Float Fishing for Bluegills and Crappie with Gulp Minnows and Worms

I'm out float fishing for bluegills and crappie. Will the artificial Gulp Minnows catch as many fish as the worms? Before I get started with the fishing, I go over how to set up a slip bobber. After catching a few nice bluegills on the Gulp Minnow, I try the worm to see what I can catch. I manage to catch a red ear sunfish on the worm and not the minnow. However, when I switch back to the Gulp, I catch a beautiful 11 inch crappie! I was surprised to catch the crappie on the gulp and the sunfish on the worm. And of course, I caught bluegills on both. I like the Gulp Minnow because it stays on the hook longer. So weather you are float fishing with worms or Gulp Minnows, now is a great time to get out and catch those crappies and bluegills.
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[@dorgs4843]

nothing beats worms and a bobber

[@rokkstar5565]

You always do a good job at keeping things plain ,simple and to the point ....thanks for the videos 👍

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks Christopher, someone's gotta do it 😀

[@uqox]

18:17 Very nice! Outstanding! My state absolutely doesn't care about catch and release for crappie and bluegill so that's what I fished as a little kid. Love seeing you fish a float for panfish. This was really fun and motivational. I've got light rod and reel setups just for this. Great video! Thanks!

[@JasperLeroux]

I got a slip bobber and wasn't sure how to use it, I was putting the bobber stop under the bobber. lol. I looked through some of your old videos and learned how to do it properly thanks to this video. Thanks, Alex!

[@fishinwithjimgronaw6224]

The last several years we have done very well with the Gulp! minnows on gills and crappies, especially in colder weather. Good vid!

[@RealisticFishing]

Me too. Its one of my favorites 👍

[@Dipshitfishing]

I really like that slip bobber technique, those minnows are the real deal

[@RealisticFishing]

Easily one of my favorite panfish baits 👍

[@Dipshitfishing]

oh thanks again for the sencos and hooks, just received in the mail today. really appreciate it, and they will definitely get put to good use.

[@noneofyourbiz5469]

I'm gonna have to try those gulp minnows sometime. Don't get me wrong, nightcrawlers do very well for bluegill, but they are so darn messy and require extra care if you don't use all of an. The fact that gulp minnows stay preserved inside the jar is nice. Something that you can keep in your tacklebox and not have to worry about spoiling. And looks like you don't have to do anything too much in terms of retrieving, which is a plus. I looked for some at wal mart the other day but they didn't have any, darn it.

[@JaguarDieCast]

Dipshit fishing They are awesome for bluegill on drop shot rig or a 1/64 jig head.

[@134rwa]

The reward is to the "Hardcore". One day I was fishing a small lake, it started raining moderately heavy, other fishermen took shelter in their vehicles, I just threw on my rain gear, and caught a 3 lb bass on a top water frog. That was a very nice crappie you caught, and those were about the prettiest bluegill I've seen.

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks Russell! You ain't gonna catch em if you stop fishing 👍

[@cholafxsti1960]

I use braid with a leader...no line twist. Great channel!

[@IntrepidFisherman]

yeah I don't mind the rain I just don't do lightning. 11 inch crappie for the win.... great work.

[@RealisticFishing]

Yeah, no lightning this time 😀

[@otpfishing968]

I don't know about you, but I love fishing in the rain. The sound of the rainfall hitting the trees, the water, it's god damn relaxing. Plus, nobody else shares that view in my neck of the woods so I always have the water to myself! Great video though man. Have a great thanksgiving!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks OTP, I do like fishing in the rain 👍 Happy Thanksgiving!

[@Robjmar7]

While enjoying God’s creation you use His name in vain! Seriously!!!

[@davycornell8715]

@@Robjmar7 oh boy....

[@mikeo6525]

I definitely love fishing in the rain! And when it’s sunny... overcast... cold... hot... 😂 Just not when it’s windy 👎🏼

[@noahgunnels7025]

@@Robjmar7 exactly

[@walrusfest]

Gulp minnow is my go-to bait! Great video as always!

[@RealisticFishing]

Its becoming a favorite of mine as well. 👍

[@mckmh07167]

Another great day of fishing. You can’t help but stay in the rain when you are catching them like that.

