Bluegill Fishing Tips - How To Locate And Catch Big Bluegill (In 2019)

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  • In this bluegill fishing tips video Dan talks about how to locate big bluegill in the summer. Catching big summer bluegill can be tough because it can be hard to find them. In this bluegill fishing tips video Dan talks about a few spots to find big bluegills.
    You will also see the simplest bluegill rig as well as the tackle used to catch these big bluegills.
    Big bluegills are becoming more and more rare that is why catching them is so exciting.. big bluegills also fight tremendously well for their size.
    Next time you go bluegill fishing try these fishing tips to catch more big bluegill.
    bluegill fishing with bobbers and worms is a simple technique but can be very effective for catching big bluegills in 2019.

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  • @naseebfahahrim
    @naseebfahahrim 3 года назад +49

    Bluegill are something special and very underrated. They were some of the first fish that I caught as a kid and I still enjoy fishing them today as an adult. Whether you catch them casting from the shore, casting from a boat and putting your line in the water right next to the boat, there's always that bit of excitement seeing that bobber sink and setting the line to hook a monster bluegill. Much respect by letting the over-sized ones go. That helps to keep the population strong and ensures fishing for these fish for years to come :)

    • @bsu-xw1ln
      @bsu-xw1ln 2 года назад +3

      Not to mention they’re also tasty table fare. Love some fried gills!

    • @cameronkedas3334
      @cameronkedas3334 2 года назад

      @Naseeb Fahahrim
      Yea they are (except my first fish was a white bass). I hate it when people say that bluegill are just these stupid little fish that bite anything and steal your bait.

    • @callumloader8713
      @callumloader8713 Год назад

      @@cameronkedas3334 to the people that say they steal my bait, i say use a smaller hook lol.

    • @taylorharbin3948
      @taylorharbin3948 3 месяца назад

      I know! It’s like shooting does in deer season. There’s no easier species to catch or clean if you want meat in the freezer. Limits are high and worms are cheap.

  • @quercus4730
    @quercus4730 3 года назад +49

    Four pound mono, small split shot, thumb sized bobber, number six eagle claw hook, and a red worm. Great video, Thank You.

    • @zigz2091
      @zigz2091 3 года назад +2

      Exactly what I use. Catches some good blue gill.

    • @zachkuss5911
      @zachkuss5911 2 года назад

      He said he didn't even use a split shot

    • @pikeyboyfoo
      @pikeyboyfoo 2 года назад +1

      @@zachkuss5911 his hook has a head on it.

  • @stonewalljackson5692
    @stonewalljackson5692 3 года назад +22

    Bluegill are probably the most underrated freshwater fish in North America. People think that because they are smaller, they are a trashy bait fish.
    They are a blast to fish for! If you can get some nice sized Bluegill they fight like hell! They're easy to catch, and are great eating!!!!!

    • @cameronkedas3334
      @cameronkedas3334 2 года назад

      @stonewall Jackson
      That is true. Bluegill are fun fish to catch when you’re not catching anything all day or to start your day but I’d rather catch bigger fish like bass, trout, and salmon

    • @adamUDavies
      @adamUDavies Год назад +1

      I have a 3 acre pond and I mostly catch bluegill.
      They are amazingly delicious 😋
      I use mostly a 1/16oz rooster tail

  • @Tomokeefe
    @Tomokeefe 3 года назад +247

    The video says 2019. Does this still work in the new update? 😂

  • @nothinganymoreatall
    @nothinganymoreatall 3 года назад +11

    My paw paw always loved the small ones. Scale em back with a spoon, gut em, shake in a ziploc with some fish fry, throw in some hot oil. Ketchup optional. Sure do miss my paw paw.

