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Break Out the Bitty Baits for Big Bull Bluegills

Tiny jigs and light line are just the right recipe for pre-spawn bluegills.

Break Out the Bitty Baits for Big Bull Bluegills

After feeding on miniscule zooplankton all winter, bluegills are in search of meatier forage as they beef up for the spawn. All the same, your offerings should still be on the small side. (Shutterstock image)


It was a long winter and a slow arrival of spring, but big bluegills are emerging now from the chill and darkness of the past several months. After relying on a steady diet of zooplankton and bloodworms, they’re shaking off their lethargic lifestyle and seeking warmer waters with a promise of a more varied selection of forage...

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