[@RealisticFishing]

Its hard to leave when the fish are biting 😀

[@JohnsFishTales]

Full feature episode, what a treat!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks John, I was lucky to have such a good day fishing 😀

[@miguelbanuelos5151]

Awesome video! Just started Bluegill fishing. I took my 6 year old daughter fishing for the first time too. She caught one before I did! She caught it on her birthday present -Disney Frozen kids rod, mealworms. I ended up catching 2 on the minnows. Fun times.

[@miguelbanuelos5151]

I’ll post pics on my Instagram later.

[@RealisticFishing]

Awesome! 👍

[@DirtTrackRaceFan84]

Now this is my kind of fishing channel. New subscriber here

[@honkeykong85]

Man,you just can beat panfishing some days. Great content,as always,Alex. That crappie was a slab and a a half! “That guy is also,hardcore” 😂

[@RealisticFishing]

He was hardcore! 🍺

[@wolfspiritoutdoors158]

Ive been truly surprised by all the gulp alive baits as well as the Yum baits. The yum bloodworms are outstanding in fresh and salt water as well as the gulp alive minnows and worms. Awesome video!

[@jerryrouth6115]

I really enjoy this video. It is so well done. Great articulation and good camera work. i also love bluegill fishing. Thanks for sharing.

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks Jerry! 👍😀

[@jamiebrown4507]

Love fishing in the fall like this

[@RealisticFishing]

😂

[@lojofishing]

gotta love getting a birds nest on spinning gear....lol

[@RealisticFishing]

It happens 😂

[@bigrockwell3672]

absolute worst I hate when it happens

[@BassGeek]

hahahahaha "That guy is also hardcore." That just made me bust out laughing. Yes I will agree both of you are hardcore to be out in cold rain. Nice catches man and that crappie would make a heck of a sandwich.

[@RealisticFishing]

ECW!

[@BassGeek]

Realistic Fishing hahahaha ECW! ECW!

[@renewedmind8460]

All thos good size bluegills would make a good meal

[@jimmydeshazo1312]

You seem to be a real person not like the pros ! Thanks alot from us poor boys learning.

[@stephaniebolding3741]

When you put new line on your reel take your bell off set it down in some hot water for 15-20 minutes been doing that for years never had no problems with line twisting like that good video 👍

[@tcuttrissweb]

Great video! With bass season coming to a close in a month here in my area, gonna start working on my panfish game! Thanks for the tips!

[@ScotthollywoodOutdoors]

What a great video... Took me back to the good old days catching panfish. Just might have to get me a jar of Gulp minnows and take a crack at them. Awesome Job!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks! Good luck out there 👍

[@fishingwithvance]

I just watched a 20 minute video on catching Bluegill... and enjoyed the heck out of it. You are better man than I fishing in the cold and rain for Bluegill. That was a really nice Crappie too. CAM would be proud. Panfish on!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks man. I feel 30 years younger fishing like this. 😉

[@fishingwithvance]

That's great. Happy Holidays to you my man.

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks Happy Thanksgiving!

[@magesniper]

Way to stick it out in that rain! Excellent crappie! Thumbs up!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks Alek 👍

[@jackjohnston9471]

Last few videos seem to be a bit more educational. I like it.

[@RealisticFishing]

🤓

[@clarkfishingco4309]

Haven’t even started the video yet and already liked👍👍🤛

[@RealisticFishing]

👍

[@fishingwithfredo2639]

Man your commentary had me rolling!!! That was an awesome video!!! Great job bro!!!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks Fredo!

[@davidcohen7106]

I've been catching Bluegill with a bobber and a worm for years.

[@chaseharding3291]

Awesome vid with some realistic fishing. I had the same problem with line twist on my drop shot setup. Changed to braid and no more line twist. I just use a mono leader on the braid and it works wonderfully.

[@RealisticFishing]

After fishing it for a half hour the line twist stopped. Fresh line always seems to do it unless you stretch it out.

[@1965cajun]

Remove your spool from reel and run hot water over the spool for a few seconds and it will set the memory and eliminate line twist.

