Soft plastics fished under a bobber can be just as productive as live bait but without the inconvenience (rebaiting hooks, mess, keeping bait alive). "Thanks Slip! Held still near the end of current .The water was high and I'm guessing I had my bait a foot or so off bottom in about 5-6 ' of water .Some of the fish did take a moving bait though . Last Updated On: November 7, 2020; Home. By Kobie Koenig & McKeon Roberts •May 22, 2020 With spring in full swing, it's now a great time to go fishing for bluegill sunfish in shallow water where they're accessible and eagerly biting. I am still seeking some help from everyone out there. Anyhow, check out the post and please volunteer your live bait fishing setups. Powered by, Badges  |  Among the best and most popular spring bobbers on the market today are Frabill, HT Enterprise and Clam. Despite their small mouths larger bluegills can take surprising large flies. We also have a couple of new products this year which I also hope to get in your store. Instead of showing you every option for ice fishing spring bobbers, I’ll show you only the very best. Members; All Blog Posts; My Blog; Add; Old School - Bobbers / New School - Floats. Take that behavior as a clue that larger flies can be and are eaten by big panfish. Good to hear from you......several members have been looking for your…", "Eleven years of service......tubular construction held water all the time", "How old was the trailer you replaced Jeff? Original "painted" trailer was failing in multiple places...", "Flat river made the chilly ride a little more comfortable......". ", "Gregs fish was my favorite fish caught of the 4 .Very thick for 12.5" Released ", "Thanks John.....wasn't planning on a trailer but the brackish water just ate my old trailer…", "After a long delay at the factory...my custom Road King trailer has arrived. "Thanks Slip! Anyone fishing the following?? 10 inches, It's a 10 inch bluegill. Fishing With Bobbers For Bluegill Uncategorized July 17, 2018 0 masuzi Bluegill rigging diagram bobber fishing for big bluegill in shallow water part 2 fishing with bobber and worms tips bluegill panfish how to bait fishing 126 fast bluegill bobber with worms Soft plastics fished under a bobber can be just as productive as live bait but without the inconvenience (rebaiting hooks, mess, keeping bait alive). Note which had more success. Note which had more success. Those perch are really nice. How many times have you been bass fishing and had you lure or fly intended for a bluegill predator eaten by an actual bluegill? Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator. Bad Bobbers What comes to mind when you think of that word? You never really start fishing unless you learn how to fish with bobbers. 2. I… Search. Lost count John  But it was almost constant action but took time to photo fish . Also - I am adding a new package so those of us on a budget can join in too. Please check out the older post invite. If you fish one of the following, and this is your primary method you will stick with through the challenge - reserve it. Gotta say when the Yellow Perch were hooked they headed right for the faster moving water .I'm thinking that like trout they may have tried to use the current to dislodge the hook.Either that or maybe into a hole cut out by the inflow. Report an Issue  |  Nice job - you used a couple of setups and came up with how many total? Thill Peal Foam Float 7. There are no wrong answers, just want REGULAR fishing setups - how you fish with the standard gear. Bobber With A Brain (please - anyone). However, if you are using a circle hook you don’t necessarily want to do a big hook set, instead the fish should basically hook itself and all you need to do is pull up on the rod slightly and start reeling; … That is a fantastic set of fish for 3 hours and absolutely sounds like a good speed to fish. Yes do that Johnny .I bought the 3/8" 2 pack today .Cost was $3.29.Also bought some 64th oz.Eagle Claw unpainted ball head jig heads at Frank's Tackle,Wanaque New Jersey. Crimp a split shot about 6 inches above your bait and attach a fixed bobber another 6 inches or 1 foot above the split shot depending on how shallow you find bluegill. Now days, choices are limitless and it just seems to cause confusion among shoppers. Raven Slip Float 8. With a simple ultralight spinning rod, some 4-pound monofilament fishing line and a bucket of minnows, you'll be able to fool … Share on LinkedIn. I also have a tackle offer for those who participate to join in on. A basic bobber rig is one of the most versatile and most effective bait rigs out there. Nicely done. 19. Most commonly, they are the most popular producers for all manners of panfish. Fishing Tips and Tricks. Main; My Page; Blogs; Forum; Chat; Groups; Photos; Videos; RULES! 1) Fishing with a bobber allows you to suspend your bait above the bottom at the exact depth you want. I will be donating some prizes to the cause and someone will win some cool shirts and prizes for sharing. All this month I will be wanting volunteers to describe their setups and share how they fish with live bait. A small part of a worm on the hook normally works better than threading an entire nightcrawler on the hook. Bobber With A Brain (please - anyone). Each one of the following fishing setups covered with an angler fishing it: I need these!! Gonna try these out also:http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00019N7YG/ref=asc_df_B00019N7YG1455160?sm... Hey Johnny -I hope to be using these two floats in a few weeks at ice out:   Thills: http://bigbluegill.com/photo/april-7-thillsf-jigs?context=album&... http://bigbluegill.com/photo/april21fromshorenobait11-3?context=alb... http://bigbluegill.com/photo/slip-float-rod?context=album&album... Also an Eagle Claw Pencil float and Crappie buster foam float not pictured. I am still seeking some help from everyone out there. 22 slots to fill - pick your favorite weapon and let me know to get in our revolution. ", "Yea Jeff,thick and tough for its smaller size ! And while bait anglers or "bobber slingers" are frequently dismissed by some, these same people overlook the intricacies and science behind this type fishing. These include species such as Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Shellcracker, Green Sunfish, and Longear. Which was the number one rig that worked well? If you fish one of the following, and this is your primary method you will stick with through the challenge - reserve it. I also have a tackle offer for those who participate to join in on. Two to four-pound test line is plenty for bluegill fishing. Tips and Resources . Maybe we can feature them in an upcoming issue of In-Weeds Magazine. Sign Up; Sign In; Bluegill - Big Bluegill. Thill Plastic Slip Float & Jig Combo 3. Share !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");