Drop a worm in the water on a summer day and just try to not catch a bluegill. But in winter, sometimes those same big slabs get finicky and only bite best at classic walleye times—dawn and dusk.

Most fishermen target bluegills solely in farm ponds and other small bodies of water. But these scrappy fish are abundant in sprawling lakes and reservoirs as well and are a fun alternative when ...

We're out on the winter ice, ice fishing for those wonderful panfish. Specifically today we're aiming for sunfish and bluegills. Originally I was baited up with crickets, however after Antonio catches ...

Summertime bluegill fishing is as American as apple pie, hot dogs and baseball. However, some folks dismiss or look down on bluegill fishing. Well, here are eight reasons for you to consider catching ...

If you love catching fish — not just fishing, but the actual act of reeling in another one — then there is nothing like the bluegill spawn. When hordes of big aggressive bull bluegills gather in the ...

While many anglers are chasing trout, bass and crappie, May is also a great time to catch bluegill and redear sunfish. Bluegill spawning season will peak on the full moon in June, but you can enjoy ...

When it gets as hot as it has been lately, finding a shady spot on a bank and casting out a simple bobber and bait rig for bluegill is a great way to spend an afternoon. Bluegill are a great species ...

What is a Slip Bobber Rig? A slip bobber rig requires a few key components to tie everything together, but the star of the show - and what gives this rig its name - is a float (bobber) that has a hole ...

For the past couple weeks, we have reviewed a few of the various gamefish available in Central Virginia. So far, catfish and trout. This week we’ll discuss one of the most popular gamefish of all — ...