what is the best rig for big bluegills ?

[carter wireman]

please tell me what your favorite set up is from your rod to the hook or hooks you like to use floats, line, and so on.

[Don DeWitt]

We have success on 1/16th oz white jig with Red/White tubes or curly tails.. cast and retrieve works for us. We continue to try other combinations, but always return to this. Rods are ultralight 4'6"-5'6" with Open or closed face Pluegers strung with 4lb line. Much enjoyment catching the gills on this setup.

[steve b]

Over the yrs I've gone longer in rod length as they became available. Have Ul from 42" to 7ft. ,mostly the 6-7ft'ers get used now. I've always enjoyed using the smallest stickbaits/crank baits. Only the bigger 'Gills hit then. New for this yr, gonna try small spoons with jig/maggot tippeted on behind, maybe a foot or two back. Something I saw here, took trebles off and replaced with a single red hook. Looks good. steve b