Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Bluegill are Biting on KY. Lake

The bluegill are still biting and I'm going to show you the set up I used tonight.

First, there is my rod....

It's a Browning rod that I've had for quite some time.  It's a nice, light action rod and the thing I like best about it is that it's only 5 ft. long.  It's very easy for me to manuver around.  I also like the butt on it because it's a short butt and much easier for my small hands to hold.  I would actually prefer an even slightly shorter butt, except I haven't been able to find one.  I don't know if anyone even makes one.  (No butt jokes please!)

You can just ignore the chipped nail polish - it's because I've been catching so many fish....

The reel I use is a Daiwa SS 700.  I love the way this reel works.  It's a light reel, small and works very smoothly.  It can take a lot of abuse and it has held up beautifully.


The lures I'm using today are Shelton's Phyllis Blue Gill Bugs.  They come in a variety of colors, but I usually prefer the black ones with either a black or white leg....
I like to attach a live wax worm to further entice the blue gill.  Doesn't that look yummy?


Today I was fishing off of the dock.  Here's my set up.  2 folding chairs with backs on them.  After an hour or 2 of fishing, believe me, I appreciate the back on the chair.  I have my 5 gallon bucket that I use for a table to place my bait on.  I usually have a towel for my hands too....
I also have my Plano tackle box filled with all my goodies and a waterproof bag for my camera and my wallet...

And finally I have my fish basket to hold ALL the fish I catch!

Today my friend Donna and I just sat on the dock, threw our lines out in to about 5 ft. of water and let that lure sink to the bottom.  We have a nice little area where the bottom of the lake is slightly sandy with some gravel and there are some nice brush piles scattered about.  Then we would slowly reel a little, let it sit still for a few seconds, reel a little, and let it sit.  It drove the blue gill crazy and before you know it, we had a basket full of fish, all around this size....
So there you go.  Easy as pie.  It was a fun evening.

7 comments:

  1. Visiting your blog for the first time. Just came over from the OBN. Really enjoyed reading of your setup and fun you had catching Bluegill. I will be back!

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  2. I haven't been fishing for a while, but you catching blue gill makes me want to go. I have a short pole, too..because I am short and it's so light and easy for me to use. My reel is a shimano, and I can't remember what the pole is, as it's a new replacement pole cause I broke mine a couple of years ago.

    I bet you had a yummy fish fry!

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  3. Della, You need to break out that rod and go girl! The fish fry is coming!!

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  4. would like to know how to get some of those Phyllis Blue Gill Bugs?

    Thank You

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    1. Hi Jack: You could try contacting:
      http://www.bassngas.com
      or
      http://fasteddiesbaitandtackle.com

      If they don't stock it they may know who does. Good luck.

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    2. You may also want to check out this book I reviewed:
      http://snugharborbay.blogspot.com/2015/05/book-review-complete-guide-to-fresh-and.html

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