5 Best Bluegill Lures! These Plastics Will Catch Those Panfish!

[@melvin768]

Im big into panfish now after fishing for over 50 years for big bass and big cats crappie are my favorite now and bluegill shell crackers as we call them in Florida are great fish to catch and great eating too.

[@TBassFactory]

Yes they sure are fun and great to eat. Sounds like you have been having some fun fishing.

[@rl2109]

Makes me wanna go fishing!

[@Rippleshanks]

Recently found your channel after taking up fishing. As a beginner your videos have been a godsend.

[@TBassFactory]

Thanks bud I’m glad I could help

[@atoadigi]

I love the bison color for panfish/crappie magnets (black and brown/tan) it’s caught me a ton of panfish in both clear and muddy water. I also like using them (panfish/crappie magnets) on a beetle spin I get more bites using them than with the grub that comes with the beetle spin

[@TBassFactory]

Yes! Love those crappie magnets. Sometimes if the bite is a little weird and I get a lot of misses on the beetlespin I’ll put a crappie magnet on and start catching them better.

[@SmokeEater509]

I'd highly recommend the Rebel Crickhoppers. They're a little more pricey so it's aggravating when you snag one but I've caught bass, crappie, and bluegill on them a TON.

[@TBassFactory]

Yes they will slam a crickhopper

[@felipevazquez123]

Having fished multiple s in different sizes and colors, kzbin.infoUgkxCbNOWAGmn6nfbCbJDmasvBq7J38KZNw2 this is by far my favorite. One thing to be aware of is the sided willow blade. One side is silver and the other is the green/orange shown. This is not bad, just unconventional. In terms of fishing, I have found the lure works just fine without a tail like a craw or shad. That addition is up to you. Also, the hook part where you attach the swivel snap or tie the line is a problem on baits these days, since it's able to slide up and down. However this lure seems to be tight enough that that doesn't happen often, and you can solve it by putting a thin slice of medical tube over the hook before attaching the line. Like others have said, it's really magic on a good windy day.

[@TBassFactory]

Yes that’s what I’m talking about Felipe!

[@abelabner]

Very informative video, going over the baits you use as well as the techniques. Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@riddle58]

Another great video! Water here in South Texas area starting to dry up. Going to Louisiana in a few days. Can’t wait. Calcasieu River is up right now lots of rain. Fish on!

[@TBassFactory]

Thank you Phil! Yeah that water disappearing quick. I hope you catch them out at the cabin!

[@opieangst]

Right on!!! A year later and still useful! 😎

[@TBassFactory]

Oh yes! That makes me happy ha. Thanks bud!

[@rantonsgaming246]

Thank you for these videos. I have always loved fishing as a kid but pretty much only used a spoon for everything. Now that I'm a dad of a 3 year-old im trying to learn more to increase his chances of catching some of these little fish. So thank you again for all the advice!

[@TBassFactory]

Your welcome bud! I used to take my boy when he was that same age and you can’t beat live worms under a bobber. 3 year olds can only stand about an hour or 2 of fishing usually and that setup almost always catches them and keeps their attention.

[@rantonsgaming246]

@@TBassFactory appreciate it doing it all from a wheelchair has changed the ease of fishing lol!

[@jasonbroom7147]

Adam, from Kayak Catfish, shows how effective the 1" Gulp minnow, in smelt color, can be for just about everything, especially panfish.

[@jameskrahn8355]

hey bud. if curios there are smaller plastics that you could match the hatch depending on year. mud bugs helgramites all by BY baits wors pretty well. gills and even trout

[@TBassFactory]

The easy match the hatch on smaller plastics for me is with trout magnets. Caddis flies, and wax worms are smaller too and catch a ton of fish on light jig heads.

[@regularguy3202]

Going out tomorrow will try some of these!

[@TBassFactory]

Good luck bud!

[@JimDavis-x3x]

I use the smallest bobber i can. Big gills bite light if the feel alot of resistance they'll spit it out

[@Clayton_reagan22]

Awesome thanks for the tips🤘

[@TBassFactory]

Your welcome bud!

[@Hutch1104]

You should also try Berkley gulp 1 inch minnows

[@TBassFactory]

Yes I need to try those and see what I can catch. Thanks bud!

[@crazyfingers19]

I am not ripping on gulp minnows at all. My go to lure for winter trout in SC Pa. That being said, try the Berkeley Power Bait minnow. For panfish, bass, and catties you’ll catch 3X-5X the fish before the lure is destroyed. Saved me quite a bit of money over the last 2 years after making the switch. On super clear cold trout streams I stick to the gulp but the rest of the time it’s the power bait.

[@ELECTRICEYE1776]

Great video

[@TBassFactory]

Thanks bud!!

[@comlbbeau]

Unfortunately, my favorite go-to panfish plastic is no longer made… the Yum 1 1/2” Woolly Curly Tail on a 1/16 oz. RoadRunner. Seemed to catch only the bigger (1/2 lb. or better) bluegills for some reason. Don’t know why they were discontinued.

[@TBassFactory]

That’s a good question those did work so good. I used to fish with those too.

[@lilmoney28]

the curly tails are money.

[@TBassFactory]

They sure are $$

[@thisolesignguy2733]

I swear by 1/16oz beetle spins. You can't go wrong with a good white & red dot beetle spin when nothing else works. I've even caught smallmouth and northerns on them

[@TBassFactory]

You got that right!

[@crazyfingers19]

I agree. Old school lure for sure. I use a #1 beetle spinner with a 1/32 oz jighead tipped with a Power Bait 1-1/2” minnow in smelt or black shad color

[@crazyfingers19]

Hit the wrong button. Oh well. To continue. . . I use these on an ultralight with 4lb test flouro on the lower Susky and easily catch 3-7 species every evening. Most of them are smaller but several times a season you’ll hook into a big one. 3-5 lb smallies and channel cats are not out of the question.

[@jhfishingventures]

Nice

[@TBassFactory]

Thanks bud!

[@shadowwolf9329]

I caught a blue gill on a bumble bee fly popper

[@TBassFactory]

Those are fun

[@shadowwolf9329]

@@TBassFactory it ran the fly line all over the place

[@shadowwolf9329]

Do they come in water Mellon seed

[@TBassFactory]

I’m sure they do

[@lamonteplays]

lol just bought some - edit bro put an amazon link up for the fish wax worms - i coulda got you some money.... [I know the game lol - but you serving good content]

[@TBassFactory]

Ha yep I sure could, thanks bud!

[@scottmasin741]

Can i get them in a van down by the river?

[@TBassFactory]

Yes but only if your name is mick foley

[@scottmasin741]

@@TBassFactory Matt Foley. Mick jumps off of high steel cages. 😁

[@bajadan6034]

00:54 thats what she said ...

[@peggyparrow2059]

A big bobber is not necessary ! Most of the time it spooks the fish ! Its hilarious that you use a tiny lure, and a huge bobber to create a huge splash, ha ha ha, get smart !

[@TBassFactory]

Ha yep I need to. Thanks Peggy I appreciate it.

[@DragonsinGenesisPodcast]

What’s hilarious is you telling people to get smart but then proudly displaying a lack of understanding about basic punctuation. Go back to fourth grade.

[@smithsgonefishing]

Looks like you're about to scream because of those 2 veins in your necks

[@TBassFactory]

Yes! Don’t make me angry I turn green too! Ha 😂

[@smithsgonefishing]

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[@dannyphillips9080]

Sounds like a COVER UP for a bunch of COWARDS Who ever wrote the policy should be in prison

[@TBassFactory]

Yes! Politicians should not be acting like this!