Best BIG Bluegill Bait Ever!! - How To - Todays Angler

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[@TodaysAngler]

Best Bluegill Bait is a Wedgee plastic on a 1/80th oz jighead.

[@laoboy1]

Where can I get the Wedgee plastic from?

[@jtswonderland3931]

@@laoboy1 I found them customjigs.com/products/wedgee-plastics.html

[@murphyspell7125]

Never heard of it.

[@troymaziarz3343]

is the Wedgee from Custom Jigs& SPins?

[@eduffy4937]

The 1/80th oz eerie deerie jig is my all time favorite.

[@scottodonahoe4208]

Catch and release into grease . A nice breading also helps !

[@charlesdavid9062]

not aword about the bait

[@leshemby3783]

Amen with some Mrs Baird's it's on

[@patricksommer4857]

My favorite method of bluegill fishing is sight fishing them with a tiny little fly on a light spinning rod. So cool watching them smoke it!

[@donfulmer5418]

Patrick Sommer v

[@ARCSTREAMS]

wet or dry?

[@SirPraiseSun]

@@ARCSTREAMS thts meaningless they all get wet flies work good on the drop but u gotta know where they are

[@ARCSTREAMS]

@@SirPraiseSun meaningless? it depends how you use them obviously with a fly rod and no sinker for dry flies , so i was asking if he they bite on top or below ,could be both

[@murphyspell7125]

Scud flies dropped off a popper hook about 6 inches down from the popper...gills will hit both.

[@paulwa5425]

I had no idea that every commenter on KZbin is a verified expert n all things angling. Remarkable!!

[@Jhon1784-r8z]

There’s times of the year where you can’t target certain species in Wisconsin? In Texas you can fish for whatever species all year

[@williamcarr3976]

Texas has better wildlife management

[@StevenGianatasio]

I have noticed those little plastic worms 🪱 in the store but didn't know how to use them and what for since they were so little. Thanks to you guys now I know. A great bait for Bluegill and probably good for Shellcrackers too. 🎣🐟

[@daniellelemond7426]

Gills and crappie reproduce in such large numbers taking a dozen or so each will not harm the species as a whole. I would agree to throw back the smaller or ones with eggs in them. Both are some of the tastiest fish I've ever eaten.

[@FunkE.Fisherman]

Great gills! So glad o see more people promoting CPR on the trophy panfish.

[@nativewildman9335]

I like using flys for bluegill they work very well for big ones

[@TtotheK83]

Nice bruiser bluegill! Can't wait to start seeing those toothy critters in the boat again though.

[@aidanbarnes4290]

You guys make fishing look so easy, everytime I go fishing I hardly ever catch anything. I wish that I could catch a bluegill everytime I through my line out

[@aidanbarnes4290]

@it'sallhappening actually I just recently caught a catfish so I'm good now

[@aidanbarnes4290]

@it'sallhappening I didn't film it but I took a photo. Here it is www.deviantart.com/thecartoonwizard/art/Biggest-fish-I-ever-caught-790968458

[@guitarzarfun]

mostly it's where ya fish IMHO. I've fished lakes where the fish hadn't seen a hook in years and i swear you could catch them with a dog turd on a hook.

[@aidanbarnes4290]

@@guitarzarfun well that's unique

[@oldmcdonald9582]

richard gene been using that method all of his life. nuttin new. good vid tho

[@Fire-nw6jl]

If you keep or don't keep fish,why argue with the other? If you're catch and release that's fine, if you're catch and cook that's fine too. Y'all no reason to call eachothers names over it 😂. Aslong as the person is in season, keeping the limit and size requirements,it is not your problem . If you want to be a "fishing douche" why noone commenting on them throwing them back? And not gently putting them back in?😂

[@MayheM_72]

I used to catch and release freshwater fish all the time. Then some friends asked if I could get them some yellow perch, crappie, etc. I still throw almost all freshwater fish back, but my 9yo son LOVES eating fish, so it depends on the situation.

[@leshemby3783]

I have to agree. I throw some back during the spawn. But rest of the year they are wrapped in cornmeal

[@charlesronk2989]

Because the state does not manage panfish correctly. That is why so many lakes have stunted growth populations. When they do react they are several years behind. Yes keeping a meal of fish is fine. Using it to supplement grocery shopping is ridiculous.

[@murphyspell7125]

Throw spawning females back, cornmeal everything else that is big enough to eat. It's almost impossible to overfish bluegill and other panfish in a public waterway. Just make sure you let them spawn and you'll always be able to go catch some.

[@TismFishing]

Interesting stuff happening up there lowering bag limits and allowing fish time to grow. It’s really bad down here in the southeast, not only does everyone keep all the sunfish they can many folks kill them just to help the population.