    • @slugeaterdingle4163
      @slugeaterdingle4163 3 года назад +1

      Sorry for your loss, but those small ones sure are tasty lol. Always feel bad for killing them though

    • @user-ym8rd5gn3q
      @user-ym8rd5gn3q 3 месяца назад

      My grandpa loved the real small ones t,he fried them crispy and ate ribs and all except backbone

  • @JohnnyRebKy
    @JohnnyRebKy 4 года назад +140

    Everybody I know is to proud to go bluegill fishing. They say it’s for kids. Drives me insane because I prefer to catch bluegill for the fun and to eat. Guys fish all day over a bass but I like to reel in bluegill one after another lol. I get bored real quick trying to catch bass.
    Bluegill to big to keep?? Wtf lol 😂

    • @nilin7823
      @nilin7823 4 года назад +8

      maybe a female? release for more catch next year

    • @krizzle4rizz
      @krizzle4rizz 4 года назад +6

      Generally the bigger the fish is, the less appealing its meat will be, as well as better breeding fish for sustaining the population. It may be more fun or impressive to land a big fish, but I would take a plate of fillets cut from little guys over big ones any day.

    • @2cthetruth
      @2cthetruth 4 года назад +10

      Ya, I only keep gills that are 5” or less. Anything bigger needs to go back immediately and as gently as possible. I like to eat the smaller ones raw and whole. I like the way they pop when I bite into them. I can count to fire trucks 🚒

    • @mhortman1253
      @mhortman1253 4 года назад +3

      @@2cthetruth hahahahahahahaha this made my day!

    • @SF-ku2hp
      @SF-ku2hp 4 года назад +4

      Bluegill fight great for their size

  • @ryanbittner7321
    @ryanbittner7321 4 года назад +34

    I love fishing I’m 12 and I just started I can’t stop thinking about the next time I’m going

    • @dominatefishing9641
      @dominatefishing9641  4 года назад +9

      Nice man! keep at it! you sound like me when I was 12.

    • @joec136
      @joec136 4 года назад +4

      That's called the fever! Have fun

    • @Siburta
      @Siburta 4 года назад +4

      Atta boi!!!!

    • @greensphinx
      @greensphinx 4 года назад +4

      I’m 12 too, and I bass fish more, but I just watched this vid for the heck of it.

    • @dominatefishing9641
      @dominatefishing9641  4 года назад +2

      @@greensphinx thanks for watching

  • @TheLaffertys
    @TheLaffertys 4 года назад +38

    1:35 that's what she said.

  • @DomBogey94
    @DomBogey94 3 года назад +4

    Gills are easily my favorite fish to catch. Super underrated!!!! Especially if you put yourself on the monsters.

    • @dominatefishing9641
      @dominatefishing9641  3 года назад

      agreed! it is very rewarding when you get some real big ones! its tough in my neck of the woods, but I was able to find some this week!

    • @brentcarr8365
      @brentcarr8365 Год назад

      ​@@dominatefishing9641 what state are you in

  • @stonewalljackson5692
    @stonewalljackson5692 3 года назад +7

    I use 10 pound line for Bluegill, couple years back I had a 1 pound Bluegill break my 6 pound line, luckily I managed to scoop the fish up before it got away.

    • @tylerabel4631
      @tylerabel4631 2 года назад +4

      With drag set rite you can catch them on 2 lb line brother

    • @eh1918
      @eh1918 2 года назад

      @@tylerabel4631 Yup. World record freshwater drum was caught a few miles away from my house on 10lb line.

    • @blaccsilverstaff5484
      @blaccsilverstaff5484 2 года назад

      @@eh1918 that's wild

  • @Baggzzz-
    @Baggzzz- 5 лет назад +15

    Also dominate fishing make sure you try the crappie nibbles

  • @TwinCitiesOutdoors
    @TwinCitiesOutdoors 5 лет назад +43

    Those are some slabs there bro! Would make great fish tacos!

    • @dominatefishing9641
      @dominatefishing9641  5 лет назад +3

      good call, I love fish tacos!

    • @jspavlogs9623
      @jspavlogs9623 4 года назад +2

      Fish tacos are amazing 🤤

    • @penguin12902
      @penguin12902 3 года назад +1

      @customvideo454 agree, I use the lesser fish for tacos. White bass, rock bass, etc. Gills and Crappie get breaded and fried!

  • @paulnokio1199
    @paulnokio1199 5 лет назад +19

    Nice gills, way to respect the bulls. If you want a trophy lake let the big males go.

