Using TINY JIGS to catch HUGE BLUEGILL & TILAPIA!

In this video, I head to one of my favorite places to panfish, and I work hard to figure out how to get some huge bluegill and tilapia to bite!
This was a great day of fishing, but I had to adapt to the high and muddy water to catch fish. Its all about changing your presentation to still have success!
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Thanks for all the support and for my awesome subs, I appreciate yall! Leave a comment to let me know what you would like to see more of!

[@KastKing]

Little bit of wade fishing mixed in! Nicely done. That Kodiak and Calamus rod have been treating you well huh?!

[@TyPigPatrol]

haha been missing the salt so I figured id hop in. I really do dig that setup, seems like it has become my favorite light line setup-no contest!

[@KastKing]

Right on! Keep on slaying those PIGS!

[@TyPigPatrol]

Will do, went out tonight and caught about 30 crappie and one monster bass on the setup!

[@avxnue_]

It’s so good to see someone else appreciate big bluegills and share the same passion for them. Great vid👍

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks Brandon! im all about them, man. Just as much fun as any other fish out there IMO! Thanks for watching!

[@clydeshope6942]

Another awesome video well done pan fishing is so much fun

[@joeybags7411]

My heart was racing when you got in the water while reeling in that pig. I thought we was about to see a gator attack

[@flyflung]

Those tilapia are pretty tasty too!

[@TyPigPatrol]

Ive never had wild caught tilapia, could be interesting to try them. Theres literally billions of them in Houston, they get pretty annoying sometimes when they're small.

[@flyflung]

I almost always prefer wild caught fish to farm raised. Salmon, trout and catfish every time. I’ve never had wild tilapia from Houston, but I’d bet they have even better flavor than the stuff in the Safeway. Or Publix or whatever

[@rabidfan9497]

Okay you have inspired me to get off my butt and start fishing some of these neighborhood ponds. I too live in Texas. Houston to be exact.

[@TyPigPatrol]

Get after it man! its crazy how big of fish some of those ponds can hold.

[@quinceyjarmon3629]

Where is this location? I'm a fool for tilapia, and I'm near the Houston area, too!

[@FishHawk]

Those were some TANKS! Nice job man!

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks Hawk! Much appreciated!

[@veggiepowered]

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

[@lynnkleeb8317]

Nice video Ty. The appreciation and enthusiasm is contagious. Very enjoyable

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks for watching Dad! Means the world!

[@JoshGreenAdventures]

Man o man that tilapia was massive brother, such a beautiful fish. Those bluegills were giants brother. Nicely done. Looking forward to your upcoming content especially the catfish and tarpon videos!

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks Josh, thanks for watching til the end man, I appreciate it!

[@JoshGreenAdventures]

Yea man love your channel, your a very humble and knowledgeable fisherman, your always on them GIANTS

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks man, due to your comment on my last video I think I will start trying to explain why I am doing what im doing a little more fully. Not that I have that much knowledge to offer, but maybe folks can at least see the thought process behind my fishing a little bit.

[@johnwilliamson2276]

My dad always said ' if bluegills got as big as bass, you wouldn't be able to bring them in '! He was right too. Could you imagine what fun that would be?

[@TyPigPatrol]

He’s right!! That would be an INSANE fight!!

[@kennymurray9534]

Nice bluegill and tilapia. You caught Ty keep up the good work man nice bluegill

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks for the support Kenny!

[@tangocharlie3545]

Absolute tanks man. That tilapia tho! 👍🏼 And I like that you explain your gear at the end. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks man, that tilapia was a blast, pretty fun when they get to that size. Seems most people enjoy explanations of gear and tactics, im going to start doing that more...do you agree?

[@tangocharlie3545]

Ty PigPatrol I absolutely agree. I always wonder what u use, that’s why I asked u that one time, and I went out and got some 1/50 jigs and had success. It doesn’t have to be a long drawn out segment about gear. What u did was perfect.

[@huntnfishnuts5880]

All nice fish that tilapia was a giant.

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks man, much appreciated !

[@werftv4580]

beautiful fish and work as always.. nice

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thank you brother, much appreciated!

[@leonciocapola1036]

Wow! thanks for posting

[@TyPigPatrol]

No problem, thanks for watching Leoncio!

[@lordmonkeyboy946]

I like catching crappie after a big rainy system.....they will bunch up around drains and places where current brings baitfish to them.....it’s one great summer and fall pattern.....had my best day ever fishing a pond drain after a huge rain....over 200 slab crappie up to 2 pounds every cast for several hours.....had I not had plans later that evening who knows what my record might be....stupid wedding day.

