Bluegill - Big Bluegill

Do you love big bluegill?

A Simple Bobby Garland Electric Chicken Scent Wiggl'r Modification

I purchase jig heads in large quantities to cut down the cost when possible.....Top one is a whole wiggl'r.....For gills on this one I take the first two body segments off as pictured...slide on your favorite colored jig and tip as desired....I do keep the bait as purchased for Crappie and Perch....

Rating:
  • Currently 4/5 stars.

Views: 603

Comment

You need to be a member of Bluegill - Big Bluegill to add comments!

Join Bluegill - Big Bluegill

Comment by jim cosgrove on February 5, 2016 at 3:20pm

that colr works for me in southern illinois but up north here have never had a hit on it.brown olive black brown natural minnow colors.black chartreuse tubes used to be a good color for muddy water.

Comment by dick tabbert on February 5, 2016 at 2:51pm

Bobby make a lot of good plastics.

Comment by Allen Morgan on February 5, 2016 at 2:35pm

I've done a LOT of reading about colors, patterns, etc.  "Electric Chicken", the pink/chartreuse combo, seems to work just about everywhere.  Variations in intensity of color, materials, and overall size also factor in.

However, once you find one that works for you in your area, stock up!  However, do not be afraid to try different things.  You might find an even more potent combination.

Comment by jim cosgrove on February 5, 2016 at 1:35pm

that color has worked for me in so illinois.up north here the more subtle colors are better.if its bass bluegills crappie etc.it must just represent a certain prey that does not exist up here.orange does seem to work tho but not as a solid color.just a touch of orange,out west they say the same about yellow

Comment by Jeffrey D. Abney on February 5, 2016 at 9:51am

This type of soft plastic inspired me to work with the jig makers to create a product much more durable........I can go through a dozen or more of these tails in a warm water environment with active coppers.......but can catch 100s of fish on the Tabbert Jellys, Gronaw River Critters, Morgan Jigs, Tooty's Silents and Hendrix Rascals to name a few........This bait as pictured has produced 100 fish days outside of the spawn which is more defining in my opinion............

Comment by Jeffrey D. Abney on January 5, 2013 at 7:37pm

Biggest thing is to understand the water you're fishing and try some different things. What works in one place may not be the "go to bait" in another.....The hardest thing to do is to tie something new on when you're actively catching fish.....But I believe that the time is right when I know fish are biting......I will often pick up a different pole and throw a different bait in to see how the active fish react....Many times this has served to create another frenzy by the fish.....They get smart to the same bait if you will.....sometimes this may be as subtle as same jig little difference in color......It works for me in many locals

Comment by carl hendrix on January 5, 2013 at 6:34pm

i like that jeff; effective ; and yet so simple. giving me a brand new way to think of using stuff

Comment by Jeffrey D. Abney on January 5, 2013 at 6:22pm

Here it is Carl.....

Comment by Jeffrey D. Abney on January 4, 2013 at 4:50pm

I also recycle the removed body segments both as a small jig and the round section as an egg tipper.....Just experiment and think outside the tackle box a little......

Latest Activity

John Sheehan commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

Colorado Spinner gets 3 species

"Sorry Bruce! A before Coffee reply to your question was addressed to Dick! Giving these Colorado…"
22 minutes ago
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

Always Calm Behind Heavy Thunderstorms…..6/17/2025

"Thanks Marvin…..it’s beautiful area very close to the Atlantic Ocean……I…"
15 hours ago
Bruce Tomaselli commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

Colorado Spinner gets 3 species

"Good job. Catching fish on your own creations is more exciting."
17 hours ago
John Sheehan commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

Colorado Spinner gets 3 species

"Generic I guess, Dick. Assembled from one #12 hook two small barrel swivels, a small spinner blade…"
19 hours ago
dick tabbert commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

Colorado Spinner gets 3 species

"got to love them spinners"
20 hours ago
Marvin Morgan commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

Always Calm Behind Heavy Thunderstorms…..6/17/2025

"What a serene place to drop a line!! Looks like a place I sure would like to put my little flat…"
yesterday
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

Always Calm Behind Heavy Thunderstorms…..6/17/2025

"Understand Bruce….live near a cabbage farmer and saw them picking them…"
yesterday
Bruce Tomaselli commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

Always Calm Behind Heavy Thunderstorms…..6/17/2025

"We've had nothing but rain here in south-central, PA. The farmers can't plant and…"
Wednesday
Bruce Tomaselli commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

Colorado Spinner gets 3 species

"Nice, John. Is that a generic name or the name of the spinner?"
Wednesday
John Sheehan posted a photo

Colorado Spinner gets 3 species

So far this year, this little cost-effective Colorado spinner has gotten many a Bluegill as well as…
Wednesday
Jeffrey D. Abney posted photos
Tuesday
Jeffrey D. Abney posted a status
"Got a window this morning after all the storms the last four days…water falling on the coastal marsh was a beneficial thing with the crappie"
Tuesday
John Sheehan commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

Wanaque river Trout

"Thanks Guys,a leaper from the fast water always excites!"
Tuesday
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

Good Shoulders. On this One….6/12/2025

"Thanks wag….I imagine the summer heat has set in down in Louisiana!"
Tuesday
wag commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Tuesday
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Monday
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on Jeffrey D. Abney's photo
Thumbnail

Tagging Black Crappie on Shallow Wood…..6/12/2025

"Thanks Dick…..got a few areas that remain productive for shallow crappie… never…"
Monday
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

Ducks in the shade Wanaque river

"Always enjoy nature when I get out…."
Monday
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

Wanaque river Trout

"Good job with the Colorado spinner….."
Monday
Jeffrey D. Abney commented on John Sheehan's photo
Thumbnail

Wanaque river Crappie

"Nice crappie….I like seeing the old school baits…."
Monday

© 2025   Created by Bluegill.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service