Aug 15, 2005 · Fish have complex social behaviors, and we're just now starting to understand them. Here's some amazing facts on bluegill reproduction.

Jun 14, 2021 · The bluegill spawn thus becomes a prime time to catch shallow bass throughout the summer and early fall. “The bluegill spawn follows the bass spawn, and the bass are hungry and …

May 29, 2025 · Should you keep or release large bluegills? Explore expert advice, Dr. Swingle’s timeless pond management principles, and how harvesting affects long-term balance.

Apr 18, 2025 · Learn how to catch bass during all phases of the spring spawn. From staging prespawn fish to bedding bass and post-spawn feeders, discover proven lures, tactics, and seasonal strategies …

May 12, 2024 · I love fishing for bass, but have always had a passion for bluegill and panfish. What do you feel is the best rod available? I have several, but am looking for the best, nicest rod for them.

Jul 28, 2025 · Bassmaster Elite Series pro Kyle Welcher breaks down his top 5 must-have baits for August bass fishing, from frogs and buzzbaits to finesse plastics and flipping heavy cover. Learn how …

Jul 6, 2005 · The ones most often pushed are bluegill, sunfish and various minnows. In truth, the bass-bluegill combination is often a disaster after the first four or five years. The bluegills actually prey …

Dec 18, 2024 · Big bluegill habitat provides less density, bigger interstitial spacing—think the canopy of an oak tree—and more insect- and fish-based food sources. With spawning beds as the hub, then …

Jan 4, 2009 · Pumpkinseeds, Perch, Pike, Bluegill, Walleye, Smallmouth, and largemouth bass. What is the right balance in a northern lake?

May 31, 2002 · Improper harvest of largemouth bass ruins future fishing in more lakes, probably in all states, than any other cause.