[@TyPigPatrol]

hahahaha are you saying your wedding day? Or someone else? lol. But you're right, those crappie stay deep until all that water comes rushing in!

[@FishingWithBottles]

Man, you guys have some serious panfish down there!!

[@TyPigPatrol]

We do! its all about genetics with panfish, and there seems to be some good genetics down here!

[@drumking388]

I love to see these Bluegill videos.

[@TyPigPatrol]

Good to know man!!!

[@OutandaboutoutdoorswithRon]

Nice gills. They are a lot of fun to catch.

[@TyPigPatrol]

They really are! Thanks for watching Ron!

[@steveford5763]

Are those private ponds you fish in ? You know a place near downtown houston like this ?

[@bowhunter2439]

Dats a big un !!!

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks hunter! You ready to start this here deer hunting?

[@bowhunter2439]

Ty PigPatrol October 1st here in mass for the archery deer season , hoping to get out there soon..!!!

[@andrewsflyfishing9578]

Nice fish! Looks like fun! Have fun in Costa Rica!

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks Andrew! How long will you be around Houston for?

[@andrewsflyfishing9578]

There is a slight chance I leave the country over the holidays if she is not approved for her visa to come and visit here. But, I am going for a few weeks next summer for sure. You should make plans to go while I am there and catch some barramundi and snakehead. I will help you get around.

[@GrantMcIntosh]

Some nice ones! Makes me want to eat some bluegill!

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks Grant!

[@russellpradia]

Very good very good video! Should have kept that Tapia

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks Russel! Im not sure about keeping one out of these residential ponds, with all the nasty runoff in there!

[@moralestexasfishing5583]

YESSSSSSSSSS Getm Ty👍🐟

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks MTF! I appreciate the support!

[@williamadams5100]

Those are some nice fish man!

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks for watching William!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Dang man, that tilapia was a chunk! Could have had a fish fry with all of those lol!

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks Debo! Im down for a fish fry, but man these fish are so big because they're swimming in all that radioactive pesticides and chemicals!

[@DEBOSFishing]

@@TyPigPatrol lol ok...scratch that idea 😂

[@TyPigPatrol]

I mean I could try a "catch, cook, hospital" video...

[@DEBOSFishing]

@@TyPigPatrol hahah oh man. The video title possibilities are endless!

[@mickellbientto51]

@@TyPigPatrol 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kyledove7270]

You deserve way more subs than you have your vids are really good.

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks Kyle! Im going to keep at it, hope ill hit a break here soon!

[@cyprinusaddiction1441]

What a great video ! Your buddy from Pig patrolTV told me about you. Great video 4 real . I catch pan fish on my area but omg nothing that big thos bluegill are monster one of my dreams man. Fish on bro!

[@TyPigPatrol]

Josh is a great guy, thanks for checking out my vids man! much appreciated!

[@cyprinusaddiction1441]

No problem bro. Josh mentioned that you are from Texas. Where in Texas u stay?

[@TyPigPatrol]

Im in Houston man! Ever come down this a way?

[@cyprinusaddiction1441]

Oh yeah have family down there. I'm always up to finish trip!! Lol

[@lennellwims4163]

Catch clean and cook

[@manularcher8436]

Salut mon ami super vidéo bon dimanche à toi

[@TyPigPatrol]

Gracias, Manu!

[@Big_Johns_Life]

I need a net help!! That would be me lol great video

[@TyPigPatrol]

haha I always need a net man, but I aint about to walk around to all these ponds carrying a net lol!

[@Big_Johns_Life]

@@TyPigPatrol keep growing the hire a net/cameraman lol

[@TyPigPatrol]

haha best idea yet man...

[@peacockpetefishing4200]

Pig$ Damn!! Great VID!!

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks PPF! your last video about dinosaurs was great man!

[@peacockpetefishing4200]

THANKS Ty!!

[@kevblbkennels5594]

👍

[@thomasflickinger1949]

Ty you do c"atch the biggest bluegill and those tilapia are huge. You surely have the pattern down. "Go PIG PATROL"

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks brother, I appreciate the support man! All about the pig patrol!

[@DubH46]

Man, that Tilapia was huge. Good day right there.

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks Warren! That tilapia sure made my day, kinda boring fish until they reach big size, then a ton of fun!

[@sheev15yearsago81]

I caught one that size down in Florida but I had no idea if it was good one because I had never caught one before

[@TyPigPatrol]

Man, thats a pretty good sized one! How did you catch it?

[@sheev15yearsago81]

@@TyPigPatrol I actually foul hooked it with a crankbait.

