Finding bluegills in cold weather/water. - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-29T08:08:34Zhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/finding-bluegills-in-cold?commentId=2036984%3AComment%3A142537&feed=yes&xn_auth=nothanks johnny for the tips i…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-04-27:2036984:Comment:1425372011-04-27T11:39:57.535Zglenn spruillehttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/glennspruille
thanks johnny for the tips i shall be mindful the next time im out on the lake or my favorite pond that i fish.
thanks johnny for the tips i shall be mindful the next time im out on the lake or my favorite pond that i fish. Don't make me come up to Anti…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-04-25:2036984:Comment:1423822011-04-25T22:41:04.529ZJohnny wilkinshttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/chicagofishing
<p>Don't make me come up to Antioch! Actually, I might be heading up there this summer for some clients. Don't fish the post-cold rain periods when the water temps drop. Skip the mornings because fish warm up in Spring and the afternoon bite will be better. The gills should be in that 5 foot of water by you as they are all over just a few miles down the road here. They are as shallow as 3 feet now and starting to move around.</p>
<p>Now- if you have a ultra-deepwater lake with 30 foot of water,…</p>
<p>Don't make me come up to Antioch! Actually, I might be heading up there this summer for some clients. Don't fish the post-cold rain periods when the water temps drop. Skip the mornings because fish warm up in Spring and the afternoon bite will be better. The gills should be in that 5 foot of water by you as they are all over just a few miles down the road here. They are as shallow as 3 feet now and starting to move around.</p>
<p>Now- if you have a ultra-deepwater lake with 30 foot of water, you might have to try in the 8 foot range as the lake might still be turning over from ice-out. I went out on Saturday and caught over 300 in Bloomingdale on a telescopic pole with live bait.</p> First it helps to really be f…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-04-25:2036984:Comment:1417712011-04-25T19:01:44.218ZGillnBrianhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/BrianTorres
<p>First it helps to really be familiar with the lake you are fishing.</p>
<p>I start gill fishing almost immediately after ice-out in canals and backwaters off the main body of water I fish. I look for slower, warmer water than the norm for the lake. Even one or two degrees may concentrate the fish.</p>
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<p>This time of year the gills are biting very lightly. So rather than the typical slip bobber set-up I use. I switch to the lightest Thill bobber I can get away with and use a…</p>
<p>First it helps to really be familiar with the lake you are fishing.</p>
<p>I start gill fishing almost immediately after ice-out in canals and backwaters off the main body of water I fish. I look for slower, warmer water than the norm for the lake. Even one or two degrees may concentrate the fish.</p>
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<p>This time of year the gills are biting very lightly. So rather than the typical slip bobber set-up I use. I switch to the lightest Thill bobber I can get away with and use a 1/80th-1/100th</p>
<p>ounce jig head and a tiny plastic lure tipped with a mousie or meal worm.</p>
<p>The bite will be so light that you will miss many strikes with a bobber that is too big for the presentation. (the 2" thill pencil bobber is about as big as I go)</p>
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<p>Typical depth I find the gills at is anywhere between 5 and 7 feet. If they are holding close to the bottom and I need more line beneath the bobber..., rather than go with a slip bobber set-up. I switch to a longer 7+ foot rood to get the presentation where I need it. </p>
<p>The fish are bitin...but you gotta be able to detect those bites.</p> Glenn,
I have a small group f…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-04-22:2036984:Comment:1413902011-04-22T22:21:51.492ZJohnny wilkinshttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/chicagofishing
<p>Glenn,</p>
<p>I have a small group fishing just to the South West of you- the water will be that temperature! These fish are there - you are just fishing right past them. They are subtle biters this time of year in our cold waters. I know it is a holiday weekend so if you can't make it tomorrow, I will post photos.</p>
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<p><a href="http://bigbluegill.com/forum/topics/win-free-bluegill-tackle" target="_self">This bag of gills was caught 2 weeks ago in Downers…</a></p>
<p>Glenn,</p>
<p>I have a small group fishing just to the South West of you- the water will be that temperature! These fish are there - you are just fishing right past them. They are subtle biters this time of year in our cold waters. I know it is a holiday weekend so if you can't make it tomorrow, I will post photos.</p>
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://bigbluegill.com/forum/topics/win-free-bluegill-tackle">This bag of gills was caught 2 weeks ago in Downers Grove</a></p>
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<p> </p> I think you need a different…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-04-22:2036984:Comment:1410582011-04-22T18:08:02.740ZJohn Sheehanhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnSheehan
I think you need a different location on the same lakes .I was catching Bass the other day and switchin poles for Gills but none came .Went to a different location and it was some gills but no Bass.
I think you need a different location on the same lakes .I was catching Bass the other day and switchin poles for Gills but none came .Went to a different location and it was some gills but no Bass.