Bluegill - Big Bluegill
PATTERN-RIGGING-PRESENTATION for Bluegill
So you had a great day on the water… you caught many gills or sunfish and you had a specific rigging and a presentation you made to nail em. You are one proud angler! Share that information with us. Describe the conditions the rod, reel and line and how you presented the bait to them. Start a discussion and post pictures of the event. We are interested and that’s why we are here. No rigging is to simple or complex. Some days simpler is better. We are all varied in our skills as bluegill fisherman from the novice to the masters. Even if it’s just sharing your favorite rod, reel and line combination… anglers ask for this information all the time! We could all learn something new.
Working the Lil Minnow Rig
The Need:
for the past few years, one of my favorite techniques is Long Casting the UL swim jigs… usually along/parallel to shorelines and inner/outer weed lines as well as open water. I've been very satisfied with the tags on this technique… going small on UL equipment with thin super lines has increased my catches as well as added to the Master Angler tally. This raises the question What if I went Smaller yet?
The Set-up:
The SwimBait: I searched on the EBAY site for a similar style Power Minnow bait but smaller and found a source. In fact there are several sources out there. It is a popular plastic body swimbait style.
The Jig: I use the plain round 1/64oz. jigs… I buy them on EBAY. I super glue the swimbait to the jig head.
Rod: I’m finding the 5’-6” rods or shorter rods are working best for me presently. Ul action with a fast tip. Shakespeare Wild series or the Daiwa Spinmatics are a couple of my favorite brand and models.
The Line: currently my favorite brand of line is GLISS for this method of fishing… it outcasts every other brand for me… and it is strong at 8# test with a 2# mono-diameter spec. I also use Nanofil and coated ice braids with near similar results.
Remember a bait this small and light plays havoc with the wind and distance cast. Use the wind to your advantage when out in the boat casting to your target area.
Good luck!
Please be kind enough to respond to any results that you may have!
work in Progress! to be continued...
Allen Morgan
Only problem with shorter rods and longer casts is that it's harder to set the hook, especially when you're in a kayak. Ask me how I know :)
If you're planning on going as small as a 1/80th, maybe you want to go with a fly-rod instead of a spinning rig? This will let you have a longer rod for hooksets. Just use a strike indicator.
Sep 11, 2016
dick tabbert
Minnow body looks a little big are you getting any short strikes.
Nov 2, 2016
Slip Sinker
EBAY is a great source for the jig heads… do a search for
“1/64oz. PLAIN ROUND JIG HEADS”
May 21, 2017