This book takes the topic of bluegill fishing seriously while keeping it fun. Contained within is the complete volume of knowledge to give you the ability to catch big bluegill consistently. New bluegill anglers will be equipped to have immediate success. More experienced anglers will be able to take their game to the next level catching them more consistently and resulting in bigger bluegill.
Even though bluegills are the second most popular sport fish in the United States, they are often under appreciated and ridiculed. This tough fish survives in most conditions, is distributed throughout most of the world, is challenging and fun to catch and provides a great meal afterwards. At times bluegills can be very easy to catch in large numbers. However, catching big bluegills consistently is just as much a challenge as any other sport fish. And the fight they put up on the light tackle is incredible.
Topics discussed in this book include but are not limited to: How to catch big bluegill Biology of the bluegill Habitat where bluegill are found Seasonal movements and habits Live bait Using bobbers effectively Drifting technique Natural food sources Crank baits Best rods for bluegill fishing Waters that hold big bluegill Prepared baits Spawning: location, water temperatures, nest building and more Soft plastic baits Reels Where the biggest bluegills in a pond are located Best fishing line to use Effective bluegill flies and how to tie them with photos Hooks Electronics Knots and step by step instructions on how to tie them with photos Ice fishing for bluegills Jigging techniques How to work the water to find bluegill quickly Maps Trolling for bluegills
Other publications from this author: The Efficient Pond Management Handbook