Hi I'm John. I'm the author of FishingWithBait.com. I have been obsessed with fishing since my dad took me to catch bluegill in the creek as a little kid, over 20 years ago. I love learning and perfecting all kinds of fishing techniques. I have spent time living in different countries learning their unique traditional fishing methods, and then combining the best of all worlds to catch as many fish as possible. My hope is that this website can help you, or someone you are teaching, to have a better fishing experience early on so that you too can be hooked into this wonderful sport.
Generally, bluegill are pretty easy fish to catch. So when they stop biting, it’s important to make some changes to your approach. There are a few reasons why you may not be getting bit. Let’s go through some of these reasons and see if we can get you back on the bite. Here’s my top […]
Just getting into panfish? Make sure you have the proper gear. Having the proper gear like an ultralight rod, and razor sharp hooks can not only help you catch more panfish, but you’ll you have more fun doing it. Choosing a Rod For Your Panfish Setup Ultralight rods and poles are the most fun to […]
Bluegill can be found all over the US, but some regions have fewer than others. Generally speaking, bluegill are warm water fish and will be found in the same waters as bass, catfish, and carp. However, they can also be found in cold climates. If you live in the Northwest US you might have to […]
Tip ups are a great tool when it comes to ice fishing. As I’m sure you know, they allow you to set a line at multiple different holes so that you can cover more ground and find where the fish are. These work great on bigger fish like walleye, perch and trout. But what about […]
I love catching bluegill. But to be honest, before this I had never actually eaten one. Everyone says they taste amazing, but do they really? Is it worth the hassle of gutting and filleting them for such a small amount of meat? I decided it is time to try it out for myself. Here is […]
A few people have asked me what the difference is between bluegill vs sunfish. So I thought it would be good to clear things up a little. The answer is actually very simple… Bluegill vs Sunfish: Sunfish refers to a group of fish species. This group includes pumpkinseed, redear sunfish, spotted sunfish, Dollar sunfish and […]