One of the greatest appeals of bluegill fishing is its simplicity. You don’t need expensive gear or a vast array of tackle to ...

The bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) is arguably Kentucky’s most popular sunfish, a native species most common in farm ponds, ...

At Tenoroc, bass and bluegill have been active, with bass hitting shiners, reports Phillips Bait and Tackle (863-666-2248). 2. In Auburndale and Lake Alfred, bass have been active on Lake ...

Indiscriminate feeders, bluegill readily eat live crickets and various earthworms. The local tackle shop is a good starting point for bait, but if time permits, involving young anglers in digging ...

But bluegills belong to that unscientifically defined family ... Fathead minnows—sometimes labeled rosy reds—are one of the most common live bait options in tackle shops across the U.S. They’re also ...

reports Jim Childress of Big Bass Bait & Tackle (352-207-7520). As bass continue to move to deeper water with the hot weather, the best bet for quantity remains bluegill. Look for them in the pads ...

Good day everyone, I hope everyone's weekend was good. The weather was a little chilly each morning but by 4 or 5 p.m. it would get nicer. Saw a lot of activity on the lake despite the cooler t ...

The smaller bluegills might swipe at the bait, but wouldn’t be able to get it in their mouth ... Fighting a slab bluegill or a 16-inch bass on ultra-light tackle is a fun challenge. Hooking a bigger ...

The bite has been a bit tougher than previous weeks thanks to lower lake levels and rising temperatures with little rain.