[@ericwakeman6665]

I’ve never heard of the bait you’re casting there I’ll check em out thanks great slabs

[@vincentwesterfield6054]

You're right, I fish to eat. I put fish back if it's to small or large,I wouldn't keep a 30lb catfish I chose a slot size to eat so the lake produce good fish

[@gregoryhunts3006]

Yeah I don't fish much for trophies.. But I damn sure fish for groceries. . I definitely would be keeping some for the frypan..

[@TyPigPatrol]

Awesome video and great instruction!

[@NettingwithNick]

Nice catches guys. I catch shiners fish for gills too

[@vinniefusco7809]

That white wedgie is a killer brim bait! Going to have to pick some up!

[@boblancaster8775]

I'm with you bassmaster. Gills are great eating fish as are crappies in my eyes. Let a lot go and eat some man.

[@harryduncan6699]

Bait is called a wedgee made by Wedgee Plastics. He points this out when explaining his rig. It’s a micro bait often used ice fishing.

[@TodaysAngler]

Thank you!!

[@williespoonemore3392]

ya ok the title to this so called episode was , BEST BAIT FOR BIG BLUE GILL ! a did you forget what episode you were filming ? I didn't see nothing about any bait ?? did I miss something ??

[@wdtaut5650]

At 2:21, he shows the *lure* he is using. I don't care for calling lures 'bait', either.

[@PastorPeewee20]

I am proud to say I love the taste of gill and paper mouths

[@Nastyfinger1444]

Gills to me are the best eating fish either freshwater or saltwater.

[@gregoryhunts3006]

Can't overlook the yellow perch.. I mainly fish panfish and I do eat em.

[@pjanoo6973]

@@gregoryhunts3006 Yellow perch is my favorite freshwater fish to eat.

[@ARCSTREAMS]

@@Nastyfinger1444 salt water bluegills ?

[@Nastyfinger1444]

@@ARCSTREAMS I prefer gills to eat, whether other fish are fresh or saltwater fish. I need them to be fried.

[@robjasmin3197]

On lake toho here in kissimmee fl used to catch “monster” bluegill with a tiny black fly looked like a spider made of black rubber learned to tie my own!

[@michaelschultz5127]

Are those the average size for paper mouths?

[@TodaysAngler]

Yes

[@MrLeebooher]

It's simple I am (Catch & Filet) as I love the taste of Bluegill and if you want the best just filet them and let them soak in distilled water for 4 to 8 hours and you'll have the sweetest fish you've ever stuffed your face with.

[@nighthawk1228]

That guide took Larry Smith to all the same spots on his tv show too... same docks, same tree in the water. It's cool to see the same spots can be productive.

[@dannyvandagriff9087]

Location is everything.

[@Fbarts]

You guys can do what you want. If I'm eatin' some fish I'll eat sunnys and crappie. I'll release all the bass northerns and wallys.

[@hmonglor]

A bit obnoxious about the whole catch and release deal. Most folks panfish to eat. Hope whoever hires you as a guide isn't shamed into throwing back the days catch. Otherwise informative show overall.

[@RealYungAether]

Subscribed. You guys are chill. Loved seeing you release those old bluegills.

[@zrayray3054]

starting to enjoy your guys show alot more now, the editting has gotten alot better and its awesome you moved away from the traditional fishing style type show and towards a youtube vlog style!

[@bradleyhattendorf7136]

So glad you didn't reveal the name of the lake!!! I have seen a few videos on KZbin that showed where and what lake on Thursday and on Saturday it was shoulder to shoulder at that spot. There was no room to walk, it was hard water season and there were 300 people at the location, 300 people all keeping their "legal limits" just ruined that lake!!!

[@ericmarks6322]

Best bluegill bait I ever used was used menthol cigarette filters. The bluegill go crazy over them.

[@expomm]

Don’t want t to be the Karen here, the video is great and u guys seem to be good people, just will love to see u putimg back those fish more gently, as a fisherman, the least we can do is give some love to fish, gratitude to the great joy they give us . Thanks for posting ur adventure though

[@Docsjeff]

Crappie and Bullfrogs-The best tasting Freshwater species on the N.American Continent! Meat is clear as Glass and cooks up Snow White!

[@destaylor9999]

Rooster tails are my favorite

[@doitalltronics]

Was that bait shop on the north side of Madison?

[@iflipper4123]

What are y’all using

[@gregoryhunts3006]

I fish the Mississippi around the DeSoto area.. Been on some big one's lately.. Quite a few 10 and 11in gills. Awesome video. Man I love to panfish but I really need to book a trip musky fishing. It's been 20yrs since I threw a lure for one.