  • @markheidema3699
    @markheidema3699 3 месяца назад +1

    I use the same Trion reel...works very well.

  • @donalddangerfield8064
    @donalddangerfield8064 Год назад +1

    Excellent fishing when catching bluegill shellcrakers use four pound test you’ll hook big bass too ultralight rod.. jig’s nothing better as far as I’m concerned.. oh and crappies

  • @michaelwagner1759
    @michaelwagner1759 4 года назад +6

    U definitely sound mid western. Great helpful video 👍

  • @jimmysullivan6949
    @jimmysullivan6949 3 года назад +12

    2:38 is when the vid actually starts

    • @kierankieranbarker
      @kierankieranbarker Год назад

      If you wanna miss all the important information about the rig.....

  • @haroldstickland4045
    @haroldstickland4045 28 дней назад

    Those bluegills with yellow bellies are the best for catfishing

  • @joebuck66
    @joebuck66 5 лет назад +6

    Love fishing for them gills. Great video my friend.

  • @Baggzzz-
    @Baggzzz- 5 лет назад +6

    And keep up the good work the more work you put up the more your channel grows

  • @laffilmfest3759
    @laffilmfest3759 3 года назад +1

    U guys sure got on them fast!

  • @hellspawn8572
    @hellspawn8572 3 года назад +2

    I only catch these on meal/wax worms. No luck with nightcrawlers

    • @johnmadden1416
      @johnmadden1416 3 года назад

      i caught 4 bluegill in 10 minutes with canadian night crawlers

  • @jtoth1234summer
    @jtoth1234summer 5 лет назад +2

    Those are some great fun...great eating. Those were beautiful

    • @dominatefishing9641
      @dominatefishing9641  5 лет назад

      yea, its great when you get on a big gill bite... its hard to do, but fun when it happens!

  • @chucksmith5002
    @chucksmith5002 4 года назад +2

    Real nice Gills

  • @brianfoss4849
    @brianfoss4849 3 года назад

    Here in north fl we catch em all day every day monster slabs. Up to 2 pound's

  • @JerryHatrickShorts
    @JerryHatrickShorts 4 года назад +37

    Drink, every time he says “bluegill”

    • @lukel8045
      @lukel8045 4 года назад +1

      Is that what kind of fish they are? I missed what type it was when he said it 7,000 times.

    • @alliedninja4228
      @alliedninja4228 3 года назад

      The way he sound I think he did the same thing...lmao

  • @bakugami4057
    @bakugami4057 2 года назад +1

    damn I haven't caught a fish since I was like 7 (im 18 atm) I try every year and its just no luck. But good luck to everyone's fishing trips in the years ahead!

    • @EverythingWithCars
      @EverythingWithCars Год назад +3

      You should put some bread on a hook. Don’t smoosh it on or it’ll sink. Then cast it as far as you can go using only a hook and bread, no weights or bobbers.
      Then thrown some small pieces of bread right next to your hook. Make sure to splash when you throw the bread in. And be careful with the bread on your hook, it can come off very easily.
      I caught 7 in 20 minutes with this method today.
      Hope this helps!

  • @williambeckham491
    @williambeckham491 5 лет назад +3

    ours so big have to hold against chest to get hook out

  • @PepsiZM
    @PepsiZM 5 лет назад +2

    Well theres some in nc Kernersville lake I know cause I caught one and it was my first ever fish I caught

    • @slaveboi9352
      @slaveboi9352 4 года назад

      PepsiZM blue gill can be literally any lake and river

  • @lbc562azbuddy
    @lbc562azbuddy Год назад

    Me and the sun are going to tonight on the 12 footer Real fun stuff man enjoy the content

  • @zachkuss7506
    @zachkuss7506 2 года назад +1

    Are you putting worms on the jig??

  • @aidanbarnes4290
    @aidanbarnes4290 5 лет назад +5

    would you say a bluegill/sunfish is the easiest fish to catch?

    • @ReginalBronson
      @ReginalBronson 5 лет назад +1

      Just about. The larger ones are harder to find.