[@TyPigPatrol]

Dang, that had to be a fight!

[@sheev15yearsago81]

@@TyPigPatrol Actually he came right in without so much as a flick of its tail.

[@PigPatrolTV]

I did a rain dance for ya.. 💦

[@TyPigPatrol]

Brother, it worked! :D

[@PigPatrolTV]

Yessssssss

[@jimpeterson3806]

Love the vids. What brand crawfish body were you using if you don't mind me asking

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks Jim! That was a Mr Twister Micro craw! You may have to go to their website to get them.

[@rahulnandanwar5118]

Sir can you make video on specifically catching tilapia and lure

[@samtaylor1301]

Tanks Bruv

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks homie, you been fishing much?

[@PrestonBozeman]

Those are private ponds. Will they do anything if they catch you?

[@fishinwithjimgronaw6224]

Hey Ty...great vid again! Beautiful coppers and that tilapia was insane! Also, I have caught some coppernose, during the spawn, that did not exhibit the fin edging, but were traditionally very dark and the copper "patch" on the head was more brilliant than during non-spawning times. I looked at my RM pics of those huge coppers during a May trip and they did not have the edging, but I see it in a lot of western/southwest regions of the country that have giant coppers. Wonder why that is...as I would love to get a pig copper with the edging. Again...great vid, and yes...I am jealous!

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks for watching Jim! The fish in these ponds are all so different from one another. I should have specified that the fin edging isn't on every spawning fish, but I have only seen it on spawning fish. Their eyes also sometimes get to be bright red. I think it may have a lot to do with water clarity, as well as what phase of the spawn they are in. Do you know, how far north can coppers thrive?

[@fishinwithjimgronaw6224]

The farthest north I have ever heard of coppers is southern most tidewater regions of Virginia. They are common, and native, to the tidal rivers of the Albermarle Sound in northern coastal N Carolina and are the dominant bluegill specie in those systems. I fished with my friend and bluegill expert Jeffrey there back in 2013 and I can tell you that for shear numbers of big 10-11 inch fish, Elizabeth City NC may just be the bluegill capital of the world. Yet nobody knows it or fishes it for them! Crazy! Yes, several lakes I fish have color variations among the panfish there.

[@terrydoner5957]

Great tip did not know that’s how you can tell if one is spawning

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks for watching Terry! They tend to brighten up in the spawn, and lose their bright colors as they phase back into the depths after the spawn is done.

[@LuisGarcia-ve7qg]

What kind of jigs r u using in this video

[@user-fo7mp5tx1u]

can you tell me the exact location where you were fishing for tilapia???

[@itreallyisntpersonalb1960]

you have any suggestions for fishing areas in Orlando for big big bluegills I will need to know before April can you help??

[@TyPigPatrol]

Small jigs light line just like all my bgill videos!

[@allenwalters3929]

How much did you have to pay the guy in the scuba gear hooking all those fish to your hooks?

[@TyPigPatrol]

More than One Way Lawn Care pays its workers, thats all im saying.

[@gaboy3826]

man im coming to florida in july are you in florida? i would love to get on some of these fish ... i already got some tips from the local bait shops i can't wait

[@TyPigPatrol]

This is actually in Texas!

[@gaboy3826]

im getting that reel too

[@TyPigPatrol]

You’ll love it!

[@jayfishandshoot7147]

Nice video like and sub

[@blu4354]

Dude keep that and apply for a state record Edit: the Texas state record is a little over 2 lbs and 16 inches.

[@HardheadTurner06]

first comment second like

[@TyPigPatrol]

Thanks for the support man!

[@shoey64]

What ever made u think 2 mount the camera on your hat? (Hat cam).

[@TyPigPatrol]

There is a company called Action Hat that sells hats with a Gopro attachment to them. What is your thought, do you prefer the chest mount or hat mount more, as a viewer?

[@shoey64]

@@TyPigPatrol Actually this is my first watch on your channel just found your channel. So I will watch more and let u know. Where r u fishing? I live in southwestern lower Michigan. 8 miles north of the university of Notre Dame.

[@TyPigPatrol]

ah, well thanks for checking it out. I am interested to know if people prefer the chest or head view. I am in Houston Texas!

[@peterkings2012]

Get a net to scoop your catch.

[@Osnyfishingadventures]

Holly smokes that tilapia is fat!!! Great catch man! Look like a ton of fun to catch! Man that bluegill was huge too!!! Come checkout my latest upload whenever you get the time to bud🖒 tight lines!🐡🐟🎣🐟🐡

[@TyPigPatrol]

thanks man, I love those tilapia when they get that big! im on way to your channel bro!