Plastic Bubbles With Tiny Lures or Spinners - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-29T23:25:15Zhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/plastic-bubbles-with-tiny?commentId=2036984%3AComment%3A140144&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI like the idea of using spin…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-04-19:2036984:Comment:1401442011-04-19T23:53:17.291ZDavid, aka, "McScruff"https://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/david553
I like the idea of using spinners or small jigs. I have some ultralight spinners in the 1/20th ounce range that might be just the ticket.
I like the idea of using spinners or small jigs. I have some ultralight spinners in the 1/20th ounce range that might be just the ticket. Ive got this mentioned in an…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-04-19:2036984:Comment:1404852011-04-19T23:28:14.939ZDavid, aka, "McScruff"https://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/david553
<p>Ive got this mentioned in an old book by Henry Shakespeare, using a lure like a Rapala with a small trailer lure tied on the rear. He mentions a hair or marabou jig - publishing date is 1962.</p>
<p>Of course there is the popper/fly combo rig, too.</p>
<p>Some good thinking!</p>
<p>Ive got this mentioned in an old book by Henry Shakespeare, using a lure like a Rapala with a small trailer lure tied on the rear. He mentions a hair or marabou jig - publishing date is 1962.</p>
<p>Of course there is the popper/fly combo rig, too.</p>
<p>Some good thinking!</p> I use then to throw my rubber…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-04-18:2036984:Comment:1400892011-04-18T16:48:50.603Zdick tabberthttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/dicktabbert
I use then to throw my rubber spiders for gills. They work really good if your using spinning rods to fish for gills with the rubber spider you get much more distance and can cast that rubber spider. Hope this will catch your interest it doe's work quit nice.
I use then to throw my rubber spiders for gills. They work really good if your using spinning rods to fish for gills with the rubber spider you get much more distance and can cast that rubber spider. Hope this will catch your interest it doe's work quit nice. Went crappie fishing April 1…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-04-05:2036984:Comment:312372009-04-05T00:42:13.349ZJames Feaselhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/jimvision
Went crappie fishing April 1 and The casting bubble saved the day. My leader was 20 inches of 6 lb flouro with 1 bb splitshot 4 inches above a #8 gold aberdeen hook, tipped with crappie minnows or baby shiners. Casting very near the bank--upper end of reservoir where the channel swings next to a steep bank, flat out produced. A 100 fish day for my partner and myself. I won't mention the 1 to 1.5lb crappie, but what I want to mention is that a half dozen warmouth and 8 bluegill of 7 to 8…
Went crappie fishing April 1 and The casting bubble saved the day. My leader was 20 inches of 6 lb flouro with 1 bb splitshot 4 inches above a #8 gold aberdeen hook, tipped with crappie minnows or baby shiners. Casting very near the bank--upper end of reservoir where the channel swings next to a steep bank, flat out produced. A 100 fish day for my partner and myself. I won't mention the 1 to 1.5lb crappie, but what I want to mention is that a half dozen warmouth and 8 bluegill of 7 to 8 inches,(about as large as the system contains) came into my boat because they ate minnows. Anybody else catch many gills with minnows? Anyway just another example why this simple overlooked method should be in your bag of tricks. I'm with ya on the back thing…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-02-27:2036984:Comment:247882009-02-27T02:09:17.889ZJames Feaselhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/jimvision
I'm with ya on the back thing Copperhead. Ruined last year for me. Finally had surgery in late Sept. Hope to go back to work in March, but it's not the work I've been missing. It's the fishing. Keep us posted on how you do.
I'm with ya on the back thing Copperhead. Ruined last year for me. Finally had surgery in late Sept. Hope to go back to work in March, but it's not the work I've been missing. It's the fishing. Keep us posted on how you do. Just don't make it too big a…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-02-26:2036984:Comment:247142009-02-26T15:21:17.030ZCopperhead Johnhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnStoddard
Just don't make it too big a lure or if you do so, take the hooks off or else you might be bothered by fish such as bass and such rather than monster bluegill! This is especially true if you are using light line.
Just don't make it too big a lure or if you do so, take the hooks off or else you might be bothered by fish such as bass and such rather than monster bluegill! This is especially true if you are using light line. Got it! My brain does not fun…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-02-26:2036984:Comment:247112009-02-26T15:06:54.313ZCopperhead Johnhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnStoddard
Got it! My brain does not function effectively during times of fishing inactivity which I am undergoing now because of a bad back - Thanks!
Got it! My brain does not function effectively during times of fishing inactivity which I am undergoing now because of a bad back - Thanks! When I said leader, I was tal…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-02-25:2036984:Comment:245142009-02-25T16:01:55.892ZJames Feaselhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/jimvision
When I said leader, I was talking about the amount of line between the casting bubble/torpedo float and the bait. I was also talkin spinning gear. Adjusta bubbles just slide up and down the line so not much to tie. There are also fixed bubbles that have to be tied to each end. So what I was trying to say is--you may need to shorten the distance between bubble and bait on windier days to reduce tangles and fouling. On calmer days you can get by with more distance between bubble and bait. A…
When I said leader, I was talking about the amount of line between the casting bubble/torpedo float and the bait. I was also talkin spinning gear. Adjusta bubbles just slide up and down the line so not much to tie. There are also fixed bubbles that have to be tied to each end. So what I was trying to say is--you may need to shorten the distance between bubble and bait on windier days to reduce tangles and fouling. On calmer days you can get by with more distance between bubble and bait. A gentle lob cast works well until it gets windy. Bruce ! You get the award for…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-02-25:2036984:Comment:244992009-02-25T15:16:07.661Zsteve bhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/steveb
Bruce ! You get the award for shocking the most of my braincells into activity ! Work 2nd shift, just up. A big 100 watt light bulb just turned on over my head, gotta go get some sunglasses, be right back ! Have tried the casting bubble thing, but if it just for weight..it might as well be a lure, with hooks ! Cool. steve b
Bruce ! You get the award for shocking the most of my braincells into activity ! Work 2nd shift, just up. A big 100 watt light bulb just turned on over my head, gotta go get some sunglasses, be right back ! Have tried the casting bubble thing, but if it just for weight..it might as well be a lure, with hooks ! Cool. steve b Thanks. Actually, I do someti…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2009-02-25:2036984:Comment:244972009-02-25T15:01:46.075ZCopperhead Johnhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JohnStoddard
Thanks. Actually, I do sometimes use a shorter leader when fly fishing in the wind but I was referring to my spinning rig which requires no leader - I tie the lure directly on my 4lb. test mono line with a loop knot. Now, I have used 4lb.leaders on the spinning rig when using Fireline and frequently changing lures but only because constantly cutting away Fireline which is relatively expensive tends to make me cringe economically.
Thanks. Actually, I do sometimes use a shorter leader when fly fishing in the wind but I was referring to my spinning rig which requires no leader - I tie the lure directly on my 4lb. test mono line with a loop knot. Now, I have used 4lb.leaders on the spinning rig when using Fireline and frequently changing lures but only because constantly cutting away Fireline which is relatively expensive tends to make me cringe economically.