  • @cheryladelmeyer8172
    @cheryladelmeyer8172 4 года назад +3

    I need a video on how to catch them. Seems to have small ones where I fish and I cannot get them hooked before they steal my worm. I am using a small bobber. Sometimes the bobber barely moves. Help?

    • @dominatefishing9641
      @dominatefishing9641  4 года назад +4

      use a small chunk of worm, or make sure once you hook the worm you dont have ends sticking out very far where the fish can get the worm and not the hook. you kinda want to ball the worm up on your hook so when the bluegill bites he gets the hook.

    • @bka8851
      @bka8851 3 года назад

      Fishing a little deeper water that usually helps

  • @Quantum-
    @Quantum- 4 года назад +1

    I just use a 1/64 oz jig and fish the bank. I catch bluegill and bass doing that. Then I fillet them and use them for catfish bait.

    • @bka8851
      @bka8851 3 года назад

      Eat them they are fantastic

    • @Quantum-
      @Quantum- 3 года назад

      @@bka8851 they're more valuable as bait.

  • @jaydaking2328
    @jaydaking2328 4 года назад +5

    Where is this I’m new to fishing and would like to know some good places and some good techniques! Thanks 👍

    • @karma8268
      @karma8268 4 года назад +1

      JayDaKing 23 welcome to the world of fishing I’m not an expert but you could go to any body of water and catch fish I would recommend having a smaller bobber rod and a heavier rod for trout,bass and you know just go on google to find good fishing spots you should also just jump around random ponds Till you find the perfect one good luck 🍀

    • @dominatefishing9641
      @dominatefishing9641  4 года назад +6

      I live in Wisconsin, but the same technique works everywhere.

    • @jaydaking2328
      @jaydaking2328 4 года назад

      Karma hey bro sorry I never replied I found some spots here where I live it’s been fun still learning on types of bait and stuff thanks for the great advice

  • @marathonkev
    @marathonkev 2 месяца назад

    Nice work! What were you putting on the hooks for bait on the jigs? Thanks!

  • @jackriley5974
    @jackriley5974 3 месяца назад

    A 14-foot piece of bamboo with a 14-foot line, and a smashed snail taken off a cattail for bait was all I needed to catch a few for my grandma back in 1950??

  • @FingertipsFreedom
    @FingertipsFreedom 5 лет назад +6

    Don't bluegills move to deeper Waters in September?

    • @dominatefishing9641
      @dominatefishing9641  5 лет назад +2

      yes the do on a lot of lakes

    • @SimplyyLive
      @SimplyyLive 3 года назад

      @@dominatefishing9641 for me, my pond the big ones are on the bank still not monsters but good eating sizes

  • @mycologymadeeasy5585
    @mycologymadeeasy5585 2 года назад

    2022 Gillys arw hitting better! We got 40 fattys we got to pick and chose a few weeks ago. There bedding earlier and earlier

  • @santiagomiguel171
    @santiagomiguel171 4 года назад +1

    do you have to put a worm in those hooks ????

  • @SFR_07
    @SFR_07 3 года назад +1

    I catch the same fish, same size as you guys did.

  • @osvaldoumana4494
    @osvaldoumana4494 3 года назад +1

    Any baits on those jigs? or just plain?

  • @alyssumfoltz6627
    @alyssumfoltz6627 4 года назад +2

    YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!!! GREAT VID MY DUDE

  • @totalannihilation9065
    @totalannihilation9065 5 месяцев назад

    Was the worm put directly to the jig?

  • @sethreinders9296
    @sethreinders9296 3 года назад

    So cool..thanks guys !!!

  • @blaccsilverstaff5484
    @blaccsilverstaff5484 2 года назад

    Bluegill certified

  •  5 лет назад +3

    _Incredible Fishing with beautiful Fish Congratulations Fisherman!_
    *Hug!!!* 👍🎣🐠🐟😊

  • @danik9261
    @danik9261 Год назад

    My backyard pond has Sooo many bluegills

  • @stormiejohnson8173
    @stormiejohnson8173 4 года назад +4

    In Louisiana we call them brim 😂 my favorite to catch and eat 🤪

    • @dominatefishing9641
      @dominatefishing9641  4 года назад

      they are good!

