Fishing a Dropshot Rig for Big Bluegill from Kayak

[@thefastingdad953]

Who's disliking this? This guy is knowledgeable and helpful and his videos are tasteful. He's got a great passion for fishing and was having a blast out there catching Bluegill. Thanks for the great video, Flukemaster!

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks Jesse, Haters gonna hate. They probably don't even watch the video.

[@thefastingdad953]

I'm sure you're probably right. Blows my mind how some people seem to live for negativity.

[@texican8441]

Jesse Claffee catching blue gill is definitely fun, better than catching nothing.

[@bwilltvs1]

This is how I have been fishing crickets in the river the last few years. I completely quit using bobbers for Bluegill. I've caught my largest Bluegill with this setup. Almost 2lbs! Great video.

[@pcs56]

Excellent video! Thanks for shaking it up with great tips on catching some blue gills...my favorite fish to eat of any fresh or salt water fish.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Great video. Of course, I am partial to the kayak fishing stuff. KBF can also stand for Kayak Bream Fishing. Just sayin'

[@josejimenez5618]

like your kayak.. looks like u have a trolling engine.. something im working on doing to my sf10t.... my question is. .did you have to register it and if u did how much was it

[@ShutterUp]

Great video Gene. I haven't fished for Bluegill or Crappie in so long, I need to do this sometime in the near future. I just got into kayak fishing this year and already looking for my 2nd (hopefully final) kayak. I am enjoying it immensely. Thanks for the video. Love your excitement. Had me chuckling.

[@JimmyMack814]

Flukemaster is now the Man of Multi Species! Love it! Another super video and always learn something from each video.

[@seventhapex]

yeah man... what's a good sub $800 kayak? I've been looking them over for a while and I can't settle on one. I'm leaning toward the Field & Stream Shadow Caster 123 Angler. No Mirage drive but it looks like a solid boat.

[@vacherie_boy]

I never would have thought to drop shot a cricket for bluegill. I love that you're also doing kayak fishing as well. I'm getting a new kayak, the ATAK in a couple months. Keep them coming.

[@hutchysan3438]

A good fisherman and a GA fan, a man after my own heart. GO DAWGS!

[@travispayne531]

Mr Jensen will catch anything that swims out of anything that floats with any kind of lure. love it classic gene

[@ctyakfishin1039]

Thanks for another video Gene. Any specific way you prefer to hook the crickets? I've never used them and may want to reconsider.

[@zachflatter2530]

Hey Gene, I just received my Blackout rod from No. 8 Tackle. I've heard many people talk about the eyes coming off of their rods. I was wondering if after having those rods for almost a year, have you had any problems with the eyes?

[@SendIt2121]

Question fluke? could you also use a mosquito hook for that rig? If so what size would you recommend? is a mosquito hook also a good choice for drop shoting for crappie with minnows like in the crappie video you did.

[@ww3869]

Cool to see you do a bluegill video and cool technique. I've been wanting to try to dropshot for bluegill. Also, love the kayak videos. The kayak videos seem more up close and personal for some reason. After watching you and chad Hoover's kayak videos I'm gonna have to buy me a good fishing kayak as a reward for finally getting my RN soon.

[@_chrisbuzz]

Gene, what causes my bait caster to backlash mid flight. it did it with a live target Koppers frog a couple times, but more times trying to throw a jitterbug

[@DanielFantini]

all's it is is when you cast a lure and the line is coming off the reel faster than the lure is traveling through the air. The line does not go anywhere and just gets tangled. Like the guy said above, wind can be a cause, but it is usually caused when you try to cast to hard.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

A lot of times it is something as simple as raising your rod tip too soon. If you increase line friction across the guides, it makes the spool spin faster than they line is departing. A quick and easy solution is to follow the lure to the water with your rod tip.

[@joellenzimmerman4493]

Just love your video! Thank you for explaining how you rig! I finally bought my dream kayak. An Old Town Predator XL Minn Kota. A bass boat is to large for a lady to take out for me by myself. I know that there are some that are able too! I just subscribed!

