How do you fish for bluegill in the winter?
How do you fish for bluegill in the winter?
How to Catch More Winter Bluegills
- Fish on bottom in deep water.
- Use the right enticements.
- Use light tackle.
- Be prepared for light bites.
- Try European-style floats.
- Vary your presentation.
- Be flexible.
What is the best bait for bluegill in the winter?
The best natural bait I have found for cold water fishing bluegill are worms and minnows. Use pieces of worms since bluegill will want to eat smaller food in the winter. Likewise, small minnows work better and making sure to fish them near weeds is very important as well.
How deep do bluegills go in the winter?
Avoid fishing in shallow water as this water will be colder than deeper water which better holds its summer warmth. Bluegill can often be found in water 20 feet or deeper as winter approaches.
Do bluegills bite when its cold?
Many Natural State fishermen believe bluegills quit biting when the water gets cold, so fishing for these delicious fish is fruitless. Fortunately, that’s untrue. Bluegills actually stay active throughout the cold months, and this is a great time of year to catch dozens if you use the proper fishing tactics.
Is it possible to catch bluegill in the winter?
Catching winter bluegill can be difficult, but it’s not impossible! Whether needing to set up for ice fishing, fishing during severe cold snaps in winter months, or even hitting the water during a cold autumn, you can still catch these delicious little buggers if you know how.
What kind of fishing rod do you use for bluegills in winter?
When fishing for deep winter bluegills, I prefer a 6- or 7-foot ultralight rod with a soft tip and a small spinning or underspin reel filled with 2-pound-test fluorocarbon or monofilament line. This rig exhibits sensitivity not found with larger tackle and permits you to detect the most delicate nibbles.
What to do when bluegills Won’t Bite?
When bream won’t bite, it may help to remove all split shot and try fishing wigglers, mealworms or waxworms without any weight. Many times this is all it takes to stir fish into action. Another way to arouse the feeding instincts of persnickety winter bluegills is to slow your retrieve.
When to stop fishing for bluegills in Arkansas?
Now that fall is here and winter isn’t far away, most Arkansas anglers have quit fishing for bluegills and stored away their panfishing tackle until spring rolls around again. Many Natural State fishermen believe bluegills quit biting when the water gets cold, so fishing for these delicious fish is fruitless.