    • @chipwells1352
      @chipwells1352 4 года назад

      I used to catch nice ones at Lake Providence in late April to the end of May.

    • @chipwells1352
      @chipwells1352 4 года назад

      Also, in Louisiana and Mississippi, we call them titty brim.

    • @MrIdasam
      @MrIdasam 4 года назад +1

      I grew up in Ga., we called them "brim" there as well.

    • @bryangriffin6539
      @bryangriffin6539 3 года назад

      Bluegill is brim wich are under the species sunfish theres differnt types of sunfish

  • @nathan752
    @nathan752 3 года назад

    Yes

  • @generalparker7081
    @generalparker7081 4 года назад +1

    Come down to Alabama you can catch some that’s big as bass

    • @dominatefishing9641
      @dominatefishing9641  4 года назад

      haha I hear there are some real pigs down there... you ever get one over 2lbs?

  • @terrymiller111
    @terrymiller111 3 года назад

    Those are nice. But if they don't have the alien head, then they aren't quite there yet.

  • @jimmieepperson6131
    @jimmieepperson6131 4 месяца назад

    What size jig head are you using

  • @jamesf9439
    @jamesf9439 4 года назад +1

    Is bluegill size a product of the fishery? Seems like I only see small ones caught on the lake here (15k acre lake)

  • @PieceofshipfishingLLC
    @PieceofshipfishingLLC 3 года назад

    Awsome gills!!

  • @tonyvickery5088
    @tonyvickery5088 4 года назад +2

    Thank you for the tips in the video what did you put on your end of the Jig? Is there a piece of worm ?

  • @bussinwithpoppy9960
    @bussinwithpoppy9960 2 года назад

    good stuff brother

  • @marcoverde9790
    @marcoverde9790 3 года назад

    If the bass or trout don't bite at my local lake I just sight fish the little ones

  • @billcappelli2763
    @billcappelli2763 4 года назад +1

    Not trying to be condescending, but is there a reason why you cast a spinning rod that way? Has noone ever taught you the correct way to cast one? Just curious?

  • @jaredvore961
    @jaredvore961 2 года назад

    R you just using a bobber and a jig head no worm ?

  • @cathyhenson3945
    @cathyhenson3945 4 месяца назад

    Good eats

  • @ronniehallmark1278
    @ronniehallmark1278 2 года назад

    Where do get those jig heads??. I'm having a hard time finding those 1/64 live bait jigeads. I used to buy them in bulk at cabelas years ago.

  • @jwcastongia3204
    @jwcastongia3204 3 года назад

    11+ inch bluegill in georgia are big

  • @Jokeronthebeat2
    @Jokeronthebeat2 11 месяцев назад

    Early summer like June ?

  • @joelsmale2066
    @joelsmale2066 3 года назад +1

    What lake are you fishing?

  • @anthonydesroches8897
    @anthonydesroches8897 2 года назад

    Do u think that really. We're I'm from in Illinois in New Athens I fished strip my lakes. Bluegill make your eyes pop out. Beautiful clear water u see everything. Catch thing big all day long they also have huge large mouth bass.

  • @theresahatchell7355
    @theresahatchell7355 3 года назад

    What kind of bait are you using thanks

  • @twopassionsfishing386
    @twopassionsfishing386 4 года назад

    Good video friend

  • @zachkuss7506
    @zachkuss7506 2 года назад

    Plastic worm on jig or nightcrawler?

  • @JazzyJSlots
    @JazzyJSlots 4 года назад

    Nice catch!!

  • @theairtimeenthusiast
    @theairtimeenthusiast 3 года назад +1

    I watched this cause I came back from catching a blue Gill today

  • @Gokywildcats11
    @Gokywildcats11 Год назад

    What rod and reel are you using

  • @bradduke56
    @bradduke56 3 года назад

    Lil ol' Tanks

  • @nitramza861
    @nitramza861 3 года назад +1

    Does this technique work in 2021?

  • @lorenzamitchell3901
    @lorenzamitchell3901 2 года назад

    What bait are you using

  • @vuckov2138
    @vuckov2138 5 лет назад +2

    What lake were you guys on?

