Bluegill - Big Bluegill

Do you love big bluegill?

I have been experimenting with hardware combinations in order to cast these very light and small bait combinations further but still maintain strength and integrity of the set-up. There is always that chance of hooking into a lunker pred while pursuing the panfish.

 

  1. The Rod: on this Long-Casting set-up I utilize one of my favorite spinning rods. The Shakespeare Wild Series 5-6 UL Action 1/32 – 1/8 oz rod is sensitive and will cast the little jigs further than any other set-up in my arsenal.
  2. The Line: I have settled on Gliss 8# - 12# at .004 - .006 Dia. Rated at about 2# Mono diameter. Incredible strength to diameter ratio.It is slick and cast just a bit further than Nanofil equivalent.What more can you ask for in a line? The ability to cast the tiny presentation without giving up the strength to winch in the big ones.
  3. The Reel: I like the Shimano Sienna Series of spinning reels. The 1000 rd (rear drag) model offers a wider gap line spool that gives up a little more footage on the cast in my opinion.

Currently over-all this set-up is one of my top favorites for Long-Casting the tiny jigs.

Views: 298

Latest Activity

John Sheehan posted a photo
9 hours ago
John Sheehan commented on dick tabbert's photo
Thumbnail

the big spider

"Catch a Lunker , Dick !"
12 hours ago
Bruce Tomaselli commented on dick tabbert's photo
Thumbnail

the big spider

"Scary looking, but I bet the fish love it."
16 hours ago
dick tabbert posted a photo
yesterday
John Sheehan commented on John Sheehan's status
"We are exploring/learning the three permit lakes late in life. Today was Canistear Reservoir. Hot…"
Tuesday
John Sheehan posted a status
"Just dink smallmouths and Largemouth Bass for Greg and I, fishing a third Reservoir this year."
Tuesday
John Sheehan posted photos
Tuesday
Bruce Tomaselli commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

Sunrise Shellcracker…..7/23/2025

"I love your kind of fishing!"
Jul 27
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

Sunrise Shellcracker…..7/23/2025

"I’m very fortunate that the fishing  in coastal North Carolina is so great and most…"
Jul 27
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

JULYWP

"Summer colors on this white perch!"
Jul 27
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

JULYP

"Nice Yellow John….good colors"
Jul 27
Jeffrey D. Abney replied to Jeffrey D. Abney's discussion Panfish Species of North America- Which Ones Have You Caught?
"Often bass fisherman will catch Warmouth on 9” worms……..they. don’t fight…"
Jul 27
Jeffrey D. Abney replied to Jeffrey D. Abney's discussion Panfish Species of North America- Which Ones Have You Caught?
"This is a great comparison John…..I added another photo to give perspective….."
Jul 27
Bruce Tomaselli commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

Sunrise Shellcracker…..7/23/2025

"I sure envy you, enjoy!"
Jul 27
John Sheehan replied to Jeffrey D. Abney's discussion Panfish Species of North America- Which Ones Have You Caught?
"Hey Jeffrey! Does the Warmouth have about the same sized Mouth as a Black Crappie of equal size, or…"
Jul 26
Jeffrey D. Abney posted photos
Jul 23
Jeffrey D. Abney replied to Jeffrey D. Abney's discussion Panfish Species of North America- Which Ones Have You Caught?
"Some quality Warmouth I caught in my early years on the Albemarle….."
Jul 23
Jeffrey D. Abney replied to Jeffrey D. Abney's discussion Panfish Species of North America- Which Ones Have You Caught?
Jul 23
Jeffrey D. Abney replied to Jeffrey D. Abney's discussion Panfish Species of North America- Which Ones Have You Caught?
Jul 23
Jeffrey D. Abney posted photos
Jul 23

© 2025   Created by Bluegill.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service