Author Topic: Bluegills? (Read 3546 times)

Parasite · « **on:** June 12, 2019, 02:28:09 PM »

When do the bluegills spawn around here? I need some flyrod practice.

Yelper Guy · « **Reply #1 on:** June 12, 2019, 03:21:38 PM »

With this warm spell we're heading into, it should be pretty darn soon.

brokentrail · « **Reply #2 on:** June 12, 2019, 03:45:27 PM »

Based on when the crappies spawned this year, I'd guess they already have at least started but I haven't had time to get out and check them.

Parasite · « **Reply #3 on:** June 13, 2019, 06:13:25 AM »

I don't even know what lakes to go to yet. I just need to get out. They are so much fun on the flyrod.

Thehowler · « **Reply #4 on:** June 13, 2019, 07:00:29 AM »

Quote from: Parasite on June 13, 2019, 06:13:25 AM

I don't even know what lakes to go to yet. I just need to get out. They are so much fun on the flyrod.

Which flys work well for Bluegill?

Parasite · « **Reply #5 on:** June 13, 2019, 07:05:26 AM »

Pretty much any black terrestrial pattern. Black being the key. Size 8 or 10 if I recall correctly.

Rob · « **Reply #6 on:** June 13, 2019, 07:47:14 AM »

I have had great luck in the past with a red salmon egg pattern.

Angry Perch · « **Reply #7 on:** June 13, 2019, 08:27:53 AM »

Used to catch them with poppers as a kid in MN. That was a hoot!

birdshooter1189 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 13, 2019, 08:34:34 AM »

I think they are already spawning. I saw a bluegill sitting on a nest while bass fishing at square lake on kitsap peninsula about 2 weeks ago.

I have caught lots of bluegill with size 12 or smaller Adams fly, or other flies in white, black, or brown. My main go-to bluegill setup is a size 12 or 14 plain hook (that would be used for tying an Adams fly) and about a half inch of small live worm or artificial worm. Artificial is cleaner and stays on the hook longer. Live worm is more effective for finicky fish. I use this setup on fly-rod and angling rods, sometimes with a bobber, sometimes without. Sometimes with a weight 6" above the hook below a bobber for deeper water. I rig the worm so that it is in a "S" shape on the hook.

Artificial worms I use: (sold at walmart)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Berkley-Powerbait-FLOATING-3-trout-worm-natural-15-count-PBHFTW3-NAT/303158093452?epid=1518700380&hash=item4695a1668c:g:FAsAAOSw9jZZ4jjl

Kc_Kracker · « **Reply #9 on:** June 13, 2019, 11:06:57 AM »

they begin spawning as ear;ly as april and will spawn up to 5 times. generally when the water hits 65 ish degrees they get going

Birdgetter · « **Reply #10 on:** June 14, 2019, 05:07:18 PM »

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Birdgetter · « **Reply #11 on:** June 14, 2019, 05:07:50 PM »

Caught some monsters today!!

brew · « **Reply #12 on:** June 14, 2019, 05:19:09 PM »

That looks like good bass bait

for bluegills around the Olympia area hit either Munn Lake towards Tumwater or Chambers Lake in Lacey.

ne kid · « **Reply #13 on:** June 14, 2019, 05:36:49 PM »

Those are pumpkinseeds. Still fun to catch, just dont get very big.

Birdgetter · « **Reply #14 on:** June 14, 2019, 05:39:33 PM »

Yah I wasn't sure if they were true bluegill, I knew they were sunfish of some type. I don't tend to mess with any warm water scrap fish.

ne kid · « **Reply #15 on:** June 14, 2019, 05:52:51 PM »

Wish I had some for sturgeon bait tomorrow.

ne kid · « **Reply #16 on:** June 14, 2019, 05:53:59 PM »

Sort of a waste using walleye fillets

Kc_Kracker · « **Reply #17 on:** June 14, 2019, 06:51:30 PM »

Quote from: Birdgetter on June 14, 2019, 05:07:18 PM

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thats not a bluegill its a red eared sunfish

Kc_Kracker · « **Reply #18 on:** June 14, 2019, 06:52:48 PM »

different fish but just as tasty

Kc_Kracker · « **Reply #19 on:** June 14, 2019, 06:54:00 PM »

ne kid · « **Reply #20 on:** June 14, 2019, 07:12:14 PM »

Yes they all fry up really nice. Now im going to have to take the kids out and catch a bucket of them.

Thehowler · « **Reply #21 on:** June 14, 2019, 11:54:47 PM »

Spent many hours as a kid catching those things at Hicks lake in White Center.

CackleBird98 · « **Reply #22 on:** June 15, 2019, 12:05:13 AM »

Those things are a kick in the pants! Might have to give em a shot this weekend

Kc_Kracker · « **Reply #23 on:** June 15, 2019, 05:01:15 PM »

oh ya even the fins are delicious! deep fried its like eatin tater chips

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