    • @paulnokio1199
      @paulnokio1199 5 лет назад +1

      Hahahahahahahahahhahaa

    • @PepsiZM
      @PepsiZM 5 лет назад

      Idk but there also in nc Kernersville lake cause I caught one

  • @EarnestTillman
    @EarnestTillman 2 года назад

    Which jig head and what size?

  • @williespoonemore3392
    @williespoonemore3392 5 месяцев назад

    You guys have a fishing licence 😆 😅😂 they start stocking bass the gill n perch get smaller and limited .

  • @samuelvelazquez1560
    @samuelvelazquez1560 Год назад

    What bait was he using

  • @MegaNafo
    @MegaNafo 4 года назад

    nice , what you think , in what depth they are now , in this time of year?

    • @dominatefishing9641
      @dominatefishing9641  4 года назад

      where do you live? where I am winter seems to be coming early and its cold so the big gills are moving deep im sure. when it gets cold the big gills move deep.

    • @MegaNafo
      @MegaNafo 4 года назад

      @@dominatefishing9641 I live in LA , most of time I fish at ponds and lakes , it's not getting very cold here , but still , they harder to catch now than in a summer time.

  • @JackLeeTheFirst
    @JackLeeTheFirst 4 года назад

    Cant seem to catch large bluegill on jig/hook with worm and a bobber, i always catch small ones. I try some artificial plastics and stuff and than i catch nothing.

    • @dominatefishing9641
      @dominatefishing9641  4 года назад

      yea, that can happen... sometimes you really have to sort through them. one of the biggest keys is to be on a lake and on a spot that has big bluegill. a lot of lakes just dont have big bluegill in them.

    • @bka8851
      @bka8851 3 года назад

      If you can find some try crickets from the bait store it works every time

    • @JackLeeTheFirst
      @JackLeeTheFirst 3 года назад

      @@bka8851 alright, i will try that!

  • @octoberb183
    @octoberb183 4 года назад +1

    Where. Is this

  • @BigBoyBeFishing
    @BigBoyBeFishing 3 месяца назад

    Never heard that a bluegill is too big keep put em in my cooler then lol

  • @thestonehousefarm1942
    @thestonehousefarm1942 4 месяца назад +2

    No tips didn’t even show your bait

  • @lawrencepoohmanthomas2796
    @lawrencepoohmanthomas2796 4 года назад

    What lake is this you're on? Slabcity

  • @cowabungaweekly3290
    @cowabungaweekly3290 3 года назад

    Where did you go?

  • @zachkuss5911
    @zachkuss5911 2 года назад

    No split shot?

  • @felipemartinez6443
    @felipemartinez6443 3 года назад

    What kind of bait ?

  • @daygostreetwear
    @daygostreetwear 4 года назад

    I’ve had some luck with spinners

  • @bryanwooten8228
    @bryanwooten8228 3 года назад

    What kinda reel is that?

  • @havefunbesafe
    @havefunbesafe 5 лет назад

    Richard Gere goes fishing.

  • @TheJerBear124
    @TheJerBear124 3 года назад

    I'm lost on why you threw the big perch back

    • @dominatefishing9641
      @dominatefishing9641  3 года назад +1

      I like to let the big bull's go to keep the size structure in the lake.

  • @natepatton6491
    @natepatton6491 2 года назад

    No worms ?

  • @bruce1400
    @bruce1400 3 года назад

    What lake was it?

  • @joe1071
    @joe1071 3 года назад

    What is that right there?

  • @kjohansen4088
    @kjohansen4088 4 месяца назад

    I guess in 2024 the bluegill have a different update

  • @CMCSS-to3to
    @CMCSS-to3to 3 года назад

    Does this work in 2021?

  • @Simpheropolets
    @Simpheropolets 3 года назад

    How to catch a bluegill... I’m looking for places without sunfish infestation....

  • @chasingwaves11
    @chasingwaves11 4 года назад +2

    Ahh man it’s a big one! Lmao 🤣

  • @dean7730
    @dean7730 3 года назад

    I think there was a patch