[@rapalafiretiger9024]

nothing beat gulp minows!!!nice vid...u r the best always✌ peace

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks RF 👊🍺

[@oldtexan]

I liked your comment "Cam would be proud"......Good fishing vid!

[@RealisticFishing]

👍

[@b1gm1k38]

Love your channel sometimes I’d go pan fishing with night crawlers and not catch a thing, comes to show that fishing is a not what it looks like on KZbin or t.v.

[@RealisticFishing]

Thats true 🙂

[@twilightlark1]

in rain...dude is a trooper

[@RealisticFishing]

You know it! 👍

[@genesloan3175]

Nice to see, a couple years old but nice action! From Waverly @ Cuba Landing, Tennessee River

[@Snorky47]

You should try Waxworms, if they are sold in your area. That’s my go-to for panfish, and they are not nearly as messy as night crawlers, and are tougher than they look. Bluegills love them. Great video BTW.

[@RealisticFishing]

I might be able to find them at a gas station or something 🤔

[@Snorky47]

Realistic Fishing I’ve only got two bait shops handling them in my area, and they run out periodically. I keep three containers in my refrigerator so I have them when I want them. They will last at least two to three weeks if you keep them cool. I regularly catch 30 to 35 bluegill in the 1 to 1/2 pound range, and then cull them down to a dozen or so for a meal for my wife and me.

[@snowboardman420]

I have had good luck with wax worms up in Minnesota

[@DirkJ.]

FUN video, makes we want to brave the winter weather for some panfish soon!

[@RealisticFishing]

Good luck Dirk!

[@josephnywayfarer1345]

Great day of fishing! I switched to Gulp minnows for trout and panfish as they catch just as many fish. And like you said they are not as messy

[@RealisticFishing]

That is definitely a bonus! 👍

[@RalphBarton-fishing]

Very good setup for midwinter walleye and trout as well. Nice video my friend

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks Ralph. Did you win a giveaway, the rebuilt rod and reel?? 👍

[@EliteBassStickFishing]

💯💪👊LET'S GO!!! Love panfishin... especially crappies!!! Awesome vid and keep being realistic!!!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks EBS!

[@samuelwarden6285]

Great video and thumbs just for sticking it out through the rain it paid off. I really need to try those gulp minnows.

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks! They really work well 👍

[@casualcarolinafishing5835]

I love that Shimano Sienna reel! I have two 1000s on ultra-light rods and one 2500 on my bass rod.

[@RealisticFishing]

Its been a good little reel 👍

[@TheMasterCaster]

Nice! Crappie are always fun

[@RealisticFishing]

Oh yeah, especially 11 inchers 👍

[@lukeslemmer]

Looked fun it's always a good day when you catch some fish and don't catch a cast net or get taunted by a man in a boat I went to a small lake and I guess people don't care about their lures because about 5 feet out in a tree I waded just to my knees and got a nice prop bait a booyah spinner bait and a brand new lunker hunt frog. Great video

[@RealisticFishing]

Score! 👍

[@1200bonzo]

I love my crappie and bass fishing...Im a little jealous..water here is only at 42 degrees with lots of rain and flooding

[@RealisticFishing]

We are in the mid to high 50s right now. 😀

[@1200bonzo]

if the water temps were in the mid to upper 50s I would be out fishing...Thats northern Indiana for you.

[@ricardo1772]

Youve convinced me to try some of the gulp minnows. Also that bobber setup is cool. Thanks for the tips. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks Ricardo, Happy Thanksgiving!

[@jagfishing836]

The minnows are amazing!

[@RealisticFishing]

I agree 👍

[@timzajac]

That was a great crappie! Well worth fishing in the cold rain I'm sure.

[@RealisticFishing]

Oh yeah, I really don't mind fishing in the rain. 😀

[@talibangb9566]

Slip bobber. will be adding to my tackle. Me and my 2 year old daughter fish all the time. not an ice fisher so its hard this time in MA

[@khristine51]

Grew up float fishing, too much fun

[@RealisticFishing]

Me too, good times

[@markbelden6919]

Learned about the slip bobber, thanks!!

