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Why Do Crappie Stop Biting? 4 Reasons

Are you ever out fishing for crappie when all of a sudden they just stop biting? Or maybe you did really good the day before but when you go back they seem to have disappeared? I had this happen to me recently, so I’ve been doing some research and here is everything I found as […]

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Bluegill Not Biting? Try These 6 Steps

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 […]

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Build A Great Panfish Setup

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 […]

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Where To Find Bluegill

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 […]

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Bluegill on Tip Ups

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 […]

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Do Bluegill Taste Good?

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 […]