Bluegill - Big Bluegill
North American spoon chuckers
An outside the box approach to big bluegill fishing.
Using a small spoon for Blue Gills
I had a chance to get out to ice fish yesterday and I was catching small Blue Gills until I switched to a Prism Chartreuse Swedish Pimple. While the largest was only 9 inches and others on the spoon were all over 8 inches it was a vast improvement from the 7 1/2 inch and under earlier. I missed a chance to see a program that Bill Modica did last year but I have read all that I can on his methods. I am now a convert and look forward to getting out for the big ones. I hope to get on Delavan this year and catch a few.
Phil
carl hendrix
Phil;; check Bill;s spoon fishing on you tube;; he has several there... I made a few spoons; out of willow leaf blades last year;; worked terrific;; very small and light weight
Feb 14, 2016
Jeff Soto
You still cannot beat a Dardevle "Skeeter" spoon. It's the smallest one that Eppinger makes. Comes in two gauges, but the same tiny size with a double hook. Comes in many colors, too many to decide on! I love this spoon. Fish SLAM it when used on very light line and on a slow steady retrieve. Don't use a swivel, just a loose loop knot.
Feb 15, 2016
Phil Fors
Thanks for the replies, Looks like I am going to have to visit Bass Pro,Gander Mountain and Cabelas to find some more small spoons. I have watched some of Bill's videos and that is where I got started. It just took me a while to try the method out. I am going to work on it this year tho.
Phil
Feb 15, 2016