But bluegills belong to that unscientifically defined ... cricket’s back and the light hook helps ensure the bait doesn’t fly off during the cast. Once rigged, however, you can fish a cricket under a ...

In terms of availability, access, and a willingness to bite, it's hard to beat a bluegill. The species Lepomis macrochirus is widespread across the entire continent and is a popular game fish ...

A spring bobber can detect light bites from finicky winter bluegills. / Joe Shead If you wait to feel the classic “thump” of a fish hitting your jig, you’ll miss a lot of subtle bluegill bites.

Over the last few days in Jones County, NC Wildlife Resources Commission has restocked thousands of catfish and bluegill ...