[@paulnokio1199]

Cool video, that looks like a fun lake

[@dshep832]

Thanks for sharing guys!! You’re using four pound test line, white plastic wedgee, and a small weighted cork, right? Where can I find the wedgee and what size weighted cork do you have?

[@TodaysAngler]

Correct. We just get at local shops, search bluegill plastics. Smallest weigjted Float Hi Glow bobber.

[@claytongoerlitz6250]

Where is this lake at, I haven’t caught crappie in almost five years and I’m ready to catch my limit

[@NorthForkFisherman]

Best lure? A Bully Bluegill Spider fished either on a flyrod or ultralight with a casting bubble on 2lb line.

[@ericmarks6322]

One of the best blugill baits I've ever found that works incredibly well is used cigarette filters. I've never failed to catch fish with them, and their free!

[@juanolivarez773]

They're.

[@ericmarks6322]

@@juanolivarez773 Thanks for pointing that out.

[@hellosweetheart3350]

Do u cut them up? How do you use em?

[@ericmarks6322]

@@hellosweetheart3350 I used to put the whole filter on a hook with a split shot weight about 8 inches above the hook and a float set to whatever depth the fish are at.

[@murphyspell7125]

Hmmm.... a new way to litter...

[@rainbowcatartdrawingcolori194]

My favorite fish to catch! They sure are nice fish!

[@Xaiddy]

Did you say Wisconsin? Just hit the subscribed button just for you. Wisconsinite represent, wha whaaa!

[@TodaysAngler]

Dope👊

[@bradbrockhaus633]

fished those waters many times and had a blast...

[@singlecastfishing2472]

Xai Yang Same!

[@joshstaley7459]

why the bobber? are they just letting it float or are they working the bait on a bobber?

[@TodaysAngler]

For casting a 1/80th oz jig and suspending tbe bait up high.

[@joshstaley7459]

thank you

[@veggiepowered]

I'am Your Newest Subscriber I Found A Canal 3 Miles From My House It Has TILAPIA Here In Florida

[@gregoryhunts3006]

What part of Wisconsin do you fish? I fish mainly pool 9 and 10 of the Mississippi and pretty much only fish panfish. No interest in bass or pike even though I catch tons of em. If Im eating fish it's walleye or panfish. I also trout fish quite a bit. I fish to eat not release.. I do let giants go as well as small one's. But I fish to eat and survive. I don't buy much from store's nowadays. .

[@Noobish_Camper55]

Currently my favorite fishing show. Put together so well!

[@craigwilson738]

you must like to watch a bunch of idiots ruining fishing for the family

[@craigwilson738]

what was the Best bait said in the title?

[@tonymcleroy6729]

We call them big blue gill bait, for big flat head catfish down here in TEXAS..

[@marlonb.8243]

Redworms. You'll catch almost any kind of freshwater fish with them. Oh and don't forget Veleeta cheese!

[@FISHINandJUNK]

Awesome bluegill right there, love the way those fight on light rods.

[@bobseagar2839]

Good video guys love to catch big gills

[@ARCSTREAMS]

so do you just still fish or put any twitch ?

[@TodaysAngler]

First still when it lands. Wait 5+ seconds, then reel slow with light twitches for a few feet. Then repeat

[@ARCSTREAMS]

@@TodaysAngler thx

[@sempernarc]

Trout magnit cant be beaten.

[@randyemiller1132]

that golden shiner would have been taken home to my fish pond. love tippin a jig with them when fishin eyes

[@topgun57572000]

how do u fish, fake bait and bobber?

[@NickLindner]

Tough to beat big gills like that. Nice job guys.

[@stephensnipes2469]

What's size and name of the jig are you using?

[@TodaysAngler]

Wedgee plastic and a 1/80th oz jighead.

[@stephensnipes2469]

@@TodaysAngler thank you

[@DoubleTeaMedia]

That first bluegill was actually pretty damn big compared to the ones I usually catch.

[@silentpilgrim4295]

This fish was not a bluegill. She is small, skinny and yellow.

[@DoubleTeaMedia]

@@silentpilgrim4295 well to be fair, they're all called bluegill or perch around here. Same general shape. It's a type of sunfish.

[@unariusmiller1783]

Can we order the wedgee lure ?

[@pkm1060]

Great show. Beautiful gils.

[@milusikmancing]

Nice fishing dna release

[@christiansmith2202]

Are you using the Little Atom Regular Wedgees, or the Jumbo Wedgees ?

[@TodaysAngler]

Regular

[@silentpilgrim4295]

Hello buddies! Cool video. Nice to watch you fish! Can i ask you? What is the name of the fish you caught at 5:30 in this video? I also caught such a fish, only now, I don’t know what it’s called ?! Thank you for your reply in advance.