[@rudegunner5661]

Nice vid Fluke, quick question, what size pan fish hooks you use?

[@ncsandman8468]

Great video,.....nothing like a nice size bluegill pullin some drag on light tackle,...Love it!!!

[@mattriddell8983]

Heard the drag singing and laughed at you. Then I saw the size of that gill and stopped. Interesting technique, thanks for posting.

[@dylanmccoy8530]

is that a small motor along the back of your kayak?

[@BrendonGS]

I love these big bluegill videos Gene and yes, these definitely are the gills of my dreams

[@rodlemons7685]

thank you fluke for this video I'm buying a Hobie and going to start getting into it pretty good appreciate it, as far as live bait what do you like better cricket or mealworms or artificial ?

[@MegaNafo]

nice video , I love dropshot rigs , what I can use for bait if I don't have worms or crickets for catch a bluegill ? I mean , not a live bait

[@gpb29]

It's not in place of your Alumacraft, but a yak ain't a bad way to get out on the water. Love my Nucanoe Frontier 12. Fun little boat, and teamed up with a trolling motor I'm good for up to 10 hours on the water with plenty of power to get around. I really enjoy your yak vids. Ok, time to get the yak on the suv and head out fishing...

[@jeff12877]

I'd like to see a run-down of the equipment you used in the description section for your videos. I've never fished for bluegills this way...learned something. Video was a little shaky but enjoyed it. Thanks.

[@tommyalbrado7840]

Gene, my man. It's July and hot in Louisiana. Will the gills be deep on the edge? It's a reservoir lake that is super clear and deep. Thoughts?

[@Flukemaster]

The should be hanging around the edge of deeper drops close to the creek channels.

[@dcline27]

Cool video Gene. I rarely fish for anything other than bass but the next time my kids come with I'm going to try this

[@evantahair4141]

Hey Gene, need help deciding between a 13 FISHING CONCEPT A and and INCEPTION, advice? Looking at a shallow cranking setup and a general purpose/TX rig setup. Thoughts on which reel suits which setup better? Would like to try one of each reel.

[@KyleMx4]

I'd go inception they cast good and are cheaper plus good drag.

[@frankvanco3903]

I've got both, and if you're on a budget the Inception is a great reel. It casts just as far as the Concept A. The Concept A has a few more bells and whistles and a little more drag, but the Inception can keep right up with it in the areas that matter. I have found that I can cast lighter 1/4oz stuff better with the Concept A without a bird nest. But besides that the Inception is a great reel.

[@lendog9312]

can you tell me what net your using if possible? my 7 year old just ripped his and we are looking for a good one! The ones we usually get seem to wide holes and the fish always get tangled up

[@ryancostello8943]

Flukemaster, I love your intro on your videos very professional ! Gratz on the new Farmhouse, and quitting your job to teach the world how to fish. Living the dream my man.Also love seeing you and the other KZbinrs (Jon B, AP, LunkersTV, and that kid named Flair or something) make videos together. You Guys should do a "KZbinr Tournament" between all of you. AP and Jon B in one boat, LunkersTV and 1Rod1Reel, and then you and Flair I guess haha. Do it MLF style, weight every legal fish caught. Losing team has to wash the other teams boats.

[@Charsept]

Wow, those are some nice dinner plate gills. Reminds me of the Georgia Giants my friends pond used to have.

[@stevenmardis8937]

Hey gene if you have time or read this. I wished you would break down a topo map for bay springs lake in new site,Mississippi. I'm new at this so I'm just struggling

[@tommyalbrado7840]

I've recently tried this method and caught a few nice ones. I figured out to only set the hook when you feel weight or see the line moving. Good video.

[@ntxbankfishing9177]

Looks like a blast! can't beat kayak fishing!

[@haydenbute434]

Flukemaster! Could you by chance do an in depth video of how to really fish a frog and the set up, and all the secret techniques. I would love to really understand how to really fish a topwater frog! Thanks!