[@RealisticFishing]

👍

[@stanp6383]

Happy thanksgiving for my realistic hero.

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks! Happy Thanksgiving

[@jasondudchock6936]

Ah gotcha.

[@MichaelSmalleyMPA]

Manually Close The Bail The number one cause of spinning tackle loops is when an angler reels to close the bail. Doing so closes the bail but doesn't ensure the line is in the roller guide. If the line isn't in the roller guide and there is any slack, it will loop the next time it's reeled up.

[@robertvargo9824]

Thanks Alex, my kind of fun.

[@marklang3818]

Great video!!! Your a modern day uncle Steve which I really liked to bad he stopped making videos

[@RealisticFishing]

I named him as an inspiration in my 10,000 subscriber shoutout video 👍

[@jakedeal6508]

Great video! Sorry for not commenting lately I've been really busy but things slowed down now and I will be watching and commenting 👍

[@RealisticFishing]

No worries. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@gamehog2696]

Tie a small swivel about 5 inches above the hook that will help prevent line twist. Great video as always. Nice Crappie too.

[@MTEXX]

14:40 yeah I love the variety of colors. I kept a few small ones in a 30 gallon aquarium over winter.

[@kevinsalyers690]

The regular line is pathetic anymore with twisting, I switched to vicious braid line, green and yellow, best switch ever

[@michaelskelton867]

Awesome video!

[@RealisticFishing]

👍👊👍

[@CARPEATBREAD42]

Line twist. Definitely realistic!!! 💯

[@FishingWithBIGD]

Nice!... the bite is tough here in Virginia as well... I went tried some of the drop shot techniques you had in a video and landed a few blue gills. tried it in a small pond know for trout and landed some nice rainbows & a big brown ... thanks for the good advice man

[@RealisticFishing]

Nice!

[@owl3031]

My girlfriend and I call Bluegill "Tree fish". We don't keep them cause they're a huge nuisance & are plentiful here. So when we catch em, we toss em in the trees so they're not coming back to eat up our bait.

[@RealisticFishing]

Pretty sure that's the wrong way to do it.

[@rheidtech]

the crappie on the gulp boys! I'm watchin!

[@RealisticFishing]

Oh yeah, nice one! 👍👍👍

[@rheidtech]

+Realistic Fishing hey i never heard of a shellcracker. lol. didnt know the difference between a pumpkinseed and a shellcracker. learn something every day. that was a nice crappie. ever take any fish home to eat? (probably asked this b4. lol. I'm an idiot. lol)😉

[@RealisticFishing]

I occasionally keep a catfish or two. 👍

[@MegaNafo]

nice and realistic fishing day

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks 👍

[@botbbassin6455]

I like doing this type of fishing when bass fishing is slow usually catch more of these little guys still fun no less

[@RealisticFishing]

Me too especially in the winter 👍

[@217rebeloutdoors5]

Great video man that was a beautiful crappie thought you were going to channel uncle steve with them worms and put them in the shirt pocket lol

[@RealisticFishing]

HA! I think I had enough dirt on me as it was 😂

[@Paulhnkc]

I just brought some of those minnows right before I watched this video. They look and smell right for sure! Nice videos man!

[@shizelds2414]

Been wanting to catch the gills and crappie at my pond, I’ll try this out!

[@RealisticFishing]

Good luck!

[@KeifersReelPlanetBass]

Now That's an awesome day of fishing!!! When you were asking how big do you think that crappie is? I was putting it at 13" that was a real nice crappie!👍😄🍺 Cam , definitely would be proud of that for sure!👍

[@RealisticFishing]

Woo! I don't get a lot of crappie. Its always a fun surprise. 😀

[@alvinwine5665]

Nice action there that is fun

[@randymorris8740]

I fish in the rain because the fish are already wet... LOL

[@octaviofuentes7781]

man i was going to ask if can do a video like this but never mind you got it good job man 💪✌

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks Octavio! 👊

[@octaviofuentes7781]

you know im whit you my man

[@alexr9348]

Great job Alex! Nice Crappie!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks fellow Alex

[@FishingWithJawad]

Very good fishing my friend, pretty impressive crappie *Thumbs Up* keep them coming.