[@TodaysAngler]

Golden Shiner

[@silentpilgrim4295]

@@TodaysAngler thank’s Sir!

[@psychodad4634]

Intro music= This is for the lover in you- Shalimar

[@theslowmobro7674]

id love to go there, in phoenix there aren't very much crappie :( but at least we have tilapia

[@GopherHayes]

Love them big gills. Hopefully people will start to release the bigger gills.

[@murphyspell7125]

Large bluegill have few natural predators. Bass quit trying to eat them at a certain size. Keep a few medium to large gills to eat, let the "tanks" go back home.

[@MrMightyBeans]

What's the most effective bait for bluegill and crappie? I've caught catfish, white bass, large mouth, stripper but I can't ever never catch a crappie or a bluegill. I even took it as far as the bed and dropped my bait in the bed and he literally took it and put if outside of his bed. That's just way too crazy.

[@dudewholikesdinosaurs-topi1727]

Peter Kim bait i’de say is night crawlers. But they are harder to put on the hook so I use gulp minnows.

[@peggyparrow2059]

My hubby has caught several 10 inch blue from a private pond. Did not know they got that, but some old timers said early in their life they landed 12 and 13 inchers but do to greedy people over fishing them, the genetics have been lost !

[@GRDray]

Unless I missed the name of the lake. It reminds me of Lake Wabesa theyre known for big gills . Nice fish you guys.

[@Ball_drips]

The first spot was lake mendota

[@irishmike519]

As a Wisconsinite that transplanted to Kentucky a few years back, I understand fish fry Friday’s, but blue gill are my favorite on said Friday! Why in the world did y’all throw them beauties back?

[@TodaysAngler]

As explained in the video this lake has lower numbers of gills but with incredible size potential. Other area lakes offer more eating sized fish.

[@billyboy5912]

Can anyone tell me what rods they were using? I spent the whole video trying to find out.

[@FL_Dolfo]

"Got em coach"😂

[@johnchambers562]

I fish for blue gill all year even in tte heart of winter

[@sempernarc]

Earned a sub with this video. Told me what you were using, good cameras, and likable guys. Thanks

[@uAintliveifudontthiz]

So do you put action on the jig or just let it sit ?

[@TodaysAngler]

First we let it sink and settle, then jiggle and reel slowly, then stop again...repeat.

[@TodaysAngler]

ben anthony patrick panfish plastics/ice jigs

[@markrangel576]

Got em. Thanks

[@samzetroc2634]

I have been fishing for more than 25 years, and my best bait for Bluegills is waxworms.

[@ralphvaccaro2638]

Gills are the best eating caught em in Michigan 👍😃

[@CrunkyOMan83]

What bait is that and where can I buy?

[@TodaysAngler]

Little Atom Wedgee

[@chrismoss215]

@@TodaysAngler how are they being fished? You just letting it sit under the bobber? Slow retrieve, giving it any action?

[@davidlenz7817]

Best fish to pan fry! Yum

[@carlyoung8657]

i once caught a 200 pound bluegill,i caught him with a 12 pound cricket on my zebco 202.those were the days.

[@TodaysAngler]

Well alright. 😀

[@dudewholikesdinosaurs-topi1727]

carl young you catching dinks my man. I catch 2 ton bluegill on a 5 pound ribeye steak

[@RICK39able]

At 10:30 when someone else grabs your catch and shows it off as if their own and releases it.

[@b3nzy581]

“Get some more of these guys”. (Immediately throws it back) but they so tasty.

[@dorienriddick3312]

I was thinking the same thing they threw back some good eating!

[@benniegoodman2645]

Where you guys fishing out of.

[@markrangel576]

Can you tell me the name Brand of the plastic baits you use. Trying to find them on the web with no luck

[@TodaysAngler]

Little Atom I believe?

[@onevaperkid2917]

It's a golden shiner

[@billmcconnell1737]

Great video, excellent quality of gills. Little disappointed that ya didn't do your video wrap up in the chair from the river

[@rickkellett802]

This is A good video. Need more like these. Thanks

[@alecsnyder830]

They taste good that's why we keep them.

[@billallmon4094]

Your bait looks like an anchor worm blue gill love em also the tail off a scoundrel worm made by cream looks a lot like a dragon fly nimph

[@singlecastfishing2472]

What lake are you fishing?

[@maargill9404]

Where can I order these soft plastics? Thanks in advance

[@TodaysAngler]

Little Atom wedgee

[@pjanoo6973]

The bluegills where I fish are the same size as those mini crappie.

[@kagnewmp12]

what is that fuzzy stuff on top of your Go Pro

[@maargill9404]

Also where can I find these small ball head jigs ??

[@TodaysAngler]

Somewhere online. 1/80oz

[@geraldbalciarjr651]

Looks like fun.