[@Flukemaster]

+Hayden Bute I've already got one

[@redred3144]

+Flukemaster or you could have done the simple way just making a small bunny ear knot it's the same thing by much quicker

[@woosa42]

I looked at that gill as you were putting it back in the water. That would have fried up nice in my cast iron skillet. lol

[@alijahbertelmann9737]

Is it better to bluegill fish in murky or clear water

[@jimbo7145]

Did you bring your camera man with you??

[@kwarnisplayer]

What rod & reel are you using? Thanks.

[@jayrominger]

I love dropshotting for all fish it's my favorite set up. Those were some really nice gills!!!!!!

[@bowenedwards9749]

what kind of rod and reel setup did you use in this video

[@fiftyhunnug]

Sweet! This format is awesome! glad to see something other than bass! Spice it up a little!

[@KayakChris]

Nice bluegill! fun video, I enjoyed it, thanks for sharing.

[@grantcowan1431]

How deep are the bluegills normally when fishing with this rig

[@Firepoepoe]

great video. I like the change up to keep it interesting. you're gonna have to find a good lake near home to find some trophy gills. lol. keep up the good work. tight lines.

[@avery349]

Haven't even seen any of your vids but I'm auto subscribing for the Georgia stuff. Go Dawgs.

[@Flukemaster]

lol. Well go watch some brother.

[@linkshehan6813]

+Flukemaster what kind of kayak is that

[@christianmelara8494]

+Link Shehan I think it a hobie pro angler

[@steveno2012]

Hobie Mirage Pro Angler 14 Kayak

[@TheFishingExperiment]

Bluegill are so much fun on a ultralight rod. They fight so hard when they are on beds it's crazy Nice work on those monster bluegill

[@LouisianaBlackwaterFlyFishing]

what lake? I just bought the PA 12 and It is worth every $1 not having to paddle and fish at the same time..

[@kswan2234]

Louisiana Blackwater Fly Fishing I'm jealous. I want a hobie!

[@tcwest83]

next time you come to Texas you really need to try Fayette county lake (power plant lake). I just got back from a 2.5 day trip and caught approximately 155 fish) Its a small lake but a really great bass lake.

[@legendariestlegendarycomme7788]

Hey Flukemaster I fish a small lake that has LOTS of bass I usually use senkos, but I want to step up my game , I know there feeding on bluegill ( swimbaits)

[@dpatt000]

can you paddle backwards in your yak or just forward?

[@bryantdavis7617]

What kind of tires are you using

[@lukecheney3417]

What rod is that?

[@royfloriad1]

why do the bluegills up here in Ontario have more colour? ... wish I could attach an image.

[@Flukemaster]

I've found that the color of the gills depend on the water color. If the water is dark the gills are dark, if it's clear or has a lot of grass then the gills have a lot of color.

[@royfloriad1]

Makes sense. Water was pretty clear and tons of veg.

[@chattfiremike]

Crappie out of the kayak is a blast as well!

[@silasminton8511]

Flukemaster what is a good combo for pan fish like you used in the video

[@Flukemaster]

I'm not too picky. I like a light action spinning rod with a small reel.

[@packers125221]

Love the Kayak vids. Saving up for a hobie myself.

[@davehorn1422]

Awesome video..thanks for all you do, and sharing the video's

[@MediaBoBanger]

I always loved fishing for Bluegill. Most of the time my Bluegill were almost 1 lb anyway. My father, his friend and I went Fly fishing for Bream/Bluegill from dusk to a bit after sunset and that's when you can catch a load of them. All of almost 1lber's.

[@southernillinoisoutdoorsma4070]

How much did that hobie cost.

[@Emptypockets51]

What were you trying to teach us?

[@tatepeters2316]

Do you ever catch bluegills for a fish fry?

[@swlancaster69]

I just bought a scratch and dent kayak for $125. I can see differences with bigger or fancier ones, but I needed a light one with an easy launch. Why people waste time resenting others. I drop shot at the pond when grass is really on the bottom thick to keep bait up.

