegill fishing to the next level, you need to understand the bluegill spawn. This article is a deep dive into the temperature, habitat and biology of the mighty bluegill. …