How to Catch Bluegill with Beetle Spins - Eps

[@gerardreed613]

That's gone be some good eating. Caught just enough to eat, good stuff.

[@HookLegends]

Oh yeah, Thanks for the comment!

[@garywoodlief1976]

I use the same rod as you and the umbrella holders under the seat are made exactly like mine

[@HookLegends]

They come in handy on a hot sunny day. I put a chain on the umbrella to keep it from flying away. Thanks for the comment and for watching!

[@garywoodlief1976]

@@HookLegends I have to tie mine down too. They have been a life saver for me.

[@nicktoofar3514]

Try changing out the jig. I like Bobby garland style shad bodies

[@HookLegends]

Thanks for the tip and for watching!

[@aljohnson2439]

Nic catch. Great eating. Did you custom your boat?

[@HookLegends]

Yes, I did. It is setup for multiple styles of fishing. Thanks for watching!

[@11oldpatch]

What state are you in them are some nice ones

[@HookLegends]

The State of Florida. Thanks for watching and for the comment!

[@jlewis8829]

Good Eating!

[@HookLegends]

One of my favorite tasting fish. Shell crackers are good eating too, but the meat is a little tougher. Thanks for watching!

[@1128dre]

So this is a private lake that no one fishes that’s stocked full of crappie and bluegills?

[@HookLegends]

No. That would be a dream situation for me. It was stocked once with 400 crappie and I forgot how many bluegill and bass about 12 years ago when it was drained to replace the dam. It gets fished by a lot of people, but it has limited access. It is private because it is located in a private community. Thanks for the question and for watching!

[@daviddaigrepont9485]

Any reason you chose to use beetle spins? Yellow?

[@HookLegends]

I use beetle spins for several reasons. They are very effective for bedding fish and get hung up less than micro crank baits. You can fan cast them to cover a wide area quickly. They also allow you to cast into precise locations and toss them into beds under trees. I always keep an ultralight rigged up in the boat ready to go, because you never know when you are going to come across some beds. Live bait works great, but can leave a mess on your boat floor and hands due to the dirt and slime (if using worms). I do use live bait from time to time though. Sometimes I use green instead of yellow. Thanks for the question!

[@lewisspeed3041]

Get the grease popping

[@Zork150]

@@HookLegends what size beetle spins are you using length wise

[@oursportspool1755]

@@Zork150 I am not sure of the number representing the size, but I use the smallest one I can get for bluegills. And 1 size up from the smallest for crappie. Thanks for the question and for watching!

[@tank9503]

Needed this yesterday they just weren’t biting v

[@HookLegends]

Sometimes they just won't bite. I think the spinner blade on the beetle spin annoys them and triggers a bite. Thanks for watching!

[@reggiebrown6493]

They were trying to snatch the pole out your hand

[@HookLegends]

They put up a really big fight on an ultralight. Lot of fun in a small package. Thanks for the comment!