[@Vykk_Draygo]

I love dropshotting for bluegill. I usually use a LFT Lures baby shad, because live bait is a PITA. Craziest bluegill I caught was on a Pop-R magnum. That one was about a pound.

[@bassinassassin4542]

was that an omen black rod?

[@trevorkraker192]

@flukemaster, I did this earlier this year for crappies! you should check out that video. such a fun way to catch em

[@stardust1621]

what type of Hobie kayak model is that friend?

[@ashleyscheepers6981]

just before 2:56 i think there was a fish jumping just behind you.

[@owljones7749]

I'm pretty sure you can fish 40, 50, 60 ft. deep with a slip bobber rig..... or..... ?????

[@braydenduke5435]

Nice video thanks for the tips I love to go bluegill fishing

[@carterneal5511]

Where you using live crickets or artificial?

[@Tnj8228]

live that's why he has a cricket bucket.

[@richardherrington2852]

Just once in my life... I would like to fish in such a lake here in Texas. What a beautiful, peaceful place to fish. U.S. Army, Ret. Texas

[@shanegonzalez3253]

As always great vids glad to a bass fisherman be a multifisherman cuz that's how fisherman should be.

[@PrestigeLoft]

WHAT IS THE NAME OF THAT KAYAK

[@aaronoutdoors7556]

Going after bluegill with a ultralight setup and micro crankbait is sooooo much fun

[@robertchadwick1552]

Thanks for the tips. Great video.

[@Flukemaster]

Glad it was helpful!

[@justinslusher9671]

what kind of rod and reel is that

[@activeoutdoors4039]

Is AP bassin behind the shaky camera? Lol no it's probably flair

[@SmoothAsWhippedButter]

This method is great you can also do multiple hooks/leads

[@tybrakefieldfishing1166]

Is that a 3x or 4x lowrance fish finder?

[@Flukemaster]

4x

[@Saiohleet]

What is that fishing reel?

[@danielhamm3258]

where is this lake location

[@citypicker4449]

Why not use a bottom rig?

[@graftedin3]

Good video and good size gills. Tom

[@jifigz]

All I've done is fly fished for the last 8 years or so. I just strung up some of my old neglected spinning rods yesterday. I'm hungry for some gills and I may have to use whatever tool is more appropriate for the day.

[@thatchewy]

hey gene ! did you notice at 2:55 there was a bass or a gill blowing up on the surface on the right of the screen lol. neat tip though

[@pbondfishing768]

Saw that to

[@DouglasSubbs]

still there 4 years later...

[@NateF34R]

How much was it ?

[@joshuacaminiti165]

iv got a bluegill that size b4 there so much fun!! and I was using a lure for big big big!! like monester walleye

[@colefloyd9443]

Hey man I am also from ga what part are you from

[@bdbmanny1687]

how do you hook a cricket ??

[@dustincleveland9097]

what lake is that.

[@BillyBob-im7og]

Bread works to. It's a good way to get rid of moldy bread

[@aidankeller1717]

Did anyone see the fish that surfaced like 50 feet behind his kayak around 2:54 in the video?

[@rubencastillo2506]

why the extra loop in the rig for the hook?

[@Flukemaster]

Because a big ol' bluegill is very weary. The loop prevents the fish from feeling the rod until it has the hook in its mouth.

[@rubencastillo2506]

Got it! Thanks. Keep the videos coming.

[@clarkehamilton9424]

Good video and keep up the good work

[@zackproko5657]

Hey i went bluegill fishing today too and caught one that was about 10-14 inches

[@drofumidragon5580]

We call that a Michigan Drop Shot since traditional drop shot fishing in Michigan inland rivers(and lakes connecting to the Great Lakes) is illegal.

[@drofumidragon5580]

I should mention the rule was set in place to help prevent people snagging salmon.(Which is also illegal here)

[@nacho4511]

Great vid!!

[@kongvang4132]

Those big bluegills are good eating. Better than trouts in my opinion.