Bluegill not biting in your favorite spot?... check for predators

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Comment by Leo Nguyen on October 19, 2013 at 11:19am

great looking pike. Love to catch a few of those before my bucket get kicked over.

Comment by John Sheehan on October 19, 2013 at 5:46am

Jim- Six lb Pickerel is amazing!! Nice water!

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on October 18, 2013 at 6:40pm

Another pike fan, here. In my locale, SC, its generally the chain Pickerel, *esox niger.*
When I'm up at the big lake, Ken, I tote a Predator Search setup too. Pretty much the same tackle, with a spoon or spinner. I may try some of those soft bait mimics.

Comment by Jim Gronaw on October 15, 2013 at 8:24pm

I like pickerel...like John Sheehan targets in the Jersey waters. They are very active throughout the fall and winter months and I have two lakes not far that have 6 pounders annually.

Comment by Rick Goohs on October 15, 2013 at 10:12am

Pretty little Northern Pike.

Comment by John Sheehan on October 15, 2013 at 9:35am

Smart procedure Ken .I caught pickerel and Gills a few weeks ago but they were at different spots .

Comment by Slip Sinker on October 15, 2013 at 8:28am

thanks again John!

Comment by Slip Sinker on October 15, 2013 at 8:26am

this is the setup i take along with me when i bluegill fish my favorite spots.i use this to test an area for predators that may effect my fishing performance for bluegill and crappie.

1- 300 class spinning reel 20 to 30 class braid

2- 7' fast action graphite rod

3- swim bait 1/8 to 1/4 oz 3 to 4" swim bait . my favorite brand is berkely ripple shad.

Comment by John Sheehan on October 15, 2013 at 7:31am

You're finding some great fish Ken !Great job!

Comment by Slip Sinker on October 15, 2013 at 7:22am

thanks John...he was only 25" but hefty. used my reliable test bait an olive ripple shad. this will reliably catch walleye LM and SM bass as well as the pike out of an area.

this lake will grow these guys up to 42" as well as some good sized musky up to 52"

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