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks Jawad 👊

[@MFBSK8TEAM]

I love that spot.. Lebanon is some good fishing spots

[@RealisticFishing]

It sure does!

[@MFBSK8TEAM]

Realistic Fishing happy thanksgiving bo

[@JaguarDieCast]

I really like your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@RealisticFishing]

👍

[@spencerpierce9344]

Have to try those gulp minnows, they were sure working for you.

[@RealisticFishing]

👍

[@prasanasarma5043]

Wow I like to experience fishing in rain! It should be good!

[@RealisticFishing]

I tend to do well in the rain 👍

[@Outdoorsjonn]

I use a 1/32nd ounce pink jig head with the gulp and they work alot better then the magnet heads at least around here. But good job I'm gonna have to try the rubber stops seem alot easier. Keep the great videos coming

[@Outdoorsjonn]

Realistic Fishing true lots of different styles will work

[@joebrallierfishing8445]

that's a great setup in salt water too

[@RealisticFishing]

Good to know 👍

[@nathanpitmon9214]

Thank you for your videos sir...

[@RealisticFishing]

👍

[@donaldplank54]

Great video

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks!

[@CarlosRamos-mb2vu]

I usually get caught in the rain. The pike go crazy when it rains or right before a thunderstorm

[@RealisticFishing]

I dont think we have any pike in this lake, but I would like to catch a big one... someday 👍

[@CarlosRamos-mb2vu]

If you ever make it to Germany, contact me - I´ll Show you how to get the big ones ;-)

[@theoutdoorsmanjoe9097]

I love your beard my dad has a smaller one but it is not even near how nice yours is.😂😂

[@RealisticFishing]

Ha! Thanks 😀

[@theoutdoorsmanjoe9097]

Realistic Fishing I have a question about live bait for crappie and bluegill

[@PastorPeewee20]

U got my subscription man anyone who can take the rain on and fish and catch I'm going to gladly sub to...great job hauling in the gills!

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks!

[@lolmetswhathappeneduhhh2029]

Any time you can catch a crappie like that, it's a great day. Folks up at the like have been catching them by the stringerful and some even bucketful of 9-12 inch crappie, few guys have managed to catch some 13 and 14 inchers. One guy caught one that was just 1/8 why of EIGHTEEN!! inches. Saw the picture of it, it was a monster. I tried going after some the past week, and caught just a few dinky bluegill last Monday and Tuesday. Highlight of those days was a 2lb catfish. I just can't get into any crappie to save my life. It's been 4 years since my last crappie. An 11 incher similar to that one, except it had the yellow-gold with black specks like that of a black crappie. Was a pretty fish. I would give an arm and a leg to get into a crappie or a bass big enough to warrant a measuring right now.

[@RealisticFishing]

I don't catch many crappie, but I am happy when I do 😀

[@greenninja74]

More crappie vids please. Happy thanksgiving brother.

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks, Happy Thanksgiving!

[@jeraldali924]

Nice vid, as usual Alex, that was a nice crappie and Cam would like that! I live in the area as Cam, been trying to find the subdivision where he lives. TIGHT LINES and SCREAMING DRAGS!!! : )

[@RealisticFishing]

I haven't seen CAM on my channel for a while. I wonder what he's up to.

[@parkerb9010]

Old video but I'd like to see a compilation video of how many fish are caught while you're messing/fixing something lol.

[@BlackLabelElite]

Nice work

[@MrFadeout53]

Nice. Nice. Thank you!

[@RealisticFishing]

👍

[@clarkfishingco4309]

Love the video I️ always use gulp minnows they kill the bluegills keep it up 🔥

[@RealisticFishing]

Crappies like em too 😉

[@adamsmith8533]

I've been using that same setup for years. Have out fished guys using live minnows many times. Berkley one inch gulp minnows are deadly

[@RealisticFishing]

They are awesome 👍

[@zuruthewolf1184]

Nice video! I'm gonna have to try out the gulp minnow!

[@RealisticFishing]

I think they work great!

[@FlyTripleJTTV]

Awesome video keep up the good work

[@RealisticFishing]

Thanks Tx